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Abstract：
Aim: This study aimed to assess the quality of life (QoL) of parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Jordan and its associated factors. Methods: This comparative study was conducted among parents of children with ASD and non-ASD. Data collection took four setting areas that include three centers for autism in three different municipalities and the control group was collected using social media. A convenience sample of 242 parents agreed to complete a QoL questionnaire. Results: Parents of children with ASD in Jordan have poor QoL across the five domains of QoL in compare with parents with non-ASD child. Factors such as gender, level of education, living condition and employment status were found impacting QoL.
摘要：
目的：本研究旨在评估约旦自闭症谱系障碍（ASD）儿童父母的生活质量（QoL）及其相关因素。方法：这项比较研究是在ASD和非ASD儿童的父母中进行的。数据收集采取了四个设置区域，其中包括三个不同城市的三个自闭症中心，对照组是使用社交媒体收集的。242名父母的便利样本同意完成QoL问卷。结果：与非ASD儿童的父母相比，约旦ASD儿童的父母在QoL的五个领域的QoL较差。性别等因素,教育水平,生活条件和就业状况对生活质量有影响。
