Posture and Physical Activity Levels of Parents of Children With Esophageal Atresia: A Comparative Study

Ipek Y. E., SOYER T., DEMİR N., SEREL ARSLAN S.

CHILD CARE HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT, no.3, 2025 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Publication Date: 2025
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/cch.70086
  • Journal Name: CHILD CARE HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, ASSIA, CAB Abstracts, Child Development & Adolescent Studies, CINAHL, Communication & Mass Media Index, EBSCO Education Source, EMBASE, Index Islamicus, PAIS International, Psycinfo, Public Affairs Index, Veterinary Science Database
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background The aim of this study was to evaluate posture and physical activity of parents of children with Esophageal atresia (EA) and compare them with parents of healthy children. Methods The study included 20 children with EA aged 2-6 years and their parents as study group, and 20 healthy children aged 2-6 years and their parents as control group. The New York Posture Rating Test was used to assess posture, and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form was used to assess physical activity of parents. Results Children in groups were similar in terms of age, gender and weight (p > 0.05). Parents in groups were similar in terms of age, height, weight, educational level and economic status (p > 0.05). Parents in the study group had higher postural impairment (p = 0.01). There was no significant difference between parents in term of physical activity score (p = 0.07). Although not significantly different, 70% (n = 14) of study group were found to be inactive compared to 35% (n = 7) of control group. Conclusion In conclusion, the posture of parents of children with EA was more affected than parents of healthy children, and both groups were similar in terms of physical activity, but parents of children with EA had more inactive lifestyle.