Related Factors for Behavioral Problems in Toddlers Born Prematurely

Autor: Youngmee Ahn, Sangmi Lee
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2016
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Zdroj: Child Health Nursing Research, Vol 22, Iss 1, Pp 45-53 (2016)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2287-9110
2287-9129
DOI: 10.4094/chnr.2016.22.1.45
Popis: Purpose: The study was done to investigate behavioral problems in toddlers who were born prematurely and to analyze related factors. Methods: A cross-sectional explorative study was conducted with 72 preterm birth (PTB) children at 24 to 41 months of corrected age who were born at 28 to 37 weeks’ gestation. During home visits, behavior problems were assessed using the Behavior Rating Index for Children (BRIC). Using a BRIC score of ≥30, children with suspected behavior problems were grouped in the non-regular behavior group. Results: Of the children, 38.9% belong to the non-regular behavior group. The mental development index score for the Korean-Bayley Scale of Infant Development-II was higher for the non-regular behavior group compared to the regular behavior group (t=2.26, p=.027). Logistic regression analysis showed that lower maternal attachment (
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