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Saúde mental de pais com filhos diagnosticados com perturbação do espectro do autismo
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Enquadramento: A Perturbação do Espectro do Autismo consiste numa perturbação do
neurodesenvolvimento, caracterizada por défices significativos de comunicação e de interação
social, bem como por comportamentos e interesses restritos. É uma perturbação que afeta não
só a saúde mental dos seus portadores, como também dos cuidadores e/ou progenitores, sendo
essencial uma melhor compreensão dos fatores que a influenciam. Objetivo: Avaliar o impacto
que o diagnóstico de Perturbação do Espectro do Autismo de um filho pode ter na Saúde Mental
dos pais, tendo também em conta as variáveis de Resiliência e Suporte Social. Método: A
amostra deste estudo é constituída por 234 pais com filhos diagnosticados com Perturbação do
Espectro do Autismo. Os instrumentos aplicados foram um questionário sociodemográfico, o
Inventário de Saúde Mental, a Escala Multidimensional de Suporte Social Percebido e a Escala
de Resiliência. Resultados: Pais mais resilientes e com maiores níveis de suporte social
percebido apresentam uma melhor saúde mental. Conclusão: É fundamental a intervenção
clínica não só na população com este diagnóstico, como também nos seus cuidadores, pois tem
um impacto enorme na sua saúde mental.
ABSTRACT: Background: Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by significant deficits in communication and social interaction, as well as restricted behaviors and interests. It is a disorder that affects not only the mental health of its carriers, but also of caregivers and/or parents, and a better understanding of the factors that influence it is essential. Objective: To assess the impact that a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in a child can have on the Mental Health of parents, also considering the variables of Resilience and Social Support. Method: The sample of this study consists of 234 parents with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The instruments applied were a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Mental Health Inventory, the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support and the Resilience Scale. Results: Resilient parents with higher levels of perceived social support have better mental health. Conclusion: Clinical intervention is essential not only in the population with this diagnosis, but also in their caregivers, as it has a huge impact on their mental health.
ABSTRACT: Background: Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by significant deficits in communication and social interaction, as well as restricted behaviors and interests. It is a disorder that affects not only the mental health of its carriers, but also of caregivers and/or parents, and a better understanding of the factors that influence it is essential. Objective: To assess the impact that a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in a child can have on the Mental Health of parents, also considering the variables of Resilience and Social Support. Method: The sample of this study consists of 234 parents with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The instruments applied were a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Mental Health Inventory, the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support and the Resilience Scale. Results: Resilient parents with higher levels of perceived social support have better mental health. Conclusion: Clinical intervention is essential not only in the population with this diagnosis, but also in their caregivers, as it has a huge impact on their mental health.
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Dissertação de Mestrado
apresentada no Ispa – Instituto
Universitário para obtenção de grau de
Mestre em Psicologia Clínica.
Keywords
Perturbação do Espectro do Autismo Cuidadores Saúde mental Resiliência Suporte social Autism Spectrum Disorder Caregivers Mental health Resilience Social support