Behavioural outcomes of children born with intrauterine growth restriction: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is a pregnancy condition, which is associated with poor perinatal outcomes and long-term neurodevelopmental impairment. Several studies also investigated the impact of IUGR on child behaviour (eg, internalising and externalising behaviour, social competencies). However, so far, no systematic review or meta-analysis has been conducted that summarises these effects while considering relevant third variables such as type of IUGR diagnosis and control group, or concurrent cognitive abilities. The objective of this study is to summarise the current evidence regarding the relationship between IUGR and behavioural outcomes from early childhood to young adulthood. Additionally, to explore how third variables such as type of control group,

SUBMITTER: Yakoub N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10626825 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature