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Group well child care and risk for developmental delay: Preliminary findings among Asian immigrants
Abstract
Group well-child care (GWCC) may promote interactive caregiving and prevent developmental delay.
Method
This cross-sectional study explored the association between GWCC attendance and odds for suspected developmental delay among low-income Asian immigrants as measured by the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ)-III at age 18 months.Results
Odds for suspected developmental delay (OR=0.81, 95 % CI 0.40-1.62) were not significantly lower for GWCC infants. However, odds for developmental risk were significantly lower for GWCC infants in the ASQ's problem-solving domain (OR= 0.40, 95 % CI 0.17-0.92).Conclusion
Among low-income Asian immigrants, GWCC participation may be associated with lower odds for cognitive developmental delay.Many UC-authored scholarly publications are freely available on this site because of the UC's open access policies. Let us know how this access is important for you.