NCT06635070

The Relationship Between Education Status and Care Burden of Mothers of Individuals With Cerebral Palsy

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 120 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Muş Alparslan University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 20 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: —

Summary

This study, examines how maternal education affects caregiving burdens for children with cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy requires long-term, intensive care, often leading to significant physical, emotional, and financial strain on caregivers. The study aims to assess whether higher maternal education is associated with lower care burdens, possibly due to increased access to resources or coping strategies, and whether lower educational levels result in greater challenges. A survey, combined with standardized measures such as the Caregiver Burden Scale, will be used to quantify the caregiving burden. The results are expected to inform policies or interventions aimed at reducing caregiver strain.

Detailed description

This study titled "The Relationship Between the Education Status of Mothers and the Care Burden of Individuals with Cerebral Palsy" aims to explore how the education level of mothers influences their caregiving responsibilities and burdens while caring for individuals with cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder affecting movement and muscle tone, often requires lifelong caregiving, which can be physically, emotionally, and financially demanding. The study seeks to investigate whether mothers with higher levels of education experience lower care burdens due to greater access to resources, knowledge of coping strategies, or better healthcare utilization. Conversely, the study will also examine if mothers with lower educational attainment face more significant challenges due to limited access to support systems or information. The research will involve a mixed-methods approach, including a survey to assess the education level of mothers and the care burden they experience. Specific tools to measure care burden, such as the Caregiver Burden Scale, will be employed. The findings aim to provide insights into the role of education in mitigating caregiving challenges and inform potential interventions or policies that could support caregivers in these situations.

Conditions

• Cerebral Palsy

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-10-21
• Primary completion: 2024-12-09
• Completion: 2024-12-16
• First posted: 2024-10-10
• Last updated: 2024-10-10