Resilience and associated factors among mothers of children with congenital heart disease at public hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2023

Abstract

Congenital heart defect (CHD) is a problem that born with birth of child that affects the mother’s mental and physical health and also their caring and supportive functions. Resilience is defined as the capacity to deal with and recover from adversity and is one of the most important elements affecting health. It prevents negative consequences of facing difficulties and life stresses, improves the quality of life, and promotes satisfaction and mental and social health.