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Psychosocial development of urban children (below 2 years) using culture appropriate indicators of development
Insights
This study assessed nutritional and developmental status in 600 children aged 15 days to 2 years. While no malnutrition was found, developmental delays were noted in vision, fine motor, language, and concept skills, with advanced social skills.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Child Development
- Nutritional Science
Background:
- Assessing child development and nutritional status is crucial for early intervention.
- Standardized tools are needed for accurate assessment in diverse populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the nutritional and developmental status of essentially normal children.
- To identify specific developmental delays and advanced skills in young children.
Main Methods:
- Random assessment of 600 children aged 15 days to 2 years.
- Mid-upper-arm circumference (Jellife's technique) for nutritional assessment.
- World Health Organization (WHO) Basic Test Battery for psychosocial development.
Main Results:
- No malnutrition detected using Shakir's classification.
- Children performed 'at par' in Gross Motor, Hearing, and Self-Help skills.
- Delays observed in Vision, Fine Motor, Language, and Concept Skills; Social Skills were advanced.
Conclusions:
- The study highlights specific developmental trajectories in young children.
- Early identification of delays in fine motor and language skills is important.
- Advanced social skills suggest potential areas for targeted support and further research.
Abstract:
Six hundred essentially normal children 15 days-2 years were randomly assessed for their nutritional and developmental status. Measurement of the mid-upper-arm circumference using the Jellife's technique was employed for a quick nutritional survey. For developmental assessment, the WHO suggested culture appropriate psychosocial Basic Test Battery was used. Shakir's classification of the results did not reveal any malnutrition. Analysis of the data revealed 'at par' performances in Gross Motor, Hearing and Self Help skills and delays in Vision and Fine Motor, Language and Concept Skills. Social skills were particularly advanced.