Health Research Journal of Indonesia
Vol 4 No 5 (2026): Health Research Journal of Indonesia

Strengthening Families: How Family Support Shapes the Quality of Life for Children with Intellectual Disabilities

Anggi Kusuma (Unieversitas Aisyah Pringsewu)
Rini Papuli (Universitas Aisyah Pringsewu)
Lisbet Octovia Manalu (Institut Kesehatan Rajawali)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

Children with special needs are children who are at risk of experiencing chronic diseases, developmental disorders, emotional disorders, abnormalities or physical disabilities and require more health services than children in general. Family support is needed as a supporter and to help the quality of life of these children to continue to be able to carry out their activities with their abilities supported by the family. This type of quantitative research uses a cross-sectional approach. The population in this study were all parents who have children with special needs at the Mesuji Regency State Special School with a sample of 84 respondents using a total sampling technique. This study was conducted in December 2022 at the Mesuji Regency State Special School. The results of the study showed no significant relationship between the dimensions of family support and the quality of life of children with special needs. Family support in the form of providing information and social support should be a priority support given to families with children with special needs.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

HRJI

Publisher

Subject

Dentistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

Description

Health Research Journal of Indonesia (HRJI) merupakan media publikasi penelitian orisinil dan review article di bidang Kesehatan meliputi Kesehatan Masyarakat, Farmasi, Keperawatan, Kebidanan, dan bidang Kesehatan lainnya yang berfokus pada topik promosi kesehatan, manajemen kesehatan, pelayanan ...