Does an educational workshop have an impact on caregivers’ levels of knowledge about cerebral palsy? A comparative, descriptive cross-sectional survey of Zimbabwean caregivers | Zendy

Jermaine M. Dambi | Zendy; Celia Mandizvidza | Zendy; Matthew Chiwaridzo | Zendy; Clement Nhunzvi | Zendy; Cathrine Tadyanemhandu | Zendy

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Does an educational workshop have an impact on caregivers’ levels of knowledge about cerebral palsy? A comparative, descriptive cross-sectional survey of Zimbabwean caregivers

Author(s) -

Jermaine M. Dambi,

Celia Mandizvidza,

Matthew Chiwaridzo,

Clement Nhunzvi,

Cathrine Tadyanemhandu

Publication year - 2017

Publication title -

malawi medical journal

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.43

H-Index - 18

eISSN - 1995-7270

pISSN - 1995-7262

DOI - 10.4314/mmj.v28i4.4

Subject(s) - cerebral palsy , medicine , feeling , anxiety , intervention (counseling) , cross sectional study , clinical psychology , family medicine , physical therapy , nursing , psychiatry , psychology , social psychology , pathology

The diagnosis of a child with a life-long disability, such as cerebral palsy (CP), can be catastrophic to parents. It is often accompanied by feelings of despair, anxiety, hopelessness, and the fear of the unknown. Knowledge about CP is thus essential for caregiver adjustment and preparation for the caregiving role. However, there is a paucity of empirical evidence regarding the best method for educating caregivers. The aim of this study was therefore to evaluate the impact of an educational intervention on caregivers' knowledge about cerebral palsy.

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