Empowering Parents in the Autism Journey

This quantitative study conducted from December 2022 to January 2023 examined the quality of life and knowledge levels of 62 parents with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Utilizing a pre-tested questionnaire and the WHOQOL-BREF scale, the study highlighted a generally low level of quality of life among these parents. Additionally, findings revealed significant associations: the physical domain was linked to marital status (p=0.003), educational level positively affected social (p=0.004) and environmental (p=0.007) domains, and child communication abilities influenced psychological (p=0.001), social (p=0.001), and environmental (p=0.001) domains. These findings highlight the urgent need for targeted support from healthcare professionals to improve parental well-being and enhance public awareness.