The study explored emotional and behavioral issues in children with a parent suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS), focusing on factors like family dynamics and parental depression.
It involved 56 MS patients and their families, compared with a control group of 64 healthy families, using various assessments to measure children's problems and parental psychological health.
Results indicated that children with an MS-affected parent, particularly mothers, faced more emotional and behavioral challenges, linked to maternal depression and dysfunctional family environments.