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[The influence of feeding methods in the development of nonnutritive sucking habits in childhood]

Sabrina Sales Lins de Albuquerque1, Ricardo Cavalcanti Duarte, Alessandro Leite Cavalcanti

  • 1Departamento de Clínica e Odontologia Social, Faculdade de Odontologia, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, João Pessoa, PB, 58039-900. sabrina.lins@bol.com.br

Ciencia & Saude Coletiva
|April 24, 2010
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Extended exclusive breastfeeding is linked to fewer nonnutritive sucking habits in children. Longer breastfeeding duration correlates with a lower prevalence of pacifier and digital sucking behaviors.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nutrition
  • Child Development
  • Oral Habits

Context:

  • Study conducted in João Pessoa, Paraíba State, Brazil.
  • Involved 292 children aged 12-36 months attending public nursery schools.
  • Investigated the association between feeding methods and nonnutritive sucking behaviors.

Purpose:

  • To verify the relationship between nonnutritive sucking habits and feeding methods in young children.
  • To analyze the prevalence of pacifier and digital sucking.
  • To explore the impact of breastfeeding duration on these habits.

Summary:

  • 69.2% of children exhibited nonnutritive sucking habits (61.6% pacifier, 8.2% digital).
  • Exclusive breastfeeding during the first 6 months was reported in 83.8% of cases.
  • A significant association was found between feeding methods and nonnutritive sucking habits.

Impact:

  • Findings suggest that prolonged exclusive breastfeeding may reduce the incidence of nonnutritive sucking habits.
  • Highlights the importance of feeding practices in early childhood oral development.
  • Provides data for public health interventions promoting optimal infant feeding and habit prevention.

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