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    Challenges of Parents with Spina Bifida Children and their Coping Mechanism: The Case of Parents Receiving Service at Zewditu Memorial Hospital
    (Addis Ababa University, 2017-11) Sodere, Admassu
    Spina Bifida (SB) is considered the commonest of the neural tube defects (NTDs).Folic acid could significantly reduce the birth incidence of NTDs by as much as 70%, both as first occurrences and in high-risk women. Women of reproductive age should make sure their folic acid intake is adequate. The objective of this study was to asses challenges of parents diagnosed with Spina Bifida children and their coping mechanism. Specifically, it aimed to answer research questions: What are the major challenges of parents with spinal bifida children in relation to psychological, social, economical and marital? and how parents of Spina Bifida children cope those challenges. This study was carried out in Zewditu Memorial Hospital. The study employed a qualitative research method with case study design A total of twenty one participants (Eighteen parents and Three key informants) were purposively sampling technique selected to take part in the study. Data was gathered through in-depth interviews, focus group discussion and observation. The findings of this study show parents of children with Spina Bifida had indicated several challenges faced psychological, emotional, social, economical. However, participant parents used coping mechanism such as problem focused coping, emotion focused coping. For many of the participant parents believing in their respective faith was the first emotion oriented strategy coping mechanism. Findings from this study further suggested health social worker should be aware of the concern of parents and solve such challenges with their education, counseling and supportive methods