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[High-risk groups in pre-school children. Cluster analysis (author's transl)]
Archives Francaises De Pediatrie
|March 1, 1982
Summary
This study identified three child development groups in preschool children. High-risk children showed early symptom onset, highlighting the need for early intervention.
Area of Science:
- Child development
- Epidemiology
- Behavioral science
Context:
- Longitudinal study of 415 preschool children in Paris (1974-1977).
- Utilized epidemiological surveys assessing familial, social, and developmental factors at multiple child ages.
- Focused on behavioral and health variables at 36 months of age.
Purpose:
- To identify distinct developmental trajectories in preschool children using cluster analysis.
- To characterize risk factors associated with developmental difficulties.
- To investigate the early onset of symptoms in high-risk children.
Summary:
- Cluster analysis revealed three groups: a large 'typical' group (69%), a 'low-risk' group (21%), and a 'high-risk' group (10%) with frequent symptoms.
- The high-risk group exhibited early symptom onset.
- Family factors, including socioeconomic status and parental mental health, supported the reliability of the identified groups.
Impact:
- Identified distinct developmental risk groups in early childhood.
- Provides insights into the early manifestation of developmental challenges.
- Informs targeted interventions for at-risk preschool populations.