Cognition, mental health and quality of life amongst siblings of preterm born children: A systematic review.

Wnurinham Silva Eeva Virtanen Kajantie Eero Sylvain Sebert

Published in: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) (2024)

Although two studies reported a difference in outcomes between index cases in preterm born sibling groups and comparison groups, the scarce evidence did not allow us to delineate an effect or lack of it.

Keyphrases

low birth weight
gestational age
mental health
preterm infants
preterm birth
young adults
mild cognitive impairment
intellectual disability
mental illness
case control
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome