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AuthorEl Tahir, Mohamed
AuthorElhusein, Bushra
AuthorElamin, Hassan
AuthorRustom, Hesham
AuthorReagu, Shuja
AuthorBedhiaf, Hanan
AuthorAbdirahman, Salwa
AuthorAlabdulla, Majid
Available date2024-03-04T03:41:12Z
Publication Date2023
Publication NameJournal of Intellectual Disabilities
ResourceScopus
ISSN17446295
URIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1177/17446295211062381
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/52558
AbstractThis study investigated the perceived stress levels and coping strategies of caregivers of adults with intellectual disability and challenging behaviours during the COVID-19 pandemic in Qatar. A cross-sectional survey was conducted from June 7 to September 7, 2020 for caregivers of adults diagnosed with intellectual disability and challenging behaviours. Perceived stress levels and coping strategies were assessed using the Perceived Stress Scale and Brief Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced inventory. Results showed moderate to high perceived stress levels in most caregivers (69%). The most frequent coping strategy was religion, followed by acceptance and active coping. Substance use and self-blame were less frequently used. The study revealed that emotional support, informational support and venting coping strategies were significant predictors of perceived stress levels. Restrictions on physical activity and social mobility caused by pandemic-related lockdowns have placed tremendous pressure on caregivers. Appropriate supportive measures should be implemented for the caregivers.
Languageen
PublisherSAGE Publications Ltd
Subjectcaregiver
coping strategies
COVID-19
intellectual disability
perceived stress
TitleStress Levels and Coping Strategies of Families of Adults With Intellectual Disability and Challenging Behaviours During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Qatar
TypeArticle
Pagination689-700
Issue Number3
Volume Number27
dc.accessType Open Access


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