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Diéguez-Pérez M, Burgueño-Torres L, Reichard-Monefeldt G, Tapia-Sierra FE, Ticona-Flores JM. Prevalence and Characteristics of Sleep Disorders in Children Aged 7-17: Insights from Parental Observations at the Dental Office. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 11:609. [PMID: 38790604 PMCID: PMC11119357 DOI: 10.3390/children11050609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2024] [Revised: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Sleep disorders (SD) in children is a topic of great relevance due to their impact on a child's general health. This has led us to study their prevalence and the factors that disturb them in the developing population. Using a validated Likert-type questionnaire, different behaviors observed by the parents during the different phases of their children's sleep were evaluated during the last 6 months. A total of 206 children between the ages of 7 and 17 who attended a dental office participated in the study. The prevalence of SD was 47.6%. There were no significant differences regarding the SD in relation to sex (p = 0.796). The mean total score for children aged 7 to 11 years old was 42.3 (±14.25) compared to 45.44 (±15.51) for the group consisting of children aged 12 to 17 years old, reporting a statistically significant difference among both age groups (p = 0.01). The most frequent disorder was related to initiating and maintaining sleep (64.9%) while the least prevalent were the respiratory sleep disorders (27.2%). Given the high prevalence of these disorders, it is necessary to intercept them during childhood and establish educational guidelines in this regard throughout primary care.
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- Montserrat Diéguez-Pérez
- Department of Preclinical Dentistry, Faculty of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odón, 28670 Madrid, Spain; (G.R.-M.); (J.M.T.-F.)
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- Dental Clinical Specialties Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (L.B.-T.); (F.E.T.-S.)
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- Department of Preclinical Dentistry, Faculty of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odón, 28670 Madrid, Spain; (G.R.-M.); (J.M.T.-F.)
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- Dental Clinical Specialties Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (L.B.-T.); (F.E.T.-S.)
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- Department of Preclinical Dentistry, Faculty of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odón, 28670 Madrid, Spain; (G.R.-M.); (J.M.T.-F.)
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Mackay CA, Gray C, Campbell C, Sharp MJ. Young adult outcomes following premature birth: A Western Australian experience. Early Hum Dev 2024; 188:105920. [PMID: 38128445 DOI: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2023.105920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Childhood outcomes following preterm birth are widely published, however long-term adult outcomes are less well described. We aimed to determine the quality of life and burden of co-morbidities experienced by preterm-born young adults in Western Australia. METHODS A retrospective observational study was conducted. Participants born at 23-33 weeks gestation cared for at King Edward Memorial Hospital during 1990 and 1991 were recruited from a historical birth cohort. Participants completed general, medical and reproductive health questionnaires. Results were compared with contemporaneous cohort data and/or population statistics. RESULTS Questionnaires were received from 73 young adults aged 28 to 30 years. The majority of respondents completed high school (94.5 %), were employed fulltime (74.0 %) and had close friends and family relationships. Almost all the participants considered their health to be good (94.0 %) and participated in light exercise (90.0 %). Increased hypertension, hypercholesterolaemia, asthma, neuropsychiatric conditions and visual impairment were reported. Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) scoring identified increased mild anxiety. Increased consultation with healthcare workers and use of prescription medications were reported. CONCLUSION The group of preterm-born adults surveyed reported a good quality of life, supportive interpersonal relationships and they provided significant contributions to society. They did report increased medical and psychological conditions than the general population.
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- Cheryl A Mackay
- Neonatal Directorate, Child and Adolescent Health Service, Perth, Western Australia, Australia; University of Western Australia, Australia.
