Perceived mental health in parents of children with rare congenital surgical diseases: a double ABCX model considering gender.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous research has supported the utility of the Double ABCX model of family adaptation for parents in various diseases. Nonetheless, it remains unclear how raising a child with rare congenital surgical diseases impacts the mental health of both mothers and fathers.

Methods

The potential predictors of maternal and paternal mental health in a German sample of 210 parents of children with rare congenital surgical diseases were investigated. Parents were investigated cross-sectionally utilizing standardized psychometric questionnaires that assessed factors attributed to parental adaptation within the Double ABCX model.

Results

Stressor pile-up, family functioning, perceived stress, and mental health were positively associated with mothers and fathers. Howeve

SUBMITTER: Boettcher J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8427164 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature