Mental Health and Quality of Life Among Chinese Caregivers of Autistic Preschoolers
Bioengineer.org
Parental distress is the strongest independent factor affecting the mental health and quality of life of Chinese caregivers of autistic preschoolers, surpassing child-related and environmental factors. The study found that higher levels of parental distress were significantly correlated with increased anxiety, depression, and lower quality of life across all four WHO-defined domains. These findings highlight the critical need for early interventions that address caregiver well-being alongside child-focused therapies.
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