Predictive factors of the interruption of exclusive breastfeeding in premature infants: a prospective cohort
Luz, L.S.; Minamisava, R.; Scochi, C.G.S.; Salge, A.K.M.; Ribeiro, L.M.; Castral, T.íl.C.êa.
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem 71(6): 2876-2882
2018
ISSN/ISBN: 1984-0446 PMID: 30517388 DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0762Document Number: 691257
To evaluate the incidence of exclusive breastfeeding and the risk factors associated to its interruption in premature infants after hospital discharge. this is a prospective cohort with 113 premature infants in a neonatal unit, whom were followed-up from 7 to 15 days after hospital discharge. The outcome was the interruption of exclusive breastfeeding. Maternal and neonatal exposure variables were evaluated by a regression model and described by the confidence interval (95%) and risk ratio. exclusive breastfeeding rate was 81.4% at discharge and 66.4% at 7 to 15 days after discharge. Double gestation, time of mechanical ventilation and birth weight were associated with higher risks of interruption of exclusive breastfeeding after discharge. there is a need for the implementation of actions that promote the early onset and maintenance of exclusive breastfeeding of premature infants.