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Early life programming by diet can play a role in risk reduction of otitis in dogs
IntroductionOtitis in dogs is often chronic while local treatment primarily consists of flushing, antibiotics, and/or antifungals. We were interested in finding early life variables that associate with otitis later in life, preferably some that could be modified.MethodsA cross-sectional hypothesis-driven study with longitudinal data was performed to search for associations between pre- and postnatal exposures, and the incidence of owner-reported otitis in dogs at over 1 year of age. The multivariate logistic regression analysis study included data from 3,064 dogs and explored 26 different early life variables at four early life stages: prenatal, neonatal, postnatal, and puppyhood. We compared two feeding patterns, a non-processed meat-based diet (NPMD, raw) and an ultra-processed carbohydrate-based diet (UPCD, dry).ResultsWe report that eating a NPMD diet significantly decreased the risk of otitis later in life, while eating a UPCD diet significantly increased the risk. This was seen in different life stages of mother or puppy: The maternal diet during pregnancy (p=0.011) and the puppiesâ diet from 2 to 6âmonths of age (p=0.019) were both significantly associated with otitis incidence later in life, whereas the puppiesâ first solid diet, was associated in the same way, but did not reach significance (p=0.072). Also, analyzing food ratios showed that when puppies were consuming >25% of their food as NPMD it significantly decreased their incidence of otitis later in life, while a ratio of >75% UPCD in their diet significantly increased their risk of otitis. Also, if the dog was born in the current family, was exposed to sunlight for more than 1âhour daily, and was raised on a dirt floor during puppyhood, there was a lower risk of otitis development later in life.DiscussionThe findings only suggest causality, and further studies are required. However, we propose that veterinarians, breeders, and owners can impact otitis risk by modifying factors such as diet and environment
Amningshandledning : En utredning om hur amningshandledning upplevs och
FolkhĂ€lsans förbund och förbundet för Mödraâ och skyddshem har ett samarbetsprojekt âAmning utan stressâ som pĂ„gĂ„r mellan Ă„ren 2013â2016. Avsikten med projektet Ă€r att förbĂ€ttra familjers möjlighet att fĂ„ stöd i amningen, dĂ„ amning Ă€r en central del av det tidiga förĂ€ldraskapet. Examensarbetet Ă€r ett bestĂ€llningsarbete av FolkhĂ€lsans förbund och förbundet för Mödraâ och skyddshem. Syftet med examensarbetet Ă€r att reda ut hur amningshandledning upplevs av mammor, pappor, professionella, studerande och doulor samt att reda ut hur amningshandledning förverkligas. Metoder som anvĂ€nds i examensarbetet Ă€r litteraturstudier och fokusgruppsdiskussioner.
Teoridelen i examensarbetet fokuserar pÄ amning och handledning samt hur amningshandledning förverkligas.
Resultaten frÄn fokusgruppsdiskussionerna visade att mammorna upplevde amningshandledningen pÄ sjukhuset som givande och konkret. De hade beslutat att försöka amma redan före de hade fÄtt amningsstöd. Handledningen för pappor pÄverkade inte deras roll i amningen. Professionella upplevde att de kan ge god handledning, medan studerande upplevde att de kan ge god handledning i de vanligaste situationerna. Amningshandledningen upplevs som utmanande bland professionella och studerande och de anvÀnder sig av olika metoder och material i handledningen. Förebyggande arbete inleds redan innan barnet Àr fött. Doulan upplevde att de kan vara ett stort stöd för hela familjen, men de upplevde Àven att de fungerar osynligt bÄde i samarbetet med personalen pÄ sjukhuset samt rÄdgivningen.FolkhÀlsans förbund and förbundet för Mödra- och skyddshem are collaborating on the project "Breastfeeding without stress" during the years 2013-2016. The purpose of the project is to improve the possibilities for families to receive support for breastfeeding, as breastfeeding is a central part of early parenthood. The thesis is ordered by FolkhÀlsans förbund and förbundet för Mödra- och skyddshem. The aim of this thesis is to clarify how breastfeeding counselling is realised and how it is perceived by mothers, fathers, professionals, students and doulas. Methods used in this thesis are literature reviews and focus group discussions.
