scholarly journals Concentrations of Carotenoids and Tocopherols in Breast Milk from Urban Chinese Mothers and Their Associations with Maternal Characteristics: A Cross-Sectional Study

Nutrients ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 1229 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Xue ◽  
Esther Campos-Giménez ◽  
Karine Redeuil ◽  
Antoine Lévèques ◽  
Lucas Actis-Goretta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Maternal Characteristics ◽  
Chinese Mothers

scholarly journals Fetal foot length for assessment of gestational age: a cross sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 3153
Author(s):  
Vaibhav Sharma ◽  
Ruchi Saxena ◽  
Priyanka Gaur
Keyword(s):  
Gestational Age ◽  
Abdominal Ultrasound ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Maternal Characteristics ◽  
Foot Length ◽  
Adverse Pregnancy ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Singleton Pregnancies

Background: Fetal age actually begins at conception and an equivalent term is conceptional age. Uncertain gestational age (GA) has been associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes independent of maternal characteristics. The objective was to evaluate the accuracy of fetal foot length (FFL) in estimation of gestational age.Methods: It was a cross sectional study. Trans abdominal ultrasound on 150 pregnant women with normal singleton pregnancies between 16 to 40 weeks was done to measure FFL. The relationship between GA and FFL was analysed by simple linear regression.Results: A linear relationship was demonstrated between FFL and GA. (GA (in weeks)=7.490+0.393×FFL (in mm)) with significant correlation (r=0.985, p<0.001).Conclusions: Ultrasonographic measurement of FFL is a reliable indicator of gestational age and can be a useful alternative to estimate GA when other routine biometric parameters are not conclusive.

scholarly journals Maternal Characteristics Are Associated with Child Dietary Diversity Score, in Golina District, Northeast Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Getahun Fentaw Mulaw ◽  
Fentaw Wassie Feleke ◽  
Seteamlak Adane Masresha
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Nutrition Status ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Maternal Characteristics ◽  
Dietary Diversity Score ◽  
Northeast Ethiopia ◽  
Minimum Dietary Diversity

Background. Dietary diversity is part of the set of indicators developed to assess infant and young child feeding practices. In developing countries, only a quarter of children met the required minimum dietary diversity. In Ethiopia, only 14% of children aged 6–23 months met the minimum dietary diversity score, with regional variation. Therefore, this study aimed to assess dietary diversity score and associated factors among children aged 6–23 months in Golina district, Afar region, Ethiopia. Method. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 345 study participants from February 15 to March 30, 2017, in Golina district, Afar, Northeast Ethiopia. The study kebeles were selected randomly and the study subjects were selected using a cluster sampling technique. The child dietary diversity score was determined by the WHO child dietary diversity score scale, using a 24-hour dietary recall method, and data were collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify predictor variables, and the level of significance was determined at P value <0.05. Result. This study revealed that children who met the required minimum dietary diversity score were 35.1% (95% CI, (30%–40%)). Children whose mothers have not attended formal education were 3.042 times (AOR = 3.042 95% CI: (1.312–7.052)) less likely to meet the minimum dietary diversity score than children whose mothers have attended secondary and above. Children whose mothers had normal BMI were 51.2% (AOR = 0.488, 95% CI: (0.259–918)) and 68.1% (AOR = 0.319, 95% CI: (0.119–0.855)) more likely to meet the minimum dietary diversity score than children whose mothers’ BMI was underweight and overweight, respectively. Conclusion. Maternal characteristics (educational status and nutrition status) were found to be associated with their child's dietary diversity score. This study also revealed that children who met the minimum dietary diversity score were few. Therefore, the increased emphasis on the importance of the education of girls (future mothers) and nutrition counseling for girls/women who currently have received little education on ways to improve the family and child dietary feeding practice is needed.

scholarly journals Mastitis and Immunological Factors in Breast Milk of Lactating Women in Malawi

1999 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 671-674 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard D. Semba ◽  
Newton Kumwenda ◽  
Taha E. Taha ◽  
Donald R. Hoover ◽  
Yin Lan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Protease Inhibitor ◽  
Human Milk ◽  
Sodium Concentration ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Inflammatory Factors ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lactating Women ◽  
Immunological Factors

ABSTRACT Although an elevated sodium concentration in human milk is suggested to be an indicator of mastitis, it is unclear whether elevated sodium concentrations are associated with immunological and inflammatory mediators in human milk. We conducted a cross-sectional study to evaluate the relationships between elevated breast milk sodium concentrations and levels of lactoferrin, lysozyme, secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor (SLPI), interleukin-8 (IL-8), and RANTES (regulated on activation normal T cell expressed and secreted) in human milk at 6 weeks postpartum in 96 lactating women in Blantyre, Malawi. Mastitis, as indicated by an elevated breast milk sodium concentration, was present in 15.6% of the women. Women with and without mastitis had respective median levels of other factors as follows: lactoferrin, 1,230 versus 565 mg/liter (P < 0.0007); lysozyme, 266 versus 274 mg/liter (P = 0.55); SLPI, 76 versus 15 μg/liter, (P < 0.0002); IL-8, 339 versus 25 ng/liter (P < 0.0001); and RANTES, 82 versus 3 ng/liter (P < 0.0001). Elevated sodium concentrations in breast milk are associated with an increase in levels of some immunological and inflammatory factors in breast milk.

scholarly journals KAITAN ASUPAN VITAMIN A DENGAN PRODUKSI AIR SUSU IBU (ASI) PADA IBU NIFAS

