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Association Between Parenting Stress and Functional Impairment Among Children Diagnosed with Neurodevelopmental

Yasser S Almogbel1, Rohit Goyal2, Sujit S Sansgiry3

  • 1College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, P. O. Box 6800, Buraidah, 51452, Saudi Arabia.

Community Mental Health Journal
|February 9, 2017
PubMed

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Parenting stress significantly increases functional impairment in children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDD). Parental health and education level also impact stress, highlighting the need for early support interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Parenting Research

Background:

  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDD) present unique challenges for families.
  • Parenting stress is a recognized factor impacting child development and family well-being.
  • Understanding the interplay between parenting stress and functional impairment in NDD is crucial for effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between parenting stress and functional impairment in children with NDD.
  • To identify factors that exacerbate or mitigate parenting stress in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 150 parents of children with NDD.
  • Utilized the Parenting Stress Index-Short Form (PSI-SF) and Columbia Impairment Scale.
  • Employed multiple logistic regression analysis to examine risk factors.

Main Results:

  • Clinically significant parenting stress was associated with a 5.5-fold increased risk of functional impairment in children with NDD.
  • Parents reporting their own health conditions faced a 4.6-fold increased risk of stress.
  • Higher education levels (beyond college) were linked to a 57% reduction in parenting stress.

Conclusions:

  • Parenting stress is a significant predictor of functional impairment in children with NDD.
  • Maternal/paternal health and educational attainment are critical factors influencing parenting stress.
  • Early intervention strategies, including peer support and education, are recommended to mitigate parenting stress and prevent potential depression.

Keywords:
Children with disabilitiesImpairmentNeurodevelopmental disorderParenting stress

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