Predictors of family quality of life among Omani families of children with sickle cell disease: maternal…

Abstract

Purpose: Children with chronic health conditions such as sickle cell disease (SCD) often have a reduced quality of life, with consequences for their families. This study examined predictors of family quality of life (FQOL) among Omani families of children with SCD.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a convenience sample of 103 mothers completed validated measures of maternal perceived stress and FQOL. Multiple regression analyses examined the effects of individual- and family-level factors on FQOL, with family income and family structure entered as categorical variables.

Results: Maternal perceived stress (β=–.46, p<.001) and family structure (β=–.212, p=.023) significantly predicted FQOL. FQOL was higher in nuclear families (mean=3.63, standard deviation=0.39) than in other family types (extended, single-parent, and polygamous) (mean=3.34, standard deviation=0.47; t(101)=–3.50, p=.001). The overall regression model explained 30.9% of the variance in family quality of life (R²=.309).

Conclusion: Maternal perceived stress and family composition both were significantly associated with FQOL. These findings support the need for culturally responsive, family-centered interventions and can inform clinical and policy strategies to improve family functioning and overall well-being among families of children with SCD.

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@article{jabri2026predictors,
  title = {{Predictors of family quality of life among Omani families of children with sickle cell disease: maternal stress and family structure in a cross-sectional study}},
  author = {Wafa Al Jabri},
  journal = {Child Health Nursing Research},
  year = {2026},
  month = oct,
  doi = {10.4094/chnr.2026.007},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.4094/chnr.2026.007},
  note = {CC BY-NC-ND 4.0},
}

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TY  - JOUR
TI  - Predictors of family quality of life among Omani families of children with sickle cell disease: maternal stress and family structure in a cross-sectional study
AU  - Wafa Al Jabri
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/10/31
JO  - Child Health Nursing Research
DO  - 10.4094/chnr.2026.007
UR  - https://doi.org/10.4094/chnr.2026.007
AB  - Purpose: Children with chronic health conditions such as sickle cell disease (SCD) often have a reduced quality of life, with consequences for their families. This study examined predictors of family quality of life (FQOL) among Omani families of children with SCD.  Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a convenience sample of 103 mothers completed validated measures of maternal perceived stress and FQOL. Multiple regression analyses examined the effects of individual- and family-level factors on FQOL, with family income and family structure entered as categorical variables.  Results: Maternal perceived stress (β=–.46, p<.001) and family structure (β=–.212, p=.023) significantly predicted FQOL. FQOL was higher in nuclear families (mean=3.63, standard deviation=0.39) than in other family types (extended, single-parent, and polygamous) (mean=3.34, standard deviation=0.47; t(101)=–3.50, p=.001). The overall regression model explained 30.9% of the variance in family quality of life (R²=.309).  Conclusion: Maternal perceived stress and family composition both were significantly associated with FQOL. These findings support the need for culturally responsive, family-centered interventions and can inform clinical and policy strategies to improve family functioning and overall well-being among families of children with SCD.
SN  - 2287-9110
SN  - 2287-9129
ER  -