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Prevalence and risk factors for infantile colic in District Mansehra

Mohammad Fazil

    Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad : JAMC
    |May 8, 2014
    PubMed

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    Infantile colic affects over 21% of infants in Mansehra. Firstborn infants showed a higher incidence of colic, suggesting birth order as a potential risk factor.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Neonatology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Infantile colic is a prevalent condition affecting infants aged 3 days to 3 months.
    • Excessive crying associated with colic can negatively impact parental well-being and lead to various parental interventions.
    • Understanding the incidence and risk factors of infantile colic is crucial for targeted support and management strategies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the incidence of infantile colic in newborns within District Mansehra.
    • To identify potential risk factors associated with the development of infantile colic in this population.

    Main Methods:

    • A prospective study was conducted involving infants born or presenting at King Abdullah Teaching Hospital, Mansehra.
    • Data collected included infant demographics, maternal history, and weekly assessments of crying duration for up to 12 weeks.
    • Infantile colic was diagnosed using Wessel criteria, with statistical analysis (Chi-square tests) employed to identify risk factors.

    Main Results:

    • The study followed 426 out of 512 infants, with a 21.77% incidence of infantile colic.
    • No significant associations were found between colic and infant sex, gestational age, birth weight, or feeding patterns.
    • Firstborn infants demonstrated a statistically significant higher rate of developing colic (p = 0.03).

    Conclusions:

    • The prevalence of infantile colic in the studied Mansehra infant population was 21.77%.
    • Birth order emerged as the sole significant risk factor associated with infantile colic in this cohort.
    • Further research may explore the specific mechanisms linking firstborn status to infantile colic.
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