Early Detection of Neurodevelopmental Disorders of Toddlers and Postnatal Depression by Mobile Health App: Observational Cross-sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Delays in the diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) in toddlers and postnatal depression (PND) in mothers are major public health issues. In both cases, early intervention is crucial.

Objective

We aimed to assess if a mobile app named Malo can reduce delay in the recognition of NDD and PND.

Methods

We performed an observational, cross-sectional, data-based study in a population of young parents with a minimum of 1 child under 3 years of age at the time of inclusion and using Malo on a regular basis. We included the first 4000 users matching the criteria and agreeing to participate between November 11, 2021, and January 14, 2022. Parents received monthly questionnaires via the app, assessing skills on sociability, hearing, vision, motricity, langu

SUBMITTER: Denis F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9152715 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature