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Milestones of Development in Infancy: A Prospective Study in a Tertiary Level Hospital of Bangladesh

A Khatun1, A L Kabir, R B Habib

  • 1Dr Asma Khatun, Assistant Professor (Pediatrics), CARe Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh;

Mymensingh Medical Journal : MMJ
|October 4, 2021
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Infant development milestones show no significant sex differences, except females slightly lead in language development. Socioeconomic status also influences developmental timing in infants.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Infant developmental milestones are crucial indicators of healthy growth.
  • Factors like sex and socioeconomic status can influence the timing of these milestones.
  • Understanding local patterns is essential for early identification of developmental delays.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the typical pattern of infant developmental milestones in Bangladesh.
  • To compare milestone achievement between different sexes.
  • To analyze the impact of socioeconomic conditions on infant development.

Main Methods:

  • A hospital-based prospective study was conducted in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Healthy term newborns were assessed monthly for 60 developmental milestones from birth to 12 months.
  • Infants were categorized by sex and socioeconomic group.

Main Results:

  • No significant sex-based differences were observed in most developmental milestones.
  • Female infants showed a slight advantage in language development compared to males.
  • Socioeconomic status was identified as a significant factor influencing some psychomotor milestones.

Conclusions:

  • While most developmental milestones are similar between sexes, language development shows a female advantage.
  • Socioeconomic status plays a role in the timing of infant development.
  • Further research is needed to explore these variations in greater detail.

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