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- Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Neonatal Directorate, Child and Adolescent Health Service, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Neonatal Directorate, Child and Adolescent Health Service, Perth, Western Australia, Australia; University of Western Australia, Australia
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Romeo DM, Arpaia C, Lala MR, Cordaro G, Gallini F, Vento G, Mercuri E, Chiaretti A. Sleep Disorders in Low-Risk Preterm Infants and Toddlers. J Pers Med 2023; 13:1091. [PMID: 37511704 PMCID: PMC10381444 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13071091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Revised: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Sleep disorders are particularly important in the development of children, affecting the emotional, behavioural, and cognitive spheres. The incidence of these disorders has been assessed in different types of populations, including patients with a history of premature birth, who, from the literature data, would seem to have an increased incidence of sleep disorders at school age. The aims of the present study are: (i.) to assess the presence of sleep disorders in a population of very preterm infants at 6-36 months who are at low risk of neurological impairments using the Italian version of the Sleep Disturbance Scale for Children (SDSC) adapted for this age group, and (ii.) to identify possible differences from a control group of term-born infants. A total of 217 low-risk preterm and 129 typically developing infants and toddlers were included in the study. We found no differences in the SDSC total and the factor scores between these two populations of infants. Low-risk preterm infants and toddlers showed similar incidences of sleep disorders to their term-born peers. Further clinical assessments will be needed to confirm these data at school age.
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- Domenico M Romeo
- Pediatric Neurology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, L.argo A. Gemelli, 00168 Rome, Italy
- Pediatric Neurology Unit, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Pediatric Neurology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, L.argo A. Gemelli, 00168 Rome, Italy
- Pediatric Neurology Unit, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Pediatric Neurology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, L.argo A. Gemelli, 00168 Rome, Italy
- Pediatric Neurology Unit, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Pediatric Neurology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, L.argo A. Gemelli, 00168 Rome, Italy
- Pediatric Neurology Unit, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, L.go A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, L.go A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Pediatric Neurology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, L.argo A. Gemelli, 00168 Rome, Italy
- Pediatric Neurology Unit, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
- Department of Pediatrics, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli, 00168 Rome, Italy
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Bijlsma A, Beunders VA, Dorrepaal DJ, Joosten KF, van Beijsterveldt IA, Dudink J, Reiss IK, Hokken-Koelega AC, Vermeulen MJ. Sleep and 24-hour rhythm characteristics in preschool children born very preterm and full term. J Clin Sleep Med 2023; 19:685-693. [PMID: 36661086 PMCID: PMC10071387 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.10408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES Sleep impacts the quality of life and is associated with cardiometabolic and neurocognitive outcomes. Little is known about the sleep of preterm-born children at preschool age. We, therefore, studied sleep and 24-hour rhythms of preschool children born very preterm compared with full-term children. METHODS This was a prospective cohort study comparing sleep quality and quantity of children born very preterm (gestational age [GA] < 30 weeks) with full-term children at the (corrected) age of 3 years, using (1) 2 parent-reported questionnaires (Brief Infant Sleep Questionnaire and The Munich Chronotype Questionnaire) and (2) at least 3 days of triaxial wrist actigraphy combined with sleep diary. We performed regression analyses with adjustment for sex (corrected), age, and birth weight standard deviation (SD) score. RESULTS Ninety-seven very-preterm-born (median GA 27+5; interquartile range 26 + 3;29 + 0 weeks) and 92 full-term children (GA 39 + 3; 38 + 4;40 + 4 weeks) were included. Sleep problems and other reported sleep parameters were not different between groups. As measured with actigraphy, sleep and 24-hour rhythm were similar between groups, except for very-preterm born children waking up 21 minutes (4;38) minutes later than full-term children (adjusted P = .001). CONCLUSIONS Based on parent reports and actigraphy, very-preterm-born children sleep quite similar to full-term controls at the corrected age of 3 years. Reported sleep problems were not different between groups. Actigraphy data suggest that preterm-born children may wake up later than children born full term. Further studies are needed to explore how sleep relates to cardiometabolic and neurodevelopmental outcomes after preterm birth and whether early interventions are useful to optimize 24-hour rhythm and sleep. CITATION Bijlsma A, Beunders VAA, Dorrepaal DJ, et al. Sleep and 24-hour rhythm characteristics in preschool children born very preterm and full term. J Clin Sleep Med. 2023;19(4):685-693.
