Factors determining cognitive, motor and language scores in low birth weight infants from North India.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Children born with low birth weight (LBW) tend to have lower neurodevelopmental scores compared to term normal birth weight children. It is important to determine factors that influence neurodevelopment in these low birth weight children especially in the first 2-3 years of life that represents a period of substantial brain development.

Methods

This secondary data analysis was conducted using data from LBW infants enrolled soon after birth in an individually randomized controlled trial (RCT) and followed up till end of 1st year. Neurodevelopmental assessment was done at 12 months of corrected age by trained psychologists using Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development 3rd edition (Bayley-III). Factors influencing cognitive, motor and language scores were det

SUBMITTER: Upadhyay RP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8115769 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature