Birth order and socioeconomic disadvantage predict behavioural and emotional problems at age 3 years.

Anders HjernMalin BergströmEmma FranssonAnncharlotte LindforsKersti Bergqvist

Published in: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) (2021)

This study identified socioeconomic disadvantage and being the first-born child as the main predictors of poor mental health at age 3 years. Well-baby clinics with socioeconomically disadvantaged catchment areas should be provided with adequate resources and methods for equitable prevention.

Keyphrases

mental health
gestational age
mental illness
primary care
pregnant women
preterm infants
pregnancy outcomes