The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health in Mothers of Autistic Children and Mothers of Children with Fragile X Syndrome.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic adversely affected the mental health of American mothers and mothers of children with disabilities may have been disproportionately impacted. The present study characterized psychological well-being, social support, and caregiving responsibilities during the pandemic across mothers of children with autism, fragile X syndrome (FXS), and neurotypical children.

Methods

Participants were 54 mothers of children with FXS, 46 mothers of autistic children, and a control group of 80 mothers of neurotypical children. Mothers completed questionnaires on depressive and anxiety symptoms, perceived decline in psychological well-being due to the pandemic, pandemic-related changes in caregiving responsibilities, and levels of social support.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Moser C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11423899 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature