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Akinsola, H. Mashau, N. S. Dangale, Takalani Millicent 2019 2019-10-11T10:03:31Z 2019-10-11T10:03:31Z 2019-09-20 Dangale, Takalani Millicent (2019) Challenges of mothers caring for cerebral palsy children at Thulamela Local Municipality, in the Vhembe District, South Africa, University of Venda, South Africa.<http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1450>. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1450 Dangale TM. Challenges of mothers caring for cerebral palsy children at Thulamela Local Municipality, in the Vhembe District, South Africa. []. , 2019 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1450 Dangale, T. M. (2019). <i>Challenges of mothers caring for cerebral palsy children at Thulamela Local Municipality, in the Vhembe District, South Africa</i>. (). . Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1450 Dangale, Takalani Millicent. <i>"Challenges of mothers caring for cerebral palsy children at Thulamela Local Municipality, in the Vhembe District, South Africa."</i> ., , 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1450 TY - Dissertation AU - Dangale, Takalani Millicent AB - Cerebral palsy (CP) is the common cause of physical disability in children. The nature and severity of impairments vary, but the demands placed upon mothers are significant. It is one of the prolonged conditions which have become a serious health problem worldwide. The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the challenges of mothers caring for cerebral palsy children at Thulamela Municipality, in the Vhembe District, South Africa. The objectives of this study were as follows: (1). To explore the challenges by mothers of cerebral palsy children in relation to physical, psychological and social care, (2) To explore their challenges in relation to available resources for proper referral of mothers caring for cerebral palsy children. The study used a qualitative approach using explorative and descriptive design in exploring the challenges of mothers caring for children with cerebral palsy. The study population comprised mothers of children with Cerebral Palsy living in the Vhembe District who attends the rehabilitation therapy services at Tshilidzini Hospital. A non-probability, purposive sampling technique was used to select the mothers. Five focus groups, each consisting of eight mothers were composed. Semi-structured group guide consisting of open-ended questions were used. Data was transcribed, verbatim and coded into themes and subthemes using context thematic analysis method. Themes that emerged include: a theoretical framework for the study, effects of caring on the family’s socio-economic life, challenges experienced by mothers caring for cerebral palsy children, challenges in relation to education and training and challenges experienced by mothers caring for cerebral palsy. The findings of the study might benefit the society about the challenges experienced by mothers when caring for their disabled children. The study might help government to develop and implement policies which will empower parents and the community as a whole DA - 2019-09-20 DB - ResearchSpace DP - Univen KW - Challenges KW - Mothers KW - Caring KW - Child KW - Cerebral palsy LK - https://univendspace.univen.ac.za PY - 2019 T1 - Challenges of mothers caring for cerebral palsy children at Thulamela Local Municipality, in the Vhembe District, South Africa TI - Challenges of mothers caring for cerebral palsy children at Thulamela Local Municipality, in the Vhembe District, South Africa UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1450 ER - MPH Department of Public Health Cerebral palsy (CP) is the common cause of physical disability in children. The nature and severity of impairments vary, but the demands placed upon mothers are significant. It is one of the prolonged conditions which have become a serious health problem worldwide. The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the challenges of mothers caring for cerebral palsy children at Thulamela Municipality, in the Vhembe District, South Africa. The objectives of this study were as follows: (1). To explore the challenges by mothers of cerebral palsy children in relation to physical, psychological and social care, (2) To explore their challenges in relation to available resources for proper referral of mothers caring for cerebral palsy children. The study used a qualitative approach using explorative and descriptive design in exploring the challenges of mothers caring for children with cerebral palsy. The study population comprised mothers of children with Cerebral Palsy living in the Vhembe District who attends the rehabilitation therapy services at Tshilidzini Hospital. A non-probability, purposive sampling technique was used to select the mothers. Five focus groups, each consisting of eight mothers were composed. Semi-structured group guide consisting of open-ended questions were used. Data was transcribed, verbatim and coded into themes and subthemes using context thematic analysis method. Themes that emerged include: a theoretical framework for the study, effects of caring on the family’s socio-economic life, challenges experienced by mothers caring for cerebral palsy children, challenges in relation to education and training and challenges experienced by mothers caring for cerebral palsy. The findings of the study might benefit the society about the challenges experienced by mothers when caring for their disabled children. The study might help government to develop and implement policies which will empower parents and the community as a whole NRF 1 online resource (viii, 71 leaves) en University of Venda Challenges Mothers Caring Child Cerebral palsy UCTD 616.8360968259 Mothers --South Africa -- Limpopo. Children -- South Africa -- Limpopo. People with abilities -- South Africa -- Limpopo. Cerebral palsy -- South Africa -- Limpopo. Brain damage -- South Africa -- Limpopo. Brain damaged children -- South Africa -- Limpopo. Cerebral palsied children -- South Africa -- Limpopo. Children with disabilities -- South Africa-- Limpopo. Challenges of mothers caring for cerebral palsy children at Thulamela Local Municipality, in the Vhembe District, South Africa Dissertation open.access