Down&amp;rsquo;s Syndrome in Saudi Arabia: Incidence and Cytogenetics

Niazi, Meena; Al-Mazyad, Abdullah; Al-Husain, Muneera; Al-Mofada, Saleh M.; Alzamil, Fahad; Khashoggi, Tariq Y.; Al‐Eissa, Youssef A.

doi:10.1159/000154261

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“…The role of consanguinity in congenital malformations like DS and CHD has been studied by several authors from high consanguinity rate countries [12], [13], [14].…”

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Consanguinity and pattern of congenital heart defects in Down syndrome in Kashmir, India

Ashraf¹,

Malla²

2010

AJSIR

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“…The role of consanguinity in congenital malformations like DS and CHD has been studied by several authors from high consanguinity rate countries [12], [13], [14].…”

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Consanguinity and pattern of congenital heart defects in Down syndrome in Kashmir, India

Ashraf¹,

Malla²

2010

AJSIR

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“…In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the incidence of DS is about 1.8 per 1,000 live births (Niazi et al, 1995), a rate similar to that reported in other countries (Iselius & Lindsten, 1986;Bittles et al, 2007;Antonarakis et al, 2004;Canfield et al, 2006). This study was conducted in the year 2014, to evaluate the perception of Saudi mothers of their children with DS in the special education schools in the private sector in Al-Khobar city of Saudi Arabia.…”

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Perception of Saudi Mothers of Their Children with Down Syndromein Al-Khobar City, Saudi Arabia

haiz¹,

Khan²,

Saleh³

et al. 2016

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Purpose: To evaluate the perception (awareness, feeling, belief and intention of attribute, characteristics and behaviors) of Saudi mothers of their children with DS and to identify the possible factors that affect their perception. Materials and Methods:A cross sectional survey was conducted in Al-Khobar city, Saudi Arabia (SA),in 2015 involving all Saudi mothers of children with DS in special education schools in the private sector (n=100). Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire. Al-Khobar city, Saudi Arabia (SA),in 2014involving all Saudi mothers of children with DS in special education schools in the private sector (n=100). Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire.A Spss 21 was used for statistical analysis. Results:The response rate was 73%. The study found that 53.4% had a positive perception of their children with DS while 46.6 % perceived their children negatively. It is concluded that this positive perception of Saudi mothers of their children with DS related to: the burden (effect) imposed by the children with DS on the family and society, causal attribution of DS, education of children with DS, social integration and discrimination as well as health, treatment and care of the children with DS. The negative perception related to acceptance and joy with DS children, the quality of life of DS children, over-protection and dependence of these children as well as an embarrassment and disappointment of having children with DS. Accordingly, it is recommended that educational programs be designed form others with children with DS, and for the community to improve mothers' disposition toward their children.

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“…The incidence of DS births was 0.98/1000 for mothers < 35 years and 7.6/1000 for those aged > 35. 9 Faraq et al reported an incidence of DS of 3.6/1000 live births in Kuwait. 10 While in industrialized countries, the majority of DS babies are born to younger women, up to 50% of children with DS in the Arab world are estimated to be born to mothers 40 years old or older.…”

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Strategies to Decrease the Incidence of Genetic Disorders in Arab Countries

Fadel¹

2008

J Islam Med Assoc

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Down’s Syndrome in Saudi Arabia: Incidence and Cytogenetics

Cited by 56 publications

References 5 publications

Consanguinity and pattern of congenital heart defects in Down syndrome in Kashmir, India

Consanguinity and pattern of congenital heart defects in Down syndrome in Kashmir, India

Perception of Saudi Mothers of Their Children with Down Syndromein Al-Khobar City, Saudi Arabia

Strategies to Decrease the Incidence of Genetic Disorders in Arab Countries

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