Depression, Anxiety and Stress among Mothers of Autism Spectrum Disorder Children
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Mothers of children with autism experience more stress, anxiety, depression and other psychiatric problems than those of children with other disabilities. Also, they have an increased rate of antidepressant and psychoactive medications use than the fathers of children with autism. Objectives: To estimate the prevalence and determinants of psychological problems among mothers of children with Autism and to explore the impact of those psychological problems on their life. Subjects and Methods: A retrospective cohort study was carried out at one hundred mothers of children diagnosed with Autism were identified as cases. Age matched control of equal size of mothers who had healthy children has been selected for comparison. The Arabic version of Depression, Anxiety and Stress scale (DASS- 42) was utilized for data collection. Results: There was no statistically significant difference between cases and controls regarding marital status, educational level, occupation, and number of siblings. Depression was reported among 80% of cases, compared to 68% of control group. The difference between cases and controls was statistically significant, p=0.010. Anxiety was reported among 84% of cases, compared to 77% of control group. The difference between cases and controls was statistically significant, p=0.037. Stress was reported among 72% of cases, compared to 54% of control group. The difference between cases and controls was statistically significant, p=0.014. Conclusion: Psychological disorders are very common among mothers of children diagnosed with autism compared to general population. Psychological care and social support are highly recommended for those mothers.
Authors and Affiliations
Ruqayyah. M Bilali, Asma S. Alqahtani, Aisha J. Asiri, Fatmah A. Hakami, Mohammad Abdu M . Otain, Halima A. Asseri, Mousa Al-Zaalah
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- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2018.4.1.094
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