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Psychomotor development of preterm infants aged 6 to 12 months

Sophie Helena Eickmann1, Natália Ferraz de Araújo Malkes, Marília de Carvalho Lima

  • 1Department of Maternal and Child Health, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. sophie.eickmann@gmail.com

Sao Paulo Medical Journal = Revista Paulista De Medicina
|November 24, 2012
PubMed

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Preterm infants showed similar psychomotor development to full-term infants, with no significant differences. However, motor development was impacted by biological factors, particularly in male infants and those with low birth weight.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Neonatology

Background:

  • Preterm infants face challenges adapting to stimuli due to immature organ systems.
  • Understanding psychomotor development in early childhood is crucial for identifying potential delays.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the psychomotor development of preterm and full-term infants aged 6-12 months.
  • To identify factors associated with psychomotor development in this age group.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional analytical study at Hospital das Clínicas, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco.
  • 135 infants (45 preterm, 90 full-term) aged 6-12 months assessed using Bayley III scales.
  • Data collected via medical records and maternal interviews.

Main Results:

  • Overall cognitive, language, and motor indices were within normal ranges.
  • No significant psychomotor differences between preterm and full-term infants, except lower expressive communication in preterms.
  • Motor development was influenced by biological factors (low birth weight, Apgar score, breastfeeding duration, sex).

Conclusions:

  • Prematurity did not significantly impact psychomotor development in this cohort.
  • Motor development was the most affected domain, influenced by biological factors.
  • Child neuropsychomotor development is multifactorial, requiring comprehensive assessment.
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