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Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 10/2017

06-07-2017 | Brief Report

Brief Report: Social Support and Coping Strategies of Mothers of Children Suffering from ASD in Kuwait

Auteurs: S. Al-Kandari, A. Alsalem, S. Abohaimed, F. Al-Orf, M. Al-Zoubi, R. Al-Sabah, N. Shah

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 10/2017

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Abstract

This cross-sectional study provides a general profile of mothers of children with ASDs in Kuwait and examines their use of social support resources and coping strategies (using the Brief COPE questionnaire). The majority of mothers reported decreased ability to perform social duties (62.4%) and take care of themselves (50.5%). Overall, 57.7% of mothers reported a decreased ability to enjoy life; this difference was more pronounced among non-Kuwaiti mothers compared to Kuwaiti mothers (p value = 0.03), and in mothers with a bachelor’s degree or higher (p value = 0.011). There was a significant association between the mothers’ ability to enjoy life and receiving support from the family (p value = 0.021) and support groups (p value = 0.003). “Religion”, “Acceptance”, and “Positive Reframing” were the 3 most common coping strategies.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Brief Report: Social Support and Coping Strategies of Mothers of Children Suffering from ASD in Kuwait
Auteurs
S. Al-Kandari
A. Alsalem
S. Abohaimed
F. Al-Orf
M. Al-Zoubi
R. Al-Sabah
N. Shah
Publicatiedatum
06-07-2017
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 10/2017
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3225-y

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