Experiences among parents caring for children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis at a tertiary referral hospital in Kenya

The findings in this study highlight the challenges experienced by parents caring for children with JIA. Health workers need to be vigilant to the plight guardians go through and create support avenues to help them navigate the challenges they experience. There is a need for proper assessment of the physical and psychosocial well-being of parents and their families so that appropriate resources can be provided in promoting holistic patient-centered care.