Depression and anxiety among caregivers of children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders in a government tertiary hospital during the Covid-19 pandemic
- Author:
Erik Jan T. Estrada
;
Ermenilda L. Avendaño
;
Anna Lizza S. Mañalac
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Anxiety;
Depression;
Caregiversl;
Neurodevelopmental Disorders;
COVID-19;
Mental Health
- From:
The Philippine Children’s Medical Center Journal
2023;19(2):17-31
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Objectives:To determine the burden of COVID-19 related mental health problems such as
anxiety and/or depression among caregivers of children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental
disorders in a government tertiary hospital.
Materials and Methods:This is a cross-sectional study conducted at the Out-patient
Department of PCMC. Caregiver data sheet and HADS-P forms were given to eligible caregivers.
Results:A total of 102 caregivers were included. The prevalence of significant risk for
anxiety disorder among caregivers of children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders
is 34.31% (n=35), 1.96% (n=2) for depression and 3.92% (n=4) for both anxiety and depression.
Using logistic regression, marital status of common law partner and female sex have significant
association with depression and anxiety; the number of household members has a direct
association to significant risk for both anxiety and depression.
Conclusion:Female sex and common law partnership as marital status are associated with
2-3 times of having significant risk for anxiety or depression. The number of household members
is correlated with an increased significant risk of having both anxiety and depression. Screening
caregivers using appropriate tests would identify caregivers at significant risk for anxiety and
depression and further create intervention programs.
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