Exploring gender disparities in autism spectrum disorders: prevalence and symptoms in Malaysia

Shazia Iqbal Hashmi and Nurul Hudani Md Nawi and Getrude Cosmas and Agnes Sombuling (2024) Exploring gender disparities in autism spectrum disorders: prevalence and symptoms in Malaysia. Developmental and Clinical Psychology, 5 (2). pp. 1-17. ISSN 2252-6358

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Abstract

In light of the considerable number of cases documented on an annual basis, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has emerged as a condition with a rising prevalence in recent times. There is a greater prevalence of ASD in males than in females, both in terms of overall incidence and the presentation of symptoms. Additionally, males with ASD tend to exhibit more functional impairments and repetitive behaviors. To gain a deeper understanding of these variations, further research is required. The principal objective of this study is to ascertain whether there are gender disparities in the frequency and symptoms of autism spectrum disorders in Malaysia. The Malay translation of the Autism Spectrum Quotient – Children's Version and the Children's Autism Spectrum Test have been completed by parents or caregivers of fifty-two children between the ages of seven and twelve who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The current research indicates that, in terms of prevalence, there is a ratio of 1:5 in favor of males over females. However, no clear differences were observed between the sexes in terms of ASD symptoms in this study group. Significant advances in the prevention or treatment of autism spectrum disorders in men and women can be achieved through systematic efforts to understand gender differences in the prevalence and symptoms of these diseases in Malaysia.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Autism spectrum disorders, Gender disparities, Malaysia, Pravelence, Symptomatology
Subjects:	R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA1-1270 Public aspects of medicine > RA421-790.95 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive medicine R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC31-1245 Internal medicine > RC321-571 Neurosciences. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry > RC346-429 Neurology. Diseases of the nervous system Including speech disorders > RC435-571 Psychiatry > RC512-569.5 Psychopathology
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Psychology and Social Work
Depositing User:	ABDULLAH BIN SABUDIN -
Date Deposited:	24 Mar 2025 16:22
Last Modified:	24 Mar 2025 16:22
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/43301

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