Awareness of symptoms of the autism spectrum disorders

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Piotr Poniewierski, Wojciech Strzelecki, Anna Kostiukow, Włodzimierz Samborski

2 (59) 2019 s. 178–183
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.20883/ppnoz.2019.29

Fraza do cytowania: Poniewierski P., Strzelecki W., Kostiukow A., Samborski W. Awareness of symptoms of the autism spectrum disorders. Polski Przegląd Nauk o Zdrowiu. 2019;2(59):178–183. DOI: https://doi.org/10.20883/ppnoz.2019.29

Introduction. Autism Spectrum (ASD) as a highly heterogeneous neurodevelopmental disorder concerns deficits in social communication and limited, repetitive patterns of behavior, interest and activity. Aim of the study. Assessment of the level of knowledge regarding the symptoms of autism among students of Polish universities. Material. The study involved 446 students of Polish universities in the fields of education (275 respondents), medical (109 people) and others (62 people). The study group consisted of 410 women and 36 men aged 18 to 59 years (average age 23.92). Methods. The study used the KCAHW (Knowledge About Childhood Autism Among Health Workers) questionnaire in the Polish language version to determine the level of autism awareness. Results. It has been shown that the surveyed students of medical faculties (including physiotherapy) achieve lower results than students of pedagogical faculties. At the same time, students of other faculties (such as dietetics) achieve lower results than students of medical and pedagogical faculties. It has been proved that students of medical faculties achieve lower results than students of artistic and pedagogical faculties. Conclusions. The level of knowledge about autism among students of Polish universities can be considered insufficient. Especially among medical students, i.e. future employees directly related to the diagnosis, treatment and therapy of autism.

Key words: KCAHW, autism, ASD, knowledge.



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