CLINICO-SOCIAL PROFILE AND PARENTAL PERCEPTION OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHALLENGES FOR CEREBRAL PALSY CHILD IN LOWER SOCIOECONOMIC STRATA
Journal Title: PARIPEX-Indian Journal of Research - Year 2019, Vol 8, Issue 2
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Physical independence ,schooling ,economic burden and social life affection are common issues among the children with cerebral palsy in lower socio-economic class in India. This study was planned with an objective of determining the clinico social profile and perception of parents about socio-economic challenges with regards to schooling, economic burden and physical independence for cerebral palsy child in lower socio-economic strata. Hence by knowing these factors, targeted issues can be managed with priority in lower socio-economic class. Method : A prospective observational study was carried out from July 2015 to December 2015. Children diagnosed as cerebral palsy from 1 to 12 years were enrolled and interviewed at tertiary care hospital in predesigned pre validated questioner with specific emphasis on clinico social profile and socio economic challanges.Critically sick children were excluded . Results: Total 50 children of were enrolled. Maximum number of cases were spastic (84%) variety .In spastic type commonest being diaplegic, followed by hemiplegic type. Most common prenatal factor associated with cerebral palsy was pregnancy induced hypertension (30%) followed by birth asphyxia. Parent perceived economic as well disease in a child affects social life.
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Dr. Uday Rajput, Dr. sheryl Elisa Mathew
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