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- Alja Bijlsma
- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Erasmus MC Sophia Children’s Hospital, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Erasmus MC Sophia Children’s Hospital, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Subdivision of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Erasmus MC Sophia Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, Intensive Care Unit, Erasmus MC Sophia Children’s Hospital, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Subdivision of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Erasmus MC Sophia Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neonatology, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Erasmus MC Sophia Children’s Hospital, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Subdivision of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Erasmus MC Sophia Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Erasmus MC Sophia Children’s Hospital, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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León Rojas D, Castorena Torres F, Alvarado Ramos S, del Castillo Morales A, Rodríguez-de-Ita J. Sleep Disturbances and Mental Well-Being of Preschool Children during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Mexico. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:4386. [PMID: 36901397 PMCID: PMC10002191 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20054386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2023] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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COVID-19 pandemic confinement caused changes in families and children's routines worldwide. Studies conducted at the beginning of the pandemic have examined the harmful effects of these changes on mental health, including sleep disturbances. As sleep is essential for optimal childhood development, this study was designed to determine preschool-aged (3-6 years old) children's sleep parameters and mental well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico. Using a cross-sectional design, a survey was applied to parents of preschool children, inquiring about their children's confinement status, routine changes, and electronics use. The parents responded to the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire to assess children's sleep and mental well-being. To provide objective sleep data, the children wore wrist actigraphy for seven days. Fifty-one participants completed the assessment. The children's mean age was 5.2 years, and the prevalence of sleep disturbances was 68.6%. The use of electronic tablets in the bedroom near bedtime and symptoms of mental health deterioration (i.e., emotional distress and behavioral difficulties) were associated with sleep disturbances and their severity. The COVID-19 pandemic's confinement-related routine changes greatly impacted preschool children's sleep and well-being. We recommend establishing age-tailored interventions to manage children at higher risk.
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- Daniela León Rojas
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Ave. Morones Prieto 3000, Monterrey 64710, NL, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Ave. Morones Prieto 3000, Monterrey 64710, NL, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Ave. Morones Prieto 3000, Monterrey 64710, NL, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Ave. Morones Prieto 3000, Monterrey 64710, NL, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Ave. Morones Prieto 3000, Monterrey 64710, NL, Mexico
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Hospital San José, TecSalud, Monterrey 64710, NL, Mexico
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Beunders VAA, Koopman-Verhoeff ME, Vermeulen MJ, Silva CCV, Jansen PW, Luik AI, Reiss IKM, Joosten KFM, Jaddoe VWV. Fetal and infant growth patterns, sleep, and 24-h activity rhythms: a population-based prospective cohort study in school-age children. J Sleep Res 2023:e13822. [PMID: 36707974 DOI: 10.1111/jsr.13822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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The study objective was to explore associations of fetal and infant weight patterns and preterm birth with sleep and 24-h activity rhythm parameters at school-age. In our prospective population-based study, 1327 children were followed from birth to age 10-15 years. Fetal weight was estimated using ultrasound in the second and third trimester of pregnancy. Birth weight and gestational age were available from midwife registries. Infant weight was measured at 6, 12 and 24 months. Fetal and infant weight acceleration or deceleration were defined as a change of >0.67 standard deviation between the corresponding age intervals. At school-age, sleep duration, sleep efficiency, wake after sleep onset, social jetlag, inter-daily stability, and intra-daily variability were assessed using tri-axial wrist actigraphy for 9 consecutive nights. We observed that low birth weight (<2500 g) was associated with 0.24 standard deviation (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.04; 0.43) longer sleep duration compared to normal weight. Compared to normal growth, growth deceleration in fetal life and infancy was associated with 0.40 standard deviation (95% CI 0.07; 0.73) longer sleep duration, 0.44 standard deviation (95% CI 0.14; 0.73) higher sleep efficiency, and -0.41 standard deviation (95% CI -0.76; -0.07) shorter wake after sleep onset. A pattern of normal fetal growth followed by infant growth acceleration was associated with -0.40 standard deviation (95% CI -0.61; -0.19) lower inter-daily stability. Preterm birth was not associated with any sleep or 24-h rhythm parameters. Our findings showed that children with fetal and infant growth restriction had longer and more efficient sleep at school-age, which may be indicative of an increased need for sleep for maturational processes and development after a difficult start in life.
