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Prevalence of child disability in Saudi Arabia
1Division of Rehabilitation, Riyadh Armed Forces Hospital, Saudi Arabia.
Insights
This study assessed child disability prevalence in Saudi Arabia. Results show 3.76 per 1000 children have severe impairment and 42.8 per 1000 have minor impairment.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Child disability presents a significant public health challenge globally.
- Accurate prevalence data is crucial for resource allocation and intervention planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of child disability in a representative Saudi population.
- To provide essential data for public health policy and services.
Main Methods:
- A large-scale prevalence study was conducted in Saudi Arabia.
- Response rates were high: 83% for ages 6-15 and 100% for under 5s.
- Data collected from a representative Saudi population with accurate demographic records.
Main Results:
- Thirty-one children presented with severe impairment.
- 322 children had minor impairment.
- Prevalence rates were 3.76 per 1000 for severe impairment and 42.8 per 1000 for minor impairment.
Conclusions:
- The study provides critical epidemiological data on child disability in Saudi Arabia.
- Findings highlight the need for targeted interventions and support services for children with disabilities.
- This research contributes to understanding the burden of child disability in the region.
Abstract:
A large scale prevalence study for child disability of those under 15 years was conducted in a representative Saudi population with accurate demographic records. A 83% response rate in children of six to 15 years (1280 out of 1544 children registered) of age and a 100% response rate in children under five years (all the 1151 registered) was achieved. Thirty one children had severe impairment and 322 had minor impairment. This accounted for 3.76 per 1000 total population with major impairment and 42.8 per 1000 total for minor impairment.