Prematurity and ADHD in Childhood: An Observational Register-Based Study in Catalonia

10Citations
Citations of this article
51Readers
Mendeley users who have this article in their library.
Get full text

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the association between prematurity (by the gestational week [gw]) and ADHD during childhood. Method: Observational, matched cohort study using data from children born in a tertiary-level hospital (Hospital Universitari Vall d’Hebron, Catalonia, Spain) during 1995-2007 and data from the Information System for the Development of Research in Primary Health Care (SIDIAP database, Catalonia, Spain). Results: Prevalence of ADHD increases as gestational age decreases, 12.7% for those born ≤28 gw, compared to 3.2% for those born after the 37 gw. The risk of developing ADHD in the non-premature children tends to increase as the gw decreases (35-36 gw, hazard ratio [HR] = 1.70, 95% confidence interval [CI] [1.19, 2.44]; 33-34 gw, HR = 3.38, 95% CI [2.08, 5.50]; 29-32 gw, HR = 2.37, 95% CI [1.54, 3.63]; and ≤28 gw, HR = 5.57, 95% CI [2.49, 12.46]) Conclusion: Being born preterm is associated with a risk of developing ADHD, also in late preterm children (35-36 gw). Attention when taking care of these infants regarding their mental health must be made.

Cite

CITATION STYLE

APA

Perapoch, J., Vidal, R., Gómez-Lumbreras, A., Hermosilla, E., Riera, L., Cortés, J., … Morros, R. (2021). Prematurity and ADHD in Childhood: An Observational Register-Based Study in Catalonia. Journal of Attention Disorders, 25(7), 933–941. https://doi.org/10.1177/1087054719864631

Register to see more suggestions

Mendeley helps you to discover research relevant for your work.

Already have an account?

Save time finding and organizing research with Mendeley

Sign up for free