STATISTICAL DETERMINANTS OF CEREBRAL PALSY: A CASE STUDY OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA

Abstract

This study aims to explore the determinants of cerebral palsy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa using statistical tools. The examines the associated factors involved in cerebral palsy using a standard questionnaire. The second stage uses statistical tools to determine the relationship between these factors and the disease. Data was analyzed using SPSS software version 23.0, with frequency distribution, Pie chart, Bar chart, Histogram, Chi-square test of association, and Odds ratio for strength of association. Data was collected from 223 parents from Akbar Kare Institute, with 182 male and 41 female respondents. The patients were 69 urban and 124 rural. Out of the 223 respondents, 57% were first cousins, 30.5% were second cousins or relatives, and 12.6% were unknown. The results were interpreted using various statistical tools. The ordinal logistic regression model revealed that cerebral palsy in males was less compared to females. The study also showed that females had higher chances of developing the disease in rural areas than males in urban areas. Possible factors not involved in the disease include using homemade medicine during pregnancy, harassment, knowledge about cerebral palsy before birth, and child jaundice. The main aim of the study is achieved, and the researcher recommends further research using advanced statistical tools and models.