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Parental Stress in a Pediatric Ophthalmology Population
Sachin Kalarn1, Clare DeLaurentis1, Zaid Bilgrami1
1Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 419 West Redwood St., Suite 479, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.
Vision (Basel, Switzerland)
|November 21, 2023
Summary
Parental stress in pediatric ophthalmology is comparable to the general population. However, unmarried parents, those with depression or anxiety, lower education, or lower income report significantly higher stress levels.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Parental stress is a significant factor affecting child well-being.
- Understanding stress in pediatric populations is crucial for targeted support.
- Pediatric ophthalmology clinics serve a diverse patient group with varying parental needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantify parental stress levels in a pediatric ophthalmology setting.
- To identify demographic and clinical factors associated with elevated parental stress.
- To compare stress levels in this population to the general population.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study administering the Parental Stress Index Short Form (PSI-SF) to parents.
- Data collection included demographic information, parental depression, and anxiety scores.
- Statistical analysis employed independent sample t-tests and chi-squared analysis.
Main Results:
- Overall parental stress levels in pediatric ophthalmology were not significantly different from the general population.
- Unmarried parents, those with depression/anxiety, and those with a high school education or less reported higher Parental Distress (PD).
- Parents with a median household income below USD 60,000 also reported higher PD scores, particularly in suburban settings.
Conclusions:
- While overall stress is similar to the general population, specific subgroups within pediatric ophthalmology face heightened stress.
- Factors such as marital status, mental health, education, and income significantly influence parental stress.
- Targeted interventions and support are needed for vulnerable parental groups in pediatric ophthalmology clinics.
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