Risk of Developmental Disorders in Children Born at 32 to 38 Weeks' Gestation: A Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Very preterm birth (<32 weeks) is associated with increased risk of developmental disorders. Emerging evidence suggests children born 32 to 38 weeks might also be at risk.

Objectives

To determine the relative risk and prevalence of being diagnosed with, or screening positive for, developmental disorders in children born moderately preterm, late preterm, and early term compared with term (≥37 weeks) or full term (39-40/41 weeks).

Data sources

Medline, Embase, Psychinfo, Cumulative Index of Nursing, and Allied Health Literature.

Study selection

Reported ≥1 developmental disorder, provided estimates for children born 32 to 38 weeks.

Data extraction

A single reviewer extracted data; a 20% sample was second checked. Data were pooled using random-effec

SUBMITTER: Pettinger KJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10657778 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature