ملخص
Prevalence of autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) in Oman is unknown. We conducted a cross-sectional study to estimate the prevalence of ASD among 0-14 year old children. Diagnoses were made as per DSM-IV-TR criteria and supplemented with information collected with the standard Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) questionnaire. A total 113 cases of ASD were enumerated nationwide, indicating an overall prevalence of 1.4 (95% CI 1.2, 1.7) cases per 10,000 children aged 0-14 years. More prevalent cases were among boys (75%) and among low-income families. Ritualistic interests were more common among girls as an onset-symptom compared to boys (p = 0.03). The reported low prevalence of ASD in Oman is likely due to under-diagnosis and under-reporting.
اللغة الأصلية | English |
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الصفحات (من إلى) | 821-825 |
عدد الصفحات | 5 |
دورية | Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders |
مستوى الصوت | 41 |
رقم الإصدار | 6 |
المعرِّفات الرقمية للأشياء | |
حالة النشر | Published - يونيو 2011 |
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