What factors are associated with early childhood development in Thailand? A cross-sectional analysis using the 2022 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey
Around 20% of children did not meet ECDI2030 milestones, highlighting the need for targeted policy interventions. Gender, region, maternal education, access to books and screen time were significant factors for developmental outcomes. Policies should prioritise support for parents, nurturing care and educational resources, particularly for socioeconomically disadvantaged groups.
Authors
- Rapeepong Suphanchaimat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3664-9050)
- Thitikorn Topothai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0355-4386)
- Nisachol Cetthakrikul (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9238-9583)
- Falk Müller‐Riemenschneider
- Viroj Tangcharoensathien (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3235-0091)
- Chompoonut Topothai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7249-9523)
- Napat Phisanbut
Institutions
- National University of Singapore (SG)
- Department of Disease Control (TH)
- UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office (TH)
- National University Health System (SG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Paediatrics Open
- Published
- 2024-11-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-2024-002985
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.62
Funders
- UNICEF