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[Influence of migration background on child development at school-enrolment - a multivariate model]
S Oberwöhrmann1, S Bettge, S Hermann
1Senatsverwaltung für Gesundheit und Soziales, Berlin. sylke.oberwoehrmann@sengs.berlin.de
Gesundheitswesen (Bundesverband Der Arzte Des Offentlichen Gesundheitsdienstes (Germany))
|April 12, 2013
Summary
Migration background is not a direct risk for developmental delays in children. Poor performance is linked to lower socioeconomic status and insufficient German language skills, highlighting the need for targeted support.
Area of Science:
- Child development
- Public health
- Sociology
Context:
- Increasing awareness of migration background's impact on health in Germany.
- Children with migration background show lower developmental scores at school entry.
- Study examines migration's influence on child development alongside other factors.
Purpose:
- To analyze the impact of migration background on child development.
- To identify key predictors of poor performance in developmental screening tests.
- To understand the interplay between migration, socioeconomic status, and language proficiency.
Summary:
- Migration background alone is not a predictor of poor developmental outcomes.
- Low socioeconomic status is the strongest predictor (OR 5.8).
- Migration background becomes a predictor only when combined with insufficient German language skills (OR 1.6-5.3).
- Very low birth weight (<1500g) is a significant risk factor (OR 4.2).
- Limited daycare (≤2 years), single parenthood, and missed health check-ups (U8) have minor impacts (OR 1.2).
- Electronic media exposure is not a significant risk factor.
Impact:
- Migration background is not inherently a risk factor for developmental deficits.
- Findings emphasize the role of socioeconomic status and language proficiency.
- Highlights the need for support for socially disadvantaged children.
- Underscores the importance of promoting German language skills for children and parents from immigrant backgrounds.
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