EVALUATION OF THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF MOTHERS: A DESCRIPTIVE CROSS-SECTIONAL ANALYSIS STUDY

Authors : Zila Özlem Kırbaş

Pages : 319-337

Doi:10.21560/spcd.vi.1370864

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Publication Date : 2024-06-28

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study aimed to examine quality of life in children with special needs and affecting factors from the perspective of mothers. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with mothers (n=99) of children with special needs between the ages of 5-18 living in a province in the Eastern Black Sea Region of Türkiye. Personal Information Form and QI-Disability-Parent Form were used to collect data. A significant difference was found between children’s QI-Disability- Parent Form total scores and their diagnosis and verbal communication ability (p<0.05). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that verbal communication ability was a statistically significant negative predictor of QI-Disability-Parent Form scores, meeting personal needs of positive emotions, verbal communication ability of social interaction, and verbal communication ability and ability to use one’s hands of independence (p<0.01, p<0.05). Verbal communication ability was a particularly important factor affecting quality of life.
Keywords : Çocuk, özel gereksinim, yaşam kalitesi