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.

Abstract

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.