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- Victoria A A Beunders
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Erasmus MC Sophia Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.,The Generation R Study Group, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- The Generation R Study Group, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.,Institute of Education and Child Studies, Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands.,Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry/Psychology, Erasmus MC Sophia Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Erasmus MC Sophia Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- The Generation R Study Group, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Pediatrics, Erasmus MC Sophia Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry/Psychology, Erasmus MC Sophia Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Psychology, Education and Child Studies, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry/Psychology, Erasmus MC Sophia Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Erasmus MC Sophia Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, Intensive Care Unit, Erasmus MC Sophia Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- The Generation R Study Group, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Pediatrics, Erasmus MC Sophia Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Sleep-disordered breathing symptoms and their association with structural and functional pulmonary changes in children born extremely preterm. Eur J Pediatr 2023; 182:155-163. [PMID: 36258056 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-022-04651-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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This study aimed to evaluate symptoms of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) among children born extremely preterm, with and without a history of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), including associations between sleep and respiratory symptoms, physical activity, pulmonary function, and pulmonary magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This multi-center cross-sectional study enrolled children aged 7-9 years born extremely preterm with and without BPD. Participants completed the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ), the modified Epworth sleepiness scale, a respiratory symptom questionnaire, pedometer measurements, pulmonary function testing, and pulmonary MRI. Spearman's correlations and univariate and multivariable linear regression modelling were performed. Twenty-eight of 45 children included had a history of moderate-to-severe BPD. The prevalence of sleep-related symptoms was low, with the exception of hyperactivity and inattention. There were no differences in mean (SD) scores on sleep questionnaires in children with and without BPD (PSQ: 0.21 (0.13) vs 0.16 (0.14), p = 0.3; modified Epworth: 2.4 (2.4) vs 1.8 (2.8), p = 0.4). Multiple regression analyses examining difference in sleep scores between groups, adjusting for gestational age and intraventricular hemorrhage, found no statistical difference (p > 0.05). Greater daytime sleepiness was moderately correlated with FEV1%-predicted (r = - 0.52); no other moderate-strong associations were identified. Conclusions: There was no evidence of clinically important differences in sleep symptoms between children with and without BPD, suggesting that sleep symptoms may be related to prematurity-related factors other than a BPD diagnosis, including airflow limitation. Further research is necessary to explore the relationship between sleep symptoms, airway obstruction, and neurobehavioral symptoms among premature-born children. Trial registration: NCT02921308. Date of registration: October 3, 2016. What is Known: • Presence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) may further contribute to the development of SDB, though its impact is not well-studied. • Premature-born children have a greater risk of lung structural and functional differences, including sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). What is New: • There was no difference in sleep symptoms between children with and without BPD, suggesting that sleep symptoms are related to other prematurity-related factors, such as airflow limitation. • Greater daytime sleepiness was correlated with lower FEV1 in our population, which reflects greater airflow limitation.
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Trickett J, Hill C, Austin T, Johnson S. The Impact of Preterm Birth on Sleep through Infancy, Childhood and Adolescence and Its Implications. CHILDREN 2022; 9:children9050626. [PMID: 35626803 PMCID: PMC9139673 DOI: 10.3390/children9050626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Revised: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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There is emergent literature on the relationship between the development of sleep-wake cycles, sleep architecture, and sleep duration during the neonatal period on neurodevelopmental outcomes among children born preterm. There is also a growing literature on techniques to assess sleep staging in preterm neonates using either EEG methods or heart and respiration rate. Upon discharge from hospital, sleep in children born preterm has been assessed using parent report, actigraphy, and polysomnography. This review describes the ontogeny and measurement of sleep in the neonatal period, the current evidence on the impact of preterm birth on sleep both in the NICU and in childhood and adolescence, and the interaction between sleep, cognition, and social-emotional outcomes in this population.
