Socioeconomic profile of families with spina bifida children in Turkey

Spina bifida’s prevalence and incidence vary across geographical regions with sociodemographic characteristics and socioeconomic status of the populations having a significate influence over its epidemiology. This study aimed to outline the socioeconomic profile of families with spina bifida children, based on sociodemographic characteristics. Between August and December 2022, 86 surveys completed by parents of children that underwent spina bifida repair in our institution were included in this analysis. The first part of the survey included questions based on sociodemographic characteristics. The second part of the survey was based on care provided by the families, regular follow-ups, participation in rehabilitation programs, and type of burdens perceived by the caregivers. A close look at the highest level of parent education showed that more than half of them were only middle school graduates. Occupational status in the perioconceptional period revealed that 77