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BioSocial Health J. 2024;1(4): 197-203.
doi: 10.34172/bshj.47
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Review Article

Determinants of delayed speech development in African immigrant children in Germany: A scoping review

Jude Tsafack Zefack 1,2* ORCID logo, Favour Alo Adoche 1,3 ORCID logo, Fuanyi Awatboh 1,4 ORCID logo, Brenda Mbouamba Yankam 1,5,6 ORCID logo, Cynthia-Edith Ara-Nabangi Ndive 1,7 ORCID logo, Esua Alphonsius Fotindong 1,8 ORCID logo

1 Social Epidemiology Lab, Wuppertal, Germany
2 Global Health and Bioethics, Engelhardt School of Global Health and Bioethics, Euclid University, Bangui, Central African Republic
3 Benue State University, Benue, Nigeria
4 Division of Clinical Epidemiology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
5 Department of Statistics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
6 Malaria Consortium, Buea, Cameroon
7 School of Public Health, Université libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
8 Applied Social Sciences, Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt, Wurzburg, Germany
*Corresponding Author: Jude Tsafack Zefack, Email: judetsafackz@gmail.com

Abstract

Introduction: Delayed speech development is a prevalent global issue impacting children’s cognitive, social, and academic growth. However, limited research examines speech delays in African immigrant children, particularly in Germany. Cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic factors play crucial roles in language development within immigrant families. This review explores social determinants contributing to speech delays among African children in Germany and identifies research gaps for future interventions.

Methods: A literature search was conducted using PubMed and Google Scholar, focusing on peer-reviewed studies from 2000-2024. Search terms included “Delayed speech,” “Speech Development,” “African immigrant children,” “Socioeconomic factors,” and “Germany.” The review considered studies involving African children (aged 0–18) in Germany and the social determinants influencing speech delays.

Results: African immigrant children in Germany face unique speech development challenges due to socioeconomic, cultural, and linguistic factors. However, research and culturally adapted interventions are scarce, limiting understanding of the prevalence and impact. This review highlights a critical gap, with no targeted studies addressing speech delays in this population, underscoring the need for focused research.

Conclusion: Socioeconomic, cultural, and linguistic factors significantly impact speech development in African immigrant children in Germany. Early diagnosis and culturally sensitive interventions are crucial for better outcomes. This review identifies an ‘empty review,’ underscoring the urgent need for longitudinal studies, culturally adapted assessments, and policies to address social determinants and support targeted interventions for improved language development and integration.

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Submitted: 19 Nov 2024
Accepted: 15 Dec 2024
ePublished: 30 Dec 2024
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