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    Factors associated with adherence to physiotherapy clinic attendance among caregivers with children with cerebral palsy
    (Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, 2021-05-26) Shadreck, Msowoya; Kanduku, Triza; Chinyama, Violet; Promise, Mtimajere
    The study will use cross sectional qualitative method employing an interview guide with probes to conduct in-depth interviews as a tool of collecting data. Children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) may have different deficits which require early and continued physiotherapy intervention for effective outcomes. Caregivers of these children are the key determinants to the participation of their children to physiotherapy treatment (PT Rx). There are many factors that can hinder the compliance of caregivers to PT Rx. Therefore, the aim of this study is to explore the factors related to caregivers’ adherence to PT Rx. Specific objectives will include; (1) To explore challenges faced by the caregivers of children with Cerebral Palsy (CP), (2) To discover factors related to adherence to clinic attendance among caregivers with children with CP and (3) To survey factors affecting caregivers’ adherence to home exercise prescription. The study participants will be caregivers of children with cerebral palsy (aged 1 to 18 years) who will be selected from two sites: Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) and Feed the Children. The expected results of the study will be orally presented at the physiotherapy department, electronically shared to College of Medicine Research Ethics Committee (COMREC) and presented at a research dissemination conference and published in peer reviewed journals. 26-May-2021