Behaviour problems and developmental status of 3-month-old infants in relation to organic and psychosocial risks.
In a prospective longitudinal study starting at birth 384 infants and their families were investigated. The subjects were distributed across the nine cells of a two-factorial design (3 x 3), factor 1 representing the degree of organic, factor 2 the degree of psychosocial risk. At age 3 months there was a significant influence of organic risk factors on all developmental parameters. Psychosocial risks were only relevant for cognitive development and behaviour problems. Organic high-risk children who adapted quickly after birth showed an especially good development status.
Esser
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Zentralinstitut für Seelische Gesundheit, Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrische Klinik, Mannheim, Federal Republic of Germany.
Laucht
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Schmidt
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Löffler
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Reiser
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Stöhr
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RM
Weindrich
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Weinel
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D001238:Asphyxia Neonatorum / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001925:Brain Damage, Chronic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D019965:Neurocognitive Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D010287:Parent-Child Relations; D012307:Risk Factors; D012931:Social Environment