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These challenges may include increased caregiving responsibilities, limited access to resources, and emotional and physical burdens, which may hinder their involvement in health-promoting behaviors.\nObjective: This study aimed to assess and compare health-promoting activities among parents of children with and without disabilities, with a focus on identifying key differences and associated factors that influence their health and well-being.\nMethods: A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted with 118 parents of children aged 3 to 18 years recruited via social media and centers for children with disabilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Data were collected using the eight-item Health-Promoting Activities Scale (HPAS) and demographic variables. The study utilized descriptive statistics, chi-square test, t-test, and ANOVA for data analysis, conducted using SPSS version 25.\nResults: The results showed that parents of children with disabilities had significantly lower HPAS scores (31.73 \u00b1 10.21) compared to parents of children without disabilities (34.83 \u00b1 8.05), although this difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.082). Parents of children with disabilities reported significantly lower frequencies of spiritual or rejuvenating personal time (p = 0.032) and social activities (p = 0.011). Additionally, higher education (p = 0.023) and better health status (p = 0.005) were positively associated with higher HPAS scores among parents.\nConclusion: This study\u2019s findings highlight the significant impact that caring for a child with a disability can have on parents\u2019 health-promoting behaviors. Factors such as education and health status were found to play a crucial role in shaping these behaviors. 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