Parental burnout among Somali mothers: Associations with mental health, perceived social support, and sociodemographic factors

Parental burnout among Somali mothers : Associations with mental health, perceived social support, and sociodemographic factors

Parenthood can be defined by the contradiction that it is one of the most satisfying yet stressful experiences in life. Many parents experience stress during parenthood, and some to the extent that they display symptoms of parental burnout. Nevertheless, research on parental burnout is scant and many studies have only examined the condition in Western settings. The aim of this study was to examine parental burnout among Somali mothers in Mogadishu, Somalia, and its association with certain psychological, psychosocial, and sociodemographic factors. In this cross-sectional study, questionnaire data were collected through the measurements Parental Burnout Assessment and Patient Health Questionnaire 9, as well as through social and demographic questions. A total of 882 Somali mothers in Mogadishu participated. The analysis methods used were univariate, bivariate, and multiple linear regression analysis. The results revealed that the mean parental burnout score was low in the sample. Additionally, a significant association was found between higher levels of parental burnout and higher levels of depression, perceived lack of social support, being unmarried, having a low monthly household income, and when the youngest child was of school-age.

Osman, Fatumo,1973-Högskolan Dalarna,Omvårdnad,Somali National University, Mogadishu, Somalia; Uppsala University, Uppsala(Swepub:du)fos (författare)
Dahir, GalladSomali National University, Mogadishu, Somalia (författare)
Dahlberg, AntonUppsala University, Uppsala (författare)
Högskolan DalarnaOmvårdnad (creator_code:org_t)

Av författaren/redakt...: Abshir, Juweria ...; Osman, Fatumo, 1 ...; Dahir, Gallad; Dahlberg, Anton

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