ABSTRACT

Due to the high rates of preterm births, it is essential to examine the developmental risk factors and monitor development. The aim of our cross-sectional study is to examine the cognitive, language and motor development of LBW (<2500 g) children (N = 438) regarding sociodemographic risk factors. We measured the 2-year development with the Bayley-III psychodiagnostic tool. Information on children’s mental health was measured by the parental version of Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. Sociodemographic risk factors were assessed with self-compiled questionnaires and UNICEF Child Deprivation Index. More than 25% of the sample showed mild or severe developmental delay and was reported to have emotional and behavioural problems. Regarding sociodemographic variables, we found lower developmental indicators among children who are exposed to more risk factors. In our study, we would like to draw the attention to the significance of early developmental screening in the high-risk group of LBW children.

摘要

由于早产率很高，因此必须检查发育风险因素并监测发育情况。我们的横断面研究的目的是检查 LBW（<2500 g）儿童（N = 438）在社会人口学风险因素方面的认知、语言和运动发育。我们使用 Bayley-III 心理诊断工具测量了 2 年的发展。关于儿童心理健康的信息是通过父母版的优势和困难问卷来衡量的。使用自编问卷和联合国儿童基金会儿童剥夺指数评估社会人口学风险因素。超过 25% 的样本表现出轻度或严重的发育迟缓，据报道有情绪和行为问题。关于社会人口变量，我们发现暴露于更多风险因素的儿童的发育指标较低。在我们的研究中，我们想提请注意早期发育筛查对 LBW 儿童高危人群的重要性。