Title
Self-reported physical disabilities in children in the Netherlands
Author
Spee-Van Der Wekke, J.
den Ouden, A.L.
Meulmeester, J.F.
Radder, J.J.
Publication year
2000
Abstract
Purpose: To assess the prevalence of self-reported physical disabilities in school children, through the Child Health Monitoring System. Methods: In 1992/1993, data were obtained in mainstream education (n = 5484), and in 1994/1995 in special education (n = 2622). The data were weighted to calculate estimates representative of the Dutch population. Results: Physical disabilities were reported in 21% [20.9%; 99% confidence interval 20.0-21.8], and 5% [4.7%; 99% confidence interval 4.3-5.2] had a severe disability. Severe physical disabilities were more frequent in the youngest age group, and certain of these disabilities may be related to normal development. In older children, accidents are an important cause of disabilities. Boys had disabilities more often than girls, especially speech disabilities. Disabilities were more common among children whose parents had a low level of education. Only a minority (14%) of the children with a severe disability, reported to be restricted in the daily pursuits. Conclusions: Physical disabilities are a common health problem in school children, but they do not usually cause a handicap.
Subject
Health
Accident
Child
Disability
Education
Major clinical study
Postnatal development
Self report
Sociology
Speech disorder
Activities of Daily Living
Adolescent
Age Distribution
Child
Child, Preschool
Cross-Sectional Studies
Disabled Children
Female
Humans
Incidence
Male
Netherlands
Patient Participation
Quality of Life
Registries
Sex Distribution
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TNO identifier
235549
ISSN
0963-8288
Source
Disability and Rehabilitation, 22 (7), 323-329
Document type
article