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Maternal sociodemographic factors differentially affect the risk of behavioral problems in Brazilian and Italian preterm toddlers

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Author(s):
Monte Cassiano, Rafaela Guilherme [1] ; Provenzi, Livio [2] ; Martins Linhares, Maria Beatriz [1] ; Gaspardo, Claudia Maria [1] ; Montirosso, Rosario [2]
Total Authors: 5
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto Med Sch, Dept Neurosci & Behav, Ave Tenente Catao Roxo 2260, BR-14051140 Ribeirao Preto, SP - Brazil
[2] Sci Inst IRCCS Eugenio Medea, Ctr Risk Infant 0 3, Via Don Luigi Monza 20, I-23842 Bosisio Parini, LC - Italy
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: INFANT BEHAVIOR & DEVELOPMENT; v. 50, p. 165-173, FEB 2018.
Web of Science Citations: 1
Abstract

The main aim of the present study was to examine differences in behavioral problems in toddlers born very preterm in Brazil and Italy. The sample comprised 154 toddlers (18-24 months of age) born very preterm, including 76 toddlers from Brazil and 78 toddlers from Italy. The Child Behavior Checklist was used to assess behavioral problems. Specific sociodemographic factors (i.e., maternal age at childbirth and maternal education) and neonatal factors (i.e., gestational age, sex, and length of hospitalization) were tested as potential mediators of country-related differences in behavioral problems. Brazilian toddlers presented more internalizing, externalizing, and total behavioral problems compared with their Italian counterparts. The effect of country on the toddlers' internalizing and total behavioral problems was mediated by maternal age at childbirth and education. Independent effects of country, maternal age at childbirth, and maternal education emerged for externalizing behavioral problems. No significant effect emerged for neonatal variables. These findings suggest that sociodemographic factors, in addition to country-related differences, should be considered when assessing the risk of behavioral problems in preterm toddlers. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 16/11533-8 - Prematurity and behavioral problems in two samples of toddlers from different cultures
Grantee:Rafaela Guilherme Monte Cassiano
Support Opportunities: Scholarships abroad - Research Internship - Doctorate
FAPESP's process: 13/12509-5 - Impact of neonatal risk and temperament in behavior of children born preterm in the pre-school age
Grantee:Rafaela Guilherme Monte Cassiano
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate