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Authors
Affiliations
1 Yeditepe University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy, TR
2 Istanbul University, Cardiology
Institute, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, TR
3 Kýzýl Irmak Rehabilitation Centre, Istanbul, TR
4 Dean of Faculty of Health Sciences, Yeditepe University, TR
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 5, No 4 (2011), Pagination: 159-162
Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the depressive symptoms and physical performance in mothers of disabled and non-disabled children. The study and control population consisted of 40 mothers ( study group: n=20, mean age 38.35 ± 6.76 years, and mean body mass index (BMI) 27.72 ± 3.97- control group: n=20, mean age 38.70 ± 7.64 years, and mean body mass index 25.95 ± 4.25 ). Depressive symptoms were evaluated using the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Physical performance was evaluated with the use of the Fifty-Foot Walk (FWS), the Sit to Stand (STS) and the Bend Forward Test (BFT). Mean Beck depression score was significantly higher among cases than controls (p<0.001) and mean scores of three parameters of physical performance tests were also significantly higher among cases than controls. (p<0.001). The results showed that the mothers of disabled children have lower physical performance and higher depressive symptoms than mothers of non-disabled children.
Keywords
Retarded Child, Parents, Physical Performance, Depressive Symptoms
