Self-reported executive function problems in adults born very low birthweight.

Alice Hyun Min KimL John HorwoodSarah L HarrisSamudragupta Bora Brian A DarlowLianne J Woodward

Published in: Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology (2022)

VLBW-born adults continue to experience more executive function difficulties in their everyday life relative to term controls at age 28 years. These difficulties were negatively associated with their socio-economic opportunities as young adults.

Keyphrases

gestational age
young adults
preterm birth
low birth weight
preterm infants
mental health