The role of skin-to-skin contact in exclusive breastfeeding: a cohort study

OBJETIVE To understand the role of exposure to skin-to-skin contact and its minimum duration in determining exclusive breastfeeding at hospital discharge in infants weighing up to 1,800g at birth. METHODS A multicenter cohort study was carried out in five Brazilian neonatal units. Infants weighing ≤ 1,800g at birth were eligible. Skin-to-skin contact time was recorded by the health care team and parents on an individual chart. Maternal and infant data was obtained from maternal questionnaires and medical records. The Classification Tree, a machine learning method, was used for data analysis; the tree growth algorithm, using statistical tests, partitions the dataset into mutually exclusive subsets that best describe the response variable and calculates appropriate cut-off points for continuous variables, thus generating an efficient explanatory model for the outcome under study. RESULTS A total of 388 infants participated in the study, with a median of 31.6 (IQR = 29–31.8) weeks of gestation age and birth weight of 1,429g (IQR = 1,202–1,610). The exclusive breastfeeding rate at discharge was 61.6%. For infant’s weighting between 1,125g and 1,655g, exposed to skin-to-skin contact was strongly associated with exclusive breastfeeding. Moreover, infants who made an average > 149.6 min/day of skin-to-skin contact had higher chances in this outcome (74% versus 46%). In this group, those who received a severity score (SNAPPE-II) equal to zero increased their chances of breastfeeding (83% versus 63%). CONCLUSION Skin-to-skin contact proved to be of great relevance in maintaining exclusive breastfeeding at hospital discharge for preterm infants weighing 1,125g–1,655g at birth, especially in those with lower severity scores

Notificação de direitos violados segundo o Sistema de Informação par a Infância e Adolescência (SIPIA) no Nordeste brasileiro - doi:10.5020/18061230.2011.p313

Objective: To analyze allegations of violated rights of children and adolescents, received by child protection councils in the Northeast of Brazil in a time series of six years (2002 - 2007), through the Information System for Childhood and Adolescence (SIPIA). Methods: A descriptive study with quantitative approach, in a time series for the period 2002 to 2007, to identify information pertaining to violence against children and adolescents in the Northeast, through official secondary data. We studied 82,175 complaints, which allowed the analysis of the characteristics of the offender, the victims and location of the violation of such rights in the studied group. Results: Data indicate that 52.5% (n=43,203) of victims were male, 57.7% (n=47,437) comprised the age group 0-11 years, 70.3% (n=57,781) of cases of rights violations against children and adolescents registered in this period were committed by family members and relatives. Parents stood out as those that most violated rights of their children, with 55.4% (n=45,557). Conclusion: These results confirm the underreporting of notifications in SIPIA in some states of this region, although the study has shown that the violation of rights of children and adolescents is a present fact in the Northeast region of Brazil.Objetivo: Analisar denúncias de direitos violados, de crianças e adolescentes, recebidas pelos conselhos tutelares da região Nordeste do Brasil na série histórica de seis anos (2002 – 2007), através do Sistema de Informação para a Infância e Adolescência (SIPIA). Métodos: É um estudo descritivo, de natureza quantitativa, em uma série histórica do período de 2002 a 2007, para identificação das informações referentes à violência praticada contra crianças e adolescentes na região Nordeste, através de dados secundários oficiais. Foram estudadas 82.175 denúncias, que permitiram a análise das características do agressor, das vítimas e local de violação desses direitos entre o grupo estudado. Resultados: Os dados apontam que 52,5% (n=43.203) das vítimas eram do sexo masculino; 57,7% (n=47.437) compreendiam a faixa etária de 0 a 11 anos, 70,3% (n=57.781) dos casos de violação de direitos contra crianças e adolescentes registrados nesse período foram cometidos por familiares e parentes. Os pais destacaram-se como aqueles que mais violaram os direitos de seus filhos, com 55,4% (n=45.557). Conclusão: Evidenciou-se o subregistro de notificações no SIPIA em alguns estados dessa região, apesar do estudo ter demonstrado que a violação dos direitos contra crianças e adolescentes é um fato presente na região Nordeste do Brasil

Mandatory reporting of violated rights according to the Information System for Childhood and Adolescence (SIPIA) in Brazilian Northeast

Objective: To analyze allegations of violated rights of children and adolescents, received by child protection councils in the Northeast of Brazil in a time series of six years (2002 - 2007), through the Information System for Childhood and Adolescence (SIPIA). Methods: Adescriptive study with quantitative approach, in a time series for the period 2002 to 2007, to identify information pertaining to violence against children and adolescents in the Northeast,through official secondary data. We studied 82,175 complaints, which allowed the analysis of the characteristics of the offender, the victims and location of the violation of such rights in the studied group. Results: Data indicate that 52.5% (n=43,203) of victims were male,57.7% (n=47,437) comprised the age group 0-11 years, 70.3% (n=57,781) of cases of rights violations against children and adolescents registered in this period were committed by family members and relatives. Parents stood out as those that most violated rights of their children, with 55.4% (n=45,557). Conclusion: These results confirm the underreporting of notifications in SIPIA in some states of this region, although the study has shown that the violation of rights of children and adolescents is a present fact in the Northeast region of Brazil

