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Maternal factors and the emotional and behavioural functioning of adolescents with chronic health conditions |
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| Authors: | Nicole Etherington David DeWit Virginia Wright |
| Institution: | 1. Department of Sociology, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada,;2. Social and Epidemiological Research Department, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, London, Ontario, Canada, and;3. Centre for Child Development, Bloorview Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Abstract: | Purpose: This study investigated the association between mothers’ mental health and education and the emotional and behavioural functioning of adolescents with chronic health conditions over time. Methods: Data were drawn from an ongoing study. Study participants (N?=?363) were recruited through eight children’s rehabilitation centres. Logistic regression models were estimated. Results: There were significantly reduced odds that girls would display clinical signs of hyperactivity/inattention one year later compared to boys when a maternal mental health condition was present (OR?=?0.10; p?p?p?Conclusions: Findings support a link between maternal factors and emotional and behavioural functioning in adolescents with chronic conditions. A holistic and family-centred approach to assessment and service delivery is indicated.
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| Keywords: | Adolescents behavioural functioning chronic conditions emotional functioning maternal education maternal mental health |