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ArticleCurationis2024

Caregivers' voices: From the world of autism spectrum disorder.

Patience M M Dira, Rorisang J Machailo, Suegnet Scholtz

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Article in Curationis, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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3 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Humanistic and economic burden among caregivers of adults and children with transfusion dependent β-thalassemia: a mixed-methods study.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2026
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  2. Exploring caregivers' experiences when seeking mental health care services for their children with autism spectrum disorder: A qualitative study from South Africa.The South African journal of psychiatry : SAJP : the journal of the Society of Psychiatrists of South Africa · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Patience M M DiraSchool of Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, North-West University, Potchefstroom. 22111514@nwu.ac.za.
Rorisang J Machailo
Suegnet Scholtz

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCaring for a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a challenging and stressful task, especially in countries with limited resources. Additional research is necessary, considering the increasing prevalence of children with ASD, to gain increased knowledge of the complex difficulties faced by caregivers of ASD children and to offer insights into the coping strategies and support networks that parents utilise.

objectivesThe objective of this study was to explore and describe the experiences and coping mechanisms of caregivers of children with ASD in Dr Kenneth Kaunda district, North West province, South Africa.

methodQualitative explorative, contextual and descriptive design with purposive sampling technique and semi-structured interviews were conducted. Data were analysed following the six steps of reflexive thematic analysis.

resultsTwo themes were identified: Caregivers' experiences in raising a child with autism, and caregivers' coping in raising a child with autism.

conclusionThe research established caregivers' experiences and coping mechanisms in raising a child with ASD and the effects on different aspects of their lives including emotional, social and financial aspects, which contribute negatively to their holistic well-being. These impediments warrant the establishment of emotional support groups, empowerment of caregivers and awareness-raising through campaigns to educate the family and the community on the diverse challenges.Contribution: The findings of this study contribute to a deeper understanding of the multifaceted challenges faced by caregivers of children with ASD and provide insights into the support systems and coping mechanisms employed by these caregivers within the socio-ecological context.

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Adaptation, PsychologicalAutism Spectrum DisorderCaregiversQualitative ResearchAdultChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMaleMiddle AgedSouth Africaautismautism spectrum disorder (ASD)caregiverschildrencoping mechanismsexperiences.

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PMID39099291
PMCPMC11304203

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