Thesis (M.Sc.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Nursing - Department of Pediatric Nursing

Background: Nephrotic syndrome is a major chronic renal problem among children, the psychological aspect is highly important because children with chronic diseases may have low self-concept and a distorted body image. Aim: The study aimed to assess self-concept among school age children with nephrotic syndrome. Methods: A descriptive exploratory research design was utilized. Setting: Inpatient units and outpatient nephrology clinic at Al-Mounira Pediatric Hospital, Cairo-University.Sample: A convenience sample of fifty school age children with nephrotic syndrome.Tools: Structured interview questionnaire used to assess children personal data and medical history. Children{u2019}s Self-Concept Scale.Results: More than three quarters of children their age 8-<10 years had low self-concept. More than half of children had learning difficulties and behavioral changes, more than one third had body changes and near half had problems with their parents. Regarding total self-concept near three quarters of children had low self-concept regarding total school experience while less than three quarters of children had medium self-concept regarding total experience with friends and more than half of children had low self-concept regarding their total experience within the family. Parenting problems, learning difficulties and female gender were the major factors affecting children's total self-concept

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