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Abstract <p>Parenting children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) significantly affects mothers’ quality of life (QoL) throughout their lifespan. However, research specifically examining the QoL of mothers in the West Bank (WB) who have children with ASD is limited.</p> Purpose <p> This study aimed to assess the QoL of mothers raising children with ASD in the WB, and examine the factors associated with their QoL.</p> Methods <p> This cross-sectional study included 119 mothers of children aged 4–12 diagnosed with ASD. Participants were purposively recruited through rehabilitation centers. Data collection took place from May to August 2024 using WHOQOL-BREF tool, a validated self-administered questionnaire designed to assess overall QoL and its four dimensions: physical, psychological, social, and environmental. Statistical analysis was used to analyze the data and identify factors associated with QoL.</p> Results <p> The findings indicated moderate overall QoL (M = 2.85), with the environmental domain scoring the lowest (mean = 2.64), followed by psychological (mean = 2.77) and social domains (mean = 2.99), while the physical dimension scored highest (mean = 3.01). Factors signifi-cantly associated with QoL included mother’s age, educational level, family income, and sleep duration.</p> Conclusion <p> This study provides valuable in-sights into the QoL of mothers raising children with ASD in the WB. The findings highlight the critical need comprehensive policy interventions, including mental health support, socioeconomic assistance, and tailored services to improve the mother’s QoL. Policymakers and healthcare providers should prioritize these strategies. Further research should focus on policies that improve the environmental conditions and psychological well-being of these mothers in Palestine.</p>

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Quality of Life Among Mothers of Children With Autism in the West Bank: Associated Factors and Policy Recommendation

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  • 发表日期：

    2026年7月10日

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  • Bashaer Al-Natsheh,
  • Asma Imam

摘要

Abstract

Parenting children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) significantly affects mothers’ quality of life (QoL) throughout their lifespan. However, research specifically examining the QoL of mothers in the West Bank (WB) who have children with ASD is limited.

Purpose

This study aimed to assess the QoL of mothers raising children with ASD in the WB, and examine the factors associated with their QoL.

Methods

This cross-sectional study included 119 mothers of children aged 4–12 diagnosed with ASD. Participants were purposively recruited through rehabilitation centers. Data collection took place from May to August 2024 using WHOQOL-BREF tool, a validated self-administered questionnaire designed to assess overall QoL and its four dimensions: physical, psychological, social, and environmental. Statistical analysis was used to analyze the data and identify factors associated with QoL.

Results

The findings indicated moderate overall QoL (M = 2.85), with the environmental domain scoring the lowest (mean = 2.64), followed by psychological (mean = 2.77) and social domains (mean = 2.99), while the physical dimension scored highest (mean = 3.01). Factors signifi-cantly associated with QoL included mother’s age, educational level, family income, and sleep duration.

Conclusion

This study provides valuable in-sights into the QoL of mothers raising children with ASD in the WB. The findings highlight the critical need comprehensive policy interventions, including mental health support, socioeconomic assistance, and tailored services to improve the mother’s QoL. Policymakers and healthcare providers should prioritize these strategies. Further research should focus on policies that improve the environmental conditions and psychological well-being of these mothers in Palestine.