The Support and Mental Well-being From the Perspective of the Home Practitioners of Children With Cerebral Palsy at Ekisaministries Children Home Kimaka, Jinja District, Uganda
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2025-05-27
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Uganda Christian University
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The study was guided by the following the support and mental wellbeing from the perspective of home practitioners of children at Ekisa Ministries Children’s home Kimaka, Jinja, district, Uganda objectives to explore home practitioners’ perspectives on the practical support to children with cerebral palsy at Ekisa ministries. To find out home practitioners’ perspectives on the emotional support of children with cerebral palsy in Ekisa ministries. To investigate home practitioners’ perspectives on the financial support to children with cerebral palsy at Ekisa ministries. The findings from this study indicated the support and mental well-being of children with cerebral palsy at Ekisa Ministries Children and Babies Home in Kimaka, Jinja District. The overall findings of
this study indicated that the support offered at Ekisa Ministries contributes positively to the mental well-
being of children with cerebral palsy. A study indicates that emotional support markedly enhances
the mental well-being of cerebral palsy children. Almost half of the total respondents strongly agreed, with 46.2%) believing that emotional support can improve mental well-being significantly. A slight majority of 53.8% agreed, thus describing emotional support as universally beneficial. The lack of neutral or negative responses would indicate that emotional support is attached to caregiving practices among children with cerebral palsy, building self-esteem, reducing anxiety, and fostering positive social interactions. This data underlines the need to further stress the use of emotional support in caregiving strategies and points to some options of training for caregivers. Analysis of Training to Handle the Emotional Needs of Children with Cerebral Palsy.
Responses to the question whether the caregivers feel they are trained to deal with the emotional problems that children suffering from cerebral palsy experience record the following: Yes (100%): All the respondents believed they have the necessary training to handle the emotional needs of children with cerebral palsy. This indicates full confidence
among caregivers and staff in their ability to manage and address the emotional well-being of these children effectively (0%): The respondents did not indicate a lack of training in any field; thus, no areas were pointed out as those that needed extra training. In fact, according to the data, all caregivers at Ekisa Ministries feel capable of responding to the emotional needs of children with cerebral palsy; this most likely emanates from targeted training programs and professional growth. This confidence implies that the organization makes sure to provide the staff with the needed potential to tackle emotional challenges. The relative absence of a need for more training suggests that current training programs are comprehensive and effective, but periodic skill assessments might ensure skills are kept up to date. This finding could hint at Ekisa Ministries' commitment to professional development and specialized care The study recommended s that; To Improve Resource Availability and Quality. Make available sufficient resources, including rehabilitation equipment and daily care routine equipment, to address the identified gaps in practical support. These partnerships needed strengthening with stakeholders such as government agencies and non-governmental organizations to get funding and donations that would have improved service delivery and Creating awareness of the masses in the community that is creating awareness campaigns. Conduct community education campaigns on cerebral palsy and the significance of supporting families affected by this condition to ensure accommodation and acceptance. Engage local leaders, schools, and faith-based organizations in the sensitization process to provide a friendly environment for children with cerebral palsy and their families.
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Undergraduate