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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Children born preterm may experience neurodevelopmental challenges, but population-level data on long-term educational outcomes are limited.
  • Understanding the impact of preterm birth on education is crucial for developing targeted support systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify the relative contributions of preterm birth and sociodemographic factors to educational achievement and attainment.
  • To investigate the association between gestational age at birth and long-term educational outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study utilized a large birth cohort from Quebec, Canada (1976-1995), including preterm and term infants.
  • Longitudinal follow-up to age 43 years was achieved through administrative database linkages, analyzing high school performance, graduation, and university degree attainment.
  • Sociodemographic factors, including socioeconomic status and migration, were extracted and analyzed alongside preterm birth status.

Main Results:

  • Preterm birth showed a dose-response association with lower educational attainment, with extremely preterm infants at highest risk for not graduating or obtaining a university degree.
  • While preterm birth was linked to poorer educational outcomes, sociodemographic factors such as male sex, maternal education, socioeconomic status, and migration were more influential.
  • The association between preterm birth and final high school average was negligible for those who remained in school.

Conclusions:

  • Preterm birth is associated with an increased likelihood of not completing high school, but its impact on educational attainment is less significant than sociodemographic factors.
  • Findings highlight the need for continued long-term follow-up and support for children born preterm and their families.
  • Public health initiatives should consider both preterm birth and sociodemographic factors to improve educational trajectories.