Problem behaviours and caregiver burden among children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Kuching, Sarawak.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often experience emotional and psychological distress, as well as disruptions to family life and employment due to the challenges of caring for children with ASD. This study examines the relationship between problem behaviours and caregiver burden among children with ASD.

Method

A cross-sectional study using convenience sampling recruited 230 caregivers of children with ASD aged 4 to 18 years from selected autism centres in Kuching, Sarawak. The caregivers completed the Aberrant Behaviour Checklist-2 and the Zarit Burden Interview.

Results

Univariate analysis revealed a significant difference in caregiver burden for children with ASD receiving medications (p = 0.013), registered with the Socia

SUBMITTER: Chua SY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10642943 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature