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Evaluating the Relation Between Mothers' Depression Level and Their Cochlear Implanted Children's Social Performance
Leila Monshizadeh1, Seyed Basir Hashemi1,2, Allahkaram Akhlaghi2
1Otolaryngology Research Center, Department of Otolaryngology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Summary
Mothers with severe depression showed significantly lower social performance in their cochlear-implanted children. This highlights the impact of maternal mental health on a child's social development and communication skills.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Developmental Psychology
- Child Health
Background:
- Sensorineural hearing loss in children presents significant challenges, impacting social skills.
- Maternal depression is a potential factor influencing child development and well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between the social performance of cochlear-implanted children and their mothers' depression levels.
- To understand how maternal depression severity affects children's adaptive behaviors.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional observational analytic research design.
- Utilized Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) for maternal depression assessment (n=29).
- Assessed children's social abilities using the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale (VABS).
Main Results:
- No significant difference in social performance for children of mothers with mild or moderate depression.
- Children of severely depressed mothers demonstrated significantly lower social performance.
- Maternal depression levels were analyzed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA).
Conclusions:
- Severe maternal depression negatively impacts the social performance of cochlear-implanted children.
- Mothers experiencing severe depression may struggle with effective communication, hindering child social development.
- Early identification and support for maternal depression are crucial for improving social outcomes in children with hearing loss.
