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Determinants of failure to thrive (FTT) among infants aged 6-24 months: a case-control study

H Habibzadeh1, H Jafarizadeh2, A Didarloo3

  • 1School of Nursing and Midwifery, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Serow Highway, Nazlou, Urmia, Iran;

Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene
|February 23, 2016
PubMed

Insights

Maternal education, breastfeeding duration, birth weight, and family income are key risk factors for failure to thrive (FTT) in infants. Birth order can be a protective factor, guiding interventions for child growth.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Nutrition Science

Background:

  • Failure to thrive (FTT) poses a significant global health challenge, particularly in developing regions.
  • Untreated FTT can lead to severe, long-term health consequences for children.
  • Identifying risk factors is crucial for effective FTT prevention and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the specific risk factors associated with FTT in infants under two years of age.
  • To provide data from Urmia, Northwest Iran, to inform local and broader public health strategies.
  • To identify modifiable factors for targeted interventions.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study involving 445 infants (180 cases, 265 controls) aged 6-24 months.
  • Data collected via questionnaires on sociodemographic, infant demographic, and nutrition-related variables.
  • Statistical analysis included chi-square tests and logistic regression to determine risk factor significance.

Main Results:

  • Maternal education level, breastfeeding duration, infant birth weight, and family monthly income were identified as significant risk factors for FTT.
  • Higher maternal education, longer breastfeeding, higher birth weight, and increased family income correlated with reduced FTT risk.
  • Infant birth order was found to be a protective factor against FTT.

Conclusions:

  • Study findings offer valuable insights for healthcare providers to develop targeted interventions for FTT.
  • Educating mothers and caretakers on nutrition and growth is essential for preventing FTT and associated health issues.
  • Addressing socioeconomic and nutritional determinants can significantly improve infant health outcomes.
Abstract

Keywords:
Failure to thriveInfantsRisk factors

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