The global prevalence of autism spectrum disorder: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis
Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences · Urmia University · +4 more institutions
Abstract
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is one of the serious developmental disorders that is usually diagnosed below the age of three years. Although the severity of the disease's symptoms varies from patient to patient, the ability to communicate with others is affected in all forms of ASD. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of ASD in high-risk groups by continent.
The present study was conducted by systematic review and meta-analysis from 2008 to July 2021. Databases such as Science Direct, PubMed, Scopus, SID, Magiran, Web of Science (WoS), and Google Scholar from 2008 to July 2021 were searched to find related studies. Data were analysed using Comprehensive Meta-Analysis software (Version 2).
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 49.69
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 122
Authors
8- NSNader Salari
Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
- SRShabnam Rasoulpoor
Urmia University, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Urmia University of Medical Sciences
- SRShna Rasoulpoor
Urmia University, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Urmia University of Medical Sciences
- SSShamarina Shohaimi
Universiti Putra Malaysia
- SJSima Jafarpour
Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Topics & keywords
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Scopus
- Meta-analysis
- Confidence interval
- Web of science
- Medicine
- Psychological intervention
- Incidence (geometry)
- Quality Education