Frequency and severity of depression in mothers of cerebral palsy children

ABSTRACT

Cerebral Palsy [CP] is a term used for non-progressive brain malformation during the development of brain, affects body movement and motor function. The global prevalence of CP is roughly ranging 1.4 to 4 per 1000 live births. It is observed that parents of CP child especially mothers has elevated levels of stress and depression than a mother of normal children