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Characteristics of the home environment in children with developmental delays: insights from a cross-sectional study

Emel Ömercioğlu1, Ebru Cihan Çam1, Ömer Nazım Gülçek2

  • 1Division of Developmental Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkiye.

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
|March 19, 2025
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Insights

Children with developmental delays have less stimulating home environments and experience more physical violence. Early interventions are crucial, especially for low-income families in disadvantaged settings.

Area of Science:

  • Child Development
  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • A stimulating home environment is vital for early childhood development.
  • Children with developmental delays may face unique environmental challenges.
  • This study focuses on children with developmental delays lacking special education support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the home environment of preschool children with developmental delays.
  • To compare home stimulation levels between children with and without developmental delays.
  • To identify factors associated with home stimulation in this population.

Main Methods:

  • The study included 50 preschool children with developmental delay and 70 typically developing peers.
  • Developmental assessments used the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ).
  • Home environment characteristics were assessed using the Home Environment Questionnaire (HEQ).

Main Results:

  • Children with developmental delays had significantly lower home stimulation scores (p < 0.001).
  • Physical violence was reported by 34% of parents of children with developmental delays (p < 0.001).
  • Developmental delay, socioeconomic status, and family size were associated with home stimulation scores.

Conclusions:

  • Children with developmental delays experience less stimulating home environments and higher rates of physical violence.
  • Targeted interventions are needed, prioritizing low-income families in disadvantaged areas.
  • Early childhood caretakers and public health professionals should collaborate on these interventions.
Abstract

Keywords:
Developmental delaychildrenhome environment

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