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    Determinants of Autism Spectrum Disorder among Children at Autism Centres in Khartoum State- Sudan
    (جامعة النيلين - مجلة الدراسات العليا, 2018-10-15) Rabab Omer Mohammed Salih; EgbalAbbasharAlgmar
    Autism is a neurological disorder characterized by qualitative impairments in social interaction, qualitative impairments in communication, and restricted repetitive, stereotyped patterns of behaviour, interests, and activities. Autistic Spectrum Disorders are relatively common without known aetiology can be found in 80-90% of cases. The present study aimed to identify determinants of autism spectrum disorder among children. This study adoptsadescriptive design. The population of the study comprised allautistic patients inautism centresinKhartoum Statewhich includes12 centres: 10centres refusedto participate in this study, and 2 centresagreed to participate. Thirteen (30) Mothers of autistic children were enrolled in the study after obtaining their verbal approval, and the relevant data were collected by a structured interview questionnaire. The results of the study revealed that all enrolled mothers (100%) of autistic children were on regular antenatal visitsduring pregnancy, and that most mothers (60%) of autistic children did not suffer from disease during pregnancy. Moreover, the study found out thatmaleshad a higher prevalence (83%) rate of autism than females (17%). A vast majority (93%) of autistic children received allvaccinationdoses. The results also showed that most of the study sample (60%) had positive family history of mental disability. On the basis of the results, the researcher recommended: launching a creative national screening program (CHAT) for pre-schoolers; raisingthe awareness of caregivers/mothersand families byidentifying the early symptoms and signs of autism; and establishing governmental autism centreswhich provide full medical care –diagnosis, assessment and management.
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    Determinants of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children In Center Of Autism – Khartoum Locality - Sudan Thesis Submitted To Fulfill Partial Requirement For M.sc In Pediatric Nursing.
    (AL Neelain University, 2015) Rabab Omer Mohammed Salih
    Abstract: Autism is a neurological disorder characterized by qualitative impairments in social interaction, qualitative impairments in communication, and restricted repetitive, stereotyped patterns of behavior, interests, and activities. Autistic Spectrum Disorders are relatively common without known etiology can be found in 80-90% of cases. aim to identified determinants of autism spectrum disorder among children. Design descriptive research design; it was conducted in all autism centers at Khartoum locality which includes12centers ,10centers refuses to participate in this study,2 center agree to participate in this study. and included 30 mothers who agree to participate in this study. The study included a structured interview questionnaire; this questionnaire divided into two parts demographic characteristics, and mother knowledge about risk factors of Autism. Result present study clear that all mother of autism all mother of autistic child on regular visit during pregnancy (100%).most mother of autistic Chile on regular visit ring pregnancy(100%).most mother of autistic suffer from disease during pregnancy 40%. male represent a higher prevalence (83%) rate of autism than females(17%). Majorities of autistic Child full vaccine dose most mother of autistic child suffer from diseases during pregnancy ,most whose study population were normal delivery, most study population fully vaccination , most of study population were positive family history. Conclusion All mother of autistic child on regular antenatal visits. Recommendation To establish governmental center for autistic for diagnosis, assessment and proper management.