| Sleep problems in childhood predict neuropsychological functioning in adolescence. | |
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PMID: 19336377 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVES: Our goal was to examine the association between parent-rated sleep problems during childhood and neuropsychological functioning during adolescence. PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS: Longitudinal prospective data on an entire birth cohort from Dunedin, New Zealand, were obtained. One thousand thirty-seven children were enrolled in the study (52% male). Parents reported on sleep problems when the study members were 5, 7, and 9 years of age. Neuropsychological functioning was assessed by using 7 tests when the participants were 13 years of age. RESULTS: After adjusting for gender and socioeconomic status, persistent sleep problems during childhood predicted scores on 2 neuropsychological tests: the copy score of the Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure Test and 2 measures of performance on the Halstead Trail Making Test. These results were substantively replicated when sleep was assessed at the 5- and 9-year (but not 7-year) assessments separately. CONCLUSIONS: Sleep problems during childhood may be associated with certain aspects of neuropsychological functioning during adolescence. This adds to the growing body of literature suggesting that childhood sleep problems may be a risk indicator of later difficulties. |
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Authors:
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Alice M Gregory; Avshalom Caspi; Terrie E Moffitt; Richie Poulton |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pediatrics Volume: 123 ISSN: 1098-4275 ISO Abbreviation: Pediatrics Publication Date: 2009 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-04-01 Completed Date: 2009-04-28 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0376422 Medline TA: Pediatrics Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1171-6 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Psychology Department, Goldsmiths College, University of London, Lewisham Way, New Cross, London SE14 6NW, United Kingdom. a.gregory@gold.ac.uk |
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Adolescent Adolescent Behavior* Anxiety Disorders / epidemiology Child Child Behavior Disorders / epidemiology Child, Preschool Female Humans Longitudinal Studies Male Mental Disorders / epidemiology* Neuropsychological Tests Sleep Disorders / epidemiology* Social Class |
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G0100527//Medical Research Council; MH 5070/MH/NIMH NIH HHS; MH 9414/MH/NIMH NIH HHS |
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