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 83
Author(s):  
Bibi Ahmad Chahyanto ◽  
Katrin Roosita
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Vitamin A ◽  
Milk Production ◽  
Food Source ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breast Milk Production ◽  
Postpartum Mothers

<p>This study aimed to analyze association between intake of vitamin A with breast milk production of postpartum mothers. A cross sectional study of 30 postpartum mothers was conducted in Ciherang, Sukawening, Dramaga, Sinarsari, and Neglasari Villages, Subdistrict of Dramaga, District of Bogor, during April to May 2013. Vitamin A intake of postpartum mothers from food source of vitamin A was 565±351.40 RE while sufficiency level of vitamin A was 66.50±41.30%. Most of postpartum mothers perceived that their breast milk production for infants were fulfilled (80%). The results showed that vitamin A intake was significantly associated with breast milk production (p&lt;0.05). As intake of vitamin A in postpartum mothers increased, breast milk production for infants would be fulfilled.</p>

scholarly journals Pubic Arch Angle Measurement by Transperineal Ultrasonography: A Prospective Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (04) ◽  
pp. 181-187
Author(s):  
Raimundo Homero Carvalho Neto ◽  
Antonio Brazil Viana Junior ◽  
Antonio Fernandes Moron ◽  
Edward Araujo Júnior ◽  
Francisco Herlânio Costa Carvalho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multivariate Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Angle Measurement ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery ◽  
Maternal Characteristics ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Pubic Arch ◽  
Delivery Type

Abstract Objective To evaluate the ability of the pubic arch angle (PAA) as measured by transperineal ultrasonography during labor to predict the delivery type and cephalic pole disengagement mode. Methods The present prospective cross-sectional study included 221 women in singleton-gestational labor ≥ 37 weeks with cephalic fetuses who underwent PAA measurement using transperineal ultrasonography. These measurements were correlated with the delivery type, cephalic pole disengagement mode, and fetal and maternal characteristics. Results Out of the subjects, 153 (69.2%) had spontaneous vaginal delivery, 7 (3.2%) gave birth by forceps, and 61 (27.6%) delivered by cesarean section. For the analysis, deliveries were divided into two groups: vaginal and surgical (forceps and cesarean). The mean PAA was 102 ± 7.5° (range, 79.3–117.7°). No statistically significant difference was observed in delivery type (102.6 ± 7.2° versus 100.8 ± 7.9°, p = 0.105). The occipitoanterior position was seen in 94.1% of the fetuses and the occipitoposterior position in 5.8%. A narrower PAA was found in the group of surgical deliveries (97.9 ± 9.6° versus 102.6 ± 7.3°, p = 0.049). Multivariate regression analysis showed that PAA was a predictive variable for the occurrence of head disengagement in occipital varieties after birth (odds ratio, 0.9; 95% confidence interval, 0.82–0.99; p = 0.026). Conclusion Ultrasonographic measurement of the PAA was not a predictor of delivery type, but was associated with the persistence of occipital varieties after birth.

scholarly journals Mapping Exclusive Breastfeeding Coverage And Toddler Stunting Prevalence In Indonesia Based On Web Geographic Information System

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vilda Ana Veria Setyawati ◽  
Bambang Agus Herlambang
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Breast Milk ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nutritional Problem ◽  
Long Time ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Very High

Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem  in most of developing countries for quite a long time, including Indonesia. In 2018, Indonesia had 30.8% of stunting toddlers, 29.6% in 2017 and 27.54% in 2016. The trend over the last 3 years the prevalence of stunting has increased. The purpose of this research is to map the spread of stunting toddlers and exclusive breast milk coverage in Indonesia. This research is a cross sectional study using secondary data sourced from reporting compiled by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia in 2018. WebGIS is used to compile mappings of both variables in each province through the official website of BPS. The results of this study show the information presented in WebGis seen most provinces have a prevalence of stunting in black zones (very high) and exclusive breast milk coverage in red zones (very less met than national targets).

scholarly journals A Cross-Sectional Study on the Practice of Wet Nursing Among Muslim Mothers

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norsyamlina Che Abdul Rahim ◽  
Salasiah Hanin Hamjah ◽  
Latifah Abdul Majid ◽  
Zuliza Kusrin ◽  
Nurhidayah Muhammad Hashim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Nursing Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cronbach Alpha ◽  
The Public ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Background Data ◽  
Spss Software

Abstract Background: The practice of wet nursing or the breastfeeding of another woman’s child in Malaysia is on the rise due to the emergence of awareness among the public about the importance and advantages contained in breast milk. This can be further explored by examining the benefits of breastfeeding, and society is acting by making breastfeeding a complement to breastfeeding in a variety of ways and circumstances. This study aims to investigate and determine the practice of wet nursing among Muslim mothers in Selangor.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 100 women who had breastfed another child in Selangor. Data were obtained using a validated questionnaire (Cronbach alpha = 0.8) and processed using the SPSS software.Results: Results showed 43.0% of respondents had at least breastfed one someone else’s child. Meanwhile, there were 3.0% of the respondents who were nursing seven to ten other children. A total of 237 children has been nourished by the respondents (n = 100). Of these, 21.5% were breastfed less than five times, while 78.5% were ever breastfed less than five times. Most mothers recorded milk child background data were breastfed, and this shows that the community aware of the importance of data documenting the suckler and indirectly proves that the authorities should act on these current needs.Conclusions: This study obtained a lot of useful information that indicated there is a wet-nursing practice in society. We hope the authorities take appropriate measures so that wet-nursing practices can be officially recorded and monitored to maintain the sustainability and welfare of the Muslims in the state and Malaysia in general.

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