Other content tagged: Quality of Life
The neglected sibling? – Investigating the implications of having a preterm born sibling on the quality of life of the term born sibling
Siblings are one’s first peer group experience. Growing up, they contribute greatly to identity building and childhood development. However, there is little data on how having a preterm child affects the lives of term born siblings. A study from Finland therefore reviewed the available data to investigate the siblings’ quality of life after the birth of a preterm newborn. The study revealed that the absence of the mother and father for their…
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Are preterm born adults more optimistic or pessimistic? Exploring the long-term effects of preterm birth in adulthood
Optimistic people not only have a more positive outlook on life but also benefit from better health. They have better physical and mental health, recover faster from illness, and live longer. However, individuals born preterm tend to show poorer physical and mental health and a higher mortality rate. But does that mean that adults born preterm are, because of their particular circumstances, also less optimistic and more pessimistic in their attitude towards life?…
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