Early detection of speech delay and family factors

Authors

  • Lia Kurniasari Faculty of Health Sciences and Farmacy, Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur, Samarinda
  • Sri Sunarti Faculty of Health Sciences and Farmacy, Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur, Samarinda

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4081/jphia.2019.1212

Keywords:

Speech delay, preschool children development

Abstract

Speech delay is one common developmental disorders in children. The purpose of this study was to detect factors that affect speech delay in children aged 48- 72 months. This quantitative research used analytical design with cross sectional approach. 159 children were chosen as samples in this study. Data analysis used chi square test. The results showed that family factors of speech delay with p value of 0.853 and factor of working mothers with p value 0.245. In this study, it can be concluded that there is no relationship between family factors and working mothers with speech delay. Parents need to give stimulation to their children so it will improve their language skills. Stimulation by using various game media will help children to practice communication skills.

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Published

31-10-2019

How to Cite

Kurniasari, L., & Sunarti, S. (2019). Early detection of speech delay and family factors. Journal of Public Health in Africa, 10(s1). https://doi.org/10.4081/jphia.2019.1212