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Table 5 Parent worries and concerns for their child with achondroplasia

From: A qualitative study of the impacts of having an infant or young child with achondroplasia on parent well-being

n, % reporting impact/issue

Parent reports by child age

 < 12 months (n = 5)

12 to < 24 months (n = 10)

Total (n = 15)

Worried/concerned about child’s:

Future

5

100%

10

100%

15

100%

Physical health

4

80%

9

90%

13

87%

Social well-being

5

100%

7

70%

12

80%

Emotional well-being

2

40%

9

90%

11

73%

Ability to function independently

3

60%

7

70%

10

67%

Safety

0

0%

4

40%

4

27%