SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF CEREBRAL PALSY AFFECTED PATIENTS: AN INDIAN SCENARIO -

Objective: This study was conducted with the aim of describing existing demographic profile of patients and their families coming to the rehab center for treatment. Method: Parents of total 307 patients were respondents. Result: Out of total 307 children only 30% (92) were females. Most common age of presentation was 2-9 years. 64.2% (197) patients belonged to joint families and maximum 58 % (178) belonged to upper middle class. Only 85% (261) families had toilets inside their houses. It was found that consanguineous marriages was found in both Muslims 47.1% (8) and Hindus 7.8% (22). 10.4% (32) fathers were professionals. Maximum mothers 89.6% (275) were housewives despite of high level of education (graduation or above) in 61% (187). Conclusion: Social issues like gender biasness, family support system and socioeconomic profile affect to a great extent the treatment seeking of these families.