Epidemiological and socioeconomic profile of cerebral palsy from the aspect of mothers in giresun, Turkey

Abstract

Cerebral Palsy is considered a neurological disorder caused by a non-progressive brain injury or malformation that occurs while the child's brain is under development. Cerebral Palsy primarily affects body movement and muscle coordination. It can also impact fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and oral motor functioning. Balance, posture, and coordination can also be affected by Cerebral Palsy. Tasks such as walking, sitting, or tying shoes may be difficult for some, while others might have difficulty grasping objects. In this study, we conducted a survey to investigate the cerebral palsy in Giresun, Turkey. We tried to get statistical clues to understanding the disease.