Awareness of Families With Down Syndrome Children About the Role of Physical Therapy in Egypt

Cairo University240 enrolled

Overview

This study explores how much families with children who have Down Syndrome in Egypt know about the benefits and role of physical therapy. By understanding their awareness, hope to improve education and support so that these families can better access physical therapy services that can help improve their children's quality of life.

This cross-sectional study aims to assess the awareness of families with children who have Down Syndrome regarding the role of physical therapy in Egypt. Data will be collected via a validated questionnaire distributed to family members to evaluate their knowledge and perceptions about physical therapy interventions. The study seeks to identify gaps in awareness and inform strategies for improving educational outreach and support for these families.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

240

Conditions

Down Syndrome (DS)

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Parents/guardians of children diagnosed with DS. * Egyptian residents. * Consent to participate in the study * Aged 18 years or older Exclusion Criteria: * Families with children who have conditions other than DS. * Participants who do not provide informed consent.

Locations (1)

Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University

Giza, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Awareness Level of Families About the Role of Physical Therapy

This measure assesses the level of knowledge and awareness that family members of children with Down Syndrome have regarding physical therapy's benefits and role in improving their children's development and quality of life. It is evaluated through a validated questionnaire designed to capture understanding of physical therapy interventions and perceptions.

Time frame: "Baseline (single assessment using questionnaire at the beginning of the study)"

Secondary Outcomes

Factors Influencing Awareness of Physical Therapy Among Families

This measure evaluates demographic, social, and educational factors that may affect the awareness levels of families with children who have Down Syndrome about physical therapy. It includes analysis of variables such as caregiver education level, access to healthcare information, and previous exposure to physical therapy services.

Time frame: "Baseline (single assessment using questionnaire at the beginning of the study)"

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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