Factors affecting delayed walking skill in malnourished children.
This research examined children between 13 and 23 months of age with developmental delays in walking. Children in the experimental group received intensive infant stimulation and, subsequently approximately 71% were able to walk by themselves. In contrast, 32% of those children receiving only verbal instruction were able to achieve this important milestone. There was a significant difference (p less than 0.05) between the control and experimental group in acquiring walking skills. Mothers' lack of awareness about infant stimulation and lack of supervision on the part of health workers are the major contributing factors to delayed walking skill in these children. The study highlights the importance of taking health care to the home of clients, the most neglected aspect of primary health in this part of the world.
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008124:Locomotion; D008297:Male; D009035:Mothers; D009048:Motor Skills / Q000502:physiology*; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology*; D010812:Physical Stimulation