anxiety and coping strategies during the covid-19 pandemic in mothers of children with thalassemia

Background: caring for children with thalassemia under stressful conditions adversely affects the health of mothers. objectives: this study aims to explore factors causing anxiety and coping strategies among these mothers during the covid-19 pandemic. methods: this cross-sectional study utilized convenience sampling and included three questionnaires: the coronavirus disease anxiety scale (cdas), the carver coping strategies questionnaire, and a demographic information questionnaire. the questionnaires were filled out in person. considering the study variables and allocating 15 samples per variable, the sample size was determined to be 200 participants. results: the results indicated no significant difference in average anxiety levels between mothers with underlying diseases and those without. the multiple regression analysis (f = 13.950, ar2 = 0.163, p < 0.01) confirmed the model's significance. problem-oriented, emotion-oriented, and avoidance-oriented coping styles significantly impacted anxiety (p < 0.01). conclusions: it is recommended to promote problem-oriented coping strategies during the covid-19 pandemic to reduce anxiety among these mothers.