Caregivers of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

55 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-01-15

Study Completion Date

2024-06-15

Brief Summary

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This study aims to examine the relationship between caregiving burden and physical activity, exercise self-efficacy, and perceived exercise benefits and barriers in caregivers of Caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder (CwASD).The study population consisted of primary caregivers of a CwASD for at least 1 year. Caregiving burden was assessed using the Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale, physical activity using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short form (IPAQ-SF), exercise self-efficacy using the Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale, and perceived exercise benefit using the Exercise Benefits/Barriers Scale. The relationship between caregiver burden and other parameters was analysed.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Autism Spectrum Disorder Caregiver Burden Exercise Physical Activity

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Interventions

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Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale

The Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale (ZCBS) is a widely used instrument for assessing the burden experienced by caregivers of individuals requiring long-term care. It consists of 22 items and the total score ranges from 0 to 88 (low/no burden to severe burden)

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Over 18 years of age,
* Caring for a CwASD for at least 1 year,
* The child with autism is 18 years old or younger,
* being an informal carer,
* The caregiver is the person with primary responsibility for the care of the CwASD in the family.

Exclusion Criteria

* People over the age of 65,
* Those without a diagnosed chronic physical condition leading to disability,
* Those caring for more than one CwASD, another disabled person, an older adult or someone needing care

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No