Risk factors for mental health difficulties in parents of children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Sivaratnam, Carmel; Devenish, Bethany; Howells, Katherine; Chellew, Tayla; Reynolds, Kristen; Rinehart, Nicole

doi:10.1080/13284207.2020.1829945

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“…The internal challenges refer to topics related to parents' mental health. Parents of children with CP are at an increased risk of experiencing high stress, anxiety, and depression [54]. Among the social challenges, stigma was the issue most referred to.…”

Section: Parenting Challenges and Needs Identificationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Parenting in Cerebral Palsy: Understanding the Perceived Challenges and Needs Faced by Parents of Elementary School Children

Guimarães

Pereira

Oliveira

et al. 2023

IJERPH

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Cerebral palsy (CP) can be considered the most frequent childhood physical disorder. The severity and type of dysfunction depend on the brain injury. Movement and posture are the most affected areas. CP is a lifelong condition, and parenting a child with this disorder brings additional challenges (e.g., dealing with grief) and needs (e.g., information). Identifying and characterizing their challenges and needs are pivotal to enrich the knowledge in this field and help draw more suitable support for parents. Interviews with 11 parents of children with CP attending elementary school were conducted. The discourse was transcribed, and a thematic analysis was performed. Three themes emerged from the data: (i) challenges of parenting a child with CP (e.g., internal challenges), (ii) crucial needs for parents to cope with a child with CP (e.g., information), and (iii) the intersection between challenges and needs of parents of children with CP (e.g., unawareness). Regarding the challenges and needs characterization, lifespan was the most frequent period of child development, and the microsystem was the context of life most reported. The findings may inform the design of educational and remediation interventions to support families of children with CP attending elementary school.

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Section: Parenting Challenges and Needs Identificationmentioning

confidence: 99%