2019, Vol. 2, Issue 1, Part A
Comparative analysis of parental views on the eating habits of premature and full-term infants: A perspective study
Author(s)
Dr. B Mohana Krishna and Dr. Rathore Pradeep Kumar
Dr. B Mohana Krishna and Dr. Rathore Pradeep Kumar
Abstract
Feeding is a complex process, and that’s why feeding difficulties are so common in early childhood. Prematurity appears to be a risk factor for increased feeding problems, so our goal was to evaluate the effect of prematurity on children's feeding behavior. We also intended to identify situations that have a significant impact on the child's and family's life and refer them to a specialized consultation. In our study participated 109 children (51 preterm and 58 full-term), whose parents answered the Behavioral Pediatrics Feeding Assessment Scale and a demographic questionnaire. It was found that the perception of feeding difficulties is higher in parents of preterm children, likewise the perception of those problems, and although not statistically significant, the risk of feeding difficulties is higher in the preterm group compared to the other one.
Feeding is a complex process, and that’s why feeding difficulties are so common in early childhood. Prematurity appears to be a risk factor for increased feeding problems, so our goal was to evaluate the effect of prematurity on children's feeding behavior. We also intended to identify situations that have a significant impact on the child's and family's life and refer them to a specialized consultation. In our study participated 109 children (51 preterm and 58 full-term), whose parents answered the Behavioral Pediatrics Feeding Assessment Scale and a demographic questionnaire. It was found that the perception of feeding difficulties is higher in parents of preterm children, likewise the perception of those problems, and although not statistically significant, the risk of feeding difficulties is higher in the preterm group compared to the other one.
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Dr. B Mohana Krishna, Dr. Rathore Pradeep Kumar. Comparative analysis of parental views on the eating habits of premature and full-term infants: A perspective study. Int J Paediatrics Geriatrics 2019;2(1):52-57. DOI: 10.33545/26643685.2019.v2.i1a.210
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