Temperament and behavior in toddlers born preterm with related clinical problems

Autor(es)

Monte Cassiano, Rafaela Guilherme ; Gaspardo, Claudia Maria ; de Deus Faciroli, Ricardo Augusto ; Martinez, Francisco Eulogio ; Martins Linhares, Maria Beatriz

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: EARLY HUMAN DEVELOPMENT; v. 112, p. 1-8, SEP 2017.
• Citações Web of Science: 3

Resumo

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare temperament and behavior profiles among groups of preterm toddlers differentiated by level of prematurity and the presence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) or retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), controlling for neonatal clinical conditions and chronological age. Method: The sample comprised 100 preterm toddlers segregated according to level of prematurity (75 very preterm and 25 moderate/late preterm) and presence of BPD (n = 36) and ROP (n = 63). Temperament was assessed by the Early Childhood Behavior Questionnaire and behavior by the Child Behavior Checklist. The MANOVA was performed with a post-hoc univariate test. Results: The level of prematurity and the presence of BPD and ROP did not affect temperament and behavioral problems in toddlers born preterm. However, the covariates age and length of stay in NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) affected temperament and behavioral problems, respectively. The older toddlers showed higher inhibitory control and lower activity levels than younger toddlers (range of 18-36 months-old). Additionally, toddlers who stayed in the NICU longer showed more pervasive development and emotionally reactive problems than toddlers who stayed in NICU for less time. Conclusion: The level of prematurity and the presence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia and retinopathy of prematurity did not affect temperament and behavioral problems in toddlers born preterm. However, a longer stay in the NICU increased the risk for behavioral problems, and age enhanced the regulation of temperament at toddlerhood. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 12/51633-0 - Avaliação de indicadores de temperamento e comportamento em crianças nascidas pré-termo na fase de 18 a 36 meses
• Beneficiário: Maria Beatriz Martins Linhares
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Regular
• Processo FAPESP: 14/11704-1 - Avaliação dos indicadores de temperamento e comportamento em crianças nascidas pré-termo na fase de 18-36 meses
• Beneficiário: Guilherme Cordaro Bucker Furini
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Programa Capacitação - Treinamento Técnico
• Processo FAPESP: 13/12509-5 - Impacto do risco neonatal e do temperamento no comportamento de crianças nascidas pré-termo na fase pré-escolar
• Beneficiário: Rafaela Guilherme Monte Cassiano
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Doutorado
• Processo FAPESP: 15/50502-8 - Vulnerabilidade e proteção em crianças nascidas pré-termo: práticas educativas parentais e prevenção de problemas de comportamento
• Beneficiário: Maria Beatriz Martins Linhares
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Regular