尼泊尔自闭症谱系障碍儿童的早期行为迹象：一项描述性横断面研究。
Early Behavioural Signs among Nepalese Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
作者信息
Shrestha Manju, Suwal Rinkal, Thapa Niranjan, Thapa Chhetri Suchit, Kunwor Bishal, Regmi Shiva Kumar, Shrestha Oshan, Mehta Bipin
机构信息
Centre For Autism, Baluwatar, Kathmandu, Nepal.
B.P. Eye Foundation, Lokanthali, Bhaktapur, Nepal.
出版信息
JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc. 2024 Feb 29;62(271):207-210. doi: 10.31729/jnma.8499.
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.
引言
自闭症谱系障碍是一种复杂的神经发育疾病。早期识别症状对于及时干预至关重要，但由于症状表现的变异性和其他发育因素的影响，诊断非常年幼的儿童可能具有挑战性。本研究旨在找出尼泊尔自闭症谱系障碍儿童早期行为迹象出现的患病率。
方法
2023年1月至2023年6月在尼泊尔加德满都的自闭症中心进行了一项描述性横断面研究。获得了伦理批准，研究纳入了120名被诊断为自闭症谱系障碍的儿童样本。采用便利抽样方法。计算了95%置信区间的点估计值。
结果
在120名自闭症谱系障碍儿童中，112名（93.33%）（88.83 - 97.77，95%置信区间）儿童出现了早期行为迹象。
结论
本研究为尼泊尔自闭症谱系障碍儿童早期行为迹象的出现提供了见解，这些迹象在患病率和严重程度方面与全球模式一致。
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