The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on stress and coping in parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Result code in IS VaVaI

<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F65269705%3A_____%2F24%3A00080563" target="_blank" >RIV/65269705:_____/24:00080563 - isvavai.cz</a>

Alternative codes found

RIV/00216224:14110/24:00138187

Result on the web

<a href="https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0313426" target="_blank" >https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0313426</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0313426" target="_blank" >10.1371/journal.pone.0313426</a>

Result language

angličtina

Original language name

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on stress and coping in parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Original language description

Introduction Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impairments in communication, social interaction, and repetitive behavior. The declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 resulted in significant changes in daily life due to restrictive measures. This period posed particular challenges for families with children living with autism, given the limitations in medical care and social services. Objective This study aimed to understand how families with autistic children perceive stress during the pandemic and the coping strategies employed in unexpected situations. Method A total of 44 families with children with ASD and 300 control families, including 44 control families in a matched subsample, were included in the study. To assess stress and parental coping with COVID-19-related stress, the Responses to Stress Questionnaire (Adult Self- Report RSQ-COVID-19) was utilized. Results Caregivers of autistic children experienced significantly higher stress levels (p = .027, d = 0.479) during the pandemic, with notable stressors such as limited access to medical care and challenges associated with remote work. Despite expectations, coping strategy differences were not statistically significant. Conclusion Families and supporters of children with autism naturally encounter various experiences and challenges stemming from their additional needs. Our study&apos;s results highlight an accentuation of stress during challenging situations. As these situations may recur in the future, there is a need to design and implement support plans for these families, appropriate intervention programs, and preparations for the utilization of telemedicine tools. (C) 2024 Knedlíková et al.

Czech name

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Czech description

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Type

J_imp - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database

CEP classification

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OECD FORD branch

10700 - Other natural sciences

Project

<a href="/en/project/NU22-D-130" target="_blank" >NU22-D-130: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and on the mental health of children with ASD and their families.</a><br>

Continuities

P - Projekt vyzkumu a vyvoje financovany z verejnych zdroju (s odkazem do CEP)

Publication year

2024

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Name of the periodical

PLoS ONE

ISSN

1932-6203

e-ISSN

1932-6203

Volume of the periodical

19

Issue of the periodical within the volume

11

Country of publishing house

US - UNITED STATES

Number of pages

12

Pages from-to

"e0313426"

UT code for WoS article

001364384500071

EID of the result in the Scopus database

2-s2.0-85209160212