Association of Acute Otitis Media with Breast Feeding Position Among Infants in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Pakistan

Samia Tul Rasool, Sana Mansoor, Tayyab Mumtaz Khan, Ashar Alamgir, Maida Meer, Fakeha Masood, Shahrukh Khan, Madeeha Mumtaz, Jehanzeb Akram and Hina Mansoor
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Samia Tul Rasool: Rawalpindi Medical University, Pakistan
Sana Mansoor: Rawalpindi Medical University, Pakistan
Tayyab Mumtaz Khan: Rawalpindi Medical University, Pakistan
Ashar Alamgir: District Headquarter Hospital, Pakistan
Maida Meer: Federal Medical and Dental College Islamabad, Pakistan
Fakeha Masood: Rawalpindi Medical University, Pakistan
Shahrukh Khan: University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pakistan
Madeeha Mumtaz: Lahore College for Women University, Pakistan
Jehanzeb Akram: Rahbar Medical and Dental College, Pakistan
Hina Mansoor: National University of Modern Languages, Pakistan

European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2020, vol. 2, issue 6

Abstract: Acute otitis media (AOM) is the commonest disease of childhood. High incidence of AOM might be due to immature Eustachian Tube and immaturity of immune system. Exclusive breast feeding is protective against acute otitis media, however, improper breastfeeding position can increase AOM occurrence in infants. This study aims to assess the association of improper breastfeeding position with occurrence of Acute otitis media in infants and to assess association of Maternal educational levels with feeding positions. 220 breastfed infants satisfying inclusion criteria with diagnosed AOM were enrolled. Study was conducted over a period of 6 months from August 2019 to January 2020. Demographic details and Detailed history regarding feeding positions and maternal educational levels were obtained through a Self-structured proforma from parents. Data analysis was done through descriptive statistics and chi square test and p value less than 0.5 was set significant. Out of 220 infants, 123(55.90%) were male and 97(44.10%) were females. AOM was more common in male infants than female infants, however it was not statistically significant(p=0.169). The mean age for enrolled infants(1-12months) was 6.90(±3.413). Statistically significant association between increase incidence of AOM and breastfeeding position was found(p=0.032). We also found a statistically significant association between maternal educational levels and breastfeeding position (p= 0.000). In this study, we have noted that Breastfeeding in supine position is associated significantly with increase in incidence of AOM. Feeding positions are statistically associated with Maternal Educational levels.

Keywords: Association; Acute Otitis Media; Infants; Breastfeeding position Tertiary care Hospital (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.24018/ejmed.2020.2.6.563

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