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Risk and protective factors for sudden infant death syndrome
Aghata Marina de Faria Oliveira1, Paula Rosenberg de Andrade2, Eliana Moreira Pinheiro1
1Universidade Federal de São Paulo. São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|April 3, 2020
Summary
This study found common risk factors like soft objects in cribs and bed sharing, alongside protective factors such as breastfeeding, during nursing consultations for sudden infant death syndrome prevention.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
- Nursing
Background:
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) remains a significant concern in infant mortality.
- Identifying risk and protective factors is crucial for effective prevention strategies.
- Nursing consultations offer a key opportunity to educate families on safe infant care practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of SIDS risk and protective factors within a nursing consultation setting.
- To assess the effectiveness of current nursing practices in addressing SIDS prevention.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective cohort study was conducted using medical records.
- The study included 63 infants from a primary care unit in São Paulo.
- Data were collected for infants assisted between January and December 2016.
Main Results:
- The average age of infants in the study was 3.2 months.
- High prevalence of risk factors: soft objects in cribs (93.6%) and bed sharing (58.7%).
- Key protective factors identified: breastfeeding (95.2%) and updated immunizations (90.5%).
Conclusions:
- Risk and protective factors for SIDS were prevalent in the studied infant population.
- Findings underscore the critical role of nursing consultations in educating families about SIDS prevention.
- Targeted interventions during consultations are necessary for families with infants under one year.
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