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Language development of premature children followed up in an outpatient clinic: a preliminary study

Jonathan Gonçalves Rocha1, Maisa Alves Teixeira2, Andrezza Gonzalez Escarce2

  • 1Departamento de Fonoaudiologia, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais - UFMG - Belo Horizonte (MG), Brasil.

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Language development in preterm infants may be influenced by sex, socioeconomic status, delivery method, and intracranial hemorrhage, though no significant associations were found in this preliminary study. Further research is recommended.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Neonatology

Background:

  • Preterm infants face increased risks for developmental challenges, including language delays.
  • Early identification and intervention are crucial for optimizing outcomes in this vulnerable population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between language development and various sociodemographic, perinatal, and postnatal factors in preterm infants.
  • To identify potential predictors of language acquisition in children with a history of prematurity.

Main Methods:

  • An observational, analytical, cross-sectional study involving 61 preterm infants (12-65 months corrected age).
  • Language development assessed using the ADL-2 Scale (receptive, expressive, global).
  • Sociodemographic, perinatal, and postnatal data collected from medical records; statistical analyses performed.

Main Results:

  • Descriptive analysis revealed lower language scores in male infants, those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, those born via Cesarean section, and those with a history of intracranial hemorrhage.
  • No statistically significant associations or correlations were identified between these factors and language development scores.

Conclusions:

  • While not statistically significant, descriptive data suggest potential influences of sex, socioeconomic status, delivery mode, and intracranial hemorrhage on preterm infants' language performance.
  • Highlights the complexity of language development in preterm children and the need for comprehensive, longitudinal assessment and intervention strategies.
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