Comparison of child development between aterm and premature birth at age 2-3 years old in Kabupaten Probolinggo, Indonesia

Cases of preterm birth are still a problem in developing countries. WHO data in 2013 shows the rate of preterm birth in Indonesia at 2010 was 15.5% of total births. The prevalence of preterm birth in Kabupaten Probolinggo tends to increase from 2011 to 2013. Premature births are at risk of developing language delays, motor balance and coordination. This study aims to analyze developmental differences in children with a history of premature birth and term. The data used was primary data through filling questionnaires and interviews to subjects. This study was observational analytic with retrospective cohort design. The population was all 2-3 years old children at Kabupaten Probolinggo. Sampling was using a simple sampling formula and obtained 100 children into 2 groups. First group was 50 children who aterm at birth. Second group was 50 children who premature at birth. The result showed that there were there is significant differentat child development between aterm and premature born childen (p<0.05). The relativerisk (RR) analysis showed that the value is significant enough. Children development was influenced by type of born (RR=1.647x).