Developmental predictors of inattention-hyperactivity from pregnancy to early childhood.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objective of the study was to characterize the developmental sequence of pre- and postnatal risk factors for inattention-hyperactivity symptoms in preschoolers.

Materials and methods

Longitudinal data came from a French population based birth cohort study (EDEN; N = 1311 mother-child pairs followed from the pregnancy onwards). Inattention-hyperactivity symptoms were assessed with the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire when participating children were 3 years of age. Potential risk factors were classified in four domains (fetal exposures and child somatic characteristics, child temperament, child neurodevelopmental status, psychosocial environment) and four periods (before pregnancy, prenatal/birth, infancy, toddlerhood). Their role as potential moderator

SUBMITTER: Foulon S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4418828 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature