Estimating the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in Lebanon
| Autor: | J. JRouhayem, Bernard Gerbaka, R. Bou Khalil, E. Kouba-Hreich, Francois Kazour, Sami Richa, Rhéa El Khoury, D. Choueifaty, Rabih El Chammay, W. Kheir, S. Adib |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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Autism Spectrum Disorder Prevalence Psychological intervention Stigma (botany) Context (language use) 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) medicine Humans Autistic Disorder Lebanon Estimation business.industry medicine.disease Mental health 030227 psychiatry Psychiatry and Mental health Cross-Sectional Studies Autism spectrum disorder Autism Female business Clinical psychology |
| Zdroj: | L'Encéphale. 46:414-419 |
| ISSN: | 0013-7006 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.encep.2020.05.015 |
| Popis: | 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. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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