Table 1
Participants’ characteristics.
| CIVIL STATUS AND PARENTAL ROLE | CHILDREN | TYPE OF DIFFICULTY | PARENTHOOD BEFORE OR AFTER THE ONSET OF IMPAIRMENT | EMPLOYMENT STATUS | SELF-REPORTED CHALLENGE AFFECTING PARENTING PRACTICE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Married, Father | Two teenagers | Brain injury after a car accident | Before | Part-time employment | Memory and concentration issues, hearing difficulties |
| Married Father | Two at school age | Acquired brain injury | After | Unemployed | Memory and concentration issues. Physical pain, tiredness. |
| Married, Mother | One at school age | Acquired brain injury | Before | Part-time volunteer work | Physical pain, tiredness, rest requirements |
| Married, Mother | Two at school age | Acquired brain injury | After | Part-time voluntary work | Rest requirements |
| Single Mother | One at school age, two grown children | Mild cognitive impairment | Before | Part-time work before | Cognitive challenges, physical pain |