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Factors associated with parent depressive symptoms and family quality of life in parents of adolescents and young adults with and without Spina Bifida. J Pediatr Rehabil Med 2016 Nov 30;9(4):287-302

Date

12/10/2016

Pubmed ID

27935566

DOI

10.3233/PRM-160399

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-85002661720 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   15 Citations

Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to explore factors related to parental depressive symptoms (PDS) and family quality of life (FQOL) in parents of adolescents and young adults (AYA) with and without a specific chronic health condition (CHC), spina bifida.

METHODS: Two hundred and nine parents of AYA (112 with SB; and 97 without) and their AYA (46% males and 54% females) took part in a multi-site cross-sectional descriptive correlational study. In telephone interviews parents reported on measures of family satisfaction, resources, cohesion, stress, demographic and clinical data.

RESULTS: In the multivariate analyses, 38% of the variance of PDS was explained by family income, family resources and parent stress. Having a child with SB was not predictive of PDS. However, having a child with SB, along with family satisfaction, parent stress and PDS explained 49% of the variance of FQOL. PDS partially mediate the relationship of family resources and FQOL.

CONCLUSION: PDS, family stress, and resources should be evaluated routinely, especially for those with low income. Parents of AYA with SB who have elevated PDS are at increased risk of having lower reported FQOL.

Author List

Ridosh MM, Sawin KJ, Schiffman RF, Klein-Tasman BP

Authors

Bonita Klein-Tasman BA,MA,PhD Professor in the Psychology department at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Rachel Schiffman BS,MS,PhD Associate Dean for Research in the College of Nursing department at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Adolescent
Child
Cross-Sectional Studies
Depression
Family Relations
Female
Health Status Indicators
Humans
Male
Parents
Personal Satisfaction
Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
Quality of Life
Regression Analysis
Spinal Dysraphism
Stress, Psychological
Young Adult