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Quality of life and emotional distress among primary caregivers of children with intellectual disabilities: a comparative study in China

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    Caregivers of children with intellectual disabilities (ID) report significantly lower quality of life (QOL) compared to caregivers of children without ID.

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    Higher levels of anxiety and depression are observed in caregivers of children with ID, impacting their overall well-being.

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    Sociodemographic factors, such as caregiver kinship and family income, are associated with QOL among caregivers of children with ID.

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    Anxiety independently predicts lower psychological well-being and social relationships, while depression predicts lower environmental QOL in ID caregivers.

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    The study highlights the need for psychosocial support and family-centered services for caregivers of children with ID in China.

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Quality of life and emotional distress among primary caregivers of children with intellectual disabilities: a comparative study in China

  • by Yishu Dong, Jiao Yuan, Yaling Cheng, Yilin Wang, Weihua Pan

  • March 25, 2026

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