The Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety in Mothers of Children with Intellectual Disability
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2019, Vol 18, Issue 3
Abstract
In India mothers are the main caregivers of intellectually disabled children. The study is to investigate the prevalence of depression in their mothers in a teaching hospital, Tamil Nadu. Objectives: The objective of the study is to investigate the prevalence of depression in mothers. Study design: A cross sectional study Results: The mean age of intellectually disabled children was 12.56 years. Average education of mother was 6.92 years. The mean IQ was 47.5. The prevalence of depression in mother was 48% and it is seen among mother’s of Moderate and Severe Intellectual disability. 92% of mothers had anxiety.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. I. Meenakshi M. D. , Dr. R. T. Kannapiran M. D.
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