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
Birincil Dil | İngilizce |
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Bölüm | Articles |
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Yayımlanma Tarihi | 20 Mart 2013 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2007 Cilt: 12 Sayı: 1-2 |