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The prenatal, perinatal and neonatal risk factors for children's developmental coordination disorder: a population

Jing Hua1, Guixiong Gu2, Peiqi Jiang1

  • 1Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, China.

Research in Developmental Disabilities
|February 1, 2014
PubMed

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Several prenatal, perinatal, and neonatal factors are associated with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) in children. Early identification and monitoring of these risk factors are crucial for timely intervention and improved outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) affects motor function in children.
  • Understanding risk factors is essential for early intervention.
  • Previous research on DCD etiology in China is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate prenatal, perinatal, and neonatal risk factors associated with DCD.
  • To establish the prevalence of DCD in a Chinese nursery school population.
  • To inform maternity and child healthcare practices.

Main Methods:

  • Population-based study involving 4001 children from nursery schools in mainland China.
  • Movement Assessment Battery for Children-Second Edition (MABC-2) used for motor function assessment.
  • Multilevel logistic regression analysis to identify risk factors.

Main Results:

  • 330 out of 4001 children (8.2%) met DSM-IV criteria for DCD.
  • Maternal age, threatened abortion, fetal distress, preterm birth, chronic lung disease, and newborn pathological jaundice were significant risk factors (ORs ranging from 1.43 to 9.14).
  • These factors collectively suggest potential etiological pathways for DCD.

Conclusions:

  • Prenatal, perinatal, and neonatal factors play a significant role in the development of DCD.
  • Improved assessment and monitoring of identified risk factors are recommended for healthcare practitioners.
  • Further research into the etiology of DCD is warranted.

Keywords:
A population studyDCDMainland ChinaRisk factors

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