Parental burnout among Somali mothers: Associations with mental health, perceived social support, and sociodemographic factors.

ABSTRACT: Parenthood can be defined by the contradiction that it is one of the most satisfying yet stressful experiences in life. Many parents experience stress during parenthood, and some to the extent that they display symptoms of parental burnout. Nevertheless, research on parental burnout is scant and many studies have only examined the condition in Western settings. The aim of this study was to examine parental burnout among Somali mothers in Mogadishu, Somalia, and its association with certain psychological, psychosocial, and sociodemographic factors. In this cross-sectional study, questionnaire data were collected through the measurements Parental Burnout Assessment and Patient Health Questionnaire 9, as well as through social and demographic questions. A total of 882 Somali mothers in Mogadi

SUBMITTER: Abshir JNL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10586642 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature