ArticlePLOS mental health2026
"They are hard to navigate" exploring healthcare providers experiences managing Self-Injurious Behaviors among children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Uganda.
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Abstract
Self-injurious behaviors (SIBs), although not a symptom of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), are highly prevalent among children with ASD and present significant management challenges for healthcare providers, particularly in low-resource settings. This qualitative study explored the experiences of healthcare providers managing self-injurious behaviors in children aged 5-12 years diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Ten healthcare providers were recruited using maximum variation purposive sampling. Data were analyzed thematically using Braun and Clarke's framework. Two main themes emerged from the data (1) Experiences managing SIBs and (2) challenges managing SIBs. Findings suggest challenges in managing self-injurious behaviors, which are exacerbated by a lack of specialized healthcare providers and the limited use of evidence-based interventions. Targeted support, specialized training, and supervision are recommended for healthcare providers.
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