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April 13, 2026Saudi Medical Journal

Effect of maternal education on the rate of childhood handicap

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WMWaleed M. MilaatKing Abdulaziz UniversitySSSherine ShawkyAlexandria UniversityBABahaa AbalkhailKing Abdulaziz University

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Reveals the link between maternal education and reduced childhood handicap, suggesting significant preventative potential.

Key Points

  • This study aims to explore how maternal education affects the risk of childhood handicap and the potential preventability of these cases.
  • Data collected from married women in Jeddah maternity hospitals in April 1999.
  • Interviews focused on sociodemographic factors and the presence of handicapped children.
  • Analysis of the risk of childhood handicap and population attributable risk were conducted.
  • Approximately 30% of women did not attend school; 84% were unemployed.
  • 43% of marriages were consanguineous (between related individuals).
  • The risk of having a handicapped child significantly declines with increased maternal education level.
  • 25% of childhood handicap cases could be prevented with primary education; up to 50% with intermediate education.

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Milaat et al. (2001) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69dc87ea3afacbeac03e9fc5https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.1349
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