Ha Nd Le1,2, Fiona Mensah2,3,4, Patricia Eadie5, Emma Sciberras2,3,6, Edith L Bavin2,7, Sheena Reilly2,3,8, Melissa Wake2,3, Lisa Gold1,2. 1. Deakin Health Economics, School of Health and Social Development, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia. 2. Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia. 3. Department of Pediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia. 4. Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Melbourne, Australia. 5. Melbourne Graduate School of Education, The University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. 6. School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia. 7. School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Victoria, Australia and. 8. Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia.
Abstract
Purpose: To examine (1) the association between low language (LL) and caregiver's health-related quality of life (HRQoL), (2) whether persistent LL affects caregiver's HRQoL and (3) whether child social-emotional-behavioural (SEB) difficulties attenuates the association between LL and caregiver's HRQoL.Method: Data were from the Early Language in Victoria Study (ELVS) and the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC). Caregiver's HRQoL was measured using the EuroQoL-5 dimensions and the Assessment of Quality of Life-8 dimensions. Language ability was determined using the Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals (CELF)-Preschool-2nd or 4th edition (ELVS) and the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test-3rd edition or CELF-4 recalling sentences subscale (LSAC). Child SEB difficulties were measured using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. Multivariable linear regression was used for the analysis.Result: At 11-12 years, an association between LL and reduced caregiver's HRQoL was found in LSAC, but not in ELVS. Persistent LL from 4-11 years seemed to not affect caregivers' HRQoL in either cohort. Child SEB difficulties attenuated the association between caregiver's HRQoL and LL. Conclusion: Both LL and SEB difficulties contributed to reduced caregiver's HRQoL at children age 11-12 years. Interventions supporting children with LL should consider caregiver's well-being in provision of care that meets families' needs.
Purpose: To examine (1) the association between low language (LL) and caregiver's health-related quality of life (HRQoL), (2) whether persistent LL affects caregiver's HRQoL and (3) whether child social-emotional-behavioural (SEB) difficulties attenuates the association between LL and caregiver's HRQoL.Method: Data were from the Early Language in Victoria Study (ELVS) and the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC). Caregiver's HRQoL was measured using the EuroQoL-5 dimensions and the Assessment of Quality of Life-8 dimensions. Language ability was determined using the Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals (CELF)-Preschool-2nd or 4th edition (ELVS) and the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test-3rd edition or CELF-4 recalling sentences subscale (LSAC). Child SEB difficulties were measured using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. Multivariable linear regression was used for the analysis.Result: At 11-12 years, an association between LL and reduced caregiver's HRQoL was found in LSAC, but not in ELVS. Persistent LL from 4-11 years seemed to not affect caregivers' HRQoL in either cohort. Child SEB difficulties attenuated the association between caregiver's HRQoL and LL. Conclusion: Both LL and SEB difficulties contributed to reduced caregiver's HRQoL at children age 11-12 years. Interventions supporting children with LL should consider caregiver's well-being in provision of care that meets families' needs.