The Association of Maternal Sensitivity with Subsequent Cognition and Language among Children Born Preterm: An Individual Participant Data (IPD) Meta-Analysis

Key Points

• The study aims to evaluate the relationship between maternal sensitivity and cognitive and language outcomes in children born preterm.
• Conducted a meta-analysis using individual participant data from multiple studies.
• Focused on children born preterm, particularly those with lower gestational ages.
• Analyzed the correlation between maternal sensitivity and children's cognitive and language scores.
• High maternal sensitivity is linked to better cognitive outcomes in preterm children.
• Stronger effects are observed in children born at lower gestational ages.
• Language functioning also improves with increased maternal sensitivity.