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This study has been performed qualitatively to determine the difficulties experienced by children undergoing peritoneal dialysis and their mothers after diagnosis. The study sample consisted of childrenof mothers (n=10) being followed in the Pediatric Nephrology Policlinic and Clinic of University Hospital. The data was collected with in-depth interviews using the questionnaire form and the interview form to determine difficulties experienced by the children and their mothers. At the time of diagnosis and in the initiation of dialysis, children experienced sadness, fear, crying, felt different from their friends and had jealousy and arguments in their relationships with their siblings. They stated that the activities and school attendance were negatively affected by disease and had desires to recover from disease and have a professional plan for the future of the children. The mothers of children experienced shock, sadness and helplessness, restricted social activities of children with dialysis, had problems in adherence to treatment, acted extremely tolerant and protective against children with dialysis, had decreased interest in their other children. It was indicated that the mothers experienced problems relationships, restricted their social activities, reduced social relationships and had financial difficulties due to the child's disease. In conclusion, adaptation programs should be organized for parents and children about living with disease

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