Relationship between child emotional and behavioral problems and parenting stress - a crosssectional study in tertiary-level hospitals of Kathmandu

Sep 30, 2026

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Study at tertiary-level hospitals of Kathmandu examines the relationship between parenting stress and children’s emotional and behavioral problems. Parenting stress levels among 334 caregivers of children aged 6–16 were measured using the Parenting Stress Scale, alongside assessment of emotional and behavioral challenges with the Tej Psychosocial Checklist. Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, correlation, group comparisons, and post-hoc testing. Findings show higher stress for mothers than fathers, with neurodevelopmental disorders linked to the greatest stress; parenting stress increases with emotional/behavioral problems lasting over three years.

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2nd World Congress on Migration, Ethnicity, Race & Health Abstract Book vi147 parenting stress and emotional and behavioral problems, respectively. Statistical tests included descriptive statistics, Shapiro-Wilk test, Spearman correlation, Mann-Whitney Test, Kruskal-Wallis Test, and Dunn’s Post-Hoc Test with Holm Adjustment. Results: The study results revealed that most caregiver’s experienced minimal to moderate stress levels, with significant variations based on the child’s clinical condition, gender, and problem duration. Caregivers of children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) reported the highest stress, followed by those dealing with conduct and oppositional-defiant disorders. Mothers reported higher stress levels than fathers. Externalizing behaviors showed a strong positive correlation with parenting stress, while somatic concerns were weakly negative. Also, parenting stress was shown to significantly increase for caregivers dealing with children’s emotional and behavioral problems lasting over three years. Conclusion: The findings highlight the relationship of stress and EBP, emphasizing the need for gender-sensitive interventions to support mothers, who reported significantly higher stress levels than fathers. Special focused approaches are essential for caregivers, especially those managing chronic conditions like NDDs, to improve family functioning and child outcomes. Abstract citation ID: ckaf180 .409 158 Relationship between child emotional and behavioral problems and parenting stress: a crosssectional study in tertiary-level hospitals of Kathmandu Rishika Pokharel1 1Maharajgung Medical Campus, Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal EP3.4, e-Poster Terminal 3, September 4, 2025, 11:35-13:00 Introduction: Parenting children with emotional and behavioral challenges often brings significant difficulties for both the children and their caregivers. The study aims to identify the level of parenting stress, its association with the child’s emotional and behavioral challenges, and variations across factors such as gender, duration, and type of problem. Methods: Utilizing a cross-sectional design, data were collected from 334 caregivers of children aged 6–16 years using Parenting Stress Scale and Tej Psychosocial Checklist, which assessed

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What is the study’s main purpose?

To identify parenting stress levels and determine how they are associated with children’s emotional and behavioral challenges, including differences by gender, duration, and problem type.

How were parenting stress and child challenges assessed?

Parenting stress was measured using the Parenting Stress Scale, and children’s emotional and behavioral challenges were assessed with the Tej Psychosocial Checklist.

Which caregivers reported the highest parenting stress?

Caregivers of children with neurodevelopmental disorders reported the highest stress, followed by caregivers dealing with conduct and oppositional-defiant disorders.

Sep 30, 2026

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