Fighting the waves; Covid-19 family life interference in a neurodevelopmental disorder-caregiver population.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The current COVID-19 pandemic interferes with family lives across the world, particularly families of children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) are at a greater risk for being negatively impacted by the pandemic. Together with representatives from this caregiver population the aim was to explore the interference associated with normal family life caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Method

This is a descriptive study using a cross-sectional design. Following a strategic network sampling strategy, a user-developed national survey was completed by a larger sample (N = 1,186) of parents and informal caregivers of children with NDDs. The survey utilized a combination of both closed and open-ended questions, and a logistic regression analysis was carried out to a

SUBMITTER: Nylen-Eriksen M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8994698 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature