158 Relationship between child emotional and behavioral problems and parenting stress: a cross-sectional study in tertiary-level hospitals of Kathmandu
Cross-sectional analysis reveals parenting stress correlates with neurodevelopmental and conduct disorders in caregivers, highlighting family functioning needs.
Key Points
Caregivers of children with neurodevelopmental disorders experienced significant parenting stress.
A strong positive correlation exists between externalizing behaviors and parenting stress levels.
Descriptive statistics revealed variations in stress based on the child's clinical conditions and gender.
This highlights the necessity for targeted interventions to support family functioning among stressed caregivers.