Abstract

Objective To explore the features of psychosocial behavioural problems and family function of child with cancer. Methods Cluster random sampling was conducted to recruit 240 caregivers whose children with cancer in 8 general hospitals in Beijing and Tangshan from 2012 to 2013.Achenbach Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL)and Feetham Family Functioning Survey(FFFS)were used to investigate. Results The rate of abnormal behavior was higher in cancerous child (25.4% ) than that in healthy child (12.97% ) (P 3years, and lower relationships between the family and each individual (P<0.05). Conclusion Healthcare professionals should actively provide family support to improve family functioning and decrease psychosocial behavioural in child with cancer. Key words: Neoplasme; Child; Psychosocial behavioral problems; Family function

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