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Identification of prevalence of constipation in infants aged 0-12 months in rural areas
Hacer Sütcü Çağlar1, Filiz Hisar2
1Konya Karapınar State Hospital, Konya, Karapınar 42400, Turkey hacer.sutcu@gmail.com.
Insights
Constipation affects about one-fifth of infants aged 0-12 months in rural Turkey. Risk factors include not being breastfed and early introduction of solid foods, highlighting the need for parental education.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Gastroenterology
- Public Health
Background:
- Constipation is a common pediatric issue with varying prevalence globally.
- Understanding regional prevalence is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of constipation in infants aged 0-12 months in rural Turkey.
- To identify associated risk factors for infant constipation.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study involving 203 mothers and their infants (0-12 months).
- Data collected using Rome III criteria and Bristol Stool Chart.
- Statistical analysis included chi-squared and logistic regression.
Main Results:
- Parent-reported constipation was 19.7%, while Rome III criteria indicated 17.7% prevalence.
- Constipation rates were higher in non-breastfed infants (32.1%) and those starting solids before 6 months (30.2%).
- Maternal constipation was reported in 50% of constipated infant cases.
Conclusions:
- Approximately one-fifth of infants in rural Turkey experience constipation.
- Primary healthcare institutions should educate at-risk families.
- Further studies are recommended to enhance parental knowledge on infant constipation.
Introduction:
This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of constipation in infants aged 0-12 months in rural areas of Turkey. The study sample consisted of 203 mothers with infants aged 0-12 months.
Methods:
Data were collected between April and June 2016, using the Rome III criteria and the Bristol stool chart. The data were analysed with χ2 analysis to compare the rate of the incidence of constipation according to variables and logistic regression (enter) analysis to evaluate all variables that have an effect on the incidence of constipation.
Results:
Although the parents participating in the study stated that 19.7% of infants had constipation, applying the Rome III criteria showed the prevalence of constipation declined to 17.7%. Of the cases of constipation, 44.4% were female and 55.6% were male. A total of 32.1% of the non-breastfed infants were constipated and 30.2% of the infants who were started on supplementary food before age 6 months were constipated. In 50% of the cases of infants with constipation, the mothers also suffered from constipation. As a result, it was determined thatabout one fifth of the infants living in rural areas of Turkey have constipation.
Conclusion:
Education and counselling should be provided by primary healthcare institutions to the families who are part of groups at risk for constipation. It is also suggested that studies should be conducted to increase parents' knowledge and awareness of constipation.
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