Child has a disability (special needs) vs Parents/caregivers of children without disabilities
Parental concern / caregiver stress indices (parental perception and parenting stress about the child's oral health) · Parents/caregivers of children with disabilities (special needs; autism spectrum disorder or unspecified disability) in Saudi Arabia
Parents of children with disabilities in Saudi Arabia report significantly greater concern/stress about their child's oral health than parents of children without disabilities (pooled SMD 0.43, 95% CI 0.23 to 0.63; I2=0%; 3 studies); not GRADE-rated.
1 finding from 1 review
- Disabilities and Disparities in Oral Health-Related Quality of Life: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis in Saudi… 2024 All outcomesCross-sectional · Autism centres, dental hospital, and public schools in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh, Jeddah, Abha)SMD 0.43 [0.23, 0.63]3 studies · 472 participantsGRADE not reported