Relationship between Anxiety and Quality of life in Mothers of Cerebral Palsy Children
2021
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between Anxiety and Quality of life in Mothers of Cerebral Palsy Children. The study was conducted in Samvedna Trust for handicapped and in the counselling Centre, Department of Psychology in the Allahabad city. 107 mothers having one or more than one child with cerebral palsy were included in the study. State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and Nottingham Health Profiles Part -1 (NHP) were used to assess anxiety and quality of life of mothers. The assessments were performed during children’s assessment Samvedna Trust for handicapped and in the counselling Centre, Department of Psychology in the Allahabad city Allahabad. The findings of the study suggest a significant correlation between TAI and all the dimensions of NHP. The findings of this study indicated that mothers of Cerebral Palsy Children have reported high level of anxiety. Increased anxiety level affected with badly in mothers quality of life. The findings of this study indicated that mothers with cerebral palsy have reported high level of anxiety. Increased anxiety level affected with badly in mothers quality of life. The study suggests the need of effective rehabilitation programs followed by proper counselling and care which offer not only information on the children’s disabilities but also psychological support for the mothers.
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