Quality of Life in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder; Influencing Factors and Parental Perspectives

Aims: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder affects approximately ۵.۳% of children globally, causing significant functional challenges. This study examined the relationship between parental stress-coping strategies and the quality of life in children with this disorder. Instrument & Methods: In this cross-sectional analysis, ۲۲۰ children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (aged ۸ to ۱۲ years) and their parents were selected from medical centers affiliated with Babol University of Medical Sciences in ۲۰۲۳. Diagnoses were confirmed by a child and adolescent psychiatrist using DSM-۵ criteria. Parents completed the Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations-Short Form, while the children's quality of life was assessed using the Pediatric QoL Inventory. Findings: Children rated their quality of life and its specific aspects higher than their parents did. A significant difference was observed only in the emotional coping strategy within the emotional functioning domain, where children in the high-quality-of-life group reported better scores (p=۰.۰۱۷). Other dimensions and coping strategies did not show statistically significant differences (p>۰.۰۵). Furthermore, from the parents' perspective, no significant associations were found between stress-coping strategies and their children's quality of life across any dimension (p>۰.۰۵). Conclusion: Parental coping strategies, particularly those involving emotional support, play a key role in shaping the emotional experiences of children with ADHD.

کلیدواژه ها:

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ، ADHD ، Coping Strategies ، Quality of Life ، Parents