Mental health issues in parents of children with autism spectrum disorder: A multi-time-point study related to COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT: Given the unpredictability and challenges brought about by the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, this study aimed to investigate the impact trend of the prolonged pandemic on the mental health of parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The 8112 participants included parents of children with ASD and parents of typically developing (TD) children at two sites (Heilongjiang and Fujian province, China). The parents completed a set of self-report questionnaires covering demographic characteristics, influences related to COVID-19, COVID-19 concerns and perceived behaviors, as well as the Connor-Davidson resilience scale (CD-RISC), self-rating anxiety scale (SAS), and self-rating depression scale (SDS) by means of an online survey platform. Data were collected by three c

SUBMITTER: Wang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9874755 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature