Developmental profile of Filipino children born during the SARS-COV-2 pandemic: pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The Philippines experienced one of the longest restriction periods during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to provide a developmental profile of 18-25 month-old children and identify factors associated with their development during their early years being born and raised during the pandemic.

Methods

The study population was recruited through convenience sampling among families living in proximity to the daycare centers in Cainta, Rizal, Philippines. 116 children qualified to participate and underwent developmental screening using the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Checklist and their parents were interviewed related to demographic and social factors.

Results

The mean score of the children's Overall Development is 106.47 (SD = 13.43

SUBMITTER: Dy ABC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11521805 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature