BARRIERS FACING MOTHERS HAVING CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY | ||
| Alexandria Scientific Nursing Journal | ||
| Volume 27, Issue 1, March 2025, Pages 256-267 PDF (263.34 K) | ||
| Document Type: Research articles | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/asalexu.2025.415008 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Esraa Ahmed Ahmed Mohamed Aref1; Wafaa Mohamed Elarousy2; Noha Mohamed Arafa3 | ||
| 1Nurse Supervisor, El-Gomhorya Public Hospital, Health Affairs Directorate, Alexandria University, Egypt | ||
| 2Professor, Pediatric Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, Egypt. | ||
| 3Assist Professor, Pediatric Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, Egypt. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Abstract Background: Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a series of conditions that affect children's mobility, balance, and posture, and it is the most typical motor impairment in children, Children with CP have long-term care requirements that are different and exceed the usual needs of typical children. They are dependent on their mothers for their daily assistance so mothers who care for children with CP confront several barriers. Aim: the study was aimed to identify the barriers facing mothers having children with cerebral palsy. Research design: A descriptive research design was used. Settings: This study was conducted at the physiotherapy unit at El-Raml and El-Anfoshy Children's Hospital. Subjects: A convenient sample of 200 mothers having children with cerebral palsy. Tools: Two tools were used for data collection: Characteristics of Mothers and Children Structured Interview Schedule, and Barriers Facing Mothers Having Children with Cerebral Palsy Structured Interview Schedule. Results: Regarding the overall score of barriers the financial and social barriers are the highest percent scores followed by physical and psychological barriers. Conclusion: The findings of the present study concluded that mothers of children with cerebral palsy were confronted with multiple barriers that had an impact on their lives and children. Financial and social barriers are the highest percent score followed by physical and psychological barriers. Recommendation: provided educational program that support mothers of children with cerebral palsy | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Children; Cerebral palsy; Mother; Barriers | ||
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