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Factors influencing development of children aged one to under six years old

Sirikul Isaranurug1, Sutham Nanthamongkolchai, Duangporn Kaewsiri

  • 1ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Mahidol University, Nakorn Pathom 73170, Thailand.

Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet Thangphaet
|June 18, 2005
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Low paternal education and poor home environments are key risks for child development delays in Thailand. Interventions are crucial for families facing these challenges to ensure children reach developmental milestones.

Area of Science:

  • Child Development
  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Child development is influenced by various socioeconomic and environmental factors.
  • Early identification of risk factors is crucial for timely intervention.
  • Understanding these factors in diverse cultural contexts, like Thailand, is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze factors influencing child development in children aged 1 to under 6 years.
  • To identify specific risk factors associated with lower development in two age groups: 1 to under 3 years and 3 to under 6 years.
  • To inform targeted support for families to promote optimal child development.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study conducted in four provinces of Thailand.
  • Involved 193 children aged 1-3 years and 251 children aged 3-6 years, with their caregivers.
  • Utilized the Denver II test for child development assessment and questionnaires for family/child factors.

Main Results:

  • For children aged 1-3 years, risk factors included lower paternal education (OR=3.0) and poor household environments (OR=2.9).
  • For children aged 3-6 years, risk factors included lower paternal education (OR=3.57) and inappropriate child-rearing practices (OR=2.72).
  • Paternal education at primary school level or lower was a significant risk factor for both age groups.

Conclusions:

  • Low paternal education, suboptimal household environments, and inappropriate child-rearing practices are significant predictors of lower child development.
  • Families facing these challenges require targeted assistance to support age-appropriate child development.
  • Findings highlight the need for community-based interventions focusing on parental education and home environment improvement.

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