Underlying factors behind the low prevalence of autism spectrum disorders in Oman sociocultural perspective
SQUMJ-Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal. 2015; 15 (2): 197-201
em Inglês
| IMEMR
| ID: emr-171461
ABSTRACT
Epidemiological surveys from various countries indicate an increased prevalence of autism spectrum disorders [ASD], leading researchers to debate whether there are now 'more affected' or 'more detected'. The epidemiology of ASD in developing countries, such as Oman, has generally indicated a lower prevalence compared to developed countries in the West. In Oman, the prevalence is low; however, this article highlights some of the factors that could contribute to the appearance of a low ASD rate cross-cultural variations in the presentation of distress; a lack of reliable biological markers for diagnosing ASD, and a lack of health services for children with ASD, thus limiting the number of participants in epidemiological surveys. While the defining features of ASD have yet to be established, pilot studies in Oman indicate a substantial number of children with these disorders. Therefore, it is important that these discrepancies be addressed and the need for appropriate services for this patient population in Oman be highlighted
Buscar no Google
Índice:
IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
Assunto principal:
Transtorno Autístico
/
Prevalência
/
Cultura
/
Transtorno do Espectro Autista
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de prevalência
Limite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Sultan Qaboos Univ. Med. J.
Ano de publicação:
2015
Similares
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS