Perinatal Risk and Psychiatric Outcome in Adolescents Born Preterm With Very Low Birth Weight or Term Small for Gestational Age

Abstract

Lower birth weight, shorter gestation, and intraventricular hemorrhage were risk factors for psychiatric problems in the very low birth weight group. Lower Apgar score increased the risk for autism spectrum symptoms and internalizing symptoms. Among adolescents born term small for GA, the main risk factor for psychiatric symptoms was low socioeconomic status.