Psychosocial Burden in Parents Having Intellectually Disabled Children: A Hospital-based Study.
Background: Intellectual disability is a non-communicable health disorder that has become a public health concern worldwide, with a marked impairment in communication, academic, and social skills. It is important to identify the level of psychological stress among parents of these children. Hence, t...
| Publicado en: | Indian Journal of Community Medicine Vol. 50; no. 1; pp. 90 - 93 |
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Wolters Kluwer India Pvt Ltd
Jan/Feb2025
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