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    Experiences of Mothers having a Child with Leukemia in the West Bank, Palestine
    (Al-Quds University, 2025-04-29) Baraah Ghalib Yasien Taqatqa; براءة غالب ياسين طقاطقه
    Leukemia is one of the most common childhood cancers. In Palestine, leukemias are the most common types of cancer with an estimated incidence rate of 2.6 per 100,000 children.Mothers who care for children with leukemia encounter numerous challenges in meeting their children's needs. Aim: To explore the experiences of mothers who have a child with leukemia in the West Bank, Palestine. Methodology:A qualitative descriptive design was used to explore the experiences of mothers with children with leukemia. Fifteen mothers were selected from the Huda Al-Masri Department in Bethlehem at Beit Jala Governmental Hospital. This included children from the cities of Bethlehem and Hebron in the southern West Bank. The mothers were interviewed via Semi-structured interviews. Sociodemographic data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 26), while the qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis to identify themes and subthemes. Ethical approval was obtained from the Ethical Committee at Al-Quds University, and permission was granted by the Palestinian Ministry of Health. All participants signed a consent form. Results:The analysis revealed that mothers with children diagnosed with leukemia experienced significant challenges captured in the main Five themes that emerged from the analysis: emotional issues, the impact of child illness, hinders due to the political situation, mothers’ needs for resilience, and the coping mechanisms mothers use to manage their challenges. Each theme highlights a specific aspect of their experiences. Additionally, nineteen sub-themes were identified to provide a more detailed understanding of the findings. Conclusion:This study highlights the experiences of mothers caring for children with leukemia. It underscores the emotional and psychological challenges they encounter and emphasizes the necessity for comprehensive support systems that address the complex nature of their caregiving experience. Key Words: Mother’s experience, childhood leukemia, qualitive study, content analysis, coping mechanisms, challenges