Prevalence and risk factors of disabilities among Egyptian preschool children: a community-based population study.

Background: Child disability has significant implications on their well-being and healthcare systems.

Aim: This survey aimed to assess the magnitude of seven types of disability among Egyptian children aged 1 < 6 years and their socio-demographic, epidemiological, and perinatal predictors.

Methods: A national population-based cross-sectional household survey targeting 21,316 children from eight governorates was conducted.

National screening for Egyptian children aged 1 year up to 12 years at high risk of Autism and its determinants: a step for determining what ASD surveillance needs.

This study aimed to provide a national estimate of the prevalence of the high risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their determinants. A national screening survey was conducted for 41,640 Egyptian children aged 1 to 12 years in two phases. Tools used were Vineland's Adaptive Behavior Scales, Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, Gilliam Autism Rating scale, and Denver II Developmental screening test.

Enhancing the value of women's reproductive rights through community based interventions in upper Egypt governorates: a randomized interventional study.

Background: In 2012, the WHO described the quality of health care as the route to equity and dignity for women and children.

Aim Of The Work: To provide community based support and empowerment to women in childbearing period to seek optimal prenatal, natal and postnatal healthcare. Achieving this is anticipated to decrease maternal morbidity and mortality in Egypt.