[HTML][HTML] Caregivers' experiences of having a child with cerebral palsy. A meta-synthesis

MD Dlamini, YJ Chang, TTB Nguyen - Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 2023 - Elsevier
Aim To synthesize qualitative research findings of caregiver experiences and challenges in
caring for and raising a child with cerebral palsy. Design A systematic review and meta …

Family quality of life for families of children with disabilities in African contexts: A scoping review

J Jansen-van Vuuren, RP Nuri, A Nega… - Quality of Life …, 2022 - Springer
Abstract Background Family Quality of Life (FQOL) is an important outcome for families of
children with disabilities and is influenced by context and culture. Minimal research explores …

Virtual training on stress management for the mothers of children with disabilities in the United Arab Emirates

R Abdat, MP Opoku, M Safi, S Al Harballeh… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Parenting children with disabilities has consistently been reported to be associated with
stress, and even more so among mothers who are primary caregivers. In non-Western …

Cross-national study of communal attitudes toward individuals with intellectual disabilities in sub-Saharan Africa: Cameroon vs. Ghana

MP Opoku, H Elhoweris, AN Jiya, NAP Ngoh… - Plos one, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Background An intellectual disability (ID) is characterized by a deficit in the functional,
cognitive, and adaptive skills required for independent living. Due to the low cognitive …

[HTML][HTML] Family caregivers' experience of care with a child with cerebral palsy: the lived experiences and challenges of caregivers in a resource-limited setting in …

MM Mwinbam, JN Suglo, YN Agyeman… - BMJ Paediatrics …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Methods We conducted a qualitative study underpinned by phenomenological principles
where it is believed that the reality of a phenomenon is tied to caregivers' perspectives of …

Family needs assessment of patients with cerebral palsy attending two hospitals in Accra, Ghana

AK Aduful, F Boamah-Mensah, MY Nyarko, ML Neizer… - Children, 2023 - mdpi.com
Background: The family represents the most essential and supportive environment for
children with cerebral palsy (CP). To improve children's outcomes, it is crucial to consider …

The multifaceted care-seeking practices among caregivers of children with cerebral palsy: Perspectives from mothers and providers in Ghana

V Fonzi, B Sheriff, S Dalglish, A Anum, E Dwomo Agyei… - PloS one, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Background Research on cerebral palsy (CP) has lacked emphasis on knowledge and
treatment practices among caregivers, particularly in low-and middle-income countries …

Barriers to providing healthcare to children living with cerebral palsy in Ghana: A qualitative study of healthcare provider perspectives

HA Oguntade, T Nishath, PG Owusu… - PLOS Global Public …, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Children with neurodevelopmental disabilities in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs)
experience profound health and social inequities. While challenges faced by children living …

Caregiver's perspectives on facilitators and barriers of active participation in cerebral palsy rehabilitation in North West Nigeria: A qualitative study

A Abdullahi, A Isah - BMC Health Services Research, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Background Cerebral Palsy (CP) refers to the permanent disorders involving
postural and movement control as a result of injury to the developing brain. As a result of …

Mothering children with visual impairment in Ghana: An exploration of expectations and challenges

CA Okwan, MP Opoku, W Nketsia… - Advances in …, 2024 - Springer
Objectives The quality of parenting arguably determines the quality of life that a child will live
in the future. Although both mothers and fathers are expected to contribute toward raising …