Estresse, apoio social, crenças e práticas parentais de mães de crianças autistas

Michele Christmann; Adriana  Furer Barreto; Felipe Alckmin-Carvalho; Marina Monzani da Rocha

doi:10.31211/rpics.2023.9.2.308

Authors

Michele Christmann Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie
Adriana Furer Barreto Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2112-6548
Felipe Alckmin-Carvalho Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem da Universidade de São Paulo (EEUSP) https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0203-2650
Marina Monzani da Rocha Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4995-7906

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31211/rpics.2023.9.2.308

Keywords:

Maternal Stress, Parenting, Social Support, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cross-sectional Study

Abstract

Background: Previous studies have shown a high prevalence of stress in parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the moderating impact of the social support network. However, few have investigated the relationship between these variables and parental beliefs and practices in the care and stimulation of children with ASD. Aim: To evaluate associations between stress, social support networks, and maternal beliefs/practices in mothers of children with ASD. Method: This cross-sectional correlational study assessed 52 mothers (M_age = 37.50 years) of children with ASD treated in four public health units in the State of São Paulo. A Sociodemographic Questionnaire, the Lipp Stress Symptoms Inventory, the Parental Beliefs and Care Practices Scale, and the Social Social Support Network Scale were applied. Results: A high prevalence (86.5%) of clinical stress was observed among the participants. The perception of social support was low, and mothers with a perception of more social support indicated lower stress levels. Although care practices were generally adequate, mothers experiencing more stress performed fewer stimulation activities with their children. Conclusions: The findings reinforce the importance of evaluating and managing stress, social support networks, and mental health of mothers of children with ASD to facilitate the adoption of stimulation practices that can optimize the development of children with neurodevelopmental alterations.

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