<p>Parents play a critical role in supporting children with cerebral palsy, providing essential physical, emotional, and social care that significantly impacts the child’s development and quality of life. Understanding how parents from different cultural contexts emotionally and socially navigate the challenges of caring for a child with cerebral palsy is essential for developing effective support systems and interventions. This study explored the psychosocial experiences of parents caring for a child with cerebral palsy in the Accra Metropolis of Ghana. Using a qualitative research approach, eight parents of children with cerebral palsy were interviewed through semi-structured conversations, and the data were analyzed thematically. The findings reveal the parents’ initial struggle with shock and acceptance of their child’s diagnosis, and their eventual coping through support, leading to personal growth and resilience. The study concludes with implications for policy and practice to better support families in similar contexts.</p>

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Exploring the Psychosocial Experiences of Parents Caring for a Child with Cerebral Palsy in Ghana

  • Mabel Oti-Boadi,
  • Kwamina Abekah-Carter,
  • Daniel Naawenkangua Abukuri,
  • Nana Esi Amoawah Gaisie

摘要

Parents play a critical role in supporting children with cerebral palsy, providing essential physical, emotional, and social care that significantly impacts the child’s development and quality of life. Understanding how parents from different cultural contexts emotionally and socially navigate the challenges of caring for a child with cerebral palsy is essential for developing effective support systems and interventions. This study explored the psychosocial experiences of parents caring for a child with cerebral palsy in the Accra Metropolis of Ghana. Using a qualitative research approach, eight parents of children with cerebral palsy were interviewed through semi-structured conversations, and the data were analyzed thematically. The findings reveal the parents’ initial struggle with shock and acceptance of their child’s diagnosis, and their eventual coping through support, leading to personal growth and resilience. The study concludes with implications for policy and practice to better support families in similar contexts.