[Purpose] The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of gender and family factors on performance in the fine motor domain of the Denver II developmental screening test. [Subjects and Methods] Data were obtained from 2038 healthy children, 999 boys (49%) and 1039 girls (51%) in four age groups: 0–24 months (57%), 25–40 months (21.1%), 41–56 months (10.4%), and 57–82 months (11.5%). [Results] Female gender, higher maternal age, especially in children older than 24 months, and higher maternal education were associated with earlier accomplishment of fine motor items. Higher socioeconomic status was correlated with fine motor skills more noticeably at young ages. [Conclusion] The results of this study support the role of environmental factors in the interpretation of fine motor test results and point to target groups for intervention, such as infants in the low socioeconomic group and preschool children of less educated mothers. Studies in different populations may reveal particular patterns that affect child development.

Aim: To examine knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of mothers with preterm infants in terms of feeding.Method: Forty-one mothers of orally fed preterm infants with a corrected age of less than 6 months were included in the study. A questionnaire about KAP of mothers regarding infant feeding was administered. The Spielberger State Trait Anxiety Inventory was completed to measure the anxiety level of mothers. Results: It was found that 58.5% of the mothers had had high level of knowledge. In terms of practice, 58.5% of the mothers had a good practice level. The mothers had mild state anxiety and moderate trait anxiety. A strong positive correlation was found between the level of knowledge and practice. A good negative correlation was found between state anxiety and the level of knowledge, the level of practice, and between trait anxiety and the level of knowledge. There was a moderate negative correlation between trait anxiety and the level of practice.Interpretation: Although mothers have high levels of knowledge and practice about feeding preterm infants and have positive attitudes, they still have anxiety. Therefore, feeding counseling services during the growth process of the infant will reveal positive results for both mothers and infants.