An Exploration of the Effects and Clinical Presentations of Premature Birth within the Latinx Population

<p>There are roughly ten percent, or 15 million, preterm births every year across the world. Therefore, it is vital to understand the impact on their development across cognitive, academic, socioemotional, and behavioral levels. A vast amount of research has shown that children who are born prematurely are more at risk of facing challenges across various areas of their development. However, the majority of the research samples have been limited within their scope, leaving behind a gap in research focused on specific subgroups within the population. By delving into the unique context of the Latinx population, this study endeavors to shed light on the specific challenges and considerations involved in neuropsychological assessment within this demographic group between the toddler years to middle childhood. This review seeks to evaluate current recommendations and resources for the support groups of preterm and low-birth-weight children, ranging from clinicians to families. Furthermore, it seeks to improve outcomes through early interventions among the Latinx population, given the unique factors that intertwine within their ethnic context.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Psy.D. Doctor of Clinical Psychology

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation - Public Access

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Clinical Psychology

Year dc:date.available

2024

Author dc:creator

• Hill, Diana

Contributors dc:contributor

• Sharie Fabregas, Psy.D.
• Marcia Pita, Ph.D.

• Latinx
• preterm birth
• prematurity
• low birth weight
• Cognitive
• socio-emotional
• academic
• Child Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Developmental Psychology

Repository record dc:identifier

https://digitalcommons.nl.edu/diss/816

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:digitalcommons.nl.edu:diss-1873