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Abstract

FREQUENCY AND DURATION OF BREASTFEEDING AMONG CHILDREN HAVING ACUTE RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS IN MOSUL

Dr. Khulood J. Mahmood* and Zaid M. Yassen

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Breast milk is the ideal feeding for babies. It helps to prevent infections in young children and even in management. Aim: The present study is aiming for evaluate the frequency and duration of breast-feeding among children during the first two years of life in Mosul. Methods: A case series study design was adopted. A sample of 200 cases which was randomly collected from the pediatric word and outpatient clinic in Al-Khansaa and Ebin Sena teaching hospitals during the period from the 1st of November 2012 to the 1st of April 2013. Results: The lowest frequency of ARIs was among children who gave history of 12 months and more of duration of breast-feeding. Children with history of no breast-feeding more frequently had pneumonia (33.3%) and had bronchiolitis (26.6%). Children who gave history of breast-feeding ? 12 months had less frequency of otitis media (5.5%) and bronchitis (5.5%). Beside, 14.3% of the cases of otitis media have history of bottle feeding. In this study no significant difference appear between various type of ARIs regarding the short duration of breast-feeding. Short duration of breast-feeding makes child expose to all types of ARIs. Conclusion: Frequency of ARIs, in general, depended on the lactation duration. Recommendations: All capabilities including health education is needed to be harnessed in order to minimize occurrence of ARIs.

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