Factors related to quality of life in caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder: emphasizing challenges in the context of Eastern China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) encounter multiple challenges, increasing their risk of experiencing a low quality of life (QOL). Therefore, this study aims to examine the QOL among caregivers of children with ASD in eastern China and to identify the associated factors across many aspects.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted across five institutions in Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, eastern China. A self-administered questionnaire included child characteristics, caregiver characteristics, the World Health Organization Quality of Life 8 questions (WHOQOL-8), the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), the Parenting Stress Index-Short Form (PSI-SF), the Family APGAR index (APGAR), and the medical service quality questionnaire were used to

SUBMITTER: Chen X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12576996 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature