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Lasutschinkow PC, Bo J, Warschausky S, Raghunathan T, Berglund P, Huth-Bocks A, Taylor HG, Staples AD, Cano J, Le Doux GN, Lukomski A, Larson JCG, Lajiness-O'Neill R. Convergent Validity Between the Motor Domain of PediaTrac TM and Ages and Stages in Term and Preterm Infants at 2, 4, 6, and 9 Months of Age. Assessment 2024:10731911241241144. [PMID: 38581112 DOI: 10.1177/10731911241241144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
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The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the convergent validity of the Motor domain (MOT) of PediaTracTM v3.0, an online developmental tracking instrument based on caregiver reports, with fine and gross motor domains (ASQ-FM and ASQ-GM) of the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3) in infants between 2- and 9 months of age. Participants were caregivers of 571 infants born term or preterm (gestational age <37 weeks) enrolled in a multi-site psychometric study of PediaTracTM. Findings revealed significant correlations between MOT and ASQ-3 scores at 2, 4, 6, and 9 months across time periods, term-preterm status, and biological sex. A significantly higher percentage of infants born preterm, compared with those born at term, was identified as a moderate or high risk on both the ASQ-3 and PediaTrac. Future investigations are warranted to further examine the psychometric properties of the MOT domain, including sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive value.
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- Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, USA
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Wondmagegn T, Girma B, Habtemariam Y. Prevalence and determinants of developmental delay among children in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1301524. [PMID: 38628845 PMCID: PMC11018911 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1301524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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Background Developmental delay is a public health problem in low- and middle-income countries. However, there is no summarized evidence in low- and middle-income countries on developmental delay, and primary studies on this issue show varied and inconclusive results. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the pooled magnitude of confirmed developmental delay and its determinants among children in low- and middle-income countries. Methods We followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines to write this systematic review and meta-analysis. Primary studies were searched from PubMed, PsycINFO, Hinari, Science Direct, African Journal of Online, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases. The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale, adapted for the cross-sectional studies, was used to assess the quality of the included studies. Heterogeneity and publication bias were assessed by the I2 and Eggers tests, respectively. Due to the high heterogeneity, the random effects model was used for analysis. Odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were used to show the association between developmental delay and its determinants. Results The pooled prevalence of confirmed developmental delay was 18.83, 95% CI (15.53-22.12). In the subgroup analysis, a high prevalence of developmental delay [26.69% (95% CI, 15.78-37.60)] was observed in studies performed in Africa. Maternal education [3.04; 95% CI (2.05, 4.52)] and low birth weight [3.61; 95% CI (1.72, 7.57)] were significant determinants of developmental delay. Conclusion The pooled prevalence of developmental delay in low- and middle-income countries was high as compared to that in high-income countries. Maternal education level and weight at birth were significantly associated with developmental delays. Therefore, strategies should be designed to decrease the rate of low birth weight and the number of illiterate mothers living in low- and middle-income countries. Systematic review registration PROSPERO, CRD42024513060.
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- Tesfaye Wondmagegn
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Science, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Science, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Science, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
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Huang X, Gao L, Xiao J, Li L, Shan X, Chen H, Chai X, Duan X. Family Environment Modulates Linkage of Transdiagnostic Psychiatric Phenotypes and Dissociable Brain Features in the Developing Brain. BIOLOGICAL PSYCHIATRY. COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE AND NEUROIMAGING 2024:S2451-9022(24)00081-8. [PMID: 38537777 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpsc.2024.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024]
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BACKGROUND Family environment has long been known for shaping brain function and psychiatric phenotypes, especially during childhood and adolescence. Accumulating neuroimaging evidence suggests that across different psychiatric disorders, common phenotypes may share common neural bases, indicating latent brain-behavior relationships beyond diagnostic categories. However, the influence of family environment on the brain-behavior relationship from a transdiagnostic perspective remains unknown. METHODS We included a community-based sample of 699 participants (ages 5-22 years) and applied partial least squares regression analysis to determine latent brain-behavior relationships from whole-brain functional connectivity and comprehensive phenotypic measures. Comparisons were made between diagnostic and nondiagnostic groups to help interpret the latent brain-behavior relationships. A moderation model was introduced to examine the potential moderating role of family factors in the estimated brain-behavior associations. RESULTS Four significant latent brain-behavior pairs were identified that reflected the relationship of dissociable brain network and general behavioral problems, cognitive and language skills, externalizing problems, and social dysfunction, respectively. The group comparisons exhibited interpretable variations across different diagnostic groups. A warm family environment was found to moderate the brain-behavior relationship of core symptoms in internalizing disorders. However, in neurodevelopmental disorders, family factors were not found to moderate the brain-behavior relationship of core symptoms, but they were found to affect the brain-behavior relationship in other domains. CONCLUSIONS Our findings leveraged a transdiagnostic analysis to investigate the moderating effects of family factors on brain-behavior associations, emphasizing the different roles that family factors play during this developmental period across distinct diagnostic groups.
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- Xinyue Huang
- Clinical Hospital of Chengdu Brain Science Institute, School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China; MOE Key Laboratory for Neuroinformation, High-Field Magnetic Resonance Brain Imaging Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Clinical Hospital of Chengdu Brain Science Institute, School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China; MOE Key Laboratory for Neuroinformation, High-Field Magnetic Resonance Brain Imaging Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China; Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Clinical Hospital of Chengdu Brain Science Institute, School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China; MOE Key Laboratory for Neuroinformation, High-Field Magnetic Resonance Brain Imaging Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Clinical Hospital of Chengdu Brain Science Institute, School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China; MOE Key Laboratory for Neuroinformation, High-Field Magnetic Resonance Brain Imaging Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Clinical Hospital of Chengdu Brain Science Institute, School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China; MOE Key Laboratory for Neuroinformation, High-Field Magnetic Resonance Brain Imaging Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Clinical Hospital of Chengdu Brain Science Institute, School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China; MOE Key Laboratory for Neuroinformation, High-Field Magnetic Resonance Brain Imaging Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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- Clinical Hospital of Chengdu Brain Science Institute, School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China; MOE Key Laboratory for Neuroinformation, High-Field Magnetic Resonance Brain Imaging Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
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Blanchet BH, Hayes T, Gillenson C, Neuman K, Heymann P, Comer JS, Bagner DM. Caregiver Distress and Child Behavior Problems in Children with Developmental Delay from Predominantly Minoritized Backgrounds. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL FOR THE SOCIETY OF CLINICAL CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY, AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION, DIVISION 53 2024:1-12. [PMID: 38512063 DOI: 10.1080/15374416.2024.2317409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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IMPORTANCE Child behavior problems have been shown to contribute to caregiver distress and vice versa among youth with developmental delay (DD). However, studies have not examined these associations among children and caregivers from underrepresented ethnic/racial backgrounds. Furthermore, research has not explored how associations function differently following internet-delivered treatment or based on the level of acculturation and enculturation. OBJECTIVE We examined bidirectional associations between caregiver distress (i.e. symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress) and externalizing and internalizing behavior problems in 3- to 5-year-old children with DD from underrepresented ethnic/racial backgrounds. We also examined the impact of internet-delivered Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (iPCIT) and the moderating role of acculturation and enculturation on these bidirectional associations. METHOD Children aging out of early intervention services (n = 150) and their primary caregiver were randomized to receive iPCIT or referrals as usual (RAU) in the community. RESULTS Findings provide support for bidirectional associations between child internalizing behavior problems and caregiver depressive symptoms, although there were fewer significant associations among families randomized to iPCIT compared to RAU. Weaker associations were observed among families with higher levels of enculturation, whereas stronger associations were observed among families with higher levels of acculturation. CONCLUSIONS Results highlight a sensitive period from age 3.5 to 4 years old for bidirectional associations between caregiver distress and child behavior problems and highlight the importance of addressing family cultural values during treatment. Findings also suggest the utility of internet-delivered behavioral parenting interventions in weakening the effect of child behavior problems on caregiver distress and vice versa.
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- Brynna H Blanchet
- Department of Psychology, Center for Children and Families, Florida International University
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- Department of Psychology, Center for Children and Families, Florida International University
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- Department of Psychology, Center for Children and Families, Florida International University
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- Department of Psychology, Center for Children and Families, Florida International University
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- Department of Psychology, Center for Children and Families, Florida International University
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- Department of Psychology, Center for Children and Families, Florida International University
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- Department of Psychology, Center for Children and Families, Florida International University
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Seipp V, Hagelweide K, Stark R, Weigelt S, Christiansen H, Kieser M, Otto K, Reck C, Steinmayr R, Wirthwein L, Zietlow A, Schwenck C. Parenting stress in parents with and without a mental illness and its relationship to psychopathology in children: a multimodal examination. Front Psychiatry 2024; 15:1353088. [PMID: 38374978 PMCID: PMC10875068 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1353088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024] Open
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Objective Children of parents with a mental illness are at heightened risk to develop a mental illness themselves due to genetics and environmental factors. Although parenting stress (PS) is known to be associated with increased psychopathology in parents and children, there is no study investigating PS multimodally in a sample of parents with a mental illness. This study aims to compare PS of parents with and without a mental illness and further to examine the relationship between PS and psychopathology of children. Methods Participants were parents with a mental illness and parents without a mental illness and their children aged four to sixteen years. We assessed PS multimodally using a questionnaire, parents' evaluation of children's behavior (relational schemas) and psychophysiological arousal of parents during free speech task. Results Self-reported PS was increased, and evaluation of children's behavior was more negative and less positive in parents with a mental illness compared to parents without a mental illness. Children's psychopathology was associated with self-reported PS and relational schemas of parents. Regarding psychophysiological arousal, parents with a mental illness showed reduced reactivity in heart rate from baseline to free speech task in comparison to parents without a mental illness. Conclusions Our findings highlight the importance of implementing intervention programs to reduce PS for parents and children. In particular, parents with a mental illness might benefit from specific intervention programs in order to interrupt the transgenerational transmission of mental disorders.
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- Vanessa Seipp
- Department of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Technical University Dortmund, Dortmund, Germany
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- Department of Psychotherapy and Systems Neuroscience, Justus-Liebig University Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Technical University Dortmund, Dortmund, Germany
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- Department of Psychology, Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Biometry, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Work and Organizational Psychology, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Psychology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Psychology, Technical University Dortmund, Dortmund, Germany
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- Department of Psychology, Technical University Dortmund, Dortmund, Germany
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- Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Department of Psychology, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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Dias JI, Serdoura Alves C, Sousa E Castro S, Meireles L, Bebiano Coutinho M. Does parental stress improve after pediatric tonsillectomy? Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2024; 176:111830. [PMID: 38141550 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2023.111830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/25/2023]
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OBJETIVE Parental stress is defined as a subjective perception that parenting demands are higher than their resources and is reportedly higher in parents who have children with both chronic and acute illnesses. Ear-nose-throat (ENT) disorders, such as recurrent infections and obstruction sleep disorders, are one of the most prevalent comorbidities in pediatric age. Worldwide, tonsillectomy stands as the surgical treatment for these conditions, associated with a significant burden on both the children and their parents. The purpose of this study is to determine parental stress levels before and after tonsillectomy and to ascertain whether these levels improve after the children's surgery. METHODS This is a prospective cohort study enrolling 48 parents accompanying their children aged 3-10 for outpatient tonsillectomy surgery in a tertiary portuguese hospital. Consent for participation in this study was obtained and parental stress was determined using the portuguese version of Parental Stress Scale (PSS). All parents completed PSS before surgery and at the 6-month follow-up evaluation. RESULTS Of the 48 surveys obtained, 38 were mothers aged from 24 to 45 years. The median age of children was 3 (3-9) years and half were girls. Surgery was performed due to obstruction sleep disorders in about 71 % of children. The overall average stress level was 29,19 (standard deviation 7,5), with higher scores being associated with male children. At the 6-month reevaluation PSS was significantly lower (26,98), with a prominent reduction in the parental stress subscale in mothers comparing to fathers. CONCLUSIONS These results highlight the importance of prompt diagnosis and treatment of children requiring tonsillectomy, as this condition may affect not only their physical health, but also parental relations, reflecting on their upbringing.
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- Joana Ida Dias
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António, Porto, Portugal.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António, Porto, Portugal
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Scheibner C, Scheibner M, Hornemann F, Arélin M, Hennig YD, Kiep H, Wurst U, Merkenschlager A, Gburek-Augustat J. Parenting stress in families of children with disabilities: Impact of type of disability and assessment of attending paediatricians. Child Care Health Dev 2024; 50:e13193. [PMID: 37908180 DOI: 10.1111/cch.13193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2022] [Revised: 07/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Parents of children with developmental disorders (DD) or disabilities report greater parenting stress than parents of typically developing children. To minimise this stress, stressful factors need to be known and stress needs to be recognised early. The present cross-sectional study aims to systematically assess and compare parenting stress in families of children with various types of disabilities. In addition, the assessment of parenting stress by attending paediatricians will be evaluated. METHODS We surveyed 611 parents about their parenting stress at the Children's Development Center (CDC). Three questionnaires, including the German versions of the Parenting Stress Index (PSI) and Impact on Family Scale (IOFS), were used to evaluate parenting stress. Furthermore, attending paediatricians assessed of the child's type of disability and their perception of parenting stress in a separate questionnaire. RESULTS Fifty-five percent of all parents reported stress at a clinically relevant level, 65% in the child domain and 39% in the parent domain of the PSI. Parenting stress differed significantly across diagnostic categories (p < 0.01) and was associated with childhood disability related issues of behaviour, sleep or feeding issues. Parenting stress was often underestimated by the paediatricians, especially when the children had disabilities perceived as less severe. In one-third of parents with clinically relevant total stress, paediatricians reported low stress levels. Parent-reported financial problems, social isolation, and partnership conflicts were not suspected by paediatricians in ≥85% of cases. CONCLUSIONS Clinically relevant parenting stress was found more often than in comparable studies. An assessment of parenting stress by paediatricians may be complicated by time constraints in medical appointments, the mainly child-centred consultation, or restricted expression of parents' stress. Paediatricians should move from a purely child-centred to a holistic, family-centred approach to treatment. Routine screening of parenting stress using standardised questionnaires could be helpful to identify affected families.
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- Cora Scheibner
- Hospital for Children and Adolescents, University Hospital Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Hospital for Children and Adolescents, University Hospital Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Hospital for Children and Adolescents, University Hospital Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Hospital for Children and Adolescents, University Hospital Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Hospital for Children and Adolescents, University Hospital Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Hospital for Children and Adolescents, University Hospital Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Hospital for Children and Adolescents, University Hospital Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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Alcalá-Cerrillo M, Barrios-Fernández S, García-Gil MÁ, Carmelo Adsuar J, Vicente-Castro F, Fernández-Solana J, González-Bernal JJ. Early Intervention, Regular Education, and Family: Reciprocal Influences on Communication and Language Disorders. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 11:43. [PMID: 38255357 PMCID: PMC10814521 DOI: 10.3390/children11010043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Families are the primary caregivers and the main source of support for their children. Family resilience involves coping and adapting to stressful situations. This study explored the impact of previous treatment experience on parental resilience, in families, as well as the relationship between family history of communication and language disorders and parental stress. These variables were assessed through the Resilience Scale and the Parental Stress Index in parents of 220 children aged 3 to 6 years attending mainstream schools and early intervention (EI) centers in Caceres (Spain). The results revealed significant differences in resilience between parents who had received previous treatments and those who had not (p = 0.11). Furthermore, a significant association was found between having no family history of communication and language disorders and the Dysfunctional Parent-Child Interaction subscale from the Parental Stress Index (U = -2.079, p = 0.038). These findings highlight the relevance of previous experience in EI to build family resilience as resilient parents are more likely to be actively involved in their children's education and create a supportive environment. Thus, promoting resilience in educational settings may have positive effects on children's and families' quality of life during the EI process.
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- María Alcalá-Cerrillo
- Occupation, Participation, Sustainability and Quality of Life (Ability Research Group), Nursing and Occupational Therapy College, University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain; (M.A.-C.); (S.B.-F.)
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- Occupation, Participation, Sustainability and Quality of Life (Ability Research Group), Nursing and Occupational Therapy College, University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain; (M.A.-C.); (S.B.-F.)
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- Promoting a Healthy Society Research Group (PHeSO), Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain;
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- Promoting a Healthy Society Research Group (PHeSO), Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain;
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- Developmental and Educational Psychology of Childhood, Teens, The Elderly and Disabilities Association (INFAD), University of Extremadura, 06006 Badajoz, Spain;
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Jung E, Lee T, Kim J, Kim HW. Children's and Parents' Factors That Affect Parenting Stress in Preschool Children With Developmental Disabilities or Typical Development. Psychiatry Investig 2023; 20:1157-1167. [PMID: 38163655 PMCID: PMC10758321 DOI: 10.30773/pi.2023.0223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study compared parenting stress in preschool children with developmental disabilities (DD) or typical development (TD). We also investigated children's factors that affect parenting stress. METHODS A total of 196 preschool children participated in the study (aged 54.8±9.2 months). There were 79 children with DD (59 with autism spectrum disorder, 61 with intellectual disability, 12 with language disorder) and 117 with TD. The high parenting stress and the low parenting stress groups were divided based on the Total Stress of Korean Parenting Stress Index Fourth Edition (K-PSI-4) with an 85-percentile cutoff score. Pearson's correlation analysis was conducted to calculate the correlation between K-PSI-4 and the children's or parents' measures. RESULTS The difference in parenting stress between DD and TD was significant in the Total Stress of K-PSI-4 (p<0.001). The Total Stress scale of K-PSI-4 represented a modest to strong correlation with cognitive development, adaptive functioning, social communication, and behavioral problems in children with DD. Our results showed that caregivers of children with DD reported higher parenting stress than those with TD. Parenting stress was strongly associated with cognitive development, adaptive functioning, social communication, and behavioral problems in children with DD. Among the children's factors, especially social communication, attention problems, and aggressive behavior had association with caregivers' higher parenting stress. CONCLUSION These findings suggest the need for early intervention for parenting stress in caregivers by assessing child characteristics, including social cognition, awareness, communication, and inattention and hyperactivity, in the evaluation of children with DD.
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- Eunji Jung
- Department of Psychiatry, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Chavez AE, Troxel M, Sheldrick RC, Eisenhower A, Brunt S, Carter AS. Child social-emotional and behavioral problems and competencies contribute to changes in developmental functioning during Early Intervention. EARLY CHILDHOOD RESEARCH QUARTERLY 2023; 66:245-254. [PMID: 38495084 PMCID: PMC10938922 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecresq.2023.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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This study examined how social-emotional and behavioral (SEB) problems and competencies contribute to changes in developmental functioning among children enrolled in Part C Early Intervention (EI), a U.S. program supporting young children with developmental delays and disabilities. The sample included 1,055 children enrolled in EI from 2011-2019 (mean age at EI entry = 17 months; 64% male; 72% marginalized racial and ethnic backgrounds). Standardized developmental assessments, drawn from administrative records, characterized developmental functioning at EI entry and exit and parents reported SEB functioning. Hierarchical regression analyses revealed that SEB problems and competencies interacted in predicting change in developmental functioning from EI entry to exit. Monitoring, identifying, and addressing SEB problems and competencies may optimize developmental outcomes for young children with developmental delays and disabilities.
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- Alison E. Chavez
- Department of Psychology, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Health Law, Policy and Management, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, MA, USA
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Luehring MC, McIntyre LL. Associations Between Parenting Behaviors and Behavioral Problems in Young Children With Developmental Delays. AMERICAN JOURNAL ON INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2023; 128:481-493. [PMID: 37875274 DOI: 10.1352/1944-7558-128.6.481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
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Children with developmental delays (DD) are at heightened risk for developing behavior problems, which contribute to parenting stress and caregiving burden. There is an established relation between parenting behaviors and child developmental outcomes with less known about parent-child interactions in young children with DD. The present study examined the associations between parenting behaviors and child behavior in a sample of 180 families with preschool-aged children with DD. Results indicated that caregivers' harsh and coercive behaviors were associated with observed challenging behavior in children. Child age, as well as the number of commands issued by caregivers were associated with noncompliance in children. The significance and limitations of these findings are discussed, as well as recommendations for interventions and future research.
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- Mathew C Luehring
- Mathew C. Luehring, University of Colorado School of Medicine and Children's Hospital Colorado
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Abdo Ahmad I, Fakih A, Hammoud M. Parents' perceptions of their children's mental health during COVID-19: Evidence from Canada. Soc Sci Med 2023; 337:116298. [PMID: 37857242 DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2023.116298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2021] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study examined several factors affecting the perception of Canadian parents about their children's mental health during COVID-19. The contribution of this research included fresh evidence from examining the demographic and sociological factors influencing children's well-being during COVID-19 using the Canadian context. METHODS We used a cross-sectional dataset from Statistics Canada titled Impacts of COVID-19 on Canadians - Parenting during the Pandemic (2020). We relied on an ordered logit model and computed the respective odds ratios. RESULTS Our results showed that parents with a university degree and those working from home are less concerned about their children's mental health. Nonetheless, having a disabled child, belonging to a minority, having children aged six-to fourteen-years old, and having lost a job or experienced a drop in working hours increased parents' worry. Additionally, having worries about being connected with family and friends, being concerned about work-life balance, feeling lonely at home, and waiting for the reopening of childcare services all increased the likelihood of parents' anxiety about their child's mental health. When running the analysis by province, we saw that being an immigrant and belonging to a minority increased parents' worry only in Ontario and British Columbia. CONCLUSIONS Policymakers are encouraged to foster working-from-home practices as working from home has been linked to less worry about child mental health, mainly among mothers, as indicated in our gender heterogeneity analysis. In addition, it is advised that families with a disabled child, and families belonging to a minority received additional support. Lastly, policymakers are advised to consider the social cost of preventive measures and incorporate this into any future preventative policymaking as the social impact variables were robust across all models.
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- Issam Abdo Ahmad
- Department of Economics, Lebanese American University, P.O. Box: 13-5053, Beirut, Lebanon.
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- Department of Economics, Lebanese American University, P.O. Box: 13-5053, Beirut, Lebanon.
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- Center for Lebanese Studies, University of Cambridge, P.O. Box: 13-5053, Beirut, Lebanon.
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Chua SY, Abd Rahman FN, Ratnasingam S. Problem behaviours and caregiver burden among children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Kuching, Sarawak. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1244164. [PMID: 37965356 PMCID: PMC10642943 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1244164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023] Open
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Objective Caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often experience emotional and psychological distress, as well as disruptions to family life and employment due to the challenges of caring for children with ASD. This study examines the relationship between problem behaviours and caregiver burden among children with ASD. Method A cross-sectional study using convenience sampling recruited 230 caregivers of children with ASD aged 4 to 18 years from selected autism centres in Kuching, Sarawak. The caregivers completed the Aberrant Behaviour Checklist-2 and the Zarit Burden Interview. Results Univariate analysis revealed a significant difference in caregiver burden for children with ASD receiving medications (p = 0.013), registered with the Social Welfare Department (p = 0.036), and having siblings with ASD (p = 0.046). About 40% of the children exhibited at least one domain of problem behaviour. More than half of the caregivers (53.9%) experienced burden, with the majority experiencing mild burden. Positive associations were seen between irritability (r = 0.458, p < 0.01), social withdrawal (r = 0.439, p < 0.01), stereotypic behaviour (r = 0.392, p < 0.01), hyperactivity/non-compliance (r = 0.467, p < 0.01), and caregiver burden. Child factors, including the duration of problem behaviour (r = 0.182, p = 0.007), medication use (eta = 0.187, p = 0.005), Social Welfare Department registration (eta = 0.138, p = 0.036), and the presence of siblings with ASD (eta = 0.130, p = 0.046) were associated with caregiver burden. Multiple linear regression showed that hyperactivity/noncompliance significantly predicted caregiver burden. Conclusion Specific problem behaviours in children with ASD were associated with caregiver burden. These results highlight the need for interventions for the child with ASD and their caregivers.
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- Shi Yi Chua
- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Hospital Umum Sarawak, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit, UKM Specialist Children’s Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Hospital Umum Sarawak, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
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Kalrao V, Srivastava L, Kumar S. Parenting stress and associated factors in healthcare workers after the second wave of COVID-19 in India: a two-center cross-sectional study. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1246540. [PMID: 37766928 PMCID: PMC10520724 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1246540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Background High parenting stress (PS) in members of the general population during the COVID-19 pandemic was exacerbated by work-, family-, and child-related factors. However, the negative effects of PS on the mental health and work participation of healthcare workers (HCWs) have received limited attention. This study aimed to examine the proportion of severe PS among HCWs and identify its contributory factors. Methods This cross-sectional survey was conducted in two COVID-19-care hospitals attached to medical colleges in India between November 1 and December 24, 2021, following the delta variant-driven second wave of COVID-19. The study recruited 662 HCW parent and child dyads (aged 1.5-18 years) and assessed workplace, family, and child-related characteristics. The Parenting Stress Scale (PSS) and Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) were used to identify severe PS and child behavioral issues, respectively. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyzes were used to identify the significant and independent risk factors associated with severe PS, respectively. Results Equal proportions of medical and paramedical HCWs completed the survey [mean age: 36.96 ± 5.89; female: 466 (70%)]. The median PSS score of HCWs was 33 [interquartile range (IQR): 28-39], and 23% (155/662) of the HCW parents experienced severe PS. The independent predictors of severe PS included the female sex [adjusted odds ratio (aOR): 3.31; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.74-6.29], HCWs with >15-day postings in COVID-19 care (aOR: 3.74; 95% CI: 1.53-9.16), having children with behavioral issues (aOR: 3.49; 95% CI: 1.29-9.48), HCWs at the Dehradun center (aOR: 2.25; 95% CI: 1.24-4.10), having an HCW spouse simultaneously working in COVID-19 care (aOR: 1.88; 95% CI: 1.01-3.49), and HCWs with joint families (aOR: 1.93; 95% CI: 1.17-3.18). Conclusion Overall, 23% of the cohort of HCWs continued to experience severe PS after the second COVID-19 wave driven by the delta variant in India. Routine screening of HCWs for PS using the PSS or similar measures, anticipatory guidance for parenting, and targeting at-risk HCWs with appropriate supportive measures may help reduce the incidence of severe PS and optimize the participation of HCWs in the fight against current and future pandemic-like situations.
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- Vijay Kalrao
- Department of Pediatrics, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Medical College, Pune, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Medical College, Pune, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical and Health Sciences, Dehradun, India
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Adams HC, Zlomke KR, Rossetti KG. Finding Benefit and Feeling Strain in Parenting a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder. J Autism Dev Disord 2023; 53:3558-3566. [PMID: 35819586 DOI: 10.1007/s10803-022-05663-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Female caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often report higher levels of psychological distress related to increased levels of caregiver strain, as well as frequency and severity of child problem behaviors (CPB). However, despite reported distress, caregivers have also reported benefits. A sample of n = 259 female caregivers of children with ASD completed online surveys assessing CPB, caregiver strain, psychological distress, and benefit finding. Results suggest that objective caregiver strain is a significant mediator between CPB and caregiver distress. Benefit finding, however, was not found to be a significant moderator. These findings inform theoretical applications and provide implications for future research in the development of interventions to enhance functioning in female caregivers.
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- Haley C Adams
- Department of Psychology, University of South Alabama, 75 South University Blvd, UCOM 1000, Mobile, AL, 36608, USA.
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- Department of Psychology, University of South Alabama, 75 South University Blvd, UCOM 1000, Mobile, AL, 36608, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of South Alabama, 75 South University Blvd, UCOM 1000, Mobile, AL, 36608, USA
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Hayes K, Adams HC, Robeson M, Zlomke KR. Bouncing Back: Resilience as a Protective Factor for the Impact of Child Problem Behavior on Caregiver Depressive Cognitions Among Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder. J Autism Dev Disord 2023:10.1007/s10803-023-06094-4. [PMID: 37594631 DOI: 10.1007/s10803-023-06094-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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Caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often report higher rates of depression and the related negative thought patterns that may precede a clinical diagnosis. These negative thought patterns are referred to as depressive cognitions. Depressive cognitions are exacerbated by child problem behaviors (CPB) but may be impacted by parental resilience. The current study examines relations between CPB and depressive cognitions and the role of resilience as a moderator among caregivers of children with ASD (n = 287) and a sample of caregivers of children who are typically developing (n = 207). Significant positive associations were found between CPB and depressive cognitions for caregivers of children with ASD and who are typically developing. A moderation analysis revealed that, among the ASD sample, the model accounted for 33% of the variance in caregiver depressive cognitions (R2 = 0.33, SE = 35.52, p < 0.001). The interaction of child problem behaviors and caregiver resilience on caregiver depressive cognitions was statistically significant (B = - 0.016, SE = 0.007, p = 0.037), thus resilience was a significant moderator, for caregivers of children with ASD. Resilience serves as a protective factor in the relationship between child problem behavior and caregiver depressive cognitions for caregivers of children with ASD only. This finding highlights the importance of assessing and supporting resilience among caregivers of children with ASD. Interventions addressing child behavior would benefit from additional components to bolster caregiver resilience to enhance caregiver mental health and protect against depressive cognitions.
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- Katey Hayes
- Department of Psychology, University of South Alabama, 75 South University Blvd, UCOM 1000, Mobile, AL, 36688, USA.
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- Department of Psychology, University of South Alabama, 75 South University Blvd, UCOM 1000, Mobile, AL, 36688, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of South Alabama, 75 South University Blvd, UCOM 1000, Mobile, AL, 36688, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of South Alabama, 75 South University Blvd, UCOM 1000, Mobile, AL, 36688, USA
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Zhao J, Fan Y, Liu Z, Lin C, Zhang L. Parenting stress and Chinese preschoolers' approaches to learning: a moderated mediation model of authoritative parenting and household residency. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1216683. [PMID: 37609495 PMCID: PMC10441229 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1216683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023] Open
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According to the family stress model, this study examined the relationship between parenting stress and preschoolers' approaches to learning (ATL) in China, as well as the mediating effect of authoritative parenting and the moderating effect of household residency (migrant and native). A survey of 5,047 preschoolers' parents (2,186 natives and 2,861 migrants) supports the proposed moderated mediation model. The results showed that after controlling for gender and age, parenting stress affected preschoolers' development of ATL negatively. Authoritative parenting mediates the relationship between parenting stress and preschoolers' ATL. Further, household residency moderated the relationship between authoritative parenting and preschoolers' ATL. The findings of this study suggest that high levels of parenting stress are detrimental to the development of preschoolers' ATL. And parents with low parenting stress are more likely to adopt authoritative parenting, which in turn fosters preschoolers' ATL. In addition, native families' authoritative parenting style are more conducive to fostering preschoolers' ATL than migrant families. Finally, this study contributes to previous research by examining the mechanisms of parenting stress on preschoolers' ATL and provides support for the extension of the family stress model. Importantly, it also informs efforts to improve ATL among preschoolers in Chinese migrant and native families.
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- Jinghui Zhao
- Department of Early Childhood Education, School of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Early Childhood Education, School of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Early Childhood Education, School of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Early Childhood Education, School of Education, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Early Childhood Education, School of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, China
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Northrup RA, Jones E, Singh V, Holingue C, Meck M, Gurnett CA, van Stone M, Kalb LG. Caregiver perspectives on the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Front Pediatr 2023; 11:1196275. [PMID: 37609365 PMCID: PMC10440736 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2023.1196275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted caregivers, especially those raising a child with an intellectual/developmental disability (IDD). While research has shown substantial disruption to the family, school, and occupational lives of the IDD community, little is known about the long-term impacts of COVID-19. To address this question, 249 caregivers were surveyed via an online questionnaire, between April and August of 2022 (more than 2 years into the pandemic) about potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on their child's access to health- and school-based therapeutic services, caregiver mental health, and family life. The majority of caregivers reported disruptions in access to and quality of school-based therapeutic services for their child as well as a reduction in educational accommodations in the 2021-2022 academic year. Nearly half of caregivers reported feeling anxious and almost a quarter reported feeling depressed for the majority of their days. More than half of respondents reported decreased social support, and one-fifth reported employment disruptions and decreased access to food. These findings suggest that families of children with IDD are still experiencing ongoing negative impacts of the pandemic, emphasizing the critical need for continued support in the wake of the initial and more obvious disruptions caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.
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- R. A. Northrup
- Department of Neuropsychology, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Information Systems Department, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, MD, United States
- Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Neurology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, United States
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- Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
- Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Neuropsychology, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, MD, United States
- Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, MD, United States
- Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
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Safer-Lichtenstein J, McIntyre LL, Rodriguez G, Gomez D, Puerta S, Neece CL. Feasibility and Acceptability of Spanish-Language Parenting Interventions for Young Children With Developmental Delays. INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2023; 61:307-325. [PMID: 37536693 PMCID: PMC10575569 DOI: 10.1352/1934-9556-61.4.307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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Hispanic/Latinx parents of children with developmental delays/disabilities (DD) face disparities in service access and research participation. In the present study, 60 Spanish-speaking caregivers of young children with DD participated in randomly assigned stress reduction interventions (psychoeducation/support groups or Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction [MBSR]), followed by behavioral parent training (BPT). Caregiver attendance and satisfaction ratings were measured, and focus groups gathered additional information on caregivers' takeaways from the interventions. Caregivers demonstrated high satisfaction across interventions, with slightly greater preference for psychoeducation/support groups, and qualitative data indicated that the relevance of the information and style of delivery may be responsible. Researchers and clinicians may attain greater engagement with this population by focusing on intervention services that include psychoeducation and peer support elements.
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- Jonathan Safer-Lichtenstein
- Jonathan Safer-Lichtenstein, Laura Lee McIntyre, Geovanna Rodriguez, and Douglas Gomez, University of Oregon
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- Jonathan Safer-Lichtenstein, Laura Lee McIntyre, Geovanna Rodriguez, and Douglas Gomez, University of Oregon
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- Jonathan Safer-Lichtenstein, Laura Lee McIntyre, Geovanna Rodriguez, and Douglas Gomez, University of Oregon
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- Jonathan Safer-Lichtenstein, Laura Lee McIntyre, Geovanna Rodriguez, and Douglas Gomez, University of Oregon
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- Stephanie Puerta and Cameron L. Neece, Loma Linda University
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Su H, Cuskelly M, Gilmore L. Factors related to parenting styles of Chinese mothers of children with and without intellectual disability. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2023; 67:573-587. [PMID: 36919244 DOI: 10.1111/jir.13029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Revised: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Parenting styles play a crucial role in children's development. However, approaches to parenting children with intellectual disability (ID) beyond Western cultures have been underexamined. This study compared the self-reported parenting styles of Chinese mothers of children with and without ID and examined some factors that might be related. METHODS Chinese mothers of children with ID (n = 173) and mothers of typically developing children (n = 119) completed measures of their parenting style, parenting stress, parenting sense of competence and family support. RESULTS Both groups endorsed similar levels of authoritative parenting, but mothers of children with ID were more likely to report adopting strategies aligned with authoritarian parenting. For mothers in the ID group, family support moderated the effects of parenting stress and parenting sense of competence on authoritative parenting. Parenting stress and parenting sense of competence, respectively, predicted authoritarian parenting for mothers of children with and without ID. CONCLUSIONS This study highlights the importance of reducing parenting stress, strengthening parenting sense of competence and providing family support in order to promote optimal parenting styles for Chinese mothers of children with ID.
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- H Su
- Faculty of Education, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Faculty of Education, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
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- Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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Zak-Hunter L, Carr CP, Tate A, Brustad A, Mulhern K, Berge JM. Associations Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Stressful Life Events and Health Outcomes in Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women from Diverse Racial and Ethnic Groups. J Womens Health (Larchmt) 2023; 32:702-714. [PMID: 37140441 PMCID: PMC10277999 DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2022.0329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023] Open
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Background: This study sought to understand the characteristics of racially/ethnically diverse pregnant and breastfeeding women who have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and stressful life events (SLEs) and the relationship among ACEs, SLEs, and health outcomes in this population. Materials and Methods: This was a secondary analysis of cross-sectional data from the Family Matters study. The participants in this study were families with children ages 5-9 (N = 1,307) recruited from Minneapolis-St. Paul primary care clinics representing six racial/ethnic backgrounds (White, Black, Native American, Hmong, Somali, Latino). Primary caregivers completed surveys about personal health, parenting styles, resilience, ACEs, and SLEs. Linear and logistic regression models were used to examine the associations between ACEs and SLEs with health outcomes of pregnant and breastfeeding women at the individual level. Results: A total of 123 racially/ethnically diverse women in this study reported being pregnant or currently breastfeeding. Eighty-eight (72%) reported a history of ACEs or SLEs. Those with both ACEs/SLEs reported more depression, economic strain, and a shorter duration of living in the United States. An increase in one reported ACE or SLE was positively associated with self-reported stress, number of reported medical conditions, substance use, self-efficacy, and permissive parenting (all β coefficients p < 0.05). SLEs independently demonstrated increased predictive probability of severe mental health distress (6.7 percentage points, confidence interval [95% CI: 0.02-0.11; p < 0.01]) and moderate or severe anxiety (7.5 percentage points [95% CI: 0.04-0.11; p < 0.001]). Conclusion: Exposure to ACEs and SLEs appear to have significant impacts on physical health, mental health, and substance use in pregnant racially/ethnically diverse women.
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- Lisa Zak-Hunter
- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, The University of Minnesota School of Medicine, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Public Health, The University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Public Health, The University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, The University of Minnesota School of Medicine, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, The University of Minnesota School of Medicine, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, The University of Minnesota School of Medicine, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
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Kotsis K, Boukouvala M, Serdari A, Koullourou I, Siafaka V, Hyphantis T. Parental Stress Scale: Psychometric Properties in Parents of Preschool Children with Developmental Language Disorder. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11091332. [PMID: 37174874 PMCID: PMC10178680 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11091332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Parents of children with developmental disabilities experience more stress compared to those of typically developing children; therefore, measuring parental stress may help clinicians to address it. The Parental Stress Scale (PSS) is a self-rceport measure in the public domain that assesses stress related to child rearing. The present study tested the psychometric properties of the Greek version of the PSS in 204 parents (mean age: 39.4 ± 5.7, 124 mothers and 80 fathers) of kindergarten children diagnosed with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) after a clinical assessment. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to confirm the original four-factor structure. The results showed that the original four-factor structure (parental rewards, parental stressors, lack of control and parental satisfaction) is valid in this specific Greek population. The reliability was high (ω = 0.78) and there were weak correlations (r = -0.372, r = -0.337, r = -0.236), yet of statistical significance (p < 0.001), with similar psychological constructs (quality of life, emotional functioning and worries). Our data confirmed that the PSS is a reliable and valid tool to measure parental stress in parents of children with DLD. Greek clinicians (mental health professionals, speech-language pathologists) can evaluate parental stress and design early interventions targeting specific stress aspects, along with core language interventions for the children.
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- Konstantinos Kotsis
- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Speech & Language Therapy, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina, 45500 Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece
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Park EY. Longitudinal Changes in the Parenting Stress of Mothers of Children with Cerebral Palsy and Their Relationship with Children's Gross Motor Function System Levels. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11091317. [PMID: 37174859 PMCID: PMC10178287 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11091317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Stress caused by children with disabilities harms the growth and development of children and their families. The present study aimed to investigate whether parenting stress of mothers of children with cerebral palsy changes and the relationship between children's gross motor function level and changes in parenting stress. Data were collected from 162 children with cerebral palsy and their mothers over a 2-year period at three time points. Gross motor function and parenting stress were assessed using the Gross Motor Function Classification System and the Korean version of the Parenting Stress Index-Short Form. Linear latent growth curve models of Wave 2 and Wave 3 variation in parenting stress were constructed. The relationship between Gross Motor Function Classification System level and parenting stress was evaluated via latent growth modeling. The results showed that the linear variation models reflected the time evolution of parenting stress. There were individual differences in parenting stress at the initial level and no individual differences in changes in parenting stress. The relationship between the initial level and the change rate of parenting stress was not significant. Higher initial values of the Gross Motor Function Classification System level were associated with higher initial values of parenting stress, but not related to a change in parenting stress. The results showed that parenting stress of mothers with children with cerebral palsy decreased over time and that Gross Motor Function Classification System level was related to parenting stress level. Based on these findings, directions for further research are put forth.
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- Eun-Young Park
- Department of Secondary Special Education, Jeonju University, Jeonju 55069, Republic of Korea
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Child functioning in inclusive preschools: Associations between self-regulation, engagement, prosociality, and hyperactivity. JOURNAL OF APPLIED DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.appdev.2023.101518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
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Sanner CM, Benjamin LR, Eskander C, McGregor HA, Preston AE, McIntyre LL, Neece CL. Sibling Support and Perceived Daily Hassles in Latino and Non-Latino Families of Children with DD. FAMILY JOURNAL (ALEXANDRIA, VA.) 2023; 31:330-340. [PMID: 37817893 PMCID: PMC10564384 DOI: 10.1177/10664807221151174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/12/2023]
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Parents of children with developmental delay (DD) report significantly higher levels of parenting stress compared to parents of children with typical development. There is a heightened need for social support among families of children with DD. Siblings play an important role in these contexts as a supportive resource and primary stress buffer. Little to no research has examined how these stress and supportive processes may differ among Latino and non-Latino parents. The current study examined the relation between sibling support and parents' perceived daily hassles between Latino and non-Latino parents of children with DD (N = 146; 65% Latino; mean parent age = 37.39 years; mean child age = 49.63 months; SD = 7.9). Latinos reported significantly greater use of sibling support and lower perceived daily hassles compared to non-Latino counterparts. In the combined sample, greater sibling support was significantly correlated with lower daily hassles. When examined separately in Latino and non-Latino groups, this correlation only remained significant among Latinos. The interaction between ethnicity and sibling support on perceived daily hassles was approaching significance, such that Latinos who reported high levels of sibling support reported lower perceived daily hassles. Findings emphasize the universal importance of familial support systems for the well-being of parents of children with DD and point to the possible protective role of Latino cultural factors that influence the degree to which these supports are employed. Results may inform culturally sensitive adaptations to parenting interventions for Latino families that harness sibling support to target and buffer parenting stress.
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- Department of Psychology, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, USA
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- Department of Special Education and Clinical Sciences, College of Education, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, USA
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Sheldrick RC, Marakovitz S, Garfinkel D, Perrin EC, Carter AS. Prevalence and Co-Occurrence of Developmental and Emotional-Behavioral Problems in Young Children. Acad Pediatr 2023; 23:623-630. [PMID: 36417968 PMCID: PMC10149553 DOI: 10.1016/j.acap.2022.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE A limited number of studies have estimated the prevalence of emotional-behavioral disorders among young children. None have assessed their co-occurrence with developmental delays using standardized assessment tools. Our objective was to estimate the prevalence of emotional-behavioral disorders and their co-occurrence with developmental delays among young children (2-5.5 years). METHODS Parents of young children (N = 987) enrolled from pediatric waiting rooms completed developmental-behavioral screening questionnaires. Based on results, 585 families were invited to and 439 completed evaluations that included structured diagnostic interviews with parents to assess child psychopathology (Preschool Age Psychiatric Assessment (PAPA)), developmental testing with children (including the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, third Edition for children ≤ 42 months; Differential Ability Scales, second Edition for older children), and videotaped observation to establish whether autism risk was sufficient to warrant further evaluation. RESULTS According to PAPA algorithms, 23.0% of children met criteria for a DSM-IV disorder, while 9% qualified for a developmental delay. Presence of delay doubled the odds of having a DSM-IV disorder (OR = 2.1; CI: 1.02-4.3), and presence of disorder doubled the odds of having a moderate-to-severe developmental delay (OR=2.0; CI: 1.10-3.50). Prevalence of DSM-IV disorders (48.8% (95% CI: 33.5-64.5%)) and developmental delays (57.5% (95% CI: 41.7-71.9%)) were both higher among children at risk for autism. While developmental delay did not vary by race/ethnicity, prevalence of DSM-IV disorders was lower among African-American/Black (10.6%; CI: 2.9-18.3) and Hispanic/Latino children (11.1%; CI: 4.3-17.9). CONCLUSIONS Developmental delays and emotional-behavioral disorders among young children seen in pediatric settings are characterized by high prevalence and substantial co-occurrence.
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- Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics (S Marakovitz, D Garfinkel, and EC Perrin), Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Mass
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- Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics (S Marakovitz, D Garfinkel, and EC Perrin), Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Mass
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- Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics (S Marakovitz, D Garfinkel, and EC Perrin), Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Mass
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- Department of Psychology (AS Carter), University of Massachusetts Boston
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Bagner DM, Berkovits MD, Coxe S, Frech N, Garcia D, Golik A, Heflin BH, Heymann P, Javadi N, Sanchez AL, Wilson MK, Comer JS. Telehealth Treatment of Behavior Problems in Young Children With Developmental Delay: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Pediatr 2023; 177:231-239. [PMID: 36622653 PMCID: PMC9857733 DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2022.5204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Importance Early behavior problems in children with developmental delay (DD) are prevalent and impairing, but service barriers persist. Controlled studies examining telehealth approaches are limited, particularly for children with DD. Objective To evaluate the efficacy of a telehealth parenting intervention for behavior problems in young children with DD. Design, Setting, and Participants A randomized clinical trial was conducted from March 17, 2016, to December 15, 2020, in which children with DD and externalizing behavior problems were recruited from early intervention and randomly assigned to a telehealth parenting intervention or control group and evaluated through a 12-month follow-up. Most children were from ethnic or racial minoritized backgrounds. Over one-half of children were in extreme poverty or low income-need ratio categories. Interventions Internet-delivered parent-child interaction therapy (iPCIT), which leverages videoconferencing to provide live coaching of home-based caregiver-child interactions. Families received 20 weeks of iPCIT (provided in English or in Spanish) or referrals as usual (RAU). Main Outcomes and Measures Observational and caregiver-report measures of child and caregiver behaviors and caregiving stress were examined at preintervention, midtreatment, and postintervention and at 6- and 12-month follow-ups. Results The sample included a total of 150 children (mean [SD] age, 36.2 [1.0] months; 111 male children [74%]) and their caregivers with 75 each randomly assigned to iPCIT or RAU groups. Children receiving iPCIT relative to RAU displayed significantly lower levels of externalizing problems (postintervention Cohen d = 0.48; 6-month Cohen d = 0.49; 12-month Cohen d = 0.50) and significantly higher levels of compliance to caregiver direction after treatment. Of those children with data at postintervention, greater clinically significant change was observed at postintervention for children in the iPCIT group (50 [74%]) than for those in the RAU group (30 [42%]), which was maintained at the 6-month but not the 12-month follow-up. iPCIT did not outperform RAU in reducing caregiving stress, but caregivers receiving iPCIT, relative to RAU, showed steeper increases in proportion of observed positive parenting skills (postintervention odds ratio [OR], 1.10; 95% CI, 0.53-2.21; 6-month OR, 1.31; 95% CI, 0.61-2.55; 12-month OR, 1.64; 95% CI, 0.70-3.07) and sharper decreases in proportion of observed controlling/critical behaviors (postintervention OR, 1.40; 95% CI, 0.61-1.52; 6-month OR, 1.72; 95% CI, 0.58-1.46; 12-month OR, 2.23; 95% CI, 0.53-1.37). After treatment, iPCIT caregivers also self-reported steeper decreases in harsh and inconsistent discipline than did than RAU caregivers (postintervention Cohen d = 0.24; 6-month Cohen d = 0.26; 12-month Cohen d = 0.27). Conclusions and Relevance Results of this randomized clinical trial provide evidence that a telehealth-delivered parenting intervention with real-time therapist coaching led to significant and maintained improvements for young children with DD and their caregivers. Findings underscore the promise of telehealth formats for expanding scope and reach of care for underserved families. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03260816.
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- Daniel M. Bagner
- Department of Psychology, Florida International University, Miami
- Center for Children and Families, Florida International University, Miami
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- Department of Psychology, Florida International University, Miami
- Center for Children and Families, Florida International University, Miami
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- Tulsa Schusterman Center, University of Oklahoma, Tulsa
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- Mailman Center for Child Development, University of Miami, Miami, Florida
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- Department of Psychology, Florida International University, Miami
- Center for Children and Families, Florida International University, Miami
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- Department of Psychology, Florida International University, Miami
- Center for Children and Families, Florida International University, Miami
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- Department of Psychology, Florida International University, Miami
- Center for Children and Families, Florida International University, Miami
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- Department of Psychology, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia
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- Department of Psychology, Florida International University, Miami
- Center for Children and Families, Florida International University, Miami
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Parent couple conflict and emotional and behavioral problems in youth with autism: Longitudinal investigation of bidirectional effects. Dev Psychopathol 2023; 35:62-72. [PMID: 34581260 PMCID: PMC8958176 DOI: 10.1017/s0954579421000596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Families of youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are vulnerable to maladaptive psychosocial experiences, including elevated youth emotional and behavioral problems (EBPs) and poor parent couple relationship outcomes. Yet, the extent to which these family psychosocial experiences are intertwined has been given little research attention. The present study longitudinally investigated the bidirectional associations between parent couple conflict (PCC) and youth EBPs in 188 families of children and adolescents with ASD (initially aged 5 to 12 years) across four time points (T1, T2, T3, T4), each spaced 12 months apart. Mother- and father-report of youth EBPs and PCC were entered into a cross-lagged panel model. After adjusting for youth age and intellectual disability status and parent education and couple relationship length, the results indicated that father-report of PCC predicted increased youth EBPs 12 months later (T1→T2 and T2→T3). In addition, father-report of youth EBPs predicted increased PCC 12 months later (T3→T4). Mother-report did not demonstrate cross-lagged effects. The findings suggest that fathers' perceptions of PCC and youth emotional and behavioral functioning are transactionally related, highlighting the need for family-wide interventions.
