The influence of siblings with typical development on the burden and quality of life of parents of adolescents with Down syndrome A influência de irmãos com desenvolvimento típico na sobrecarga e qualidade de vida de pais de adolescentes com síndrome de Down

Ronca R.P.; Rocha M.M.; Campos-Pozzi D.; Cymrot R.; Blascovi-Assis S.M.

The influence of siblings with typical development on the burden and quality of life of parents of adolescents with Down syndrome A influência de irmãos com desenvolvimento típico na sobrecarga e qualidade de vida de pais de adolescentes com síndrome de Down

Tipo

Artigo

Data de publicação

2023

Periódico

Estudos de Psicologia

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Autores

Ronca R.P.
Rocha M.M.
Campos-Pozzi D.
Cymrot R.
Blascovi-Assis S.M.

Resumo

© 2023, Estudos de Psicologia. All Rights Reserved.Objective The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of the presence of siblings with normal development on the burden and quality of life of parents of adolescents with Down syndrome. Methods Cross sectional and correlational study with 25 caregivers divided in two groups: parents who had only children with Down syndrome and parents with other children with normal development. The caregivers were selected from a convenient sample and answered the World Health Organization Quality of Life, Zarit Burden Interview and Brazil’s Economic Classification Criteria. Results It was found that both groups experienced moderate burden and regular quality of life for most families, with no significant difference. Conclusion It was concluded that the presence of siblings with normal development was not a factor influencing the burden and quality of life of parents of adolescents with Down syndrome.