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Social-emotional and behavioural issues after very preterm birth: Parental and teachers experiences

Lisette Jansen1,2, Sylke Steggerda3, Monique Rijken3

  • 1Department of Medical Psychology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands.

Journal of Child Health Care : for Professionals Working with Children in the Hospital and Community
|August 22, 2022
PubMed

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Caregivers of preterm infants report social-emotional and behavioral concerns. At 10 years, parents focus on emotional development, while teachers note peer interaction challenges in very preterm children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Child Behavior

Background:

  • Infants born preterm (<32 weeks gestation) face heightened risks for social-emotional and behavioral issues.
  • Understanding caregiver perspectives is crucial for supporting these children's development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the day-to-day experiences and concerns of parents and teachers regarding the social-emotional and behavioral development of very preterm infants.
  • To identify key themes in caregiver concerns and positive aspects at different developmental stages.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative thematic content analysis of open-ended questionnaire responses from parents (at 2 and 10 years) and teachers (at 10 years).
  • Behavioral questionnaires were also administered.

Main Results:

  • At 2 years, parental concerns focused on developmental milestones, physical development, and self/other relations.
  • At 10 years, parents highlighted emotional development, whereas teachers focused on peer interaction difficulties stemming from social skill deficits.

Conclusions:

  • Caregiver perspectives offer valuable insights into the social-emotional and behavioral trajectories of children born very preterm.
  • Addressing specific parental and teacher concerns during follow-up care is essential for optimizing outcomes.

Keywords:
Preterm birthbehaviourchild behaviour disorderschild psychologyqualitative researchquestionnaire

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