Longitudinal sleep problem trajectories are associated with multiple impairments in child well-being.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study examined whether distinct sleep problem trajectories from infancy through middle childhood were associated with multiple aspects of child well-being at ages 10-11 years.

Methods

Data were from the first six waves of the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children - Birth Cohort (5,107 children recruited at birth). Caregivers reported on child sleep problems at each time point. A combination of caregiver-reported, teacher-reported and child-completed tasks were used to index child well-being outcomes at ages 10-11 years including emotional/behavioural functioning (internalizing and externalizing symptoms; self-control), health-related quality of life, cognitive skills and academic achievement.

Results

Latent class analysis identified five distinct s

SUBMITTER: Williamson AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7530051 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature