Anemia in low-income exclusively breastfed infants

2006 ◽  
Vol 82 (4) ◽  
pp. 284-287 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Antonio A. Torres ◽  
Josefina A. P. Braga ◽  
José Augusto A. C. Taddei ◽  
Fernando J. Nóbrega
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Breastfed Infants

scholarly journals Energy contribution from non-breastmilk items in low-income Guatemalan infantsin their sixth month of life

2015 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marieke Vossenaar ◽  
Jeniece Alvey ◽  
Ilse Van Beusekom ◽  
Colleen M Doak ◽  
Noel W Solomons
Keyword(s):  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Health Clinic ◽  
Mixed Feeding ◽  
Delivery Method ◽  
Energy Contribution ◽  
Breastfed Infants ◽  
Early Infant

Objective. To examine the nature and energy contribution of complementary feeding in breastfed infants in their sixth month of life, and the prevalence of the use of bottles as a delivery method. Materials and methods. We recruited 156 breastfeeding infants at a health clinic in metropolitan Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. A previous-day recall was performed. Results. Sixty nine mothers (44%) reported offering items other than breastmilk. The median contribution ofenergy from complementary foods among infants with mixed feeding (n=66) was 197 kcal/day (interquartile range [IQR] 49-353). The median energy contribution of formula or cow’s milk among consumers (n=39) was 212 kcal/day (IQR 84-394).Bottles were used on the previous day by 55 (80%) of the 69 mothers not offering exclusive breastfeeding. Conclusions. Premature introduction of non-breastmilk items is commonly practiced in feeding Guatemalan infants. Adherence to the internationally recognized guidelines for early infant feeding should be an intervention priority for this population.

Reasons for In-Hospital Formula Supplementation of Breastfed Infants From Low-Income Families

2009 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer A. F. Tender ◽  
Jayarsi Janakiram ◽  
Elda Arce ◽  
Rubina Mason ◽  
Talita Jordan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Breastfed Infants ◽  
Low Income Families

Maternal Request for In-hospital Supplementation of Healthy Breastfed Infants among Low-income Women

2012 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 476-482 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katie DaMota ◽  
Jennifer Bañuelos ◽  
Jennifer Goldbronn ◽  
Luz Elvia Vera-Beccera ◽  
M. Jane Heinig
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Maternal Request ◽  
Breastfed Infants ◽  
Low Income Women

scholarly journals HIV-free survival among breastfed infants born to HIV-positive women in post-conflict northern Uganda: a perspective from two tertiary health facilities

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Nyeko ◽  
Irene Aguti ◽  
Charles Kimbugwe ◽  
Patricia Apai ◽  
Siraji Munyaga
Keyword(s):  
Survival Rate ◽  
Low Income ◽  
World Health ◽  
Northern Uganda ◽  
Mother To Child Transmission ◽  
Child Transmission ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Breastfed Infants ◽  
Post Conflict ◽  
Mother To Child

Abstract Background Without interventions, the risk of mother-to-child transmission of HIV is up to 25% during pregnancy, labour and delivery with an additional risk of 5-20% during breastfeeding period, leading to an overall rate of up to 45%. Giving anti-retroviral therapy to the mother and anti-retroviral prophylaxis to the infant has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of HIV transmission through breastfeeding to less than 5%. According to the World Health Organization standard, the effectiveness of interventions towards prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in any setting is measured by its HIV-free survival rate. We therefore carried out a study aimed at determining the HIV-free survival among breastfed infants in a resource poor setting in relation breastfeeding duration. Methods A cross-sectional retrospective study using routine clinical data and involving 365 HIV exposed infants followed up in two tertiary facilities in northern Uganda between 2014 and 2016. Data was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Scientists version 16 software package. Results Of the three hundred and sixty five (365) infants sampled for this study, 86.8% (317/365) were enrolled within the first 2 months of life, 12.1% (44/365) between 3-12 months of age and 1.1% (4/365) enrolled after 12 months of age. Almost all the infants (98.4%) were initiated on Nevirapine prophylaxis, 97.5% (356/365) of whom were initiated within 72 hours. The overall HIV-free survival rate in the current study was 93.7% (342/365), while 6.3% (23/365) were either HIV-infected (2.7%) or died (3.6%). The infants’ age at enrolment was the single most important factor significantly associated with HIV-free survival. The overall duration of breastfeeding did not significantly affect the HIV-free survival: 98.1% (304/310) for children breastfed > 12 months versus 100% (15/15) for those breastfed ≤12 months, though exclusive breastfeeding for at least 6 months was protective. Conclusions Adherence to current approaches to prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV with support to breastfeeding in low income countries can greatly enhance HIV-free survival for breastfed infants, and supports the current infant and young child feeding recommendations. Key words: HIV-free survival, Mother-to-child transmission, Breastfeeding, Antiretroviral therapy

