Behavioral responses of substance-exposed newborns: a retrospective study.
This study assessed the behavior of infants whose mothers had a drug history by using the Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale. Data were collected via retrospective chart review (N = 103). Urine testing was only reported for 66 mothers during pregnancy and at birth. Infants performed within normally expected ranges for all items, except consolability and self-quieting. These findings support the use of NBAS in assessing newborn behavior because the information gained assists the parent in providing a supportive care giving environment that will not only help the infant recover but also enhance interaction between infant and parent.
Division of Developmental Disabilities Services, Delaware Health & Social Services, 2055 Limestone Road, Suite 215, Wilmington, DE, USA. annemarie.higley@state.de.us
Anne Marie
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Higley
Karen H
KH
Morin
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D018730:Infant Behavior / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D009034:Mother-Child Relations; D009357:Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology; D017283:Neonatal Nursing / Q000379:methods; D015997:Neonatal Screening / Q000379:methods; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D011181:Postnatal Care; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology; D011297:Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012944:Social Support; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology