Raising a child with Down syndrome: Parents' evaluations of health information and support

Raising a Child with Down Syndrome: Do Preferred Coping Strategies Explain Differences in Parental Health?

The aim of this study was to determine coping strategies which may represent important personal resources and have a buffering effect in preventing mental health problems in parents of children with Down syndrome. Forty-nine parents of children with Down syndrome completed self-administrated measures of psychological and physical health problems, and coping behaviour, using several established ...

a comparison of teachers and supervisors, with respect to teacher efficacy and reflection

supervisors play an undeniable role in training teachers, before starting their professional experience by preparing them, at the initial years of their teaching by checking their work within the proper framework, and later on during their teaching by assessing their progress. but surprisingly, exploring their attributes, professional demands, and qualifications has remained a neglected theme i...

Coping Strategies and Parents’ Positive Perceptions of Raising a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorders

The Association of Health System Functions With Down Syndrome Prevalence and Mortality Across World Countries

Objective: Down syndrome or trisomy 21 is one of the most common human chromosomal disorders that affect cognitive functions, communication and behavioral skills. At the macro level, various factors can contribute to the Down syndrome prevalence and mortality. This study aimed to investigate the association of health system functions with Down syndrome prevalence and mortality worldwide. Mater...

Assessment of parents' knowledge and attitude with a child hospitalized with Covid-19 disease

Introduction: Covid-19 is a public health emergency around the world that has affected all members of society, especially vulnerable groups, including children. Current research has been conducted to establish knowledge and attitudes about the infection and spread of covid-19 disease and related factors in parents of hospitalized children. METHOD: In this descriptive-analytical study, 250 paren...