Challenges, practices, and impact of COVID-19 among mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder in cities and remote areas in Saudi Arabia

IF 2.9 2区医学 Q1 EDUCATION, SPECIAL

Research in Developmental Disabilities Pub Date : 2024-03-13 DOI:10.1016/j.ridd.2024.104718

Abdulaziz Abdullah Alothman , Mona Tawakkul Ebrahim , Hesham Fathy Gadelrab

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Abstract

Background

Mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) across Saudi Arabia have experienced tremendous challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the challenges may be different for mothers living in a city compared to those living more remotely.

Aims

We investigated challenges and practices related to COVID-19 and their impact among Saudi mothers of children with ASD in cities and remote areas during the pandemic.

Methods

A sample of 99 mothers (60 in cities and 39 remote) who had a child with ASD was surveyed using an electronic questionnaire.

Results

Mothers who lived in remote areas reported more challenges, while mothers in cities reported adopting more new practices with children than remote mothers. Regression analyses revealed that place of residence and age of the child were significant predictors of the challenges experienced by mothers of children with ASD.

Recommendations

Intervention services, community-based education programs, and electronic media are recommended for use with mothers in Saudi Arabia to increase awareness of COVID-19, improve practices, and minimize challenges in protecting their children with ASD.

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COVID-19 在沙特阿拉伯城市和偏远地区自闭症谱系障碍儿童母亲中的挑战、实践和影响

背景沙特阿拉伯各地患有自闭症谱系障碍（ASD）儿童的母亲在 COVID-19 流行期间经历了巨大的挑战。我们调查了沙特城市和偏远地区自闭症谱系障碍（ASD）儿童母亲在 COVID-19 大流行期间所面临的挑战和采取的相关措施及其对她们的影响。结果居住在偏远地区的母亲报告了更多的挑战，而城市母亲则比偏远地区的母亲报告了更多与孩子相处的新措施。回归分析表明，居住地和孩子的年龄是预测患有自闭症儿童的母亲所面临挑战的重要因素。建议建议沙特阿拉伯的母亲们使用干预服务、社区教育计划和电子媒体，以提高对 COVID-19 的认识，改进做法，并尽量减少在保护患有自闭症儿童方面所面临的挑战。

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Research in Developmental Disabilities Multiple-

CiteScore

5.50

自引率

6.50%

发文量

178

期刊介绍： Research In Developmental Disabilities is aimed at publishing original research of an interdisciplinary nature that has a direct bearing on the remediation of problems associated with developmental disabilities. Manuscripts will be solicited throughout the world. Articles will be primarily empirical studies, although an occasional position paper or review will be accepted. The aim of the journal will be to publish articles on all aspects of research with the developmentally disabled, with any methodologically sound approach being acceptable.