Infants born to first-time mothers with a refugee background faced an increased risk of regulatory problems.

Maria Marti CastanerCamila HvidtfeldtSarah Fredsted VilladsenTrine Pagh PedersenLeonie K ElsenburgMarie Norredam

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

The risk of infant regulatory problems was higher in the first-born children of refugee mothers. First-time refugee parents may need tailored support to identify mental health needs and infants with regulatory problems.

Keyphrases

mental health
transcription factor
mental illness
gestational age
low birth weight
smoking cessation
preterm birth