학술논문
Physiologic and Behavioral Responses to Stress, Temperament, and Incidence of Infection and Atopic Disorders in the First Year of Life: A Pilot Study
Document Type
Academic Journal
Source
Journal of Pediatric Nursing. Aug 01, 2003 18(4):257-266
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
0882-5963
Abstract
The purpose of this pilot study was to explore relationships among physiologic and behavioral responses to a standardized stressor (routine immunization), parent-reported temperament, and numbers of infections and atopic disorders in the first year of life. Infants were studied during 2- (n = 30) and 4-month (n = 24) routine clinic visits. Behavioral data were coded from videotapes filmed for 90 seconds after immunizations. Salivary cortisol measured physiologic arousal; specimens were obtained before and after immunizations. Two-month-old infants with higher levels of cortisol required more time to calm after immunization. Relationships were found between the temperament characteristics of persistence and adaptability and infections at 12 months. © 2003 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.