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Cassidy Ilchena1, Cari Slayen1, Samantha Rennie1
1University of Manitoba, 190 Dysart Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N2 Canada.
Research in Developmental Disabilities
|March 29, 2023
Summary
Caregivers of children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) experience significant parenting stress. Child behavior and executive function challenges are key contributors to this stress.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition resulting from prenatal alcohol exposure.
- Children with FASD exhibit a wide range of physical, cognitive, behavioral, and social challenges.
- Caregivers of children with FASD often face elevated parenting stress, an area requiring further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the existing literature on parenting stress in caregivers of children with FASD.
- To identify factors associated with parenting stress within the context of FASD.
- To highlight gaps in current research regarding caregiver and child well-being.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted across major academic databases (PsycInfo, Scopus, PsycArticles, Google Scholar).
- Inclusion criteria were applied to select relevant studies examining parenting stress in FASD caregivers.
- A systematic review methodology was employed to synthesize findings from eligible studies.
Main Results:
- Fifteen studies met the inclusion criteria for this review.
- Caregivers of children with FASD consistently report heightened levels of parenting stress.
- Child behavior and executive functioning difficulties were linked to increased Child Domain stress, while parent factors correlated with Parent Domain stress.
Conclusions:
- The literature confirms elevated parenting stress among caregivers of children with FASD.
- Specific child characteristics significantly impact caregiver stress levels.
- Further research is needed to address gaps in understanding child and caregiver mental health and placement issues.
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