Factors associated with developmental delay in late preterm infants: the BRISA cohort.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate the association of sociodemographic characteristics, gestational factors, and birth outcomes with developmental delay from the second year of life in late preterm (LPT) infants.

Method

This study included 327 LPT infants from a cohort started in 2010. Developmental performance was assessed using the Bayley-III screening test. The covariates were obtained with questionnaires and from the maternity records. Hierarchical multiple logistic regression was used for analysis.

Results

Smoking during pregnancy was associated with fine motor and cognitive delays (OR = 2.27, 95 %CI 1.05-4.93 and OR = 2.22, 95 %CI 1.05-4.68, respectively). Living without a partner (OR = 2.98, 95 %CI 1.36-6.52) and intrauterine growth restriction of the child (OR = 2.63, 9

SUBMITTER: Rocha PRH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12276604 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul-Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature