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September 16, 2025Journal of College of Medical Sciences-NepalOpen Access

Mental Health Impact on Caretakers of Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Nepal

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DKDipak KunwarBSB. ShresthaARAjay Risal

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Overview

Cross-sectional analysis shows high levels of depression and anxiety among caretakers of children with neurodevelopmental disorders, indicating significant mental health impact.

Key Points

  • High levels of burden, with 42.6% of caretakers experiencing depression and 55.3% showing anxiety symptoms.
  • Most caretakers were educated, with 68% holding some form of education and 61% living in urban areas.
  • The study assessed mental health using the DASS-21 scale, indicating the serious impact of caregiving on psychological well-being.
  • Further statistical analysis revealed significant associations between psychosocial characteristics and mental health outcomes in caretakers.

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Kunwar et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d454c531b076d99fa59fddhttps://doi.org/10.3126/jcmsn.v21i3.84431
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