Background and purpose: One of the key components of social support is the role of family
members and friends. The present study was designed to determine the effectiveness of …

The aim of this study was to compare family communication patterns among Iranian
individuals with blindness, deafness and individuals with typically developing. The statistical …

Abstract Background and Aim: The general health of the mothers of children using hearing
aids is highly important, and can affect their children's progress in hearing rehabilitation …

Background: Late identification and intervention of hearing loss in children negatively impact
their hearing, language, and cognitive skills. Parents of hearing-impaired children (HIC) …

Background: The employees of welfare centers, due to the special conditions of their work,
may be exposed to excessive occupational stress and workload. Thus, the aim of this study …

Background: Having disabled children can definitely hurt the mental health status of parents,
especially mothers, and even directly affect children's behaviors as well as their adaptability …

Abstract Background and Aim: Studies have found that deaf individuals have higher rates of
psychiatric disorders, such as behavioral problems, than those who can hear. The aim of this …

Objective: Having a disabled child may have a negative impact on the mental health of
parents, especially mothers. The aim of current study was to compare the quality of life …

Materials and Methods: In this descriptive–analytical study, 55 subjects with visually and
hearing impairment from association of the blind and deaf of Ahvaz city, Iran and 55 subjects …

Introduction & Objectives: A disabled child causes many psychological problems in family
members, especially the mother. Increasing resilience can help improve the mental state of …