title: Anxiety, Decision Conflict, and Health in Caregivers of Children with ADHD: A Survey.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to test a theoretical model to determine the effect of caregiver anxiety and decision conflict on the health of caregivers of children with ADHD. Cross-sectional analyses were conducted on data derived from caregivers (aged 24-70). Participants completed the Decision Conflict Scale, the Zung Anxiety Scale, the Duke Health Profile, and a demographic form. A path model that fit well indicated that anxiety and decision conflict had direct and indirect effects on the caregivers' health. Future study is needed to clarify factors contributing to uncertainty and to decrease emotional symptoms for caregivers, thus promoting their mental health.
authors: School of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan ROC. Electronic address: jiyuch@kmu.edu.tw.
authors: Jih Yuan
authors: JY
authors: Chen
authors: Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA.
authors: Mary Jo
authors: MJ
authors: Clark
authors: Department of Healthcare Administration and Medical Informatics, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan ROC.
authors: Yong Yuan
authors: YY
authors: Chang
authors: School of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan ROC.
authors: Yea Ying
authors: YY
authors: Liu
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001007:Anxiety / Q000523:psychology*; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000451:nursing*; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology*; D002648:Child; D003220:Conflict, Psychological; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003657:Decision Making; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013624:Taiwan
keywords: Anxiety; Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; Decision conflict; Health