The theory part of this thesis focuses on breastfeeding, counselling, breastfeeding counselling and breastfeeding counselling related to groups mentioned. The result showed that mothers experienced breastfeeding counselling at the maternity ward as worthwhile and concrete. The decision to try to breastfeed was made before receiving breastfeeding counselling. Breastfeeding counselling for fathers did not affect their role in breastfeeding. Professionals experienced that they are able to give good counselling, while students perceived that they are able to give good counselling during normal situations. Breastfeeding counselling is considered challenging by professionals and by students and for counselling they use different methods and materials. Preventive work is initiated even before the child is born. Doulas perceived that they can be a support for the whole family, but they also experienced that they function invisibly both in collaboration with the staff of the hospital as well as with the health clinic
Amningshandledning : En utredning om hur amningshandledning upplevs och förverkligas
FolkhĂ€lsans förbund och förbundet för Mödraâ och skyddshem har ett samarbetsprojekt âAmning utan stressâ som pĂ„gĂ„r mellan Ă„ren 2013â2016. Avsikten med projektet Ă€r att förbĂ€ttra familjers möjlighet att fĂ„ stöd i amningen, dĂ„ amning Ă€r en central del av det tidiga förĂ€ldraskapet. Examensarbetet Ă€r ett bestĂ€llningsarbete av FolkhĂ€lsans förbund och förbundet för Mödraâ och skyddshem. Syftet med examensarbetet Ă€r att reda ut hur amningshandledning upplevs av mammor, pappor, professionella, studerande och doulor samt att reda ut hur amningshandledning förverkligas. Metoder som anvĂ€nds i examensarbetet Ă€r litteraturstudier och fokusgruppsdiskussioner.
Teoridelen i examensarbetet fokuserar pÄ amning och handledning samt hur amningshandledning förverkligas.
Resultaten frÄn fokusgruppsdiskussionerna visade att mammorna upplevde amningshandledningen pÄ sjukhuset som givande och konkret. De hade beslutat att försöka amma redan före de hade fÄtt amningsstöd. Handledningen för pappor pÄverkade inte deras roll i amningen. Professionella upplevde att de kan ge god handledning, medan studerande upplevde att de kan ge god handledning i de vanligaste situationerna. Amningshandledningen upplevs som utmanande bland professionella och studerande och de anvÀnder sig av olika metoder och material i handledningen. Förebyggande arbete inleds redan innan barnet Àr fött. Doulan upplevde att de kan vara ett stort stöd för hela familjen, men de upplevde Àven att de fungerar osynligt bÄde i samarbetet med personalen pÄ sjukhuset samt rÄdgivningen.FolkhÀlsans förbund and förbundet för Mödra- och skyddshem are collaborating on the project "Breastfeeding without stress" during the years 2013-2016. The purpose of the project is to improve the possibilities for families to receive support for breastfeeding, as breastfeeding is a central part of early parenthood. The thesis is ordered by FolkhÀlsans förbund and förbundet för Mödra- och skyddshem. The aim of this thesis is to clarify how breastfeeding counselling is realised and how it is perceived by mothers, fathers, professionals, students and doulas. Methods used in this thesis are literature reviews and focus group discussions.
The theory part of this thesis focuses on breastfeeding, counselling, breastfeeding counselling and breastfeeding counselling related to groups mentioned. The result showed that mothers experienced breastfeeding counselling at the maternity ward as worthwhile and concrete. The decision to try to breastfeed was made before receiving breastfeeding counselling. Breastfeeding counselling for fathers did not affect their role in breastfeeding. Professionals experienced that they are able to give good counselling, while students perceived that they are able to give good counselling during normal situations. Breastfeeding counselling is considered challenging by professionals and by students and for counselling they use different methods and materials. Preventive work is initiated even before the child is born. Doulas perceived that they can be a support for the whole family, but they also experienced that they function invisibly both in collaboration with the staff of the hospital as well as with the health clinic