International Journal of Barrier Free Life and Society
Abbreviation: BAFLAS | ISSN (Online): 2602-4497 | DOI: 10.29329/baflas

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International Journal of Barrier Free Life and Society 2025, Vol. 9(1) 1-21

Factors Predicting Self-Efficacy And Health Literacy In Mothers Of Children With Autism

Birgül Vural

pp. 1 - 21   |  DOI: https://doi.org/10.29329/baflas.2025.1404.1

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This is the first study to examine the factors predicting self- efficacy and health literacy in mothers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This study aimed to identify the factors that predict parental self-efficacy and health literacy among mothers of children with ASD. This cross-sectional study aimed to identify the factors predicting health literacy (HL) and parental self-efficacy among mothers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Data were collected from 229 mothers using a Child and Parent Descriptive Form, the Health Literacy Scale, and the Parental Competence Scale. Statistical analyses, including Mann-Whitney U, Kruskal-Wallis H tests, and multiple linear regression, were performed using SPSS version 25. The variables of the educational level of the mother, income level, mother's weight, smoking, chronic disease in the mother, quality of life, level of difficulty in accessing health, perception of health, degree of ASD, and health literacy significantly predicted parental competence. On the other hand, the variables of the mother's age, education level of the mother, family type, level of difficulty in access to health services, level of quality of life, perception of health, and parental self-efficacy significantly predicted health literacy. Parental competence was correlated with a 0.480-point increase in health literacy. There was a positive relationship between parental self-efficacy and health literacy. It is recommended that multidisciplinary interventions that strengthen parental self-efficacy and increase health literacy be implemented to protect and improve the health of children with ASD.

Keywords: ASD, Child, Health Literacy, Parental Competence, Parental Self-Sufficiency

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APA 7th edition
Vural, B. (2025). Factors Predicting Self-Efficacy And Health Literacy In Mothers Of Children With Autism. International Journal of Barrier Free Life and Society, 9(1), 1-21. https://doi.org/10.29329/baflas.2025.1404.1

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Vural, B. (2025). Factors Predicting Self-Efficacy And Health Literacy In Mothers Of Children With Autism. International Journal of Barrier Free Life and Society, 9(1), pp. 1-21.

Chicago 16th edition
Vural, Birgul (2025). "Factors Predicting Self-Efficacy And Health Literacy In Mothers Of Children With Autism". International Journal of Barrier Free Life and Society 9 (1):1-21. https://doi.org/10.29329/baflas.2025.1404.1
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