Factors associated with parent depressive symptoms and family quality of life in parents of adolescents and young adults with and without Spina Bifida Journal Article

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Authors: Ridosh, M. M.; Sawin, K. J.; Schiffman, R. F.; Klein-Tasman, B. P.
Article Title: Factors associated with parent depressive symptoms and family quality of life in parents of adolescents and young adults with and without Spina Bifida
Abstract: PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to explore factors related to parental depressive symptoms (PDS) and family quality of life (FQOL) in parents of adolescents and young adults (AYA) with and without a specific chronic health condition (CHC), spina bifida. METHODS: Two hundred and nine parents of AYA (112 with SB; and 97 without) and their AYA (46% males and 54% females) took part in a multi-site cross-sectional descriptive correlational study. In telephone interviews parents reported on measures of family satisfaction, resources, cohesion, stress, demographic and clinical data. RESULTS: In the multivariate analyses, 38% of the variance of PDS was explained by family income, family resources and parent stress. Having a child with SB was not predictive of PDS. However, having a child with SB, along with family satisfaction, parent stress and PDS explained 49% of the variance of FQOL. PDS partially mediate the relationship of family resources and FQOL. CONCLUSION: PDS, family stress, and resources should be evaluated routinely, especially for those with low income. Parents of AYA with SB who have elevated PDS are at increased risk of having lower reported FQOL.
Journal Title: Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicine
Volume: 9
Issue: 4
ISSN: 1875-8894; 1874-5393
Publisher: Unknown  
Journal Place: Netherlands
Date Published: 2016
Start Page: 287
End Page: 302
Language: eng
DOI/URL:

PRM399
Notes: LR: 20161210; JID: 101490944; OTO: NOTNLM; ppublish