Mapping neuro-disabilities and their dimensions among under 5 years of age children in the southern agricultural corridor of Tanzania: a preliminary baseline survey
BackgroundNeuro-disabilities involve impairments of the nervous system, affecting brain development and functioning. Due to limited scientific data on neuro-disabilities in Tanzania, this study examines maternal characteristics in high-risk areas, such as the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor (S...
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| author | Peter M. Chilipweli Namanya Basinda Paul Alikado Sabuni Fredy Hyera Upendojackline Liana Titus Robert Leeyio Elias C. Nyanza Awerasia Vera Ngowi |
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| description | BackgroundNeuro-disabilities involve impairments of the nervous system, affecting brain development and functioning. Due to limited scientific data on neuro-disabilities in Tanzania, this study examines maternal characteristics in high-risk areas, such as the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor (SAGCOT).MethodsThis cross-sectional study sampled 286 children aged 0–5 years and their mothers in the SAGCOT region. Each mother selected the youngest child within the specified age range. Multi-stage sampling was used to choose clusters and areas for the study. The Malawi Developmental Assessment Tool (M-DAT) was used to assess the children’s developmental levels. Descriptive analysis determined distribution patterns, while multivariate analyses were performed to identify significant factors. Modified Poisson regression with robust standard errors estimated prevalence ratios (PRs) and their 95% confidence intervals (CIs).ResultsThe study included 286 mother–child pairs from four clusters: Ihemi, Kilombero, Ludewa, and Mbarali. The children’s median age was 24 months, with the majority aged between 13 and 48 months. Boys constituted a slight majority (59.4%). The majority of mothers were married (72.4%), had primary education (56.6%), and were engaged in non-farming occupations (56.3%). Neurodevelopmental assessments revealed that 11.2% of children were fully developed, while 88.8% exhibited development delays. Adjusted prevalence ratios (aPR) with 95% confidence intervals identified significant associations between developmental domains and demographic variables such as age, gender, marital status, and maternal occupation.ConclusionThe study highlights a high prevalence of neuro-disability among children in Tanzania’s southern corridor, revealing disparities across regions and the impact of factors such as gender and marital status. Targeted interventions are essential to address these developmental challenges effectively and promote optimal child development and wellbeing. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-1c8963078186422b9b9493281cc7c5862025-01-17T14:14:06ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Psychology1664-10782025-01-011510.3389/fpsyg.2024.14268701426870Mapping neuro-disabilities and their dimensions among under 5 years of age children in the southern agricultural corridor of Tanzania: a preliminary baseline surveyPeter M. Chilipweli0Namanya Basinda1Paul Alikado Sabuni2Fredy Hyera3Upendojackline Liana4Titus Robert Leeyio5Elias C. Nyanza6Awerasia Vera Ngowi7Department of Community Medicine, School of Public Health, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS), Mwanza, TanzaniaDepartment of Community Medicine, School of Public Health, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS), Mwanza, TanzaniaDepartment of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Behavior Sciences, School of Public Health, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS), Mwanza, TanzaniaResearch and Consultancy Unit, Bugando Medical Center (BMC), Mwanza, TanzaniaSchool of Medicine, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS), Mwanza, TanzaniaDepartment of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Behavior Sciences, School of Public Health, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS), Mwanza, TanzaniaDepartment of Environmental Occupational Health and GIS, School of Public Health, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS), Mwanza, TanzaniaDepartment of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaBackgroundNeuro-disabilities involve impairments of the nervous system, affecting brain development and functioning. Due to limited scientific data on neuro-disabilities in Tanzania, this study examines maternal characteristics in high-risk areas, such as the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor (SAGCOT).MethodsThis cross-sectional study sampled 286 children aged 0–5 years and their mothers in the SAGCOT region. Each mother selected the youngest child within the specified age range. Multi-stage sampling was used to choose clusters and areas for the study. The Malawi Developmental Assessment Tool (M-DAT) was used to assess the children’s developmental levels. Descriptive analysis determined distribution patterns, while multivariate analyses were performed to identify significant factors. Modified Poisson regression with robust standard errors estimated prevalence ratios (PRs) and their 95% confidence intervals (CIs).ResultsThe study included 286 mother–child pairs from four clusters: Ihemi, Kilombero, Ludewa, and Mbarali. The children’s median age was 24 months, with the majority aged between 13 and 48 months. Boys constituted a slight majority (59.4%). The majority of mothers were married (72.4%), had primary education (56.6%), and were engaged in non-farming occupations (56.3%). Neurodevelopmental assessments revealed that 11.2% of children were fully developed, while 88.8% exhibited development delays. Adjusted prevalence ratios (aPR) with 95% confidence intervals identified significant associations between developmental domains and demographic variables such as age, gender, marital status, and maternal occupation.ConclusionThe study highlights a high prevalence of neuro-disability among children in Tanzania’s southern corridor, revealing disparities across regions and the impact of factors such as gender and marital status. Targeted interventions are essential to address these developmental challenges effectively and promote optimal child development and wellbeing.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1426870/fullneuro-disabilityautism spectrum disorderattention-deficit/hyperactivity disorderprevalencetargeted interventions |
| spellingShingle | Peter M. Chilipweli Namanya Basinda Paul Alikado Sabuni Fredy Hyera Upendojackline Liana Titus Robert Leeyio Elias C. Nyanza Awerasia Vera Ngowi Mapping neuro-disabilities and their dimensions among under 5 years of age children in the southern agricultural corridor of Tanzania: a preliminary baseline survey Frontiers in Psychology neuro-disability autism spectrum disorder attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder prevalence targeted interventions |
| title | Mapping neuro-disabilities and their dimensions among under 5 years of age children in the southern agricultural corridor of Tanzania: a preliminary baseline survey |
| title_full | Mapping neuro-disabilities and their dimensions among under 5 years of age children in the southern agricultural corridor of Tanzania: a preliminary baseline survey |
| title_fullStr | Mapping neuro-disabilities and their dimensions among under 5 years of age children in the southern agricultural corridor of Tanzania: a preliminary baseline survey |
| title_full_unstemmed | Mapping neuro-disabilities and their dimensions among under 5 years of age children in the southern agricultural corridor of Tanzania: a preliminary baseline survey |
| title_short | Mapping neuro-disabilities and their dimensions among under 5 years of age children in the southern agricultural corridor of Tanzania: a preliminary baseline survey |
| title_sort | mapping neuro disabilities and their dimensions among under 5 years of age children in the southern agricultural corridor of tanzania a preliminary baseline survey |
| topic | neuro-disability autism spectrum disorder attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder prevalence targeted interventions |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1426870/full |
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