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Maternal Cancer and Perception of Child Psychological Adjustment: The Role of Mother's Anxiety, Depression, and Parenting Stress. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:cancers15030910. [PMID: 36765868 PMCID: PMC9913337 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15030910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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A mother's cancer diagnosis may have consequences for all family members, particularly for children, since it makes a parent less physically and emotionally available, with effects on the relationship with the child and his/her development. The main aim of this study was to analyze children's psychological adjustment in the context of maternal cancer by considering factors related to the child (i.e., age and sex), the mother (psychological adjustment), and cancer (i.e., time elapsed from the diagnosis and current oncological treatment). Self-report questionnaires investigating mothers' parenting stress, depression, anxiety, and children's emotional and behavioral problems were administered to 124 mothers (mean age = 44.52 years; SD = 7.22) diagnosed with cancer. A hierarchical regression analysis highlighted that time since diagnosis and mothers' anxiety and parenting stress accounted for almost 44% of the variance of the children's difficulties. Maternal depression, current oncological treatment, and the child's age and sex were not statistically significant. Higher mothers' parenting stress and anxiety and a longer time elapsed since the first diagnosis predicted higher levels of children's emotional and behavioral problems. These findings highlight the need to identify precursors of childhood distress in the context of maternal cancer and to develop structured programs to support both mothers and children.
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Inoue M, Inoue N, Nakatani K, Shikibu Y. Online Parent Training for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Prototype Development of the On-Demand Type. Yonago Acta Med 2023; 66:95-103. [PMID: 36820296 PMCID: PMC9937972 DOI: 10.33160/yam.2023.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Background Parent training (PT) is a promising support for improving parents' mental health, and behavior in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). In recent years, there has been an increase in online PT studies. We developed a prototype for the on-demand PT. In this study, we examined changes in the program implementation, accomplishment of homework, parents' mental health, and behavior of children among parents of children with ASD. Methods This study participated two mothers of children with ASD. The first was the mother of a child aged three years and eight months with ASD and intellectual disability; the second was the mother of a child aged four years and 5 months who had a diagnosis of ASD. An on-demand PT consisting of six sessions was provided online. The program was structured so that the participants watched lecture videos for each session, answered a confirmation test, and submitted homework to advance to the next session. Feedback for the submitted homework and questions was provided via email by the researchers. Results Both participants watched the program on a schedule for all sessions and submitted all tests and homework assignments. The percentage of correct responses to the tests per session was 100% for both participants. Two of the four target behaviors of the children changed significantly. Pre- and post-questionnaires also showed improvements in the scores of parental depression and parenting stress, as well as overall behavior of the child. Conclusion The program in this study was developed as a prototype for on-demand PT, and two case studies showed positive results. Although this program was on-demand, changes in parent and child behaviors were confirmed by the scale and actual behavior records. Further demonstration is needed to increase the number of cases and to compare the results between the groups.
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- Masahiko Inoue
- Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Tottori University, Yonago 683-8503, Japan
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- Student Support Center, Organization for Educational Support and International Affairs, Tottori University, Tottori 680-8550, Japan
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- Office for Promotion of Base Hospitals for Children’s Psychological Treatment, Tottori University, Yonago 683-8503, Japan
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- Faculty of Psychology department of Psychology, Tezukayama University, Nara 631-8585, Japan
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Fu W, Li R, Zhang Y, Huang K. Parenting Stress and Parenting Efficacy of Parents Having Children with Disabilities in China: The Role of Social Support. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:2133. [PMID: 36767500 PMCID: PMC9915991 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20032133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Raising children with disabilities is challenging for parents, who experience high parenting stress. The study aimed to understand the status quo of parenting efficacy of parents having children with disabilities and to analyze the association between parent efficacy, parenting stress, and social support in China. We surveyed 373 parents having children with disabilities enrolled in special education schools or rehabilitation institutions from 14 provinces in China. The online questionnaire including Parental Stress Index-Short Form, the Child Adjustment and Parent Efficacy Scale-Developmental Disability (CAPES-DD), and Social Support Scale was applied in the study. The results suggested that parenting efficacy of parents having children with disabilities in China was at the medium level. Parenting stress, social support, and parenting efficacy were significantly related with each other, and social support played a mediating role between parenting stress and parenting efficacy. The findings indicated that reducing parenting stress and improving social support might improve parenting efficacy. We also discussed the implications of providing intervention strategies or social support to improve parenting efficacy for parents with disabled children in China.
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- Wangqian Fu
- School of Special Education, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- School of Education, Beijing Sport University, Beijing 100091, China
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- Faculty of Education, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- Alum Rock Union School District, San Jose, CA 95127, USA
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Kołodziej-Zaleska A, Ilska M, Brandt-Salmeri A, Jazłowska A, Przybyła-Basista H. How to measure ego-resiliency in the face of various life-changing crises: Measurement invariance, convergent and discriminant validity and reliability of the Polish version of the Revised Ego-Resiliency Scale (ER89-R12). PeerJ 2023; 11:e14499. [PMID: 36643638 PMCID: PMC9835690 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.14499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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This study examines the generalizability of the latent structure of the Polish version of the Ego-Resiliency Scale (ER89-R12), a brief self-report scale that measures ego-resiliency. We investigated the measurement invariance, validity, and reliability of ER89-R12 among three groups of individuals who were facing various major, long-term, life-changing crises (N = 512): parents of children with Down's syndrome, women with breast cancer, and individuals after divorce. The analysis of the measurement invariance confirmed the two-factor structure of the questionnaire and the high reliability of this measure in those studied groups. A multigroup confirmatory factor analysis provided evidence of configural, metric, scalar, and residual invariance across the three groups. Moreover, the correlation patterns were similar across the groups. Ego-resiliency was strongly and consistently positively correlated with mental health: psychological well-being, perceived social support, self-esteem, and post-traumatic growth, and negatively correlated with perceived stress. The presented results indicate the potential usefulness of the ER89-R12 tool in studies on people experiencing various crises in their lives.
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- Institute of Psychology, University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Institute of Psychology, University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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Evers O, Georg AK, Wegener C, Sidor A, Taubner S. Transactional Relations between Child Functioning and Parenting Stress in the First Years of Life: A Longitudinal Study among Psychosocially Burdened Families. Psychopathology 2023; 56:29-40. [PMID: 35537443 DOI: 10.1159/000524101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 03/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Previous research reported transactional relations between child functioning and parenting stress. There is limited evidence whether a transactional developmental model also fits children below the age of 12 months, especially in psychosocially burdened families. This study aims to test the fit of a transactional model during the first 3 years of life and examines whether the model differs between families with low and high psychosocial burden. METHODS A total of 302 psychosocially burdened families were observed over 3 years at age 4, 12, 24, and 36 months. Child behavioral problems and parenting stress were assessed via self-report while psychosocial burden was assessed via external rating at baseline. Cross-lagged panel analysis was used to investigate the fit of a transactional model. RESULTS A transactional model fitted the data significantly better (Δχ2 = 81.87, p < 0.001) than an autoregressive model reaching acceptable to good fit indices (CFI = 0.96, RMSEA = 0.09). The model indicated moderate stability within and reciprocal effects between child behavioral problems and parenting stress from age 12 to 36 months. From age 4 to 12 months, parenting stress predicted child behavioral problems but not vice-versa. Model fit indices and transactional relations did not substantially differ between families with low and high psychosocial burden, except for child effects on parenting stress during the first year of life, which were only evident in higher burdened families. CONCLUSION Transactional relations among child and parent variables are evident in the first 3 years of life. Child effects in the first year of life may be restricted to highly psychosocially burdened families. Future research may focus on potential mediating variables such as parental sensitivity or contextual variables like significant life events. Targeted prevention strategies should be adapted to the level of psychosocial burden to account for the differing transactional relations.
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- Oliver Evers
- Institute for Psychosocial Prevention, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany.,Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Medical Center Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
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- Institute for Psychosocial Prevention, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute for Psychosocial Prevention, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Social Pediatric Centre Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Institute for Psychosocial Prevention, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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Ferrer Vidal F, Vilaseca Momplet R, Bersabé RM. Relationship between parental perceptions, family income and support received with family quality of life in families with a child with an intellectual disability. SIGLO CERO REVISTA ESPAÑOLA SOBRE DISCAPACIDAD INTELECTUAL 2022. [DOI: 10.14201/scero202253489108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Research has shown that families raising a child with intellectual disability (ID) face many challenges and need to implement adaptation strategies. Some authors suggest that positive parental perceptions and perceived control could reduce emotional impact and promote family wellbeing. Nevertheless, there are few studies about the relationship between parental perceptions and family quality of life (FQoL) in those families. In this study, we used data from a sample of 251 Spanish parents whose children have ID. Positive perceptions scale and control perceptions scale, Spanish FQoL scale under 18 years-old and a sociodemographic questionnaire were administered to those families. The results of bivariate analysis showed that some dimensions of positive perceptions were related to different areas of FQoL, for example, social inclusion and family accommodation. FQoL was associated with family income and support received. To predict the FQoL level, a multivariate linear regression analysis was conducted. Results indicated that FQoL scores can be predicted by a linear combination of positive perceptions and family income. Practical implications for promoting FQoL in these families are discussed.
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Cheng S, Deng M. Psychological Stress and Parenting styles Predict Parental Involvement for Children with Intellectual Disabilities during the COVID-19. JOURNAL OF CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES 2022; 32:122-131. [PMID: 36408447 PMCID: PMC9649004 DOI: 10.1007/s10826-022-02485-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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We explored how psychological stress and parenting styles predicted parental involvement for children with intellectual disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic by adminsitering the Psychological Stress Questionnaire, Parenting Style Index and Parental Involvement Scale to 995 parents of children with intellectual disabilities. Our results indicated that psychological stress significantly negatively predicted parental involvement. In addition, three dimension of parenting styles significantly positively predicted parental involvement, with the results of acceptance/involvement (β ranging from 0.19 to 0.55, p < 0.001), strictness/supervision (β ranging from 0.16 to 0.34, p < 0.05), and psychological autonomy (β ranging from 0.23 to 0.28, p < 0.001). The present research's significance, limitations, and implications are also discussed.
