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Table 2 Caregiver perceived causes of developmental disorder in the childa

From: Stigma, explanatory models and unmet needs of caregivers of children with developmental disorders in a low-income African country: a cross-sectional facility-based survey

Perceived causes of child developmental disorder

Number

Percent

Spirit possession

41

40.2

Sinful act

28

27.5

Punishment from God

26

25.5

Evil eye

20

19.6

Curse/bewitchment

10

9.8

Head injury

31

30.4

Birth complications

26

25.5

Epilepsy

21

20.6

Pathogen/infectious cause

12

11.8

Family history

12

11.8

Drinking alcohol in pregnancy

3

2.9

Chewing Catha edulis (khat) in pregnancy

2

2.0

  1. aRespondents could provide multiple answers