David C Schwebel1, Carl M Brezausek. 1. Department of Psychology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1300 University Blvd, CH 415, Birmingham AL 35294, USA. schwebel@uab.edu
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This study was designed to examine relations between nocturnal awakenings and unintentional injury risk among toddlers. METHODS: A nationally representative sample of 799 children was followed longitudinally from birth through 36 months. Patterns of nocturnal awakening were assessed by parent-report at ages 6, 15, 24 and 36 months, and injury events were reported at quarterly intervals over the same time period. A range of external covariates, including positive and negative affect and externalizing behavior; maternal stress, maternal depression, and parenting style; and family socioeconomic status were measured. RESULTS: A persistent pattern of very mild nocturnal awakening was related to increased risk of injury during the toddler years, and that relation held after controlling for a range of potential covariates. CONCLUSIONS: A pattern of persistent nocturnal awakening appears to be related to unintentional injury risk in toddlers.
OBJECTIVE: This study was designed to examine relations between nocturnal awakenings and unintentional injury risk among toddlers. METHODS: A nationally representative sample of 799 children was followed longitudinally from birth through 36 months. Patterns of nocturnal awakening were assessed by parent-report at ages 6, 15, 24 and 36 months, and injury events were reported at quarterly intervals over the same time period. A range of external covariates, including positive and negative affect and externalizing behavior; maternal stress, maternal depression, and parenting style; and family socioeconomic status were measured. RESULTS: A persistent pattern of very mild nocturnal awakening was related to increased risk of injury during the toddler years, and that relation held after controlling for a range of potential covariates. CONCLUSIONS: A pattern of persistent nocturnal awakening appears to be related to unintentional injury risk in toddlers.
Authors: Gloria Reeves; Carol Blaisdell; Manana Lapidus; Patricia Langenberg; Maya Ramagopal; Johanna Cabassa; Mary Beth Bollinger; Gagan Virk Nijjar; Bruno Anthony; Thomas Achenbach; Teodor T Postolache Journal: Int J Adolesc Med Health Date: 2010 Oct-Dec