Depression and quality of life in mothers of children with pervasive developmental disorders

Authors

  • Maria Ângela Fávero-Nunes Universidade de São Paulo; Instituto de Psicologia
  • Manoel Antônio dos Santos Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692010000100006

Keywords:

Mother-Child Relations, Child, Autistic Disorder, Depression, Quality of Life

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of dysphoria/depressive symptoms in mothers of autistic children and to identify correlations between quality of life and socio-demographic profile. An exploratory, descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out, involving 20 mothers, by applying a socio-demographic profile questionnaire, the Brazilian version of the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and the WHOQOL-Bref quality of life scale. Dysphoria/depression criteria were found in 15% of the mothers. Overall quality of life was evaluated as positive in 70%, however only 40% were satisfied with their health. The Physical domain (mean=69.4) was perceived as the best, and environment domain as the worst (mean=60.8). Quality of life had a positive association with family income and level of education, and a negative association with depression. Considering the results, further research, especially on those variables that were not statistically relevant, is suggested.

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Published

2010-02-01

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 1 (2010)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Depression and quality of life in mothers of children with pervasive developmental disorders . (2010). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 18(1), 33-40. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692010000100006