Maternal attitudes towards spastic cerebral palsy.
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1993-09-01
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Attitudes of 120 mothers of spastic children aged 2-12 yrs were assessed by using Mother's Attitude Scale. Attitudes of mothers towards spastics were highly influenced by the severity of handicap and IQ of the child (r < 0.74). Mother's education, family income, occupational status, type of habitat had significant but low correlation with her attitudes (0.23 to 0.35). Age, sex of the child and type of family did not influence attitudes. Study group mothers (rural or urban) have better attitudes towards spasticity compared to control group mothers. This difference was more discernible among mothers belonging to age group below 30 years of age. The study emphasizes the necessity of constant counselling of mothers so that their attitudes may improve and help in more effective care of the child.
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Gambhir SK, Walia BN, Singhi PD, Prashad D. Maternal attitudes towards spastic cerebral palsy. Indian Pediatrics. 1993 Sep; 30(9): 1073-7