High rate of insecure attachment patterns in preterm infants at early school age.

Katrin MehlerEva HeineAngela KribsCharlotte SchömigLisa ReimannCharlotte NonhoffRüdiger Kissgen

Published in: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) (2023)

Prematurity was associated with an increased risk of insecure attachment at early school age. Interventions targeting attachment security are reasonable considering the high rate of behavioural problems following premature birth.

Keyphrases

preterm infants
low birth weight
mental health
physical activity
public health
drug delivery