Group well child care and risk for developmental delay: Preliminary findings among Asian immigrants

Abstract

Group well-child care (GWCC) may promote interactive caregiving and prevent developmental delay. Method: This cross-sectional study explored the association between GWCC attendance and odds for suspected developmental delay among low-income Asian immigrants as measured by the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ)-III at age 18 months. Results: Odds for suspected developmental delay (OR=0.81, 95 % CI 0.40–1.62) were not significantly lower for GWCC infants. However, odds for developmental risk were significantly lower for GWCC infants in the ASQ’s problem-solving domain (OR= 0.40, 95 % CI 0.17–0.92). Conclusion: Among low-income Asian immigrants, GWCC participation may be associated with lower odds for cognitive developmental delay.