International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
Naomi wanjiru kingau
Moi University School of Medicine,
Eldoret, Rift valley
Kenya
Research Article
Perceptions Regarding Medical Management of Clubfoot in Kenya
Author(s): Naomi wanjiru kingau, Rhoda Anthea, Nondwe Mlenzana and Samuel Kabara KingauNaomi wanjiru kingau, Rhoda Anthea, Nondwe Mlenzana and Samuel Kabara Kingau
Clubfoot is one of the congenital and structural conditions that leads to physical impairment in children globally. Service providers have different perceptions on the various methods of management of clubfoot. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to explore the perceptions regarding the medical management of clubfoot in Kenya.
Methods: structured interviews were conducted with 20 participant; ten parents/caregivers of children with clubfoot undergoing different management and 10 service providers. The interviews were analyzed by thematic content technique
Result: The results indicated that Ponseti method is the most effective method of clubfoot management, however surgery is considered for complex, neglected and inadequately management clubfoot. Like wise surgery is observed as convenient for patient that cannot access Ponseti mana.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-9096.1000309