Knowledge, attitude, and practices of parents regarding the red flags of developmental milestones in children aged 0-5 years in Karachi, Pakistan: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Developmental delays in children are assessed in four basic domains: gross motor, fine motor, social, and language. Early years of life are crucial in a child's development, so it is imperative that parents be aware of developmental milestones to facilitate early diagnosis and treatment in case of a developmental delay. This study assessed parental knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding children's developmental milestones and associated "red flags".

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Department of Pediatrics at Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi. 390 parents, who had at least one child under 5 years of age, with no diagnosed developmental delay, were interviewed during outpatient clinic visits. The questionnaire consisted of three component

SUBMITTER: Kumar R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10865706 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature