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ArticlePloS one2023

National screening for developmental delays and their determinants among Egyptian school age children: A step towards implementing life skills programs.

Ammal M Metwally, Maysa S Nassar, Ebtissam M Salah El-Din, Ali M Abdallah, Zeinab Khadr, Marwa W Abouelnaga, Engy A Ashaat, Mostafa M El-Saied, Ahmed M Elwan, Randa I Bassiouni and 9 more

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5 · Who and what money

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19 authors.

Ammal M MetwallyCommunity Medicine Research Department, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt.ORCID 0000-0003-0575-5202
Maysa S NassarChild Health Department, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt.
Ebtissam M Salah El-DinChild Health Department, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt.
Ali M AbdallahQuantitative Methods Department, Aswan University, Tingar, Egypt.
Zeinab KhadrDepartment of Statistics, Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
Marwa W AbouelnagaChild Health Department, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt.
Engy A AshaatClinical Genetics Dept., Human Genetics and Genome Research Institute, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt.
Mostafa M El-SaiedChild with Special Needs Dept., Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt.
Ahmed M ElwanChild with Special Needs Dept., Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt.
Randa I BassiouniClinical Genetics Dept., Human Genetics and Genome Research Institute, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt.
Zeinab M MonirChild Health Department, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt.
Hala Y BadawyDisability Prevention General Directorate, Ministry of Health and Population, Cairo, Egypt.
Eman M DewdarDisability Prevention General Directorate, Ministry of Health and Population, Cairo, Egypt.
Hazem M El-HaririCommunity Medicine Research Department, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt.
Ahmed AboulghateCommunity Medicine Research Department, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt.
Carine HannaCommunity Medicine Research Department, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt.
Thanaa M RabahCommunity Medicine Research Department, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt.
Amira MohsenCommunity Medicine Research Department, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt.
Mona A ElabdChild Health Department, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimThis study aimed to estimate the national prevalence of developmental delays (DDs) and their determinants among Egyptian children aged 6 to 12 years. Such estimation is a prerequisite step toward the application of Life Skill Education (LSE) programs that will potentiate children's future capabilities.

methodsVineland Adaptive Behavior Scales" was used as a reliable and diagnostic test for DDs screening during this national cross sectional study. Gross motor (GM), fine motor (FM), daily living skills, communication, and socialization skills were assessed. The multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors associated with DDs. The Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) with a 95% Confidence Interval was estimated to indicate the strength of association. A p-value of <0.05 was used to declare statistical significance.

resultsOut of the 20324 surveyed school-aged children, 7.4% were found to have at least one delay. Communication deficits were the most common (6.4%) followed by delay in daily living skills (2.0%). The final model of logistic regression had a good fit for seven variables out of the sociodemographic, epidemiological characteristics, maternal and perinatal problems that were associated with a higher likelihood of at least one DD: Children suffering from any convulsions (AOR = 4.32; 95% CI: 3.18-5.88), male gender (AOR = 1.86; 95% CI: 1.65-2.09), birth weight less than 2.5 kg (AOR = 1.77; 95% CI: 1.40-2.24), history of maternal health problem during pregnancy (AOR = 1.64; 95% CI:1.34-2.01), children staying in an incubator for more than two days (AOR = 1.57, 95% CI: 1.29-1.91), having less educated fathers (AOR = 1.55, 95% CI: 1.24-1.95) and belonging to the middle social class (AOR = 1.40, 95% CI: 1.24-1.58).

conclusionThe identified types and determinants for each DD are allowing for the implementation of tailored programs for school children's life skills promotion for achieving the most sustainable effects on children's biological and psychological health and well-being.

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AnxietyParent-Child RelationsBirth WeightChildCross-Sectional StudiesEgyptFemaleHumansMalePregnancySeizures

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