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Contribution title IMPACT OF MATERNAL LIFETIME TRAUMA ON PSYCHOMOTOR DEVELOPMENT IN OFFSPRING: A SIX-YEAR FOLLOW-UP STUDY
Contribution code D2.147
Authors
  1. Julia Andreu-Martínez Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia | Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe Presenter
  2. Eugenia Mormeneo Oliveros Hospital Universitario y Politecnico la Fe. Valencia
  3. Cristina Zapata-De Miguel Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe
  4. Alba Moreno-Giménez Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe
  5. Marta Lizarán Instituto Investigación Sanitaria La Fe
  6. Belén Almansa Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe
  7. Javier Sánchez-Ruiz Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, University of Valencia, Spain
  8. Adrián Torres-Villasante Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe
  9. Ana C. García-Blanco Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe
Form of presentation Poster
Topic
  • T43 - Trauma
Abstract Aims: Our study aimed to examine the relationship between maternal lifetime trauma and child development outcomes at six years of age.
Methods: A sample of 65 mother-child dyads was evaluated, 27 with a lifetime trauma and 38 without it. Maternal trauma history was assessed using the Traumatic Experiences Questionnaire and psychomotor development using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire – 3.
Results and Conclusions: Children whose mothers have presented a trauma history showed poorer communication and gross motor skills (p = .030 and p = 0.41, respectively). No differences were found for fine motor skills, problem-solving, and personal-social development (all ps > .14). Maternal lifetime trauma appears to be associated with poorer communication and gross motor ability in children by age six, leading to a range of developmental challenges that affect their social interactions, academic performance, and overall quality of life. These findings emphasize the need for early intervention and support for children at developmental risk due to maternal trauma history. Further research is necessary to understand the underlying mechanisms and to develop strategies to mitigate these developmental challenges.