{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder quality of life in Jordan: a comparative study.
{Author}: Kasem A;Abuhammad S;Jamal N;
{Journal}: Future Sci OA
{Volume}: 10
{Issue}: 1
{Year}: 2024
暂无{DOI}: 10.2144/fsoa-2023-0096
{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.