Evaluation of Quality of Life in Mothers of Children with Down Syndrome

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the quality of life and related factors in mothers of\rchildren with Down syndrome.\rMethods: The study method was correlation-survey (sectional). Sampling was based on the\ravailable population. The research population consisted of all mothers of children with Down\rsyndrome referred to the Down Syndrome Center: out of them 70 mothers of children with Down\rsyndrome were randomly selected for study sample. Research tools were the WHO “quality of\rlife” questionnaire, as well as a demographic and background information questionnaire. Data\rwere analyzed using SPSS-16 software and ANOVA, multiple regression analysis and t-test.\rResults: The results showed a significant association of physical health and environmental\rhealth with the housing type (P<0.05). So that mothers living in private houses have higher\rphysical and environmental health than those who live in rental houses. But, There were no\rsignificant relationship between the independent variables and the other subscales and total\rscore of “quality of life” (P>0.05).\rConclusion: People’s negative attitude toward some disabilities and limitations, society’s little\rinformation, inappropriate cultural, social, and economic conditions, and insufficient available\rresources can be the most important factors affecting the quality of life. It is recommended that\rthe relevant organizations provide services and conditions for mothers of children with Down\rsyndrome in order to improve their quality of life and health.