Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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Assistant Professor of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Port-Said University, Port-Said, Egypt, Dean of Gouna Technical Nursing Institute, Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt
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Assistant Professor of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Sohag University
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Assistant Professor of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, Egypt and Associate professor, Faculty of Nursing, Public Health Department, King Abdul-Aziz University, Saudi Arabia
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Lecturer of Pediatric Nursing Faculty of Nursing - Zagazig University
Abstract
Background: Parental resilience has the potential to mitigate the risk of physical and psychological health issues in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which can present significant challenges for parents. Additionally, individual differences among parents within families may contribute to resilience in distinct and varying ways. Parenting resilience is considered necessary for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to adapt to the difficulties associated with parenting children with ASD and could promote their children`s health. Aim: The study aims to assess the impact of parental resilience on physical and psychological health among children with ASD. Research design: A descriptive correlational study design was used to accomplish this study. Settings: Pediatric inpatient and outpatient neurological clinics affiliated with Sohag University Hospital and the African Institute for Dealing with Children with Special Needs in the Red Sea Governorate. Sample: a sampling that consisted of 46 parents and their children and adolescents, with a clinical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders. Data collection tools: the tools include 3 tools; Tool I for sociodemographic characteristics, parental knowledge, and reported practices. Tool II Parental Resilience, and Tool III for physical and psychological children’s data. Results: The current study found that 59.0% of the parents in the sample displayed a low resilience level. Additionally, there were statistically significant associations between the resilience of parents and their overall knowledge and practices regarding autism. These associations also extended to their children's physical and psychological health, with p-values of 0.054, 0.028, 0.057, and 0.013, respectively. Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that parental resilience affects both the physical and psychological health of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Specifically, it was observed that a significant number of parents with low levels of resilience had children who exhibited poor physical and psychological health. Additionally, parental resilience was strongly linked to their knowledge and reported practices regarding autism. Recommendations: Preparing for implementing continuous health education and counseling initiatives aimed at supporting parents in the effective care of their autistic children. These programs are designed to enhance the growth and development of these children, ensuring that families receive the resources and guidance they need.
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