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Perinatal Risk Factors for Mild Motor Disability

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Title: Perinatal Risk Factors for Mild Motor Disability
Language: English
Authors: Hands, Beth, Kendall, Garth, Larkin, Dawne, Parker, Helen
Source: International Journal of Disability, Development and Education. 2009 56(4):317-331.
Availability: Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 15
Publication Date: 2009
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Body Weight, Incidence, Hypertension, Gender Differences, Motor Development, Psychomotor Skills, Physical Disabilities, Perinatal Influences, Stress Variables, Physical Health, Premature Infants, Mild Disabilities, Foreign Countries, At Risk Persons
Geographic Terms: Australia
DOI: 10.1080/10349120903306533
ISSN: 1034-912X
Abstract: The aetiology of mild motor disability (MMD) is a complex issue and as yet is poorly understood. The aim of this study was to identify the prevalence of perinatal risk factors in a cohort of 10-year-old boys and girls with (n = 362) and without (n = 1193) MMD. Among the males with MMD there was a higher prevalence of postpartum haemorrhage, caesarean section, low birth weight and stressful first year of life. Among the females with MMD, there was a higher prevalence of essential hypertension, anaemia and threatened pre-term. Multivariable logistic regression revealed gender (male), anaemia, threatened pre-term birth (if female) and hypertension (if female) weakly explained MMD at 10 years. These results underscore the importance of considering gender differences in order to better understand the multiple influences on motor development. (Contains 3 tables.)
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 61
Entry Date: 2009
Accession Number: EJ862688
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The aetiology of mild motor disability (MMD) is a complex issue and as yet is poorly understood. The aim of this study was to identify the prevalence of perinatal risk factors in a cohort of 10-year-old boys and girls with (n = 362) and without (n = 1193) MMD. Among the males with MMD there was a higher prevalence of postpartum haemorrhage, caesarean section, low birth weight and stressful first year of life. Among the females with MMD, there was a higher prevalence of essential hypertension, anaemia and threatened pre-term. Multivariable logistic regression revealed gender (male), anaemia, threatened pre-term birth (if female) and hypertension (if female) weakly explained MMD at 10 years. These results underscore the importance of considering gender differences in order to better understand the multiple influences on motor development. (Contains 3 tables.)
ISSN:1034-912X
DOI:10.1080/10349120903306533