The effect of exclusive breastfeeding on reducing acute respiratory infections in low birth weight infants

Tallo, Karolina Trigemayanti; Suandi, Ikg; Wandita, Setya

doi:10.14238/pi52.4.2012.229-32

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“…[ 16 ] Tallo et al also found that LBW infants who were exclusively breast fed till 4 months of age had lower risk of morbidities than those who were not exclusively breast fed. [ 17 ] Oddy et al and Lamberti et al also had similar findings in their studies. [ 18 19 ]…”

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Morbidity status of low birth weight babies in rural areas of Assam: A prospective longitudinal study

Borah

Baruah

2015

J Family Med Prim Care

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Introduction:Low birth weight (LBW) infants suffer more episodes of common childhood diseases and the spells of illness are more prolonged and serious. Longitudinal studies are useful to observe the health and disease pattern of LBW babies over time.Aims:This study was carried out in rural areas of Assam to assess the morbidity pattern of LBW babies during their first 6 months of life and to compare them with normal birth weight (NBW) counterparts.Materials and Methods:Total 30 LBW babies (0-2 months) and equal numbers of NBW babies from three subcenters under Boko Primary Health Centre of Assam were followed up in monthly intervals till 6 months of age in a prospective fashion.Results:More than two thirds of LBW babies (77%) were suffering from moderate or severe under-nutrition during the follow up. Acute respiratory tract infection (ARI) was the predominant morbidity suffered by LBW infants. The other illnesses suffered by the LBW infants during the follow up were diarrhea, skin disorders, fever and ear disorders. LBW infants had more episodes of hospitalization (65%) than the NBW infants (35%). Incidence rate of episodes of morbidity was found to be higher among those LBW infants who remained underweight at 6 months of age (Incidence rate of 49.3 per 100 infant months) and those who were not exclusively breast fed till 6 months of age (Incidence rate of 66.7 per 100 infant months).Conclusion:The study revealed that during the follow up, incidence of morbidities were higher among the LBW babies compared to NBW babies. It was also observed that ARI was the predominant morbidity in the LBW infants during first 6 months of age.

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Morbidity status of low birth weight babies in rural areas of Assam: A prospective longitudinal study

Borah

Baruah

2015

J Family Med Prim Care

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“…Tallo et al and Lamberti et al found similar findings in their studies. 24,25 A study conducted in South India by Kattula et al shown that, acute respiratory infection and other morbidities risk is lower in exclusively breastfed infants. 26 Singh et al showed that, the commonest morbidity was diarrhea (49.09%) followed by ARI (32.73%).…”

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A cross sectional study on morbidities pattern among the low birth weight infants in the rural field practice area of a tertiary care teaching hospital in Karnataka

Kambale

Babu

Goud

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Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: Low birth weight (LBW) is an important known risk factor associated with neonatal morbidity and mortality. LBW infants are at risk of growth impairment and poor cognitive development. The reduction of LBW is an important contribution to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) for reducing child mortality. Objective was to determine the morbidity pattern among the low birth weight infants in the rural field practice area of Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences, Mandya.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted over a period of one year in the rural field practice area of Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS), Mandya. Using a pre-tested semi structured questionnaire, data was collected by interviewing parents/ caregivers of infants at their homes. Data was collected from households of 166 infants by house to house visit after obtaining informed consent. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics like chi-square test were used for analysis of the data.Results: The common morbidity among LBW infants were acute respiratory infections (18.7%) and fever (12.5%). Most of the LBW infants had delayed vaccination (50%) and developmental milestones as compared to that of the normal birth weight infants.Conclusions: Acute respiratory infections (18.7%) and fever (12.5%) were the common morbidities among the infants. Delayed vaccination (50%) and delayed developmental milestones were common among LBW infants. Health care services should be strengthened in rural area to reduce the morbidities among the LBW infants.

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Historical Perspectives: Low Birthweight and Preterm Infants in Indonesia

Haksari

2019

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The incidence of infants with low birthweight (LBW), prematurity, and small for gestational age (SGA) in Indonesia remains high, and the morbidity and mortality in these infants are significant. To study these groups of infants in Indonesia, the author searched PubMed/Medline, the Cochrane Library, Google, Indonesian reports, local publications, and doctoral and master theses in English and Indonesian from 1987 to February 2019. In this review, the development of local reference growth charts of infants born in Indonesia is described, as well as the importance of these curves in defining the prevalence of SGA infants. Some of the risk factors associated with LBW, preterm, and SGA Indonesian infants are described. The author also discusses the effectiveness of specific interventions, such as kangaroo mother care, early initiation of enteral feedings, increased breastfeeding rates, and identifying the optimal timing of hospital discharge. Some of the morbidities associated with LBW infants born in Indonesia are described. Advances in hospital care and postdischarge follow-up of LBW, preterm, and SGA infants born in Indonesia are critical to decrease the morbidity and mortality rates associated with these populations.

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The effect of exclusive breastfeeding on reducing acute respiratory infections in low birth weight infants

Abstract: Background Infants who are breastfed receive natural protection

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Morbidity status of low birth weight babies in rural areas of Assam: A prospective longitudinal study

Morbidity status of low birth weight babies in rural areas of Assam: A prospective longitudinal study

A cross sectional study on morbidities pattern among the low birth weight infants in the rural field practice area of a tertiary care teaching hospital in Karnataka

Historical Perspectives: Low Birthweight and Preterm Infants in Indonesia

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