Investigating the Factors Related to the Development of Children in Southern Iran

Abstract

Introduction: Given that the evolution of various mental aspects, includes. Therefore, screening for the developmental status of children can prevent significant complications and disorders. Therefore, we decided to examine the developmental status of children in Hormozgan province based on the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ).
 Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was performed by cross-sectional method in December 1997 in health units of Hormozgan province. Based on cluster random sampling, the names of 2260 children aged 60 months (3 to 5 years) were extracted through the integrated health system. Data collection tool was ASQ questionnaire which was used to assess the development of children in the five areas of communication, large movements, fine movements, problem solving and social personality. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS software version 22 and statistical tests, analysis of variance, chi-square, mean indices, standard deviation and frequency percentage.(p<0.05)
 Results: The mean age of the children in the study was 3.14 ± 2.3 Out of 2260 children, 1036 (45.8%) were girls and 1224 (54.2%) were boys. In terms of communication 1.5%, fine movements 2%, 4.5% large movements, 3% problem solving and social personality 4% were abnormal.
 Conclusion: The results showed that despite the normal development in most children, a number of children had developmental disorders in at least one area. Therefore, the need for programs to deal with related risk factors and continuous follow-up in terms of the development of these areas is essential to prevent future complications.