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Aim The aim of the current study was to determine musculoskeletal system diseases and the related factors in mothers who have children with cerebral palsy. Method Eighty-five females who had children with cerebral palsy were included in the study as the treatment group, and 42 females who had healthy children were included in the study as the control group. The sociodemographic characteristics of all mothers were recorded. The pains in musculoskeletal system were evaluated according to the Standardized Scandinavian Musculoskeletal System Questionnaire and the level of depression was evaluated according to Beck’s Depression Scale. Results Musculoskeletal system pain and depression scores in mothers who had children with cerebral palsy were significantly higher than the control group. The most frequent pain in mothers who had children with cerebral palsy was low back pain (44.7%). In multiple regression analysis, the number of children, the age of the child with cerebral palsy, the functional level of the child and the depression level of the mothers were found as independent risk factors for musculoskeletal system pain in mothers who had children with cerebral palsy. Discussion The mothers who have children with cerebral palsy are at higher risk for musculoskeletal system pain and depression findings, compared to the mothers who have healthy children. It should be kept in mind that musculoskeletal system pain is more frequently seen in mothers who have children with cerebral palsy, especially children at older ages and those that have poor functional status.

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