Abstract

Single-disabled child was child who had one limitation, and double-disabled child was child who had two or more limitations. Parents of disabled child had special responsibilities than parents of normal child. These special responsibilities in parents of disabled child could contribute to a higher level of stress, compared with parents of normal child. Different kind of disabilities could affect level of stress in parents of disabled child. The aim of study was to know the differences in level of stress between parents of single-disabled child versus parents of double-disabled child in SLB ABC Wathaniyah Arjawinangun. This was an analytic observational study with cross-sectional approach. The study involved 40 parents of disabled child in SLB ABC Wathaniyah Arjawinangun. The respondents were matched with inclusion criteria. Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) questionnaire was used to obtain data. Univariable analysis was done, followed by the Mann Whitney Test for bivariable analysis test. There was no significant differences in level of stress between parents of single-disabled with parents of double-disabled child in SLB ABC Wathaniyah Arjawinangun (p=0,860). Keyword: level of stress, parents, disabled child, Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS)