Awareness of Families With Down Syndrome Children About the Role of Physical Therapy in Egypt

This study explores how much families with children who have Down Syndrome in Egypt know about the benefits and role of physical therapy. By understanding their awareness, hope to improve education and support so that these families can better access physical therapy services that can help improve their children's quality of life.

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Key information

Conditions

Down Syndrome (DS) Abnormalities, Multiple Chromosome Disorders Congenital Abnormalities Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities Down Syndrome Genetic Diseases, Inborn Intellectual Disability Nervous System Diseases Neurobehavioral Manifestations Neurologic Manifestations

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University

Giza, Cairo Governorate, 11432, Egypt

About this study

This cross-sectional study aims to assess the awareness of families with children who have Down Syndrome regarding the role of physical therapy in Egypt. Data will be collected via a validated questionnaire distributed to family members to evaluate their knowledge and perceptions about physical therapy interventions. The study seeks to identify gaps in awareness and inform strategies for improving educational outreach and support for these families.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Parents/guardians of children diagnosed with DS.
Egyptian residents.
Consent to participate in the study
Aged 18 years or older

Exclusion criteria

Families with children who have conditions other than DS.
Participants who do not provide informed consent.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Awareness Level of Families About the Role of Physical Therapy

Time frame: "Baseline (single assessment using questionnaire at the beginning of the study)"

This measure assesses the level of knowledge and awareness that family members of children with Down Syndrome have regarding physical therapy's benefits and role in improving their children's development and quality of life. It is evaluated through a validated questionnaire designed to capture understanding of physical therapy interventions and perceptions.

Secondary outcomes

Factors Influencing Awareness of Physical Therapy Among Families

Time frame: "Baseline (single assessment using questionnaire at the beginning of the study)"

This measure evaluates demographic, social, and educational factors that may affect the awareness levels of families with children who have Down Syndrome about physical therapy. It includes analysis of variables such as caregiver education level, access to healthcare information, and previous exposure to physical therapy services.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cairo University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Awareness of Family With Down Syndrome Children About the Role of Physical Therapy Amongst Egyptian People

Acronym: DS-AWARENESS

Important dates

Study start: 2025
Primary completion: 2025
Study completion: 2025
First posted: May 28, 2025
Registry last updated: Sep 8, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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