RESUMEN
This case-control study explores the association between pregnancy/birth complications and other factors with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Lebanese subjects aged 2-18 years. Researchers interviewed 136 ASD cases from the American University of Beirut Medical Center Special Kids Clinic, and 178 controls selected by systematic digit dialing in the Greater-Beirut area. Male gender (Adjusted Odds Ratio [95% CI]: 3.9 [2.2-7.0]); postpartum feeding difficulties (2.5 [1.2-5.4]); maternal infections/complications during pregnancy (2.9 [1.5-5.5], 2.1 [1.1-3.9]); consanguinity (2.5 [1.0-6.0]); family history of psychiatric disorders (2.2 [1.1-4.4]) were risk factors for ASD. Being born first/second (0.52 [0.28-0.95]) and maternal psychological support during pregnancy (0.49 [0.27-0.89]) were negatively associated with ASD. Identifying ASD correlates is crucial for instigating timely screening and subsequent early intervention.
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Trastorno del Espectro Autista/diagnóstico , Trastorno del Espectro Autista/epidemiología , Atención Perinatal , Complicaciones Infecciosas del Embarazo/diagnóstico , Complicaciones Infecciosas del Embarazo/epidemiología , Adolescente , Adulto , Trastorno del Espectro Autista/genética , Estudios de Casos y Controles , Niño , Preescolar , Femenino , Humanos , Líbano/epidemiología , Masculino , Trastornos Mentales/diagnóstico , Trastornos Mentales/epidemiología , Trastornos Mentales/genética , Atención Perinatal/tendencias , Atención Posnatal/tendencias , Embarazo , Complicaciones Infecciosas del Embarazo/genética , Factores de Riesgo , Factores Sexuales , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
The original version of this article unfortunately contained a mistake. The family name of Hadi Abou El Hassan was incorrect. The correct name is Hadi Abou-El-Hassan.