Epidemiology of Cerebral Palsy among Children and Adolescents in Arabic-Speaking Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Mushta, Sami Mukhdari; King, Catherine; Goldsmith, Shona; Smithers‐Sheedy, Hayley; Badahdah, Al-Mamoon; Rashid, Harunor; Badawi, Nadia; Khandaker, Gulam; McIntyre, Sarah

doi:10.3390/brainsci12070859

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“…[19] In many studies in the literature, consanguineous marriage is stated as a risk factor for CP. [20–23] In our study, 51% of the children were born as a result of consanguineous marriage. Unfortunately, consanguineous marriages occur at a high rate in the Southeastern Anatolia region of our country.…”

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Etiological risk factors in children with cerebral palsy

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To evaluate the etiological risk factors of cerebral palsy, especially the preventable ones. The study was carried out with the mothers of 210 children with cerebral palsy (CP) registered in Mardin Guidance and Research Center between February and May 2022. The data form prepared by the researchers was applied to the mothers by face-to-face interview technique. The data form consisted of 29 questions including sociodemographic characteristics of the child and mother, risk factors for CP, and secondary medical problems of the child. Of the 210 patients included in the study, 43.3% (91) were female and 56.7% (119) were male. The mean age of the children was 67.4 (SD = 50.6) weeks, and 73.3% of children were premature. The number of children with a birth weight below 2500 g was 48.1% (101). The mean birth weight was 2472.5 (SD = 871.8) g. The children with another disabled sibling consisted 6.2% of the population. Among the mothers, 41.9% stated that they were illiterate and 73.3% stated that their income status was low. The rate of the parents that were related to each other was 51%. In our study, it was noteworthy that most of the children were premature, had low birth weight, more than half of them had parents who were relatives, the education level of the mothers was low, the socioeconomic status of most of the families was low, and most of these risk factors were preventable.

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“…This prevalence data is invaluable for public health planning and resource allocation. It informs healthcare systems, policymakers, and organizations about the burden of CP in a given region or population, guiding the development of targeted healthcare services, early intervention programs, and support networks [ 73 ].…”

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Assessment Scales in Cerebral Palsy: A Comprehensive Review of Tools and Applications

Javvaji,

Vagha,

Meshram

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Cerebral palsy (CP) is a complex neurological condition characterized by motor dysfunction affecting millions worldwide. This comprehensive review delves into the critical role of assessment in managing CP. Beginning with exploring its definition and background, we elucidate the diverse objectives of CP assessment, ranging from diagnosis and goal setting to research and epidemiology. We examine standard assessment scales and tools, discuss the challenges inherent in CP assessment, and highlight emerging trends, including integrating technology, personalized medicine, and neuroimaging. The applications of CP assessment in clinical diagnosis, treatment planning, research, and education are underscored. Recommendations for the future encompass standardization, interdisciplinary collaboration, research priorities, and professional training. In conclusion, we emphasize the importance of assessment as a compass guiding the care of individuals with CP, issuing a call to action for improved assessment practices to shape a brighter future for those affected by this condition.

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“…Children with unilateral cerebral palsy experience difficulties with unimanual and bimanual upper limb function, impacting independence in daily life such as reaching, pointing, taking, releasing, and manipulating objects (Elanchezhian & Swarna, 2019). The prevalence of cerebral palsy in Arabic-speaking countries was 1.8/1000 live births in which spastic cerebral palsy was the most common motor type, representing 59.8% (Mushta et al, 2022).…”

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Effect of Mirror Intervention Program on Hand Activity, Mastery Motivation and Self-Esteem among Children with Cerebral Palsy

N. Sadek,

A. Ali,

Attia Abdalla Abdelfattah

et al. 2022

Egyptian Journal of Health Care

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Background: Mirror therapy is a type of intervention aimed at paying the child"s attention to perform the physical exercises of the non-affected side by visually stimulating the child"s perception. Children with cerebral palsy need to learn strategies and techniques leading to learned non-use of the affected hand. The aim of the study is to assess the effect of a mirror intervention program on hand activity, mastery motivation, and self-esteem among children with cerebral palsy. Research design: A quasi-experimental design was used in this study. The study subjects consisted of 50 children suffering from unilateral spastic cerebral palsy aged 6-12 years old. Setting: The study was conducted at the specialized outpatient department in Children's Hospital affiliated to Ain Shams University Hospitals, Cairo, Egypt. Tools: The data was collected using 1) Demographic characteristics of the studied children and their parents; 2) Upper Extremity Functional Index; 3) Activities of Daily Living Checklist; 4) Box and Block Test; 4) Dimensions of Mastery Questionnaire; 5) Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory. Results: The present study revealed that there was a statistically significant difference pre-, post, and follow-up of the mirror intervention program regarding upper extremity functional index, activity of daily livings, and box and block test with (F test = 48.54, 7.29, 8.51 respectively with P value ≤ 0.05). The study also revealed statistically significant differences in the dimensions of mastery scores, especially during the follow-up assessment after implementing the mirror intervention program (F test = 54.87 with P value ≤ 0.05). Meanwhile, a non-statistically significant difference was noted regarding the Coopersmith self-esteem inventory (F test= 54.87 with P value ˃ 0.05). There were strong positive correlations between study variables. Conclusions. The mirror intervention program had significant changes in hand activity and mastery motivation among children with cerebral palsy, while it did not have a significant effect on children"s self-esteem. Recommendation: A longitudinal study should be conducted to assess the impact of a mirror intervention program on a large sample of children with special disabilities related to hand activity, self-esteem, and other psychological aspects.

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Epidemiology of Cerebral Palsy among Children and Adolescents in Arabic-Speaking Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Cited by 25 publications

References 64 publications

Etiological risk factors in children with cerebral palsy

Etiological risk factors in children with cerebral palsy

Assessment Scales in Cerebral Palsy: A Comprehensive Review of Tools and Applications

Effect of Mirror Intervention Program on Hand Activity, Mastery Motivation and Self-Esteem among Children with Cerebral Palsy

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