Publication: Factores asociados al estrés del cuidador primario de niños con autismo: Sobrecarga, psicopatología y estado de salud
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2008-06
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Seguí, José D.
Ortiz-Tallo, Margarita
De Diego, Yolanda
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Universidad de Murcia
Abstract
El objetivo de este estudio es evaluar los niveles de sobrecarga, así como el estado de salud mental y física en los cuidadores de niños diagnosticados de autismo. También se analizarán la relación existente entre dichas variables. Han participado un total de 40 cuidadores, casi en su totalidad cuidadoras, obteniéndose medidas de factores sociodemográficos, sobrecarga (adaptación española de la escala de sobrecarga de Zarit), psicopatología (SCL-90) y estado de salud (SF-36). Los resultados indican una elevada sobrecarga en los cuidadores, así como una peor salud mental y física respecto de la población general. Se encuentran correlaciones positivas y significativas entre los niveles de sobrecarga y las dimensiones psicopatológicas y de salud evaluadas. Dichos resultados son consistentes con estudios previos en este campo. Se apoya la idea de la necesidad de programas de atención y apoyo para los cuidadores de niños con enfermedades crónicas.
The objective of this study was to evaluate if caregivers were overloaded when their children were diagnosed with autism disorder, how it may influence their mental and physical health. 40 caregivers have been participating in this study, mainly mothers. The parameters studied include sociodemographic factors, caregivers burden overload (Zarit Scale, adapted to the Spanish language), Psychopathology (SCL-90) and health status (SF-60). The results indicate that caregivers were overloaded, and in a worse state of mental and physical health compared to the general population. A strong positive correlation was observed between overwhelmed carers and the evaluated health and pathopsicological parameters. These results are in accordance with previous findings that were published by other groups, supporting the idea that specific health programs are needed for caregivers of children with chronic diseases.
The objective of this study was to evaluate if caregivers were overloaded when their children were diagnosed with autism disorder, how it may influence their mental and physical health. 40 caregivers have been participating in this study, mainly mothers. The parameters studied include sociodemographic factors, caregivers burden overload (Zarit Scale, adapted to the Spanish language), Psychopathology (SCL-90) and health status (SF-60). The results indicate that caregivers were overloaded, and in a worse state of mental and physical health compared to the general population. A strong positive correlation was observed between overwhelmed carers and the evaluated health and pathopsicological parameters. These results are in accordance with previous findings that were published by other groups, supporting the idea that specific health programs are needed for caregivers of children with chronic diseases.
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Medical Subject Headings::Health Care::Population Characteristics::Health
Medical Subject Headings::Psychiatry and Psychology::Behavioral Disciplines and Activities::Behavioral Sciences::Psychopathology
Medical Subject Headings::Psychiatry and Psychology::Psychological Phenomena and Processes::Psychophysiology::Stress, Psychological
Medical Subject Headings::Psychiatry and Psychology::Mental Disorders::Mental Disorders Diagnosed in Childhood::Child Development Disorders, Pervasive::Autistic Disorder
Medical Subject Headings::Named Groups::Persons::Disabled Persons::Disabled Children
Medical Subject Headings::Named Groups::Persons::Caregivers
Medical Subject Headings::Psychiatry and Psychology::Behavioral Disciplines and Activities::Behavioral Sciences::Psychopathology
Medical Subject Headings::Psychiatry and Psychology::Psychological Phenomena and Processes::Psychophysiology::Stress, Psychological
Medical Subject Headings::Psychiatry and Psychology::Mental Disorders::Mental Disorders Diagnosed in Childhood::Child Development Disorders, Pervasive::Autistic Disorder
Medical Subject Headings::Named Groups::Persons::Disabled Persons::Disabled Children
Medical Subject Headings::Named Groups::Persons::Caregivers
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Health, Psychopathology, Overload, Autism, Children´s caregivers, Motivación, Variabilidad, Tipicalidad, Tipos de medidas, Cambio de estereotipos
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Segui JD, Ortiz-Tallo M, De Diego Y. Factores asociados al estrés del cuidador primario de niños con autismo: Sobrecarga, psicopatología y estado de salud. An. Psicol. 2008 Jun;24(1):100-5.