Birth weight rather than birth length is associated with
childhood behavioural problems in a Czech ELSPAC cohort

J 2021

Birth weight rather than birth length is associated with childhood behavioural problems in a Czech ELSPAC cohort

RÁČKOVÁ, Lucie, Daniela KURUCZOVÁ, Jiří JARKOVSKÝ and Julie DOBROVOLNÁ

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Original name

Birth weight rather than birth length is associated with childhood behavioural problems in a Czech ELSPAC cohort

Authors

RÁČKOVÁ, Lucie (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution), Daniela KURUCZOVÁ (703 Slovakia, belonging to the institution), Jiří JARKOVSKÝ (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution) and Julie DOBROVOLNÁ (203 Czech Republic, guarantor, belonging to the institution)

Edition

Plos one, San Francisco, Public Library Science, 2021, 1932-6203

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Článek v odborném periodiku

Field of Study

30300 3.3 Health sciences

Country of publisher

United States of America

Confidentiality degree

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

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Impact factor

Impact factor: 3.752

RIV identification code

RIV/00216224:14310/21:00122515

Organization unit

Faculty of Science

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0253607

UT WoS

000685248200030

Keywords in English

EFFORTFUL CONTROL; FETAL-GROWTH; DIFFICULTIES QUESTIONNAIRE; NEUROBEHAVIORAL OUTCOMES; PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES; EXTERNALIZING PROBLEMS; ETHNIC-DIFFERENCES; PRENATAL STRESS; CHILDREN BORN; STRENGTHS

Abstract

V originále

Many physical and psychological characteristics are influenced by prenatal development. Some studies have located links between low birth parameters and behavioural problems, with the latter in turn associated with educational progress, career success, overall health, and subsequent life events. However, few studies have investigated whether this association also applies to children in the normal birth growth range. This study thus investigates the relationship between normal-range birth length, weight, and behavioural problems at the age of seven. We use data from the Czech part of the European Longitudinal Study of Pregnancy and Childhood (ELSPAC) cohort, which provides comprehensive insight into a post-communist country undergoing a period of economic transition. Childhood behavioural problems were measured in 1,796 children using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. Associations were modelled using weighted logistic regression. Birth weight was found to be linked to the total difficulties score, hyperactivity, and peer relationship problems subscales in a fully adjusted model while birth length was not significantly associated with any subscale in the fully adjusted model. We thus conclude that normal-range birth weight is associated with behavioural problems. It can therefore be assumed that the odds of behavioural problems and their consequences can be mitigated by preventive programs targeting pregnant women and children with lower but still normal weight.

Links

EF15_003/0000469, research and development project

Name: Cetocoen Plus

EF17_043/0009632, research and development project

Name: CETOCOEN Excellence

LM2018121, research and development project

Name: Výzkumná infrastruktura RECETOX (Acronym: RECETOX RI)

Investor: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the CR, RECETOX RI

MUNI/A/1615/2020, interní kód MU

Name: Matematické a statistické modelování 5 (Acronym: MaStaMo5)

Investor: Masaryk University

857560, interní kód MU
(CEP code: EF17_043/0009632)

Name: CETOCOEN Excellence (Acronym: CETOCOEN Excellence)

Investor: European Union, Spreading excellence and widening participation

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RÁČKOVÁ, Lucie, Daniela KURUCZOVÁ, Jiří JARKOVSKÝ and Julie DOBROVOLNÁ. Birth weight rather than birth length is associated with childhood behavioural problems in a Czech ELSPAC cohort. Plos one. San Francisco: Public Library Science, 2021, vol. 16, No 7, p. 1-14. ISSN 1932-6203. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0253607.

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RÁČKOVÁ, Lucie, Daniela KURUCZOVÁ, Jiří JARKOVSKÝ and Julie DOBROVOLNÁ. Birth weight rather than birth length is associated with childhood behavioural problems in a Czech ELSPAC cohort. \textit{Plos one}. San Francisco: Public Library Science, 2021, vol.~16, No~7, p.~1-14. ISSN~1932-6203. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0253607.

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