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SCHIAVO, Rafaela Almeida et al. Maternal-infant factors associated to the development of preterm and full-term babies. Rev. Psicol. Saúde [online]. 2020, vol.12, n.4, pp. 141-158. ISSN 2177-093X.  http://dx.doi.org/10.20435/pssa.vi.1031.

Knowing the influence of maternal-infant and environmental factors in the developmental process makes it possible to minimize delays. We intended to compare socio-demographic and developmental variables of preterm and full-term babies at three months of age, and to identify the influences of maternal-infant factors associated with the development of these babies. Participants were 275 mother-baby dyads, 168 being preterm and 107 full-term babies. We applied an interview to collect maternal-infant variables and we used the Bayley III Scales to evaluate development. The results indicated that there are significant differences between full-term and preterm babies regarding maternal education, the presence of siblings, and lack of maternal pregnancy planning. Preterm babies displayed more delays in cognitive development, expressive language, fine and gross motor development. The identification of delays at three months pointed to the importance of early stimulation programs as a protective factor to avoid developmental delays and as guidance to the primary caregivers of the baby.

Palabras clave : child development; preterm birth; full-term birth.

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