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Thumb- and pacifier-sucking habits.

D Zadik, N Stern, M Litner

    American Journal of Orthodontics
    |February 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    Pacifier use in children may substitute for thumb sucking, with prevalence varying by environment and decreasing with age. City children showed higher sucking habits than kibbutz children.

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    Area of Science:

    • Child development
    • Pediatric behavioral studies

    Background:

    • Thumb and pacifier sucking are common behaviors in children.
    • Understanding prevalence and influencing factors is crucial for pediatric care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the prevalence of thumb and pacifier sucking in children across different environments.
    • To examine the influence of age, sex, breastfeeding duration, and family size on these habits.

    Main Methods:

    • A study involving 333 children from two kibbutz settlements and city nurseries.
    • Data collection through parental and nurse interviews.
    • Analysis of variables including age, sex, breastfeeding duration, and family size.

    Main Results:

    • Significant differences in prevalence were observed between city and kibbutz children.
    • Pacifier withholding led to increased finger sucking.
    • Sucking prevalence decreased with increasing age.
    • No sex-based differences were found.
    • A reverse association existed between finger and pacifier sucking.
    • No link was found between sucking habits and breastfeeding duration.
    • Prevalence was highest in only children.

    Conclusions:

    • Pacifier sucking may serve as a substitute for thumb sucking.
    • Environmental factors and age significantly impact sucking behaviors in children.

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