Developmental Neurorehabilitation, cilt.18, sa.3, ss.149-154, 2015 (SCI-Expanded)
© 2015 Informa UK Ltd.Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and functional independence level in children with spina bifida (SB). Methods: The study included 116 children between 5 and 18 years. Subjects' socio-demographic characteristics, BMI values and functional independence levels were recorded. Results: There was negative correlation between BMI and communication and social cognition in girls (p<0.05). No correlation was found between BMI and WeeFIM in boys (p>0.05). Conclusion: The results indicated that body weight in children with SB affected functional independency and that precautions to control weight important in these children.