Richa S, Khoury R, JRouhayem J, Chammay R, Kazour F, Bou Khalil R, Kheir W, Choueifaty D, Kouba-Hreich E, Gerbaka B, Adib S
Department of Psychiatry, Saint-Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon.
Department of Psychiatry, Saint-Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon.
Encephale. 2020 Dec;46(6):414-419. doi: 10.1016/j.encep.2020.05.015. Epub 2020 Sep 11.
This cross-sectional survey examines the prevalence rate of Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in 818 children (16-48 months) across all Lebanese regions. Screening was done using the revised form of the Modified-Checklist for Autism in Toddlers. Based on the total score of items failed, children were classified into 3 categories of ASD risk (low, moderate and high). Phone calls follow-up interviews and clinical assessments for diagnosis ascertainment were conducted. Given the caregivers' reluctance to participate, the prevalence rate was estimated between 49 and 513 per 10,000 with a male predominance. Our prevalence estimation, even under restrictive assumptions, is higher than elsewhere in the Arab region. Anti- stigma interventions adapted to the socio-cultural context are needed prior to future research in the field.
这项横断面调查研究了黎巴嫩所有地区818名16至48个月大儿童的自闭症谱系障碍（ASD）患病率。筛查采用修订版的《幼儿自闭症改良检查表》。根据未通过项目的总分，将儿童分为3类ASD风险（低、中、高）。进行了电话随访访谈和临床评估以确定诊断。鉴于看护者不愿参与，估计患病率为每10000人中有49至513例，男性居多。即使在严格的假设条件下，我们的患病率估计也高于阿拉伯地区的其他地方。在该领域未来的研究之前，需要开展适应社会文化背景的反污名化干预措施。
