Mood and anxiety disorders in very preterm/very low-birth weight individuals from 6 to 26 years.

Julia JaekelNicole BaumannPeter BartmannDieter Wolke

Published in: Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines (2017)

This study does not show a persistently increased risk for any anxiety or mood disorder after VP/VLBW birth. Low social support from a romantic partner mediates the risk for anxiety or mood disorders after VP/VLBW birth.

Keyphrases

low birth weight
sleep quality
social support
depressive symptoms
bipolar disorder
preterm infants
preterm birth
gestational age
human milk
hepatitis c virus
pregnancy outcomes