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    Estimated prevalence of disability and developmental delay among pre‐school children in rural Malawi: Findings from ‘Tikule Limodzi’, a cross‐sectional survey

    Journal: Child: Care, Health and Development

    Summary

    Early childhood development (ECD) is a critical stage in children’s lives, influencing future development and social integration. ECD research among children with disability and developmental delay in low and middle‐income countries is limited but crucial to inform planning and delivery of inclusive services. This study is the first to examine the prevalence of disability and delay among children attending pre‐school centres in rural Malawi.

    This study found disability and developmental delays are common among pre‐school children in Malawi. 100 of 935 (10·7%) children were identified as having a disability. 109 of 933 (11·7%) children were classified as having developmental delay.

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    Malawi
    Inclusive education
    Publication details
    Date published
    23 January 2020
    Journal
    Child: Care, Health and Development
    Countries
    Malawi
    Themes/conditions
    Inclusive education
    Publication details
    Date published
    23 January 2020
    Journal
    Child: Care, Health and Development
    Countries
    Malawi
    Themes/conditions
    Inclusive education

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