Systematic Reviews and Meta Analysis

Advanced Parental Age Association with the Development of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Meta-analysis

Volume: 7 Number: 1 December 31, 2024
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Advanced Parental Age Association with the Development of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Meta-analysis

Abstract

Background: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is one of the most frequent neurological conditions in infancy, afflicting about 1 in 36 children, with a male-to-female ratio of 4:5:1. Children with autism spectrum disorder often struggle with communication, social relationships, adjusting to rapid changes, as well as, confined repetitive modes of behavior, pursuits, and/or activities. This systematic review and meta-analysis was aimed to explore the link between advanced parental age risk factors and the development of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) in youngsters. Methods: We searched and cross-referenced multiple databases, including Web of Science, PubMed, EMBASE, Medline, Scopus, CINAHL, and Cochrane Library, to find relevant studies to incorporate in this review and meta-analysis until June 2022. Statistical analysis was performed on Review Manager Version 5.4 software, and the risk estimates were pooled using random effect models. I2 tests were used to measure the heterogeneity. Results: The search yielded twenty-one studies that were included in the meta-analysis. Advanced parental age, compared to the reference points, was associated with a 59% surge in the development of risk of autism spectrum disorders in children with an OR (odds ratio) = 1.59 with 95% CI (1.45-1.74). Meta-regression analysis also demonstrated that an increase of 10 years in maternal and paternal age was associated with a 35% and 29% higher risk of autism, respectively. Conclusion: Advanced parental age was significantly associated with the development of autism spectrum disorder in children. More mechanistic studies are required to clarify this positive association further.

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Supporting Institution

No support was received. The article is derived from the first author's thesis.

Ethical Statement

Since it is a meta-analysis study, there is no need for ethical approval.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Primary Health Care

Journal Section

Systematic Reviews and Meta Analysis

Publication Date

December 31, 2024

Submission Date

December 24, 2024

Acceptance Date

December 27, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 7 Number: 1

APA
Jama, I. A., Yavaş, C., Karcıoğlu Batur, L., Akçalı, N., Eslamkhah, S., Köseoğlu, A., & Aslan, E. (2024). Advanced Parental Age Association with the Development of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Meta-analysis. Biruni Sağlık Ve Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi, 7(1), 29-41. https://izlik.org/JA62PD49WA
AMA
1.Jama IA, Yavaş C, Karcıoğlu Batur L, et al. Advanced Parental Age Association with the Development of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Meta-analysis. BSEBD. 2024;7(1):29-41. https://izlik.org/JA62PD49WA
Chicago
Jama, Iman Ali, Cüneyd Yavaş, Lütfiye Karcıoğlu Batur, et al. 2024. “Advanced Parental Age Association With the Development of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Meta-Analysis”. Biruni Sağlık Ve Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi 7 (1): 29-41. https://izlik.org/JA62PD49WA.
EndNote
Jama IA, Yavaş C, Karcıoğlu Batur L, Akçalı N, Eslamkhah S, Köseoğlu A, Aslan E (December 1, 2024) Advanced Parental Age Association with the Development of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Meta-analysis. Biruni Sağlık ve Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi 7 1 29–41.
IEEE
[1]I. A. Jama et al., “Advanced Parental Age Association with the Development of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Meta-analysis”, BSEBD, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 29–41, Dec. 2024, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA62PD49WA
ISNAD
Jama, Iman Ali - Yavaş, Cüneyd - Karcıoğlu Batur, Lütfiye - Akçalı, Nermin - Eslamkhah, Sajjad - Köseoğlu, Ahmet - Aslan, Elif. “Advanced Parental Age Association With the Development of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Meta-Analysis”. Biruni Sağlık ve Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi 7/1 (December 1, 2024): 29-41. https://izlik.org/JA62PD49WA.
JAMA
1.Jama IA, Yavaş C, Karcıoğlu Batur L, Akçalı N, Eslamkhah S, Köseoğlu A, Aslan E. Advanced Parental Age Association with the Development of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Meta-analysis. BSEBD. 2024;7:29–41.
MLA
Jama, Iman Ali, et al. “Advanced Parental Age Association With the Development of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Meta-Analysis”. Biruni Sağlık Ve Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 7, no. 1, Dec. 2024, pp. 29-41, https://izlik.org/JA62PD49WA.
Vancouver
1.Iman Ali Jama, Cüneyd Yavaş, Lütfiye Karcıoğlu Batur, Nermin Akçalı, Sajjad Eslamkhah, Ahmet Köseoğlu, Elif Aslan. Advanced Parental Age Association with the Development of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Meta-analysis. BSEBD [Internet]. 2024 Dec. 1;7(1):29-41. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA62PD49WA