SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF CEREBRAL PALSY AFFECTED PATIENTS: AN INDIAN SCENARIO -
2015
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.
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