Motor Performance in Association with Perceived Loneliness and Social Competence in 11-Year-Old Children Born Very Preterm

• Main Authors: Minttu Helin (Author), Max Karukivi (Author), Leena Haataja (Author), Päivi Rautava (Author), Niina Junttila (Author), Susanna Salomäki (Author), Liisa Lehtonen (Author), Sirkku Setänen (Author)
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• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-05-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background: Very preterm birth may affect motor performance and social competence up to adulthood. Our objective was to describe perceived loneliness and social competence in children born very preterm in relation to motor impairment. Methods: 165 children born very preterm (birth weight ≤ 1500 g an...