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Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Among 18 to 48 Month Old Children: A Multi-Center Study in Qatar

Aisha Abdulraheem Sameea1, Ekram Wassim Abd El-Wahab2, Sherif Omar Osman2

  • 1Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.

Global Pediatric Health
|September 26, 2024
PubMed

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Autism screening in Qatar using the M-CHAT™ identified a prevalence of 25.13 per 10,000 children. Associated factors included older maternal age and neonatal hyperbilirubinemia.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Limited data exists on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) prevalence in Qatar.
  • Inconsistent ASD screening methods contribute to varying prevalence rates globally.
  • There is a need to understand ASD risk factors in the Qatari pediatric population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct ASD screening among Qatari children aged 18-48 months.
  • To identify factors associated with positive ASD screening results.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the M-CHAT™ in primary healthcare settings in Qatar.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 600 children aged 18-48 months was conducted.
  • Screening for ASD was performed using the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT™).
  • Data was collected from 10 Primary Health Care Centers (PHCCs) across Qatar.

Main Results:

  • The ASD screen-positive rate was 25.13 per 10,000 children.
  • Older maternal age (10.5%) and history of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (20.0%) were significantly associated with positive ASD screening.
  • The odds of detecting ASD were lower in children under two years old (AOR=0.92).

Conclusions:

  • The M-CHAT™ is a useful tool for ASD screening in Qatar's PHCCs.
  • Identifying associated factors can guide future interventions for ASD in Qatar.
  • Further research is needed to understand the specific risk factors within the Qatari population.

Keywords:
M-CHAT™Qatarautism spectrum disorderpredictorsprevalencescreening

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