Document Type
Article
Department
Institute for Human Development
Abstract
We examined the mental health and quality of life (QoL) outcomes and their correlates of school-aged survivors of neonatal jaundice (NNJ), hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), and a comparison group. The Child Behavior Checklist and the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory were administered to assess the mental health and QoL of 375 children (134 with NNJ, 107 with HIE, and 134 comparison group) aged 6 to 12 years [Median age 9 (interquartile range 7 to 11)]. The results showed that survivors of NNJ and HIE have mental health problems and QoL similar to the comparison group. Maternal mental health was the predominant covariate of mental health and QoL in survivors of NNJ and HIE. This result could indicate that mothers with mental health problems are more likely to have children with mental health issues, but also that caring for children with these adversities may affect mental health well-being of the caregivers. There is a need for early mental health screening and psychosocial intervention for caregivers and their children to enhance both their mental health and QoL.
Publication (Name of Journal)
Child Psychiatry & Human Development
Recommended Citation
Magai, D. N.,
Koot, H. M.,
Newton, C. R.,
Abubakar, A.
(2021). Long-Term Mental Health and Quality of Life Outcomes of Neonatal Insults in Kilifi, Kenya. Child Psychiatry & Human Development.
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