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Newborn behavioral performance in colic and noncolic infants
C Covington1, L Cronenwett, C Loveland-Cherry
1Wayne State University, College of Nursing, Detroit, MI.
Nursing Research
|September 1, 1991
Summary
Colicky infants showed significant differences in newborn behavior compared to noncolicky infants, specifically on the Brazelton Neonatal Behavior Assessment Scale (BNBAS) Orientation cluster. This suggests distinct developmental pathways influenced by colic.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal development
- Infant psychology
- Pediatric neurology
Background:
- Infant colic is a common condition affecting newborns.
- Understanding early behavioral differences in infants is crucial for developmental assessments.
- The Brazelton Neonatal Behavior Assessment Scale (BNBAS) is a standard tool for evaluating infant behavior.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate differences in newborn performance between infants with and without colic.
- To analyze performance on the Brazelton Neonatal Behavior Assessment Scale (BNBAS) in relation to infant colic.
- To identify specific behavioral clusters affected by colic in newborns.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 119 firstborn infants was studied.
- Data collection spanned prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal periods up to four months.
- Infant behavior was assessed using the Brazelton Neonatal Behavior Assessment Scale (BNBAS).
Main Results:
- 32% of the infants studied (38 out of 119) were identified as having colic.
- Colicky infants demonstrated significantly different performance compared to noncolicky infants.
- The significant difference was observed in the BNBAS Orientation cluster (p < .05).
Conclusions:
- Newborns experiencing colic exhibit distinct behavioral patterns.
- The BNBAS Orientation cluster may serve as an indicator of colic-related behavioral differences.
- Early behavioral assessment can potentially identify infants affected by colic.