Early Behavioural Signs among Nepalese Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.

IF 0.5 4区医学 Q3 Medicine

Journal of Nepal Medical Association Pub Date : 2024-02-29 DOI:10.31729/jnma.8499

Manju Shrestha, Rinkal Suwal, Niranjan Thapa, Suchit Thapa Chhetri, Bishal Kunwor, Shiva Kumar Regmi, Oshan Shrestha, Bipin Mehta

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Abstract

Introduction: Autism Spectrum Disorder is a complex neurodevelopmental condition. Early identification of symptoms is crucial for timely intervention, yet diagnosing very young children can be challenging due to the variability in symptom presentation and the influence of other developmental factors. This study aimed to find the prevalence of the emergence of early behavioural signs in Nepalese children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at the Centre for Autism in Kathmandu, Nepal, from January 2023 to June 2023. Ethical approval was obtained, and a sample of 120 children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder was included in the study. Convenience sampling method was used. Point estimate at 95% Confidence Interval was calculated.

Results: Among 120 children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, the prevalence of emergence of early behavioural signs was seen in 112 (93.33%) (88.83-97.77, 95% Confidence Interval) children.

Conclusions: This study provides insights into the emergence of early behavioural signs in Nepalese children with Autism Spectrum Disorder which align with global patterns in prevalence and severity.

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尼泊尔自闭症谱系障碍儿童的早期行为征兆：描述性横断面研究。

简介自闭症谱系障碍是一种复杂的神经发育疾病。早期发现症状对于及时干预至关重要，然而，由于症状表现的多变性和其他发育因素的影响，对年幼儿童进行诊断可能具有挑战性。本研究旨在了解尼泊尔自闭症谱系障碍儿童出现早期行为征兆的普遍程度：方法：2023 年 1 月至 2023 年 6 月，在尼泊尔加德满都自闭症中心进行了一项描述性横断面研究。研究获得了伦理批准，并纳入了 120 名确诊为自闭症谱系障碍的儿童样本。研究采用便利抽样法。计算了 95% 置信区间的点估计值：在 120 名患有自闭症谱系障碍的儿童中，有 112 名（93.33%）儿童出现早期行为征兆（88.83-97.77，95% 置信区间）：本研究提供了有关尼泊尔自闭症谱系障碍儿童出现早期行为征兆的见解，其流行率和严重程度与全球模式一致。

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Journal of Nepal Medical Association PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH-MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL

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1.00

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0.00%

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233

审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： Journal of Nepal Medical Association is an internationally peer-reviewed, MedLine/PubMed indexed, a monthly general medical journal published by Nepal Medical Association. JNMA is the first and oldest medical journal from Nepal since 1963 AD.