ملخص
Aim: To explore the prevalence and correlates of depressive symptoms among parents/primary care providers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Design and Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted among a systematic random sample of parents/caregivers of children with diagnosis of ASD in Muscat, Oman. Depressive symptoms were quantified using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9. Findings: The response rate was at 86% (n = 80) and the prevalence of depressive symptoms, at 71.3% (95% confidence interval, 60.5-80.1). Logistic regression analyses indicated that unemployment and being the sole parent/caregiver in the family were both significant correlates of depressive symptoms. Practice Implications: With an increase in the number of children being diagnosed with ASD, multidimensional preventive and remedial service programs for parents/caregivers will be essential.
اللغة الأصلية | English |
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الصفحات (من إلى) | 600-606 |
عدد الصفحات | 7 |
دورية | Perspectives in Psychiatric Care |
مستوى الصوت | 55 |
رقم الإصدار | 4 |
المعرِّفات الرقمية للأشياء | |
حالة النشر | Published - أكتوبر 1 2019 |
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