Qualidade de vida em cuidadores de crianças e adolescentes com Transtorno do Espectro Autista

estudo comparativo entre sexos

Authors

  • Mirella Fiuza Losapio Universidade de São Paulo
  • Erikson Felipe Furtado Universidade de São Paulo (USP)

Abstract

Introduction: Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is often associated with social impairments, learning difficulties and autonomy, directly impacting the family. Consequently, caregivers may experience reduced quality of life. Objective: To assess the quality of life of caregivers of children and adolescents with ASD and compare it between caregivers of female and male patients. Methods: A semi-structured interview and WHOQOL-bref instrument were performed on 62 caregivers of children or adolescentes outpatients diagnosed with TEA in a teaching hospital, in Ribeirão Preto. Results: The majority of the sample consisted of mothers (85%), “non-white”, with complete high school education and family income below 2 minimum wages. There was a predominance of lower quality of life among caregivers of female children and adolescents, compared to male`s caregivers. Conclusion: Caregivers of girls diagnosed with ASD are more affected in their quality of life than caregivers of boys with the same pathology.

Key words: “autism spectrum disorder”; “quality of life”; “caregivers”

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