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The influence of Chinese one-child family status on developmental coordination disorder status

Jing Hua1, Hua Jin2, Guixiong Gu2

  • 1Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.

Research in Developmental Disabilities
|August 20, 2014
PubMed

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Children in China’s one-child families show higher rates of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). This study highlights potential risks associated with one-child status, informing future interventions for developmental disorders.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting motor skills.
  • China's demographic shifts, including the one-child policy's legacy, may impact child development.
  • Understanding DCD prevalence in diverse family structures is crucial for targeted support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between one-child family status and DCD prevalence in mainland China.
  • To compare motor function scores in children from one-child versus multi-child families.
  • To identify risk factors for DCD within the Chinese context.

Main Methods:

  • A population-based study involving 4001 children from 15 public nursery schools in mainland China.
  • Motor function assessed using the Movement Assessment Battery for Children (MABC-2).
  • Statistical analysis adjusted for child, family, and perinatal characteristics.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of DCD was significantly higher in one-child families (8.7%) compared to multi-child families (5.9%).
  • One-child status was negatively associated with MABC-2 total scores and specific subtests (Manual dexterity, Aiming and catching, Balance).
  • One-child family status increased the odds of DCD (OR=2.294) after adjusting for covariates.

Conclusions:

  • One-child family status in China is linked to a higher prevalence and poorer motor function in children with DCD.
  • Findings suggest a need for tailored early intervention programs for children in one-child families.
  • This study provides a foundation for future research and support strategies in Chinese one-child families.

Keywords:
ChildrenDCDMainland ChinaOne-child families

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