Prevalence of autism spectrum disorders and their relation to selected socio-demographic factors among children aged 18–30 months in northern Vietnam, 2017
Abstract Background Autism spectrum disorders are increasing worldwide and in Vietnam. This study reports the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders and examines their relation to selected socio-demographic factors among children aged 18 and 30 months in three northern cities/provinces in Vietnam,...
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doaj-a6c63ccc29e544ffb010ca06516d698e2020-11-25T03:04:37ZengBMCInternational Journal of Mental Health Systems1752-44582019-04-011311910.1186/s13033-019-0285-8Prevalence of autism spectrum disorders and their relation to selected socio-demographic factors among children aged 18–30 months in northern Vietnam, 2017Van Minh Hoang0Thi Vui Le1Thi Thuy Quynh Chu2Bich Ngoc Le3Minh Duc Duong4Ngoc Minh Thanh5Van Tac Pham6Harry Minas7Thi Thu Ha Bui8Department of Health Economics and Finance, Hanoi University of Public HealthDepartment of Demography-Reproductive Health, Hanoi University of Public HealthDepartment of Demography-Reproductive Health, Hanoi University of Public HealthDepartment of Biostatistics, Hanoi University of Public HealthDepartment of Demography-Reproductive Health, Hanoi University of Public HealthDepartment of Psychiatry, Vietnam National Hospital of PediatricsDepartments of Personnel and Organization, Vietnam Ministry of HealthGlobal and Cultural Mental Health Unit, Center for Mental Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global HealthDepartment of Demography-Reproductive Health, Hanoi University of Public HealthAbstract Background Autism spectrum disorders are increasing worldwide and in Vietnam. This study reports the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders and examines their relation to selected socio-demographic factors among children aged 18 and 30 months in three northern cities/provinces in Vietnam, 2017. Methods This was a cross-sectional study conducted among 17,277 children aged 18 and 30 months one city (Hanoi capital) and two provinces in northern Vietnam. The multi-stage sampling technique was applied in this study. We used M-CHAT to screen children with high risk of ASD. M-CHAT positive cases were diagnosed by pediatric neurologists from National Pediatrics Hospital using DSM-IV criteria. Descriptive and analytical statistics were performed. Results The overall prevalence of ASD among children aged 18 and 30 months in the three studied sites was 0.752% (95% CI 0.629–0.893%). The odds of having ASD were statistically significant higher among (a) children living in urban area as compared to those from rural settings (OR = 2.7, 95% CI 1.73–4.21); (b) boys as compared to girls (OR = 4.04, 95% CI 2.57–6.35); and (c) children of mothers who worked as farmers as compared to children of mothers who were government staff (OR = 4.72, 95% CI 2.03–10.97). Conclusions Our study revealed that the prevalence of ASD among children in Vietnam seems to be increasing. The significant correlates of ASD among the children were urban setting, male gender and mother’s occupation (farmer). Further and more in-depth studies on determinants of ASD are needed to provide insights into the problem.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13033-019-0285-8AutismPrevalenceSocio-demographicVietnam |
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Van Minh Hoang Thi Vui Le Thi Thuy Quynh Chu Bich Ngoc Le Minh Duc Duong Ngoc Minh Thanh Van Tac Pham Harry Minas Thi Thu Ha Bui Prevalence of autism spectrum disorders and their relation to selected socio-demographic factors among children aged 18–30 months in northern Vietnam, 2017 International Journal of Mental Health Systems Autism Prevalence Socio-demographic Vietnam |
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Van Minh Hoang Thi Vui Le Thi Thuy Quynh Chu Bich Ngoc Le Minh Duc Duong Ngoc Minh Thanh Van Tac Pham Harry Minas Thi Thu Ha Bui |
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Prevalence of autism spectrum disorders and their relation to selected socio-demographic factors among children aged 18–30 months in northern Vietnam, 2017 |
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Prevalence of autism spectrum disorders and their relation to selected socio-demographic factors among children aged 18–30 months in northern Vietnam, 2017 |
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Prevalence of autism spectrum disorders and their relation to selected socio-demographic factors among children aged 18–30 months in northern Vietnam, 2017 |
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Prevalence of autism spectrum disorders and their relation to selected socio-demographic factors among children aged 18–30 months in northern Vietnam, 2017 |
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Prevalence of autism spectrum disorders and their relation to selected socio-demographic factors among children aged 18–30 months in northern Vietnam, 2017 |
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prevalence of autism spectrum disorders and their relation to selected socio-demographic factors among children aged 18–30 months in northern vietnam, 2017 |
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International Journal of Mental Health Systems |
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Abstract Background Autism spectrum disorders are increasing worldwide and in Vietnam. This study reports the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders and examines their relation to selected socio-demographic factors among children aged 18 and 30 months in three northern cities/provinces in Vietnam, 2017. Methods This was a cross-sectional study conducted among 17,277 children aged 18 and 30 months one city (Hanoi capital) and two provinces in northern Vietnam. The multi-stage sampling technique was applied in this study. We used M-CHAT to screen children with high risk of ASD. M-CHAT positive cases were diagnosed by pediatric neurologists from National Pediatrics Hospital using DSM-IV criteria. Descriptive and analytical statistics were performed. Results The overall prevalence of ASD among children aged 18 and 30 months in the three studied sites was 0.752% (95% CI 0.629–0.893%). The odds of having ASD were statistically significant higher among (a) children living in urban area as compared to those from rural settings (OR = 2.7, 95% CI 1.73–4.21); (b) boys as compared to girls (OR = 4.04, 95% CI 2.57–6.35); and (c) children of mothers who worked as farmers as compared to children of mothers who were government staff (OR = 4.72, 95% CI 2.03–10.97). Conclusions Our study revealed that the prevalence of ASD among children in Vietnam seems to be increasing. The significant correlates of ASD among the children were urban setting, male gender and mother’s occupation (farmer). Further and more in-depth studies on determinants of ASD are needed to provide insights into the problem. |
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