Prevalence of Sleep Disorders and Associated Factors in Children with Cerebral Palsy in Black Lion Hospital Neurologic and Developmental Clinic, Addisababa, Ethiopia; A Cross-Sectional Study

AtsedeTeklehaimanotKalkidan Mekuanint2026-06-222026-06-222025-04-15https://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/8399Sleep is critical for optimal growth and developmental outcomes in children. Those with cerebral palsy (CP) experience sleep disorders (SDs) at higher rates than neurotypical peers, with disruptions in sleep initiation/maintenance, sleep-wake transitions, excessive daytime sleepiness, and night awakenings being prevalent. These disturbances significantly impair quality of life. This study assessed the prevalence of SDs and associated factors among children with CP at Black Lion Hospital’s Neurologic and Developmental Clinic in Addis Ababa, Ethiopiaen-USSleep disordersSleep Disturbance Scale for Children (SDSC)Cerebral PalsyTikur AnbesaSpecializedHospital(TASH)EthiopiaPrevalence of Sleep Disorders and Associated Factors in Children with Cerebral Palsy in Black Lion Hospital Neurologic and Developmental Clinic, Addisababa, Ethiopia; A Cross-Sectional StudyThesis