Parental awareness and knowledge of children's developmental milestones in the Jazan region, Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study 2025

International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 2026

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Authors: Sami A. Alhazmi, Ali Al-Makramani, Osama Ahmed Mobarki, Ohoud Ali Hakami, Raffan A Alhasani, Yazeed Abutaleb, Amal Yahya Gharawi, Ryof Sahli, Jod N Refaei, Taif Y. Solan, Aisha Alameer, Rolin Gharbi
+3 more Hisham Alharbi, Danya Alnouman, Anas Ahmed
DOI: 10.24911/ijmdc.51-1764853995
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Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate parental knowledge and awareness of children's developmental milestones in the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 1300 parents in the Jazan region who had at least one healthy child aged six years or younger and who agreed to participate. Convenience and online chain referral sampling methods were used. Results: Among the 1300 participants, 44.2% demonstrated poor knowledge, 44.2% had average knowledge, and only 11.6% had good knowledge of developmental milestones. Female, married, and unemployed participants had significantly higher knowledge levels (p

Fields of Study & Subjects

Child and Adolescent Health Infant Development and Preterm Care Child Nutrition and Water Access

Publication details

Journal / source
International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries
Pages
105–111
Publication date
1 January 2026