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Behavioral problems in low-birthweight preschoolers

K Sommerfelt1, K Troland, B Ellertsen

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Bergen, Norway.

Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology
|October 1, 1996
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Children born with low birthweight (LBW) exhibit more preschool behavioral issues, including social insecurity and anxiety. However, inattention and hyperactivity were not prominent in LBW children compared to controls.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Pediatric Behavioral Health
  • Neonatal Outcomes

Background:

  • Low birthweight (LBW) is associated with various developmental challenges.
  • Understanding preschool behavior in LBW children is crucial for early intervention.
  • Population-based studies are needed to clarify behavioral profiles of LBW children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare preschool behavior in children with low birthweight (LBW) to normal-birthweight controls.
  • To identify specific behavioral problems prevalent in LBW preschoolers.
  • To assess the influence of parental risk factors on behavior in LBW children.

Main Methods:

  • Compared 144 five-year-old LBW children with 163 normal-birthweight controls.
  • Utilized mother-reported Personality Inventory for Children and Yale Children's Inventory.

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  • Assessed child behavior during psychometric testing.

    • Main Results:

    • Nineteen percent of LBW children had behavioral problems versus 4% of controls.
    • LBW children more frequently displayed social insecurity, anxiety, and management difficulties.
    • Inattention and hyperactivity were not significantly more prominent in LBW children.

    Conclusions:

    • LBW is linked to increased behavioral problems in preschool-aged children.
    • Specific issues like social insecurity and anxiety require attention in LBW populations.
    • LBW children did not show heightened sensitivity to parental risk factors compared to controls.