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Auditory exposure of high-risk infants discharged from the NICU/Hospital and the impact of social factors

Topic:

Preterm

Journal/Publication:

Acta Paediatrica

Year:

2019
Participant Age Range:

Sample Size:

73

Participant Language:

English

Abstract:

Aim: To (a) define the early home auditory environment of high‐risk infants within one month of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU/Hospital) discharge, (b) compare auditory exposures in the home environment to the NICU/Hospital environment, and (c) define relationships between maternal/infant factors and auditory exposures within the home.