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

Kód výsledku v 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>

Nalezeny alternativní kódy

RIV/00216224:14110/24:00138187

Výsledek na webu

<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>

Jazyk výsledku

angličtina

Název v původním jazyce

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

Popis výsledku v původním jazyce

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.

Název v anglickém jazyce

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

Popis výsledku anglicky

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.

Druh

J_imp - Článek v periodiku v databázi Web of Science

CEP obor

—

OECD FORD obor

10700 - Other natural sciences

Projekt

<a href="/cs/project/NU22-D-130" target="_blank" >NU22-D-130: Dopad pandemie COVID-19 na časnou diagnostiku poruch autistického spektra (PAS) a na duševní zdraví dětí s PAS a jejich rodin.</a><br>

Návaznosti

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

Rok uplatnění

2024

Kód důvěrnosti údajů

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

Název periodika

PLoS ONE

ISSN

1932-6203

e-ISSN

1932-6203

Svazek periodika

19

Číslo periodika v rámci svazku

11

Stát vydavatele periodika

US - Spojené státy americké

Počet stran výsledku

12

Strana od-do

"e0313426"

Kód UT WoS článku

001364384500071

EID výsledku v databázi Scopus

2-s2.0-85209160212