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Utkarsh Karki1,2, Roshni Khatri1,2, Dipesh Bhattarai2
1Child Workers in Nepal Concerned Centre (CWIN-Nepal), Kathmandu, Nepal.
Journal of Child Neurology
|January 14, 2026
Summary
This study screened 633 school children in Nepal for tic disorders, finding a 5.1% prevalence. Tics were slightly more common in boys, and a family history correlated with higher tic severity.
Area of Science:
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Pediatric Neurology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Tic disorders are common neurodevelopmental conditions globally.
- Limited epidemiological data exists for tic disorders in Nepal.
- This study addresses the data gap concerning childhood tics in Nepal.
Purpose of the Study:
- To screen school-going children in Nepal for tics.
- To estimate the prevalence of tic disorders in this population.
- To explore the sociodemographic characteristics of children diagnosed with tics.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional, descriptive study design was employed.
- Five schools were selected using simple random sampling.
- Data collection involved semi-structured proformas and the Motor or Vocal Inventory of Tics (MOVeIT-14) screening tool.
Main Results:
- Out of 633 participants, 32 children screened positive for tics, indicating a 5.1% prevalence.
- The male-to-female ratio among affected children was 1.2:1.
- A positive family history of tics was reported in 28.1% of cases and was associated with higher screening scores.
Conclusions:
- Tic disorders affect a significant proportion of school-going children in Nepal.
- A slight male predominance was observed in children with tics.
- Family history is a potential indicator of tic severity in pediatric populations.
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