The financial and psychological impacts on mothers of children with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME)

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Authors

William Hollingworth · University of Bristol

Nicola Eaton · University of the West of England

Abstract

The majority of families of children with CFS/ME experience decreased income and increased expenditure with a marked impact on maternal psychological health. Clinicians need to be aware of this to provide appropriate support to families who care for children with CFS/ME.

Topics & Keywords

Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: Child Care Health and Development

Volume 38, Issue 4, pp. 505-512

DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2214.2011.01298.x

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