The impact of children with disabilities on parent health-related quality of life and family functioning in Kelantan and its associated factors

Isa SN 1 , Aziz AA , Rahman AA , Ibrahim MI , Ibrahim WP , Mohamad N Show all authors , Othman A , Rahman NA , Harith S , Van Rostenberghe H

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  • 1 Unit of Biostatistics and Research Methodology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
J Dev Behav Pediatr, 2013 May;34(4):262-8.
PMID: 23538932 DOI: 10.1097/DBP.0b013e318287cdfe

Abstract

Caring for children with disabilities brings about a significant impact on the parents and families. The purposes of this study were to determine the impact of having children with disabilities on parents' health-related quality of life (HRQOL), family functioning, and total family impact and to identify the associated factors.

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