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- Sanyin Cheng
- School of philosophy and social development, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Faculty of Education, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China
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The moderating effect of parenting stress on temperament and social competence in early childhood. CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12144-022-03802-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Ríos M, Zekri S, Alonso-Esteban Y, Navarro-Pardo E. Parental Stress Assessment with the Parenting Stress Index (PSI): A Systematic Review of Its Psychometric Properties. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 9:1649. [PMID: 36360377 PMCID: PMC9688973 DOI: 10.3390/children9111649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
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UNLABELLED Parental stress is a construct related to people's perception of difficulties and feelings of not being able to cope with the demands of parenting. This construct is often experienced as a negative or aversive response to parental obligations, and the available evidence also suggests that excessive parenting stress reduces the use of positive parenting behaviors and are related to dysfunctional parenting. Different instruments exist to assess parental stress. This article is part of a project to translate and adapt the Parenting Stress Index (PSI), fourth edition, in its two forms (full and short). The aim of this research is to identify the psychometric indicators obtained by this instrument and to review the evidence they can provide. METHOD Following the PRISMA guide (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses), the studies related to the PSI were identified in different databases (ERIC, PsycArticles, PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science). RESULTS The screening process resulted in 16 articles; four have analyzed the psychometric properties of the PSI-4 and the rest have studied the PSI-3. Although version 4 was published in 2012, the studies are scarce. However, they follow the line noted in the previous short version, a high internal consistency and a factor structure of three factors. CONCLUSIONS The difficulties of working with a measurement instrument with 101 items means that the full version of the PSI has been little studied, except in translation and linguistic adaptation studies.
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- Mercedes Ríos
- Centro de Estudios Marni (Servicio de Orientación), 46019 Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, Universitat de Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Psychology and Sociology, University of Zaragoza Campus Teruel, 44003 Teruel, Spain
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- Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, Universitat de Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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Wen X, Ren J, Li X, Li J, Chen S. Parents' personality, parenting stress, and problem behaviors of children with special needs in China before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY 2022; 42:1-12. [PMID: 36277263 PMCID: PMC9580424 DOI: 10.1007/s12144-022-03869-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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The positive predictive effect of children's problem behaviors on parenting stress has been verified to some extent, but research on parents of children with special needs remains insufficient. Moreover, the role of parental personality traits in the relationship between children's problem behaviors and parenting stress, and whether it differs from before the COVID-19 pandemic, remains unclear. Accordingly, in this study, online questionnaires were used to survey parents of children with autism and intellectual disabilities in China - 337 parents before and 604 during the COVID-19 pandemic - to explore the relationship between problem behaviors in the children and parenting stress as well as the moderating effect of parents' personality. The results showed that problem behaviors of children with autism and intellectual disabilities had a positive predictive effect on parenting stress. However, there was no significant difference in this effect before and during the pandemic. In addition, the relationship between children's problem behaviors and parenting stress was moderated by the Agreeableness and Neuroticism of the parents, but only during COVID-19 pandemic. The research results suggest that, during the pandemic when facing problem behaviors of children with autism or intellectual disabilities, positive personality characteristics such as Agreeableness have a protective effect on parenting stress. By contrast, negative personality characteristics such as Neuroticism are risk factors. The study results provide evidence from special groups regarding the role of parents' personalities in the parent - child interaction and the parenting stress models.
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- Xiaohong Wen
- School of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, China
- Center for Special Education Research, School of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, China
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- Huan Shi Road Primary School, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, China
- Foshan Fumi Rehabilitation Technology Co., Ltd, Fushan, China
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- School of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, China
- Center for Special Education Research, School of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, China
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Markodimitraki M, Charitaki G, Kypriotaki M, Fragogianni ME, Kypriotakis G. The role of marital satisfaction and social activities on parents' self-perception: evidence from Greek families of children with and without disabilities. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2022; 70:444-457. [PMID: 38699496 PMCID: PMC11062277 DOI: 10.1080/20473869.2022.2109929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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The purpose of this study is to explore the association between marital satisfaction and social activities with parents' self-perception. Self-perception included parents' sense of self and their attitudes and beliefs about who they are as individuals and as parents. Three hundred and twenty-seven parents, having either a child with (D1-target group) or without (D2-control group) a disability, were enrolled in the study. We hypothesized that self-perception of parents in the target group would be lower in all measures. We also hypothesized that low self-perception will correlate with parents' marital satisfaction and social activities. We found that parents of a child with disabilities reported significantly lower levels in all domains (self-perception, marital satisfaction and social activities) than parents of children without disabilities. Moreover, multigroup analyses confirmed that the structural paths between self-perception, marital satisfaction and social activities do not differ between D1 and D2 parents (χ2(127, N = 327) = 134.62, p>.05, CFI = 1.00 ≥ 0.90, RMSEA=.063 ≤ .080, SRMR = 0.054 < 0.08, TLI = 1.000 > 0.95). Results are discussed in terms of children's educational placement and their implications on children with and without disabilities unobstructed co-development and co-existence with their parents in the family context.
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- Maria Markodimitraki
- Department of Preschool Education, University of Crete, Rethymnon, Crete, Greece
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- Department of Preschool Education, University of Crete, Rethymnon, Crete, Greece
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- Department of Behavioral Science, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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Salisbury MR, Roos LE, Horn SR, Peake SJ, Fisher PA. The Effectiveness of KEEP for Families of Children with Developmental Delays: Integrating FIND Video Coaching into Parent Management Training-Oregon Model: a Randomized Trial. PREVENTION SCIENCE : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY FOR PREVENTION RESEARCH 2022; 23:1029-1040. [PMID: 35107694 DOI: 10.1007/s11121-022-01344-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Children with developmental delays or disabilities (DD) are at risk for self-regulation difficulties and behaviour problems compared to typically developing children. Intervening early is crucial to prevent long-term adjustment challenges across home and school contexts. Parenting has been identified as a malleable target of intervention for improving children's adaptive functioning across behavioural, emotional and cognitive domains. Although parent management training (PMT) is an identified best-practice, key questions remain about the critical components of interventions and how novel approaches like video feedback may offer additional benefits. Using a pre-test-post-test one group and superiority design, we evaluated the efficacy of two models of the Keeping Parents Trained and Supported (KEEP) preschool program with parent-only components among 175 families with children diagnosed or at-risk for DD. KEEP-P included core PMT (Oregon Model) methods and KEEP-V integrated KEEP with Filming Interactions to Nurture Development video coaching methods for enhancing developmentally supportive interactions. Intervention outcomes on children's behaviour problems and executive functioning, parenting stress and parent-child relationship quality were compared between groups. Both groups demonstrated significant reductions over time in child behavioural problems, developmental problems and parenting stress. Significant improvements were observed in children's executive functioning, parents' sense of competence and mindfulness in parenting. Group differences were observed in parent's sense of competence, with individuals receiving KEEP-P displaying greater increases over time. Higher intervention dosage predicted a greater reduction in stressful child behaviours and greater improvements in children's inhibitory control.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, USA
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Patterns and Correlates of Changes in Emotional and Behavioral Problems Among Children with Congenital Heart Disease. J Dev Behav Pediatr 2022; 43:e399-e406. [PMID: 34855689 DOI: 10.1097/dbp.0000000000001051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to examine patterns of changes in emotional and behavioral problems among children with congenital heart disease (CHD) and investigate associated factors in different domains. METHOD The study sample comprised 327 pairs of children with CHD (aged 1.5-12 yrs) and their parents who participated in 2 waves of a survey in Taiwan from 2017 to 2019. The Child Behavior Checklist was used to evaluate the children's emotional and behavioral problems during both waves. The scores were later used to determine the patterns of changes in emotional and behavioral problems. Multinomial logistic regression was then applied to examine factors associated with varied patterns of changes in emotional and behavioral problems. RESULTS Five patterns of changes in emotional and behavioral problems were identified: "persistent normal," "initial problematic," "worsening," "persistent problematic," and "subclinical." Among the factors examined, parenting stress was consistently associated with different patterns of change in emotional and behavioral problems. Specifically, children with parents who had higher levels of parenting stress were more likely to belong to the "initial problematic," "persistent problematic," or "subclinical" groups than to the "persistent normal" group. Other significant factors included sex, number of surgeries, and perceived health of parents. CONCLUSION This study highlights the potential role of parenting stress in changes in emotional and behavioral problems. Accordingly, intervention programs aimed at relieving parenting stress may help reduce the development and worsening of emotional and behavioral problems among children with CHD.
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Çaynak S, Özer Z, Keser İ. Stigma for disabled individuals and their family: A systematic review. Perspect Psychiatr Care 2022; 58:1190-1199. [PMID: 34121194 DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2020] [Revised: 03/10/2021] [Accepted: 05/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The object of this systematic review is to examine the stigma status of people with disabilities and their families. DESIGN AND METHODS The systematic review was prepared based on the preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analysis protocols systematic review guidelines. The review was included thirteen studies. FINDINGS In the results of the study, it was revealed that people with disabilities experienced inequality and social exclusion, negative attitudes were observed regarding their appearance, also their families were subjected to stigmatization by the society, could not participate in social environments. PRACTICE IMPLICATION To prevent stigmatization, it is recommended that awareness in public be raised by providing community educations.
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- Sibel Çaynak
- Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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Martin AM, Marin DG, McIntyre LL, Neece C. Familism and Parenting Stress in Latinx Caregivers of Young Children with Developmental Delays. FAMILY JOURNAL (ALEXANDRIA, VA.) 2022; 30:411-418. [PMID: 38645896 PMCID: PMC11031259 DOI: 10.1177/10664807211052480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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Several studies have documented the difficult experience of raising a child with a developmental delay (DD; DeGrace et al., 2014) but the majority of research has focused on non-Latinx White families and their experiences in childrearing and interacting with service providers (Hayes & Watson, 2013; Blanche et al., 2015). Additionally, stigma associated with mental illness and DD disproportionally affects Latinx communities (Burke et al., 2019). Familism plays a unique role among families of Latinx backgrounds (Moore, 1970; Coohey, 2001) and may act as a buffer to caregiver mental health. The current study aims to (1) determine the association between affiliate stigma and parenting stress among Latinx parents of young children with DD and (2) test whether familism moderates the relationship between affiliate stigma and parenting stress. Results revealed that the relationship between affiliate stigma and parenting stress was strongest in caregivers who reported low levels of familism, suggesting that familism may act as a buffer. More research is needed to further unpack the protective factors of familism on caregiver mental health.
