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[Association between exclusive breastfeeding and atopic dermatitis in a third level of care hospital]
Winston Maldonado-Gómez1,2, Janet Chuan-Ibáñez1, Génesis Guevara-Vásquez1
1. Hospital Regional Lambayeque. Chiclayo, Perú.
Insights
Exclusive breastfeeding shows a protective effect against atopic dermatitis in children under seven. This finding highlights the importance of breastfeeding for infant health and eczema prevention.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Dermatology
- Public Health
Background:
- Atopic dermatitis is a common inflammatory skin condition in children.
- Understanding risk factors for atopic dermatitis is crucial for prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the association between exclusive breastfeeding and the incidence of atopic dermatitis in children under seven years of age.
Main Methods:
- A non-paired case-control study was conducted involving 260 cases and 260 controls.
- Data were collected using UK criteria for atopic dermatitis diagnosis and a risk factor survey.
Main Results:
- Exclusive breastfeeding was less common in children with atopic dermatitis (35.8%) compared to controls (50.8%).
- Multivariate analysis indicated a protective effect of exclusive breastfeeding against atopic dermatitis (OR=0.62; 95% CI=0.41-0.94).
Conclusions:
- Exclusive breastfeeding demonstrates a protective effect on the development of atopic dermatitis in young children.
- Promoting exclusive breastfeeding may be a key strategy in preventing atopic dermatitis.
Objetive.:
To assess whether exclusive breastfeeding is associated with atopic dermatitis in children under seven years of age.
Materials And Methods.:
Non-paired case and control type study conducted in a third level of care hospital (Lambayeque Regional Hospital) between June 2016 and May 2018 in which 260 cases and 260 controls recruited in outpatient consultation of the Dermatology and Pediatrics services were evaluated. The UK criteria were used for the diagnosis of atopic dermatitis, as well as a survey with possible risk factors.
Results.:
In the bivariate analysis, differences were found between cases and controls in relation to exclusive breastfeeding (p=0.001), family history of atopy (p<0.001), parents' educational level (p<0.001), smoking in the presence of the child (p=0.006), and origin (p=0.002). Exclusive breastfeeding was present in 93 (35.8%) of cases compared to 132 (50.8%) of controls. The multivariate analysis using logistic regression found that exclusive breastfeeding would have a protective effect on the presence of atopic dermatitis (OR= 0.62; 95% CI= 0.41-0.94) adjusted by age, sex, background, parents' educational level, initiation of complementary feeding, family member with atopy, and smoking habit.
Conclusions.:
Exclusive breastfeeding would have a protective effect on the appearance of atopic dermatitis in children under the age of seven.
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