A View of the Lexical–Grammatical Link in Young Latinos With Specific Language Impairment Using Language-Specific and Conceptual Measures

2019 ◽  
Vol 62 (6) ◽  
pp. 1775-1786 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucía I. Méndez ◽  
Gabriela Simon-Cereijido
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Language Impairment ◽  
Specific Language Impairment ◽  
L2 Acquisition ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Specific Language ◽  
Vocabulary Skills ◽  
In The Beginning ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
L1 And L2

Purpose This study investigated the nature of the association of lexical–grammatical abilities within and across languages in Latino dual language learners (DLLs) with specific language impairment (SLI) using language-specific and bilingual measures. Method Seventy-four Spanish/English–speaking preschoolers with SLI from preschools serving low-income households participated in the study. Participants had stronger skills in Spanish (first language [L1]) and were in the initial stages of learning English (second language [L2]). The children's lexical, semantic, and grammar abilities were assessed using normative and researcher-developed tools in English and Spanish. Hierarchical linear regressions of cross-sectional data were conducted using measures of sentence repetition tasks, language-specific vocabulary, and conceptual bilingual lexical and semantic abilities in Spanish and English. Results Results indicate that language-specific vocabulary abilities support the development of grammar in L1 and L2 in this population. L1 vocabulary also contributes to L2 grammar above and beyond the contribution of L2 vocabulary skills. However, the cross-linguistic association between vocabulary in L2 and grammar skills in the stronger or more proficient language (L1) is not observed. In addition, conceptual vocabulary significantly supported grammar in L2, whereas bilingual semantic skills supported L1 grammar. Conclusions Our findings reveal that the same language-specific vocabulary abilities drive grammar development in L1 and L2 in DLLs with SLI. In the early stages of L2 acquisition, vocabulary skills in L1 also seem to contribute to grammar skills in L2 in this population. Thus, it is critical to support vocabulary development in both L1 and L2 in DLLs with SLI, particularly in the beginning stages of L2 acquisition. Clinical and educational implications are discussed.

Performance of Low-Income African American Boys and Girls on the PPVT-4: A Comparison of Receptive Vocabulary

2011 ◽  
Vol 38 (Spring) ◽  
pp. 20-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Celeste Allison ◽  
Erica Robinson ◽  
Halley Hennington ◽  
Ramesh Bettagere
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Receptive Vocabulary ◽  
African American Boys

386: Health Related Quality of Life in Low-Income, Uninsured Men with Prostate Cancer

2004 ◽  
Vol 171 (4S) ◽  
pp. 101-102
Author(s):  
Tracey L. Krupski ◽  
Arlene Fink ◽  
Lorna Kwan ◽  
Sarah Connor ◽  
Sally L. Maliski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Medicaid, Low-Income Families, and Reimbursement

2006 ◽  
Vol 40 (12) ◽  
pp. 68
Author(s):  
BRYAN FINE
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Low Income Families

Low-income minority women at risk for cervical cancer: a process to improve adherence to follow-up recommendations

2001 ◽  
Vol 116 (6) ◽  
pp. 608-616 ◽  
Author(s):  
Virginia A Cardin ◽  
Richard M Grimes ◽  
Zhi Dong Jiang ◽  
Nancy Pomeroy ◽  
Luther Harrell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Minority Women
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