Factors Affecting Neurobehavioral Responses of Preterm Infants at Term Conceptional Age.

Aylward, Glen P.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1984

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Factors Affecting Neurobehavioral Responses of Preterm Infants at Term Conceptional Age.

Aylward, Glen P.; And Others

Child Development, v55 n4 p1155-65 Aug 1984

Assesses the effects of gestational age, race, and sex on neurobehavorial responses of 510 singleton infants who were evaluated at term conceptual age using a modified Prechtl Neurologic Examination. Results suggest that gestational age at birth is the most influential variable; race is also important, but gender has minimum impact. (Author/CB)

Descriptors: American Indians, Blacks, Eskimos, Hispanic Americans, Infants, Premature Infants, Prenatal Influences, Psychomotor Skills, Racial Differences, Sex Differences, Whites

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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