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Amamentação no desenvolvimento da saúde oral infantil: estudo observacional transversal
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Objetivo: O principal objetivo deste trabalho de investigação consistiu em caracterizar o conhecimento das mães sobre a amamentação e a sua importância para a saúde oral do bebé. Paralelamente, pretendeu-se perceber a influência de algumas características sociodemográficas das mães no nível de conhecimentos apresentado sobre a temática em questão. Materiais e métodos: Foi realizado um estudo observacional transversal mediante a aplicação de um questionário online composto por 36 perguntas, numa clínica de Medicina Dentária no norte do país. Foram incluídas mães com um ou mais filhos, excluindo as mães que estavam grávidas pela primeira vez. Recorreu-se ao software Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), na versão 29.0, para realizar a análise estatística. Resultados: A amostra deste estudo foi constituída por 88 mães, maioritariamente na faixa etária de 30-49 anos (86,4%), a maioria tinha dois filhos (51,1%), sendo que os filhos encontravam-se principalmente na faixa etária de 1-12 anos (90,9%). A grande maioria das mães (90,9%) reconheceu a relação entre a amamentação e a saúde oral dos bebés e 96,6% das mães estavam cientes de que a amamentação está associada à redução da mortalidade e morbilidade infantil. Além disso, 85,2% das mães reconheceram que a amamentação ajuda no desenvolvimento cognitivo e 97,7% considerou o leite materno como a forma mais adequada de alimentação nos primeiros seis meses de vida. A maioria das participantes (73,9%) afirmou que os bebés realizam um maior esforço para obter leite pela amamentação em comparação ao uso de biberão e 61,4% indicou que o primeiro contacto com a amamentação deveria ocorrer nos primeiros 15 minutos após o nascimento. No que diz respeito à recomendação da OMS para a amamentação exclusiva, 88,6% das mães reportaram estar cientes, no entanto apenas 81,8% selecionou uma duração de seis meses, e 81,8% defendeu que a amamentação por mais de doze meses é benéfica. As perceções variaram conforme a idade das mães, a idade dos filhos e o número de filhos. Conclusão: Foi verificado, nesta investigação, que as mães demonstraram um bom conhecimento sobre os benefícios da amamentação, alinhado com as recomendações da OMS. No entanto, fatores como a idade das mães e dos filhos, além do número de filhos, influenciam as práticas de amamentação. Os resultados deste estudo sublinham a necessidade de reforçar a educação e o apoio às mães e às suas famílias sobre a amamentação e de implementar políticas públicas que incentivem essa prática, sendo que os odontopediatras desempenham um papel vital fornecendo orientação e suporte especializado desde os primeiros meses de vida das crianças, promovendo uma saúde oral adequada.
Objective: The main objective of this research was to characterize mothers' knowledge regarding breastfeeding and its importance for the baby's oral health. Additionally, this study aimed to understand the influence of certain sociodemographic characteristics of mothers on their level of knowledge about this topic. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted through an online questionnaire with 36 questions at a dental clinic in northern Portugal. The study included mothers with one or more children, excluding mothers who were pregnant for the first time. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), version 29.0, was used for statistical analysis. Results: The study sample consisted of 88 mothers, mostly in the age range of 30-49 years (86.4%), with the majority having two children (51.1%), and most children in the age range of 1-12 years (90.9%). A large majority of the mothers (90.9%) recognized the relationship between breastfeeding and infants' oral health, and 96.6% of mothers were aware that breastfeeding is associated with reduced infant mortality and morbidity. Additionally, 85.2% of the mothers acknowledged that breastfeeding aids in cognitive development, and 97.7% considered breast milk the most suitable form of nutrition during the first six months of life. Most participants (73.9%) stated that breastfeeding requires more effort from infants compared to bottle feeding, and 61.4% indicated that the first contact with breastfeeding should occur within the first 15 minutes after birth. Regarding the WHO recommendation for exclusive breastfeeding, 88.6% of the mothers reported awareness; however, only 81.8% selected a duration of six months, and 81.8% advocated that breastfeeding beyond twelve months is beneficial. Perceptions varied according to the mothers' age, the children’s age, and the number of children. Conclusion: This research showed that mothers demonstrated good knowledge about the benefits of breastfeeding, aligned with WHO recommendations. However, factors such as the mothers' age, the children's age, and the number of children influenced breastfeeding practices. The results highlight the need to strengthen education and support for mothers and their families regarding breastfeeding and to implement public policies that encourage this practice, with pediatric dentists playing a crucial role in providing specialized guidance and support from the early months of life, promoting adequate oral health.
Objective: The main objective of this research was to characterize mothers' knowledge regarding breastfeeding and its importance for the baby's oral health. Additionally, this study aimed to understand the influence of certain sociodemographic characteristics of mothers on their level of knowledge about this topic. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted through an online questionnaire with 36 questions at a dental clinic in northern Portugal. The study included mothers with one or more children, excluding mothers who were pregnant for the first time. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), version 29.0, was used for statistical analysis. Results: The study sample consisted of 88 mothers, mostly in the age range of 30-49 years (86.4%), with the majority having two children (51.1%), and most children in the age range of 1-12 years (90.9%). A large majority of the mothers (90.9%) recognized the relationship between breastfeeding and infants' oral health, and 96.6% of mothers were aware that breastfeeding is associated with reduced infant mortality and morbidity. Additionally, 85.2% of the mothers acknowledged that breastfeeding aids in cognitive development, and 97.7% considered breast milk the most suitable form of nutrition during the first six months of life. Most participants (73.9%) stated that breastfeeding requires more effort from infants compared to bottle feeding, and 61.4% indicated that the first contact with breastfeeding should occur within the first 15 minutes after birth. Regarding the WHO recommendation for exclusive breastfeeding, 88.6% of the mothers reported awareness; however, only 81.8% selected a duration of six months, and 81.8% advocated that breastfeeding beyond twelve months is beneficial. Perceptions varied according to the mothers' age, the children’s age, and the number of children. Conclusion: This research showed that mothers demonstrated good knowledge about the benefits of breastfeeding, aligned with WHO recommendations. However, factors such as the mothers' age, the children's age, and the number of children influenced breastfeeding practices. The results highlight the need to strengthen education and support for mothers and their families regarding breastfeeding and to implement public policies that encourage this practice, with pediatric dentists playing a crucial role in providing specialized guidance and support from the early months of life, promoting adequate oral health.
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Odontopediatria Amamentação Amamentação exclusiva Alimentação com biberão Desenvolvimento orofacial Pediatric dentistry Breastfeeding Exclusive breastfeeding Bottle feeding Orofacial development