Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
JOURNAL OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND MEDICINE, cilt.8, sa.2, ss.232-240, 2025 (Hakemli Dergi)
ABSTRACT
Aims: This descriptive study aimed to determine the relationship between self-efficacy levels and the caregiving burden of
parents caring for children with cerebral palsy.
Methods: The sample of the study consisted of 128 parents of children with cerebral palsy attending four special education and
rehabilitation centers affiliated with Van Provincial Directorate of National Education. Data were collected between January and
August 2023 using the Introductory Information Form, the Parental Self-Efficacy Scale (PSES) and the Burden of Caregiving
Scale (CBSS). Data was collected through face-to-face interviews with parents. The principles of scientific ethics and data
confidentiality were followed at all stages of the study.
Results: Outcomes showed a moderate negative correlation between PSES and CBSS scores, indicating that higher self-efficacy
is associated with lower caregiving burden. Factors such as social insurance, caregiving support, and income level significantly
influenced caregiving burden. Parents with fewer children, higher education levels, and children with mild mobility limitations
had higher self-efficacy scores. Similarly, caregiving burden was found to be greater among parents of children with intellectual
disabilities, lower income levels, feelings of burnout, and future anxiety.
Conclusion: The study highlights the importance of identifying the factors that affect caregiving burden and self-efficacy. Nurses
should adopt a multidisciplinary approach to identify parental strengths and weaknesses and provide targeted interventions.
Training in this area and targeted interventions to enhance parental self-efficacy could significantly reduce caregiving burdens.
Keywords: Care burden, cerebral palsy, nurse, parental self-efficacy, parent