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- Jayne Trickett
- Department of Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour, University of Leicester, Leicester LE1 7RH, UK
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- School of Clinical Experimental Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK;
- Department of Sleep Medicine, Southampton Children’s Hospital, Southampton SO17 1BJ, UK
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Rosie Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK;
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester LE1 7RH, UK;
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Pergolizzi JV, Fort P, Miller TL, LeQuang JA, Raffa RB. The epidemiology of apnoea of prematurity. J Clin Pharm Ther 2022; 47:685-693. [PMID: 35018653 DOI: 10.1111/jcpt.13587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 12/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
WHAT IS KNOWN AND OBJECTIVE Many premature infants less than 37 weeks gestational age (GA), and almost all infants less than 28 weeks GA, will experience apnoea of prematurity (AOP)-a cessation of respiration for 20 or more seconds (or less than 20 s if accompanied by other signs). Because the treatment options for AOP are so limited, we explore its epidemiology, with the ultimate hope of learning how to decrease its incidence. COMMENT Although AOP usually resolves with maturation of the respiratory system, many short- and long-term negative effects are correlated statistically with AOP (although direct causality has not been established). The primary risk factor for AOP is preterm birth, but delivery technique, genetics, socioeconomic status, racial disparities and other influences are suspected to be involved. Anaemia, asthma and gastric reflux have also been associated with preterm birth, but the relationship with AOP is unclear. The postulated associations and the strength of the evidence are briefly reviewed and discussed. WHAT IS NEW AND CONCLUSION Attempts to elucidate the epidemiology of apnoea of prematurity have been challenging. Studies of AOP are hampered in part by challenges in monitoring the condition, the interplay of multiple comorbidities in preterm neonates and lack of expert consensus definitions. However, since the primary risk factor is preterm birth, efforts to decrease the prevalence of preterm birth would have a positive secondary effect on the prevalence of AOP. Until then, better pharmacotherapeutic options are needed.
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- Joseph V Pergolizzi
- NEMA Research Inc., Naples, Florida, USA.,Neumentum Inc., Summit, New Jersey, USA.,Enalare Therapeutics Inc., Princeton, New Jersey, USA
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- Neonatology, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA.,Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Enalare Therapeutics Inc., Princeton, New Jersey, USA.,Department of Pediatrics, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Neumentum Inc., Summit, New Jersey, USA.,Enalare Therapeutics Inc., Princeton, New Jersey, USA.,College of Pharmacy (Adjunct), University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA.,Temple University School of Pharmacy (Prof. Emer.), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Trickett J, Bernardi M, Fahy A, Lancaster R, Larsen J, Ni Y, Suonpera E, Wolke D, Marlow N, Johnson S. Disturbed sleep in children born extremely preterm is associated with behavioural and emotional symptoms. Sleep Med 2021; 85:157-165. [PMID: 34333198 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2021.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2021] [Revised: 06/24/2021] [Accepted: 07/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
Abstract
AIM To determine whether children born extremely preterm are at increased risk for sleep disturbances and to explore relationships between extremely preterm birth, sleep and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms and emotional symptoms. METHOD EPICure2 cohort study. Parents of 165 children born ≤26 weeks' gestation (53% male) and 121 children born at term (43% male) completed the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire, sleep disordered breathing subscale of the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire, the emotional problems scale of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire and the ADHD Rating Scale-5 at 11 years of age. RESULTS Extremely preterm children had greater habitual snoring (adjusted odds ratio 6.8; 95% confidence interval 2.3, 20.3), less frequently fell asleep within 20 minutes (Cohen's d 0.33), higher night wakings (d 0.44) and daytime sleepiness scores (d 0.40) than term-born children; there was no between-group difference in sleep duration scores. Among children without severe disability, night wakings scores partially mediated the relationship between preterm birth and inattention (additional 5% of variance explained), hyperactivity/impulsivity (13%) and emotional problems (9%). Snoring partially mediated the relationship between preterm birth, hyperactivity/impulsivity and inattention (additional 1-5% of variance). CONCLUSION Children born extremely preterm are at increased risk of disturbed sleep compared to term-born children. As night wakings partially mediated the relationship between preterm birth and ADHD symptoms and emotional problems, reducing sleep disturbance may improve sleep and reduce attention and emotional problems in this population.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jayne Trickett
- Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom; Centre for Mathematical Cognition, School of Science, Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom
| | - Marialivia Bernardi
- Institute for Women's Health, University College London, London, United Kingdom
| | - Amanda Fahy
- Institute for Women's Health, University College London, London, United Kingdom
| | - Rebecca Lancaster
- Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom
| | - Jennifer Larsen
- Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom
| | - Yanyan Ni
- Institute for Women's Health, University College London, London, United Kingdom
| | - Emmi Suonpera
- Institute for Women's Health, University College London, London, United Kingdom
| | - Dieter Wolke
- Department of Psychology, University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom
| | - Neil Marlow
- Institute for Women's Health, University College London, London, United Kingdom
| | - Samantha Johnson
- Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom.
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