Depression and quality of life in mothers of children with pervasive developmental disorders

Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem

Maria Ângela Fávero-nunes²  Manoel Antônio Dos Santos¹ 

[1] ,Universidade de São Paulo Instituto de Psicologia

关键词: Mother-Child Relations;    Child;    Autistic Disorder;    Depression;    Quality of Life;    Relações Mãe-Filho;    Criança;    Transtorno Autístico;    Depressão;    Qualidade de Vida;    Relaciones Madre-Hijo;    Niño;    Trastorno Autístico;    Depresión;    Calidad de Vida;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0104-11692010000100006

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

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

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