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Physical Health of Caretakers of those with DD
- Research has shown that parents of children with DD have poorer physical health
- Examples: Poor sleep, headaches, increased risk for hypertension, increased risk of infection
- Poor physiological functioning may be a cause
- This association is driven by social support and child problem behaviors
- Not enough research related to coping styles
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Updated 2023-12-19
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Disability Studies
Educational Psychology
Social Science
Empirical Science
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Psychology
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