The correlates of psychological distress among parents of children with psychiatric disorders.
children
parents
psychiatric disorders
psychological distress
Journal
Journal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing : official publication of the Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurses, Inc
ISSN: 1744-6171
Titre abrégé: J Child Adolesc Psychiatr Nurs
Pays: England
ID NLM: 9431738
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
02 2019
02 2019
Historique:
received:
10
05
2018
revised:
17
01
2019
accepted:
17
01
2019
pubmed:
30
1
2019
medline:
9
4
2020
entrez:
30
1
2019
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Worldwide, parents of children with psychological problems have poor psychological well-being. However, the factors associated with psychological distress among parents living in the Arab world have yet to be established. The aim of this study was to investigate the correlates of psychological distress among parents who have children with psychological problems in Jordan. A descriptive correlational design was utilized. A total of 228 parents recruited from seven centers serving children with psychological problems completed the study. The outcome variables were measured using the demographic questionnaire, the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and a psychological distress scale (Kessler 6 instrument). More than half of the parents in this study had severe levels of psychological distress. Parental psychological distress was significantly correlated with marital status, employment, and the type of childhood psychiatric disorder. Social support was significantly and negatively correlated with psychological distress among parents (r = -0.58; p < 0.01). Tailoring specific interventions to support these parents is necessary considering the specific variables identified in the current study.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
Worldwide, parents of children with psychological problems have poor psychological well-being. However, the factors associated with psychological distress among parents living in the Arab world have yet to be established.
PURPOSE
The aim of this study was to investigate the correlates of psychological distress among parents who have children with psychological problems in Jordan.
METHODS
A descriptive correlational design was utilized. A total of 228 parents recruited from seven centers serving children with psychological problems completed the study. The outcome variables were measured using the demographic questionnaire, the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and a psychological distress scale (Kessler 6 instrument).
RESULTS
More than half of the parents in this study had severe levels of psychological distress. Parental psychological distress was significantly correlated with marital status, employment, and the type of childhood psychiatric disorder. Social support was significantly and negatively correlated with psychological distress among parents (r = -0.58; p < 0.01).
CONCLUSION
Tailoring specific interventions to support these parents is necessary considering the specific variables identified in the current study.
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
24-32Informations de copyright
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