Correlation of cerebral palsy with some perinatal factors surveyed among hospitals, schools and rehabilitation institution around Metro Manila

Date of Publication

1997

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Biology

College

College of Science

Department/Unit

Biology

Abstract/Summary

A total of 81 mothers with cerebral palsied children were interviewed. These mothers had their children treated at the following centers: Philippine Children's Medical Centre, ELKS Cerebral Palsy Project, National Orthopedic Hospital, and Cupertino School for Special Children. About 53.1% of the children were the youngest in their family, 17.3% were the eldest, 11.1% were middle children, and 19% were solo children. 88.9% were delivered by doctors, 7.4% by midwives, and 3.7% by manghihilots. Most of these infants were born in hospitals (84%), followed by houses (11.1%), and clinics (4.9%). Regarding the manner of delivery, 61.7% were normal spontaneous, 6.2% were normal assisted, and 32.1% were caesarean section. Those presented cephalic were 81.5%, breech at 8.6%, and 9.9% were unknown. Among all the factors considered in the study, the most frequently associated ones were being the youngest child (36/81), premature delivery (26/81), cord around neck (9/81), smoking (8/81), and twin pregnancy (7/81). Of all the mothers, 91.4% consulted regularly with their gynecologist, while 39.5% experienced difficult labor. From the data, the most probable factors that maybe related to cerebral palsy occurrence are: being the youngest child, premature delivery, cord around neck, smoking, and twin pregnancy. However, a comparative case-control study is needed in order to form a definite conclusion. Cerebral palsy, although unknown to many, is the leading cause of childhood disability. It must be given proper attention, for this condition is permanent.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU08444

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

45 leaves

Keywords

Cerebral palsied children; Brain damage; Perinatology; Correlation (Statistics); Factor analysis

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