ArticleBMC primary care2026
Caregiver's burden and their relationship to physical activity, exercise self-efficacy, perceived exercise benefits and barriers in caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder.
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backgroundCaregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder (CwASD) often face high levels of stress, emotional exhaustion and physical strain due to the complex and demanding nature of caring for a child with special needs. As caregivers' well-being may contribute positively to caregiving and thus reduce caregiver burden, there is a need for studies that elucidate the factors associated with caregiver burden. Therefore, this study aims to examine the relationship between caregiving burden and physical activity, exercise self-efficacy, and perceived exercise benefits and barriers in caregivers of CwASD.
methodsThe study population consisted of primary caregivers of a CwASD for at least 1 year. Caregiving burden was assessed using the Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale, physical activity using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short form (IPAQ-SF), exercise self-efficacy using the Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale, and perceived exercise benefit using the Exercise Benefits/Barriers Scale. The relationship between caregiver burden and other parameters was analysed.
resultsThe study included 55 participants. There was no relationship between caregiver burden and IPAQ-SF, exercise self-efficacy scale, and exercise benefit/barriers scale in caregivers of CwASD (p>0.05). In addition, the caregiving burden was associated with the number of children in the family and duration of care (r: 0.35; p<0.05). According to linear regression, the overall model was not statistically significant (p>0.05) and explained 16.7% of the variance in caregiver burden.
conclusionsThe current findings suggest that the burden experienced by caregivers of CwASD may be influenced by factors beyond those related to physical activity. Further research is needed to identify additional determinants of caregiver burden and develop more targeted support approaches.
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