Predictors influencing neurodevelopment during the infancy of term infants.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to determine the influencing factors of neurodevelopment of term infants (37-41 6/7 weeks) aged <1 year to provide a basis for neurodevelopment monitoring and management of term infants.

Study design

A total of 327 term infants aged 4-12 months who visited the outpatient department of Child Health Care at the Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University from December 2023 to June 2024 were included. The Developmental Behavior Assessment Scale for Children aged 0-6 years was used to assess the neurodevelopment of infants who underwent routine physical examination. Univariate and multiple linear regression analyses of the influencing factors on neurodevelopment were conducted.

Results

Greater gestational age (GA) and birth weight (B

SUBMITTER: Zhang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12602470 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature