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Using a Murine Model of Psychosocial Stress in Pregnancy as a Translationally Relevant Paradigm for Psychiatric Disorders in Mothers and Infants
Published on: June 13, 2021
Parenting stress in mothers of children with autism spectrum disorders
Supapak Phetrasuwan1, Margaret Shandor Miles
1Faculty of Nursing, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok, Thailand. supapakp@swu.ac.th
Purpose:
The purpose of this paper is to describe the sources of parenting stress in mothers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and examine the relationship between parenting stress and maternal psychological status (depression and well-being).
Design And Methods:
A descriptive correlational design was used. Data were collected via mailed questionnaires.
Results:
Behavioral symptoms were the primary source of parenting stress for mothers. There was no relationship between child characteristics and parenting stress. Mothers reporting more parenting stress had more depressive symptoms and lower levels of well-being.
Practice Implications:
Our findings have implications for interventions with mothers to help them manage their children's behavior and focus on stress reduction and well-being.
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