In:
Journal of Health and Development Studies, Hanoi University of Public Health, Vol. 06, No. 01 ( 2022-02-28), p. 108-114
Abstract:
Objective: To identify the disabilities among children under 16 years of age being managed in Quang Xuong district, Thanh Hoa province in 2020. Methods: Cross-sectional study design was employed, there were 228 children with disabilities aged 1 to 15 years old in Quang Xuong district, Thanh Hoa province. Regarding types of disability: Children with mobility difficulties made up the highest percentage (50.0%), followed by children with learning difficulties (17.1%) and difficulties in listening and speaking (14.0%). The levels of disability were mild (6.6%), severe (73.2%), and especially severe (20.2%). The most common cause of disability was congenital (91.2%). The percentage of children with a disability for 5 years was 71.0%. Among children with disabilities, 50% fall within the category of mobility difficulties. Most children had severe or especially severe disabilities. Most of these disabilities were congenital. It is crucial to develop programs for early detection and early treatment of children with disabilities in the community as well as to promote rehabilitation programs at home. It is essential to provide education for mothers about health during pregnancy in order to ensure adequate nutrition for mothers and children, periodical antenatal check-ups, and the prevention of infection and injury which will all help reduce congenital disabilities. Keywords: Children with disabilities, under 16 years old, Thanh Hoa province.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2588-1442
Uniform Title:
Thực trạng khuyết tật của trẻ dưới 16 tuổi tại một huyện Việt Nam
DOI:
10.38148/JHDS.0601SKPT21-087
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Hanoi University of Public Health
Publication Date:
2022
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