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Purpose:
To investigate parental reports of anxiety and depression in typically developing school-aged children with and without siblings with special health care needs (SHCNs). The study also examined how the age gap between siblings impacts anxiety and depression levels.
Method:
This cross-sectional study involved 242 parents of children aged 8 to 12 years, including 133 parents of children with a SHCN. Data were collected using the Parent Version of the Revised Children's Anxiety and Depression Scale.
Results:
Children with a sibling with a SHCN had higher anxiety and depression levels than those without. However, the sibling age gap did not influence these mental health outcomes.
Conclusion:
Findings emphasize the importance of nurses and health care professionals assessing children's mental well-being and the need for preventive interventions to help manage stress.
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