Mohammadreza Esmaeili, Zahra Akbarian-Rad, Mostafa Javanian, Maryam Nikpour, Jamileh Aqatabar Roudbari, Hoda Mohsenian,
Volume 6, Issue 2 (9-2020)
Abstract
Introduction: The reasons for the failure of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) in the world are different and it changes over time. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency and causes of failure of EBF in infants in Babol, North of Iran.
Method: This cross-sectional study was performed on infants referred to the health care centers affiliated by Babol University of Medical Sciences for 6-month age vaccination. Inclusion criteria were parental satisfaction, 6-month infant and lack of infant’s congenital anomalies. Mother and infant’s demographic information and breastfeeding outcomes were completed by mother’s self-declaration. A 4-option question was asked of the mother regarding infant nutrition including breastfeeding only, formula feeding only, relative formula feeding and relative breastfeeding. Descriptive and analytical indicators were used for data analysis.
Results: Totally, 371 infants with the mean birth weight of 3265.82±514.19 g were entered into the current study. Most of them (72.2%) used at least one of the following cases: pacifier, bottle, sugar water or complementary feeding during the first 6 months of life. According to these results, the rate of failure in EBF was 72.2%. Based on the 4-option question on exclusive breastfeeding, 63.6% of infants had exclusively breastfed. Regression analysis was shown that the maternal age (p=0.012) and gestational age at birth (p=0.039) were predictors of EBF discontinuation.
Conclusion: In the present study, the rate of failure in EFB was 72.2%. The most common cause of failure in EBF was the uses of pacifier, bottle and sugar water which was occurred due to the lack of awareness of mothers. Moreover, the maternal age and gestational age at birth were effective factors of EBF. The EBF can be improved by planning in educating and supporting mothers, especially in cases where there is preterm delivery.
Sajedeh Firoozi, Masoud Kiani, Morteza Alijanpour , Iraj Mohammadzadeh , Sanaz Mehrabani , Maryam Nikpour , Mahmoud Hajiahmadi , Mohsen Mohammadi,
Volume 7, Issue 2 (9-2021)
Abstract
Background and Objective: Hypomagnesemia can lead to bronchial smooth muscle contraction and is associated with wheezeing, airway hyperactivity and impairment of lung function. The aim of this study was to compare serum magnesium levels between asthmatic and healthy children.
Methods: This case-control study was performed from September 2018 to February 2019. Totally, 125 children (78 asthmatic and 47 healthy non-asthmatic children) aged 3-14 years referred to Amirkola Children's Hospital in Iran were entered to the study. Sampling was done using the available method based on inclusion criteria. Serum magnesium levels were measured in all children in the laboratory of Amirkola Children's Hospital. P<0.05 was considered a significant level.
Findings: The mean age of children was 81.21±35.45 months, among them, 77 (61.6%) and 48 (38.4%) were male and female, respectively. The mean serum magnesium level of children was 2.08 and 2.04 mg/dl in the control and asthma groups, respectively and there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups (p=0.49).
Conclusion: Based on the findings of this study, there is no significant difference between serum magnesium levels in asthmatic patients and the control group and it is not necessary to routinely measure magnesium levels in these patients.
