Social Relations and Self-Esteem After Leukemia Treatment Among Adolescent Survivors

Introduction: This study aimed to examine the variables related to leukemia treatment with age, gender, and perceived parental attitudes that may affect adolescent leukemia survivors' peer relations, social support, and self-esteem when they return to school. Materials and Methods: ALL and AML survivors between 12-17 years of age were recruited if they completed treatment (in remission) and are schooling. Participants' treatment duration is 1 to 2 years. Some survivors are treated with cranial radiation, but none have a bone marrow transplant. Dependent variables were obtained from, The Parent Attitude Scale, Self-Esteem Rating Scale-Short Form, Peer Relations Scale, and Social Support Assessing Scale for Children and Adolescents.