S.C. Thuc, K.A.T. Thi, L.T. Ngoc, H.D. Vinh
Published: April 30, 2021
Genet. Mol. Res. 20(2): GMR18738
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4238/gmr18738

Cite this Article:
S.C. Thuc, K.A.T. Thi, L.T. Ngoc, H.D. Vinh (2021). Epidemiology and screening for autistic pathology in Nghe An province, Vietnam. Genet. Mol. Res. 20(2): GMR18738. https://doi.org/10.4238/gmr18738

About the Authors
S.C. Thuc, K.A.T. Thi, L.T. Ngoc, H.D. Vinh
Corresponding Author: H.D. Vinh
Email: hiepdv@pnt.edu.vn

ABSTRACT

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children is on the rise and is a concern for parents and the community. There has been no research on the epidemiology of autism in children in general and children under six years old in particular in Nghe An, Vietnam. We examined the prevalence of ASD among children under 6 years of age in this region. We retrospectively studied the medical records of perinatal centers and children’s outpatient clinics and hospitals. A relationship was found between cases of autism and risk factors, including congenital asphyxia, sepsis during pregnancy, multiple pregnancies, late reproductive age of the mother, children’s watching television time, and parents’ spending less time with children.

Key words:
Autism spectrum disorder, Early Diagnosis, Evidence-based medicine, Vietnam.