Publications by authors named "Ala O Pashtepa"
Article Synopsis
- Prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) often goes unassessed in preschool children due to inadequate assessment methods, but a study aimed to evaluate cognitive problems in alcohol-exposed children using a nonverbal test battery.
- The study involved 291 Ukrainian preschoolers, who were tested on early executive functioning (EF) and visuospatial skills, revealing that those exposed to alcohol scored lower on several cognitive assessments compared to their peers.
- Results indicated that PAE effects can be detected in preschoolers, showing that early executive function is crucial in understanding how alcohol exposure impacts cognitive development at this young age.
Background: Of the many negative outcomes associated with gestational alcohol use, one that has received relatively little attention is preterm birth and its possible contribution to effects of prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) on development. To examine the increased risk for premature delivery associated with PAE and the joint influence of preterm birth and alcohol on child outcomes, analysis was carried out in a longitudinal cohort recruited in Western Ukraine.
Methods: Alcohol-using women and low or nondrinking controls were identified prenatally for a clinical trial of multivitamins and minerals (MVM) in ameliorating effects of PAE.