Table 5 Co-morbid conditions among children with CP
Comorbidity | Chronic pain/N | Prevalence (%) | 95%CI |
|---|---|---|---|
Illnesses | |||
Epilepsy | 84/138 | 60.9 | 48.6–75.4 |
Dental caries | 12/16 | 75.0 | 38.8–100^ |
Malnutrition | 10/11 | 90.9 | 43.6–100^ |
Gastro esophageal reflux disease | 6/8 | 75.0 | 27.5–100^ |
Physical functioning problems | |||
Hearing Impairment | 4/6 | 66.7 | 18.2–100^ |
Vision Impairment | 16/20 | 80.0 | 45.7–100^ |
Behavioral problem | |||
Sleeping disorders | 31/39 | 79.5 | 54.0–100^ |
Presence of aggressive behavior | |||
Yes | 55/87 | 63.2 | 47.6–82.3 |
No | 89/137 | 64.9 | 52.2–79.9 |
Plays with other children | |||
Yes | 48//103 | 46.6 | 34.4–61.8 |
No | 96/121 | 79.3 | 64.3–96.9 |
Learning problem | |||
Schooling | 2/14 | 14.3 | 1.7–51.6 |
Not at School | 142/210 | 67.6 | 57.0–79.7 |