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Year 2007, Volume: 12 Issue: 1-2, 21 - 24, 20.03.2013

Sujata Sethi Subhash C. Bhargava Vishal Dhiman

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Study of level of stress and burden in the caregivers of children with mental retardation

Year 2007, Volume: 12 Issue: 1-2, 21 - 24, 20.03.2013

Sujata Sethi Subhash C. Bhargava Vishal Dhiman

Abstract

Abstract. Mental retardation is one of the most prevalent developmental disabilities. Family is the main source of support for the persons with disabilities in any society. Families experience a great deal of physical and emotional burden whilst caring for such relatives. This study tries to look into the issues such as the impact of severity of mental retardation on the level of stress and burden perceived by the caregivers.

Key words: Mental retardation, caregivers, stress, burden

Keywords

Mental retardation caregivers stress burden

References

  • Seshadari M. Impact of the mentally handicapped child on the family. Indian J Clin Psychol 1983; 10: 473-478.
  • Wig N N, Mehta M, Shashi G. A study of time utilization and perceived burden of mentally handicapped child in joint and nuclear families. Indian J Soc Psychiatry 1985; 1: 251-261.
  • Sethi B, Sitholey P. A study of time utilization, perception of burden and help expectation of mothers of urban mentally retarded children. Indian J Soc Psychiatry 1986; 2: 25-44.
  • Tunali B, Power TG. Creating satisfication: A psychological perspective on stress and coping in families of handicapped children. J Child Psychol Psychiatry 1993; 34: 945-957.
  • Majumdar M, Pereira YS, Fernandes J. Stress and anxiety in parents of mentally retarded children. Indian J Psychiatry 2005; 47: 144-147.
  • Girimaji SC, Srinath S, Seshadari S, et al. Family interview for stress and coping in mental retardation. Indian J Psychiatry 1999; 32: 50-55.
  • Beckman PJ. Influence of selected child characteristics on stress in families of handicapped infants. Am J Ment Defic 1983; 88: 150-156.
  • Burden RL. Measuring the effects of stress on the mothers of handicapped infants: Must depression always follow? Child Care Health Dev 1980; 6: 111-125.
  • Wishart MC, Bidder RT, Gray OP. Parents’ report of family life with a developmentally delayed child. Child Care Health Dev 1981; 7: 267-279.
  • Kumar I, Akhtar S. Rate of anxiety in mothers of mentally retarded children. Indian J Psychiatry 2001; 43: 27-30.
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Primary Language English
Journal Section Articles
Authors

Sujata Sethi This is me

Subhash C. Bhargava This is me

Vishal Dhiman This is me

Publication Date March 20, 2013
Published in Issue Year 2007 Volume: 12 Issue: 1-2

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APA Sethi, S., Bhargava, S. C., & Dhiman, V. (2013). Study of level of stress and burden in the caregivers of children with mental retardation. EASTERN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, 12(1-2), 21-24.
AMA Sethi S, Bhargava SC, Dhiman V. Study of level of stress and burden in the caregivers of children with mental retardation. EASTERN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE. March 2013;12(1-2):21-24.
Chicago Sethi, Sujata, Subhash C. Bhargava, and Vishal Dhiman. “Study of Level of Stress and Burden in the Caregivers of Children With Mental Retardation”. EASTERN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE 12, no. 1-2 (March 2013): 21-24.
EndNote Sethi S, Bhargava SC, Dhiman V (March 1, 2013) Study of level of stress and burden in the caregivers of children with mental retardation. EASTERN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE 12 1-2 21–24.
IEEE S. Sethi, S. C. Bhargava, and V. Dhiman, “Study of level of stress and burden in the caregivers of children with mental retardation”, EASTERN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, vol. 12, no. 1-2, pp. 21–24, 2013.
ISNAD Sethi, Sujata et al. “Study of Level of Stress and Burden in the Caregivers of Children With Mental Retardation”. EASTERN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE 12/1-2 (March 2013), 21-24.
JAMA Sethi S, Bhargava SC, Dhiman V. Study of level of stress and burden in the caregivers of children with mental retardation. EASTERN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE. 2013;12:21–24.
MLA Sethi, Sujata et al. “Study of Level of Stress and Burden in the Caregivers of Children With Mental Retardation”. EASTERN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, vol. 12, no. 1-2, 2013, pp. 21-24.
Vancouver Sethi S, Bhargava SC, Dhiman V. Study of level of stress and burden in the caregivers of children with mental retardation. EASTERN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE. 2013;12(1-2):21-4.