Does having a healthy child effect on general health status of parents of children with cerebral palsy?

Document Type : Original article

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1 Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran

2 Occupational Therapist, BSc, Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran

3 Assistant Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran

Abstract

Background and Aim: Caregiving a child with cerebral palsy effect on general health status of parents. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of having a healthy child on the general health status of parents of children with cerebral palsy.
Materials and Methods: Twenty eight parents with healthy/cerebral palsy children (age range 36.67±7.09) and 30 parents with cerebral palsy children (age range: 33.11±6.7) filled general health questionnaire (GHQ-28) including 28-items regarding somatic symptoms, anxiety/insomnia, social dysfunction, and severe depression.
Results: General health score of parents with healthy/cerebral palsy children was significantly higher than parents with cerebral palsy children (P≤0.05). There was no significant difference between mothers in the case of somatic symptoms and also fathers in the case of anxiety/insomnia (Between two groups) (P>0.05).
Conclusion: Having a healthy child can also be advised to parents of children with cerebral palsy as a factor in promoting physical, mental and social performance. Medical and genetic counseling and examinations and obtaining approval from a specialist before the birth of another child are emphasized to parents.

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The Scientific Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
Volume 7, Issue 2
July and August 2018
Pages 130-137

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  • Receive Date: 27 August 2017
  • Revise Date: 11 September 2017
  • Accept Date: 15 October 2017
  • First Publish Date: 22 June 2018

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