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September 28, 2025Journal of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences (JPBS)Open Access

Burden and Coping Mechanisms of Cerebral Palsy Caregivers: Qualitative Evidence from Western Kenya

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GBGrace Buluma BakesiaRORose Atieno OpiyoSOShadrack Orinda

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Overview

Qualitative evidence reveals the multidimensional burdens faced by caregivers in low- and middle-income settings, highlighting coping mechanisms used.

Key Points

  • Caregivers face significant financial, psychosocial, and physical burdens in caring for children with cerebral palsy.
  • Qualitative data from in-depth interviews and focus group discussions highlighted important coping mechanisms like social support and self-acceptance.
  • The study utilized purposive convenience sampling from a special school in Kakamega County, Kenya, involving 14 caregivers and several social workers.
  • Findings suggest a need for community awareness to improve caregiver well-being in low-resource settings.

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Bakesia et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d913a34ddcf71ba560b90dhttps://doi.org/10.51317/jpbs.v4i1.803
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