[Behavior of full-term low-birth weight infants based on the Brazelton scale].
In order to evaluate the specific effects of low birth weight on neonatal behaviour, a group of 41 small-for-dates newborns were assessed using the updated Brazelton's neonatal behavioral assessment scale. Results were compared to those obtained from 41 neonates of full-weight, healthy and of similar characteristics. According to these data behavioral profile of the full-term but underweight newborn in comparison to full-weight newborn, could be described as follows: less reaction to animate and inanimate stimuli: more passivity and indifference to social interaction; poor motor general tone and poor consolability.
Costas i Moragas
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Departamento de Psicología de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona.
Botet i Mussóns
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Ortola i Castells
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D002657:Child Development; D006128:Growth; D006801:Humans; D007230:Infant, Low Birth Weight; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007236:Infant, Small for Gestational Age
Comportamiento del neonato de bajo peso nacido a término, según la escala de Brazelton.