The effects of perinatal morbidity and environmental factors on health status of preterm children at age 12.
Children born prematurely have later morbidity, yet little is known about their health in adolescence. This study examined multiple dimensions of health at age 12 and the predictors of biological, behavioral, social, and physical environmental factors. Analysis of variance and logistic regression models were tested. Perinatal morbidity predicted health at age 12. Preterm status increases the risk of later alterations in health. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia, necrotizing enterocolitis, intraventricular hemorrhage, small-for-gestational age, parental perception of child health, and parental psychological distress affect later health. Prematurity and perinatal morbidity continue to impact child health 12 years after birth.
Miller
Robin June
RJ
University of Rhode Island, College of Nursing, Kingston, RI, USA. robinjmiller5@gmail.com
Sullivan
Mary C
MC
Hawes
Katheleen
K
Marks
Amy Kerivan
AK
D000704:Analysis of Variance; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D002648:Child; D002669:Child Welfare / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D017281:Cost of Illness; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D004781:Environmental Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology; D016015:Logistic Models; D009017:Morbidity; D009511:New England / Q000453:epidemiology; D015399:Nursing Research; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors; D012931:Social Environment