scholarly journals Investigation of Quality of Life Determinants Among Mothers of Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders in Iran

2013 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Khayatzadeh Mahani ◽  
Hamid Reza Rostami ◽  
Seyfollah Jahantabi Nejad
Author(s):  
Peggy Henninger ◽  
Donna M. L. Heretick

Previous research supports application of the Double ABCX model of family adaptation of parents of children with autism spectrum disorder and other pervasive developmental disorders. This is the first study to consider processes of adaptation among parents of children with agenesis of the corpus callosum (ACC). Using a quantitative cross-sectional design, an international sample of 266 mothers of children, aged 12 or under, with ACC completed an online survey. Parental reports of stress, resources, coping, and sense of coherence were evaluated as predictors of four subdimensions of parental quality of life for 178 mothers. In general, findings support the Double ABCX model as a viable approach to understanding processes that are related to quality of life among this group of mothers.


2010 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Ângela Fávero-Nunes ◽  
Manoel Antônio dos Santos

The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of dysphoria/depressive symptoms in mothers of autistic children and to identify correlations between quality of life and socio-demographic profile. An exploratory, descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out, involving 20 mothers, by applying a socio-demographic profile questionnaire, the Brazilian version of the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and the WHOQOL-Bref quality of life scale. Dysphoria/depression criteria were found in 15% of the mothers. Overall quality of life was evaluated as positive in 70%, however only 40% were satisfied with their health. The Physical domain (mean=69.4) was perceived as the best, and environment domain as the worst (mean=60.8). Quality of life had a positive association with family income and level of education, and a negative association with depression. Considering the results, further research, especially on those variables that were not statistically relevant, is suggested.


2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Atsurou Yamada ◽  
Misuzu Kato ◽  
Miyoshi Suzuki ◽  
Masako Suzuki ◽  
Norio Watanabe ◽  
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Author(s):  
Marina M. Schoemaker ◽  
Suzanne Houwen

Abstract Purpose of Review (1) To give an overview of what is currently known about health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in three common and co-occurring developmental disorders: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and developmental coordination disorder (DCD), and (2) to provide directions for future research. Recent Findings HRQoL is compromised in all three developmental disorders, affecting various domains of HRQoL. However, some domains are more affected than others depending on the nature of the core deficits of the disorder. Overall, parents’ rate HRQoL of their children lower than the children themselves. Children with ASD and ADHD with co-occurring disorders have lower HRQoL compared to those with singular disorders. Future studies in DCD are needed to investigate the effect of co-occurring disorder in this population. Summary Children with developmental disorders have lower HRQoL than typically developing children. Future research should focus on the effects of co-occurring disorders on HRQoL and on protective factors that may increase HRQoL. HRQoL should be a part of clinical assessment, as it reveals the areas in life children are struggling with that could be targeted during intervention.


Autism ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (7) ◽  
pp. 832-844 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leslie A Markowitz ◽  
Charina Reyes ◽  
Rebecca A Embacher ◽  
Leslie L Speer ◽  
Nancy Roizen ◽  
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