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- Ann Marie Martin
- Department of Psychology, Loma Linda University and Graduate School of Education, University of California, Riverside
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- Department of Psychology, Loma Linda University and Graduate School of Education, University of California, Riverside
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- Department of Psychology, Loma Linda University and Graduate School of Education, University of California, Riverside
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- Department of Psychology, Loma Linda University and Graduate School of Education, University of California, Riverside
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Kaur R, Boobna T, Kallingal P. Effect of Covid-19 lockdown on indian children with autism. RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2022; 125:104230. [PMID: 35367807 PMCID: PMC8964314 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2022.104230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Revised: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND To prevent the spread of Coronavirus-19 a complete lockdown was enforced in India by March, 2020. The lockdown led to drastic negative effects on the social and communicative life of people. Among these, children and adolescents have been majorly affected. The study aims to investigate the effect of lockdown on Indian children with Autism. METHODS AND PROCEDURES Thirty parents of children with Autism were given questionnaires to rate the performance of their children, pre- and post-lockdown. The questionnaires were analysed for development across activities of daily living (ADL), language and behavioral characteristics along with school and therapy performance. OUTCOME AND RESULTS The results revealed a significant regression in performance of children post-lockdown which was evident across all the domains assessed. Various additional issues like changes in sleep patterns, inadequate sitting behavior, attention span, concentration, limited eye contact, mood swings, laziness, clumsiness, hyperactivity and impulsivity were also noted post-lockdown, which were not very prominent before lockdown. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS The study anticipates to help be better prepared for such situations in future. This includes involvement of better intervention which includes home-based training strategies for these children. Moreover, the study highlights impact of online therapy and schooling for children with Autism.
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- Ramandeep Kaur
- Father Muller College of Speech and Hearing, Mangalore, Karnataka 575002, India.
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- Father Muller College of Speech and Hearing, Mangalore, Karnataka 575002, India
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- Father Muller College of Speech and Hearing, Mangalore, Karnataka 575002, India
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She X, Perera S, Andre M, St. Fleur J, Hilaire J, Evans A, Long J, Wing D, Carpenter C, Wilson K, Palfrey J, Stulac S. Associations Between Parental Depression, Self-efficacy, and Early Childhood Development in Malnourished Haitian Children. Glob Pediatr Health 2022; 9:2333794X221098311. [PMID: 35592789 PMCID: PMC9112296 DOI: 10.1177/2333794x221098311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background. Haiti lacks early childhood development data and guidelines in malnourished populations. Literature shows that developmental interventions are crucial for improving developmental outcomes malnourished children. This study examines the prevalence of early childhood development delays in a cohort of malnourished Haitian children and their associations with parental depression and self-efficacy. Methods. We used cross-sectional data from 42 patients 6 months to 2 years old in Saint-Marc, Haiti. We assessed their developmental status using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire. Parents were surveyed on depression symptoms and self-efficacy using validated surveys developed for low-resource settings. Demographic and socio-economic data were included. Prevalence of early childhood development delays and high parental depression risk were calculated. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to test whether parental depression risk and low self-efficacy were associated with a higher risk for childhood developmental delays. Results. Among participants, 45.2% (SD = 7.7%) of children with a recorded ASQ met age-specific cutoffs for developmental delay in one or more domains. 64.3% (SD = 7.4%) of parents were at high risk for depression. 47.6% (SD = 7.7%) of parents reported relatively low self-efficacy. Multivariable analysis showed that low parental self-efficacy was strongly associated with developmental delays (OR 17.5, CI 1.1-270.0) after adjusting for socioeconomic factors. Parental risk for depression was associated with higher odds (OR 4.6, CI 0.4-50.6) of children having developmental delays but did not reach statistical significance in this study. Conclusion. Parental self-efficacy was protectively associated with early childhood developmental delays in malnourished Haitian children. More research is needed to design contextually appropriate interventions.
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- Xinshu She
- Stanford U School of Medicine,
Stanford, CA, USA
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- Toronto University School of Medicine,
Toronto, ON, Canada
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- University of Vermont Robert Larner
College of Medicine, Burlington, VT, USA
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- University of Vermont Robert Larner
College of Medicine, Burlington, VT, USA
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- Harvard U Medical School, Boston, MA,
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- Boston U School of Medicine, Boston,
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Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms in an Adolescent with Intellectual Disability. Case Rep Psychiatry 2022; 2022:4943485. [PMID: 35360258 PMCID: PMC8964226 DOI: 10.1155/2022/4943485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2021] [Revised: 03/06/2022] [Accepted: 03/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Individuals with intellectual disability (ID) experience various psychiatric comorbidities including anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in a rate that is equivalent or higher than individuals without ID. Unfortunately, these cooccurring conditions are often missed during the evaluations due to various reasons, including their atypical presentation. In this case report, we present the clinical symptoms of an adolescent with mild ID who presented with irritability and was diagnosed with OCD following a comprehensive assessment. The treatment course is also summarized as well as the positive outcome to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medication. In this report, we discuss potential factors that increase the rate of psychiatric comorbidities including OCD in individuals with ID. Furthermore, in the context of limited research in this area, we recommend additional studies in order to build a detailed understanding of the clinical presentation of psychiatric cooccurring disorders in individuals with ID with the goal of enhancing assessment tools in the future.
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Parents Are People Too: Implementing Empirically Based Strategies During Daily Interactions. Behav Anal Pract 2022; 15:986-1000. [PMID: 35342509 PMCID: PMC8935904 DOI: 10.1007/s40617-022-00686-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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The outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in decision-making related to in-person versus remote behavior-analytic service delivery. For those service providers who shifted from delivering in-person therapy to remote consultation, parents have presumably, at least at times, assumed a role similar to a registered behavior technician (RBT). We suggest that behavior analysts recommend two empirically based strategies to parents that they could incorporate into their daily lives during service disruptions: environmental enrichment and differential reinforcement of alternative behavior. We provide examples of naturally occurring contexts during which parents could integrate these procedures: (1) self-care or daily living activities, (2) physical activity, and (3) preferred learning activities. We support selecting these strategies and their application during exemplar contexts under the premise that they do not result in additional time expenditure, afford parents opportunities to complete essential (household, work-related, or personal) tasks, and still result in therapeutic gains.
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Esbensen AJ, Hoffman EK, Beebe DW, Byars K, Carle AC, Epstein JN, Johnson C. Randomized Behavioral Sleep Clinical Trial to Improve Outcomes in Children With Down Syndrome. AMERICAN JOURNAL ON INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2022; 127:149-164. [PMID: 35180779 PMCID: PMC8867746 DOI: 10.1352/1944-7558-127.2.149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Parents of 30 school-age children with Down syndrome participated in a small-scale randomized clinical trial of a behavioral sleep treatment designed specifically for children with Down syndrome. The aim was to improve child sleep, child daytime behavior problems, caregiver sleep, and caregiver stress. The intervention spanned 5-8 weeks, and assessments occurred pre-treatment, immediately post-treatment, and three months post-treatment using a double-blinded design. Both the active treatment and a treatment-as-usual attention-controlled comparison group showed improvements in actigraphy and parent-report measures of child sleep, parent-reported child internalizing behaviors, and actigraphy measures of parent-sleep. The behavioral sleep treatment did not yield significantly different outcomes than a treatment-as-usual approach supplemented with non-sleep-specific behavioral or education sessions. Possible interpretations of study findings are discussed.
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- Anna J. Esbensen
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
- Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
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- Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
- Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
- Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
- James M Anderson Center for Health Systems Excellence
- Department of Psychology, University of Cincinnati College of Arts and Sciences
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
- Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
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- Pediatrics, Lerner School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University
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Williams CA, Bailey T, Hastings RP. Modelling triadic relationships in families of children with intellectual disability. JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 2022; 35:843-855. [PMID: 35187793 PMCID: PMC9306971 DOI: 10.1111/jar.12988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Revised: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- Caitlin A. Williams
- Centre for Educational Development, Appraisal, and Research (CEDAR) University of Warwick Coventry UK
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- Centre for Educational Development, Appraisal, and Research (CEDAR) University of Warwick Coventry UK
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- Centre for Educational Development, Appraisal, and Research (CEDAR) University of Warwick Coventry UK
- Centre for Developmental Psychiatry and Psychology, Department of Psychiatry Monash University Melbourne Victoria Australia
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The Associations of Child’s Clinical Conditions and Behavioral Problems with Parenting Stress among Families of Preschool-Aged Children: 2018–2019 National Survey of Child Health. CHILDREN 2022; 9:children9020241. [PMID: 35204961 PMCID: PMC8869988 DOI: 10.3390/children9020241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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To understand parental stress resulting from parenting young children, the current literature has primarily focused on families of children with clinical conditions, but has placed far less attention on the general population. The aim of this study was to examine parenting stress related to children’s clinical conditions and behavioral problems in a nationally representative sample of US children aged 3 to 5 years. The study sample included 8454 children aged 3 to 5 years and their parents who participated in the 2018–2019 US National Survey of Child Health (NSCH). Using online/paper NSCH questionnaires, parents reported their children’s special health care needs (SHCN), clinically diagnosed mental, emotional, developmental, and behavioral (MEDB) problems (e.g., anxiety problem, developmental delay), and externalizing behaviors. Parents also reported the frequency of feeling aggravated from parenting the participating child as an indicator of elevated parenting stress. In the sample, the prevalence of elevated parenting stress was 5.1% overall (95% CI = 4.2, 6.0); however, it was significantly higher among parents of children with SHCN (20.8%; 95% CI = 16.7, 24.9), with MEDB problems (24.8%; 95% CI = 19.9, 29.8), and with externalizing behavior problems (14.7%; 95% CI = 11.8, 17.6). A multivariable logistic regression model showed that elevated parenting stress was associated with the child’s SHCN (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 2.3; 1.3, 3.9), MEDB problems (AOR = 4.8; 95% CI = 2.5, 9.1), and externalizing behavior problems (AOR = 5.4; 95% CI = 3.1, 9.4). Even in children without SHCN or MEDB problems, externalizing behavior problems were associated with elevated parenting stress (AOR = 6.4; 95% CI = 3.3, 12.7). The findings call for greater attention to subclinical or yet to be diagnosed externalizing behavior problems among the general preschool-aged child population and their underestimated impact on parenting stress.
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