Abstract
ObjectiveTo characterize caregiver stress (CS) in parents of children with Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders (EGIDs) and understand relationships with psychological functioning and child behavior. MethodsCaregivers with a child (0-17 years) with EGID completed questionnaires for demographics, EGID severity, treatments, CS, psychological distress, self-efficacy, and child behaviors.ResultsA total of 163 caregivers (98 mother, 94 Caucasian) participated. CS correlated with psychological distress, income, child behavioral problems, treatments, and disease severity. Children were rated higher than age-specific norms for emotional difficulties. Behavioral difficulties associated with gender, age, EGID severity, and duration. Parent psychological distress was most strongly associated with CS. Parental self-efficacy, dietary treatments, and child emotional difficulties were also related to stress.ConclusionsMothers reported stress and psychological distress from caring for a child with EGID. The relationship between these variables suggests these parents may benefit from supportive psychotherapy interventions. Evaluation of parental self-efficacy and child behavior is also warranted.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 523-532 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Journal of pediatric psychology |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2012 |
Funding
This study was funded by a grant from the National Institutes of Health, USA (NIDDK U01 DK0077738 to Laurie Keefer).
Keywords
- child behavior
- eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders
- parental caregiver stress
- psychological functioning
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Developmental and Educational Psychology
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health