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[Childcare in nursing: profile and main problems found in children less than one year]

Daiane Porto Gauterio1, Denise de Azevedo Irala, Marta Regina Cezar-Vaz

  • 1Programa de Saúde da Família, Secretaria Municipal de Saúde do Rio Grande, Rio Grande, RS, Brasil. daianeporto@bol.com.br

Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|October 4, 2012
PubMed

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This study on infant healthcare found that diaper dermatitis was common and linked to poor nutrition in children under one year old. Promoting proper childcare is crucial for preventing infant health issues.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Nursing

Context:

  • Focuses on infant health within a primary healthcare setting.
  • Examines common pediatric conditions in children under one year old.
  • Highlights the role of nursing in child healthcare.

Purpose:

  • To describe the profile of infants under one year old attending nursing appointments.
  • To investigate the association between nutritional status and common infant conditions like diaper dermatitis, oral candidiasis, and perineal candidiasis.
  • To assess the prevalence of these conditions in a specific population.

Summary:

  • The study analyzed 96 infant health records, finding most infants were eutrophic (normal weight).
  • Irritative dermatitis due to diapers was the most frequent issue, significantly associated with unfavorable nutritional status.
  • Breastfeeding duration was limited, with most infants breastfed for a maximum of seven months.

Impact:

  • Emphasizes the need for public awareness regarding essential childcare practices.
  • Suggests interventions to prevent infant skin irritations and promote overall child health.
  • Underscores the link between nutrition, hygiene, and common infant ailments.

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