Reliability of a computer-based neurobehavioral assessment test battery for Bangladeshi adolescent children

Khan, Khalid; Hatch, Lynette C.; Akhter, Salma; Eunus, Mahbubul; Zhou, Zheng; Parvez, Faruque; Rohlman, Diane S.

doi:10.1016/j.neuro.2021.04.005

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“…Neurobehavioral performance was assessed using the Behavioral Assessment and Research System (BARS). This is a computer-based test battery that has the advantage of presenting information in a consistent and efficient manner to all participants while minimizing the impact of the examiner [45]. The BARS battery was developed for use with a broad range of working populations with a variety of education levels and cultural backgrounds [38,39].…”

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“…Briefly, the features of the BARS that enable this broad application include: simple language instructions broken down into basic concepts (step-by-step training with competency testing at each step of instruction); a 'smiling face' used to reinforce performance; and adjustable parameter settings [47]. A durable response unit with nine response buttons was placed over a keyboard [45,48] to minimize the impact of working on a potentially intimidating device, such as a computer keyboard. The typical BARS training parameters were applied to ensure that each participant had understood the instructions and was performing adequately before testing began.…”

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Residence in an Area with Environmental Exposure to Heavy Metals and Neurobehavioral Performance in Children 9–11 Years Old: An Explorative Study

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Rohlman

Jara

et al. 2022

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We explored the association between residence in an area polluted with metals and neurobehavioral performance in children aged 9 to 11. A cross-sectional study was conducted with thirty boys and thirty girls aged 9 to 11 from public schools in a heavily industrialized area, matched by age (±4 months) and gender with 15 boys and 15 girls from public schools in cities without relevant industrial activity. Neurobehavioral performance was assessed with the Behavioral Assessment and Research System. Linear regression models were used, adjusting for age, sex, social class and multimedia activities to predict each of the neurobehavioral outcome variables. No differences in neurobehavioral performance were found when all children with residence in areas with environmental exposure to metals were classified as exposed and the children from the other provinces as unexposed. However, when we compared children living <1 km from an industrial area with respect to those living more than 1 km away, significant differences were found. Children living <1 km away had lower scores on Finger Tapping (p = 0.03), Symbol-Digit (p = 0.07) and Continuous Performance (p = 0.02) than those living farther away. Our results support the hypothesis that residing close to an area with industrial activity (<1 km) is associated with deficits in neurobehavioral performance among children aged 9 to 11.

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Residence in an Area with Environmental Exposure to Heavy Metals and Neurobehavioral Performance in Children 9–11 Years Old: An Explorative Study

Capelo

Rohlman

Jara

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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Current evolution of neurobehavioral methods

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Tuerk

Eadeh

et al. 2022

Advances in Neurotoxicology

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Impact of Nutritional Minerals Biomarkers on Cognitive Performance Among Bangladeshi Rural Adolescents—A Pilot Study

Rahi,

Rashid,

Sultana

et al. 2024

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Background: Nutritional metals (NM) are essential for neurodevelopment and cognitive performance during growth. Nevertheless, epidemiological evidence regarding the associations between NM and brain function remains understudied, particularly among adolescents. Therefore, the objective of this pilot study was to examine the effects of NM biomarkers such as iron (Fe), selenium (Se), zinc (Zn), magnesium (Mg), and copper (Cu) on neurobehavioral functions among a group of rural Bangladeshi adolescents. Methodology: We conducted a cross-sectional study involving 105 adolescents aged 13–17 from Araihazar, Bangladesh. Cognitive function was assessed using the computer-based Behavioral Assessment and Research System (BARS), focusing attention, memory, and executive function, and blood NM levels (Fe, Se, Zn, Mg, and Cu) were measured. Associations between individual minerals, NM composite scores, and cognition were analyzed using multiple linear regressions. Results: This study included 47 boys and 58 girls with an average age of 15 years. Fe levels were correlated with Continuous Performance Test (CPT) latency (r = −0.42, p < 0.05) and Se levels correlated with Match-to-Sample (MTS) correct count (r = 0.32, p < 0.01). Linear regressions showed that Se was associated with MTS correct count (b = 0.02, 95%CI: 0.01, −0.04), reflecting visual memory, and Fe was associated with CPT latency (b = −0.68, 95%CI: −1.11, −0.26), reflecting improved attention. The same BARS measures were also significantly associated with the 3-NM composite score. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that NM, particularly Fe, Se, and NM mixtures, could play a crucial role in brain development and neurocognitive function during adolescence. Further studies will help design national public health policies and strategies to address and mitigate brain health deficiencies among adolescents.

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Reliability of a computer-based neurobehavioral assessment test battery for Bangladeshi adolescent children

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Residence in an Area with Environmental Exposure to Heavy Metals and Neurobehavioral Performance in Children 9–11 Years Old: An Explorative Study

Residence in an Area with Environmental Exposure to Heavy Metals and Neurobehavioral Performance in Children 9–11 Years Old: An Explorative Study

Current evolution of neurobehavioral methods

Impact of Nutritional Minerals Biomarkers on Cognitive Performance Among Bangladeshi Rural Adolescents—A Pilot Study

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