Family Life 1 Year After Infantile Colic

摘要: Objective: To determine the persistence of family psychological characteristics associated with infantile colic. Design: A 1-year follow-up survey families colicky infants was carried out. The interview used to evaluate factors and control families. Participants: total 59 a infant 58 were enrolled in initial evaluation population-based study. On basis structured diary infant's crying, filled by parents, 3 groups formed: severe colic group (n=36), moderate (n=23), (n=58). interviewed when 2 12 months old. Beavers-Timberlawn Family Evaluation Scale Oulu Assessment used. Thirty-two (89%) from group, 17 (74%) 49 (84%) participated assessment. Results: At assessment, structural profile did not differ between groups. However, had more difficulties communication, unresolved conflicts, dissatisfaction, greater lack empathy than other Furthermore, there less flexibility both group. During period, coalition parents became stronger compared first atmosphere improved significantly all study amount decreased Conclusions: Our shows that certain persist. Families coped nearly as well mood lot 1 year Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 1996;150:1032-1036