Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/55697
Title: Occurrence and correlates of anxiety and depression in carers of autistic children across three nations
Contributor(s): Bitsika, Vicki  (author)orcid ; Elmose, Mette (author); Mertika, Antigoni (author); Sharpley, Christopher F  (author)orcid ; Ladopoulou, Konstantia (author); Kampakos, Christos (author); Syriopoulou-Delli, Christine K (author)
Publication Date: 2023
DOI: 10.1080/20473869.2023.2196469
Handle Link: https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/55697
Abstract: 

Purpose: Caring for an autistic child is associated with elevated stress, anxiety and depression. Although some data suggest that ‘child’ or ‘carer’ factors may moderate the severity of carer distress, relatively few international comparisons have been made, limiting the generalizability of previous findings. This study aimed to address this issue.

Method: A survey-based comparison was made of carers from three nations (Australia, Denmark, Greece), and the effects of demographic, child, and carer variables upon carer anxiety and depression were investigated.

Results: Only limited cross-nation consistency was found for nation, child, or carer variables and their effects upon carer anxiety or depression.

Conclusion: The application of universal treatment models for carer anxiety and depression may be of differing value across nations.

Publication Type: Journal Article
Source of Publication: International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 69(3), p. 362-370
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Place of Publication: United Kingdom
ISSN: 2047-3877
2047-3869
Fields of Research (FoR) 2020: 320903 Central nervous system
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2020: 200305 Mental health services
Peer Reviewed: Yes
HERDC Category Description: C1 Refereed Article in a Scholarly Journal
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