The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on stress and coping in
parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

J 2024

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on stress and coping in parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

KNEDLÍKOVÁ, Lenka; Lenka DĚDKOVÁ; Senad KOLÁŘ; Katarína ČESKÁ; Martina VYHNALOVÁ et al.

Základní údaje

Originální název

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on stress and coping in parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Vydání

Plos one, San Francisco, Public Library of Science, 2024, 1932-6203

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Jazyk

angličtina

Typ výsledku

Článek v odborném periodiku

Obor

30103 Neurosciences

Stát vydavatele

Spojené státy

Utajení

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

Odkazy

article - open access

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Impact factor: 2.600

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Ano

Kód RIV

RIV/00216224:14110/24:00138187

Organizační jednotka

Lékařská fakulta

Klíčová slova anglicky

Autism Spectrum Disorder; COVID-19; stress; coping; parents

Štítky

14110222, 14110320, podil, rivok

Příznaky

Mezinárodní význam, Recenzováno

Změněno: 31. 1. 2025 13:08, Mgr. Tereza Miškechová

Anotace

V originále

Introduction Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impairments in communication, social interaction, and repetitive behavior. The declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 resulted in significant changes in daily life due to restrictive measures. This period posed particular challenges for families with children living with autism, given the limitations in medical care and social services. Objective This study aimed to understand how families with autistic children perceive stress during the pandemic and the coping strategies employed in unexpected situations. Method A total of 44 families with children with ASD and 300 control families, including 44 control families in a matched subsample, were included in the study. To assess stress and parental coping with COVID-19-related stress, the Responses to Stress Questionnaire (Adult Self-Report RSQ–COVID-19) was utilized. Results Caregivers of autistic children experienced significantly higher stress levels (p = .027, d = 0.479) during the pandemic, with notable stressors such as limited access to medical care and challenges associated with remote work. Despite expectations, coping strategy differences were not statistically significant. Conclusion Families and supporters of children with autism naturally encounter various experiences and challenges stemming from their additional needs. Our study’s results highlight an accentuation of stress during challenging situations. As these situations may recur in the future, there is a need to design and implement support plans for these families, appropriate intervention programs, and preparations for the utilization of telemedicine tools.

Návaznosti

MUNI/A/1613/2023, interní kód MU

Název: Vývoj a implementace databáze profilů pacientů s poruchou autistického spektra s cílem podpořit výzkumné účely

Investor: Masarykova univerzita, Vývoj a implementace databáze profilů pacientů s poruchou autistického spektra s cílem podpořit výzkumné účely

NU22-D-130, projekt VaV

Název: Dopad pandemie COVID-19 na časnou diagnostiku poruch autistického spektra (PAS) a na duševní zdraví dětí s PAS a jejich rodin.

Investor: Ministerstvo zdravotnictví ČR, Dopad pandemie COVID-19 na časnou diagnostiku poruch autistického spektra (PAS) a na duševní zdraví dětí s PAS a jejich rodin., Podprogram 3 - covid-19

Citovat

KNEDLÍKOVÁ, Lenka; Lenka DĚDKOVÁ; Senad KOLÁŘ; Katarína ČESKÁ; Martina VYHNALOVÁ; Lucie STROUPKOVÁ; Jana PEJČOCHOVÁ; Pavel THEINER; David LACKO; Ondřej HORÁK; Hana OŠLEJŠKOVÁ a Pavlína DANHOFER. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on stress and coping in parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Plos one. San Francisco: Public Library of Science, 2024, roč. 19, č. 11, s. 1-12. ISSN 1932-6203. Dostupné z: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0313426.

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N2  - Introduction Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impairments in communication, social interaction, and repetitive behavior. The declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 resulted in significant changes in daily life due to restrictive measures. This period posed particular challenges for families with children living with autism, given the limitations in medical care and social services. Objective This study aimed to understand how families with autistic children perceive stress during the pandemic and the coping strategies employed in unexpected situations. Method A total of 44 families with children with ASD and 300 control families, including 44 control families in a matched subsample, were included in the study. To assess stress and parental coping with COVID-19-related stress, the Responses to Stress Questionnaire (Adult Self-Report RSQ–COVID-19) was utilized. Results Caregivers of autistic children experienced significantly higher stress levels (p = .027, d = 0.479) during the pandemic, with notable stressors such as limited access to medical care and challenges associated with remote work. Despite expectations, coping strategy differences were not statistically significant. Conclusion Families and supporters of children with autism naturally encounter various experiences and challenges stemming from their additional needs. Our study’s results highlight an accentuation of stress during challenging situations. As these situations may recur in the future, there is a need to design and implement support plans for these families, appropriate intervention programs, and preparations for the utilization of telemedicine tools.
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KNEDLÍKOVÁ, Lenka; Lenka DĚDKOVÁ; Senad KOLÁŘ; Katarína ČESKÁ; Martina VYHNALOVÁ; Lucie STROUPKOVÁ; Jana PEJČOCHOVÁ; Pavel THEINER; David LACKO; Ondřej HORÁK; Hana OŠLEJŠKOVÁ a Pavlína DANHOFER. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on stress and coping in parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. \textit{Plos one}. San Francisco: Public Library of Science, 2024, roč.~19, č.~11, s.~1-12. ISSN~1932-6203. Dostupné z: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0313426.

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