Quality of life disparities among mothers of autistic children and mothers having normal children in Baghdad city-2024

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Comparative cross-sectional study shows mothers of autistic children report lower quality of life, suggesting urgent need for support programs.

Mothers of autistic children reported poorer overall quality of life compared to mothers of normal children.
Statistically significant differences in general health were observed, with 18.2% of mothers of autistic children in worse health.
The study utilized a WHO-validated questionnaire to assess physical, psychological, and social well-being.
Establishing supportive programs is essential to improve the quality of life for mothers of autistic children.

Abed et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Comparative cross-sectional study shows mothers of autistic children report lower quality of life, suggesting urgent need for support programs.