Características do contato pele a pele em unidades neonatais brasileiras: estudo multicêntrico

Resumo Objetivo Descrever o início, duração, local e quem realiza o contato pele a pele em unidades neonatais brasileiras. Métodos Estudo multicêntrico descritivo, longitudinal, realizado de maio de 2018 a março de 2020, em cinco unidades neonatais referência para o Método Canguru no Brasil, que incluiu recém-nascidos com peso até 1800g. As características maternas e dos recém-nascidos foram coletadas em prontuários e entrevistas. A prática do contato pele a pele era registrada em cartões anexados ao leito, preenchidos pela equipe e pelos pais. A análise ocorreu por meio de estatística descritiva. Resultados Foram incluídos 405 recém-nascidos, 51,4% do sexo masculino, mediana de idade gestacional de 31,4 semanas e de peso ao nascimento de 1.412g. Em relação ao tempo de realização do contato pele a pele, a mediana da frequência do contato diário foi de 1,5 vezes (IIQ: 1,2 - 2,4), o tempo/dia de 147 min/dia (IIQ: 106,7 - 263,0) e a realização do primeiro contato aos cinco dias de vida (IIQ:4,0-8,0). O maior tempo de contato/dia foi realizado pelas mães, com mediana de 137,8 min/dia (IIQ:95,6-232,1) e a segunda etapa do Método Canguru, Unidade de Cuidados Intermediários Canguru, foi o local onde se realizou por maior tempo o contato, com mediana de 184,4 min/dia (IIQ:124,7-455,4). Conclusão Nas unidades avaliadas, o contato pele a pele é praticado de forma intermitente, poucas vezes por dia, predominantemente pelas mães e com maior tempo de exposição na segunda etapa. É necessário buscar meios que possibilitem mais encontros entre mãe/pai-filho e que dê condições de maior permanência dos genitores no hospital

Skin-to-skin contact and late-onset sepsis in newborns weighing up to 1,800g: a cohort study

Abstract Objectives: to evaluate the association between the time to initiate the first skin-to-skin contact (SSC) and the daily practice time with the rates of late-onset sepsis in newborns ≤1,800g. Methods: a multicentric cohort study was carried out at the neonatal units located in three Brazilian geographic regions. The SSC time was recorded in individual files by the hospital staff and the newborn’s parents. Maternal and neonatal data were obtained from medical records and through questionnaires applied to the mothers. Data analysis was carried out using a tree algorithm classification, which divided the data set into mutually exclusive subsets that best described the variable response. Results: 405 newborns participated in the study, with an average of 31.3 ± 2.7 weeks and 1,412g (QR=1,164-1,605g) as a median birth weight. The first SSC was carried out within 137 hours of life (≤5.7 days) was associated with a lower rate of late sepsis (p=0.02) for newborns who underwent daily SSC of 112.5 to 174.7 min/day (1.9 to 2.9h/day), with a reduction in the sepsis rate from 39.3% to 27.5%. Furthermore, the duration of SSC >174.7min/day (>2.9h/day) was relevant (p1,344g, with a reduction in this rate from 24.1% to 6%. Conclusions: SSP has been proven to be significant in reducing late-onset sepsis rates in preterm newborns, especially when carried out in a timely manner (≤5.7 days) and prolonged (>2.9h/day)

Evaluation of the neonatal outcomes of the kangaroo mother method in Brazil

Objetivo: Avaliar os resultados do método canguru no Brasil. Métodos: Estudo de coorte prospectivo comparando 16 unidades que possuíam ou não a segunda fase do método canguru: oito eram centros nacionais de referência para o método canguru (grupo estudo), e oito faziam parte daRede Brasileira de Pesquisas Neonatais (grupo controle). Foramincluídos 985 recém-nascidos pesando entre 500 e 1.749 g. Na análise multivariada, utilizou-se a regressão linear múltipla e a regressão de Poisson com ajuste robusto. Resultados:Naanálise ajustada (para peso de nascimento, idade gestacional, Score for Neonatal Acute Physiology Perinatal Extension II, Neonatal Therapeutic Intervention Scoring System, idade e escolaridade maternas), o tempo médio de internação (p = 0,14) e intercorrências clínicas na unidade intermediária ou canguru foram iguais entre os grupos. Peso (p = 0,012), comprimento (p = 0,039) e perímetro cefálico (p = 0,006) com 36 semanas de idade gestacional corrigida forammenores nas unidades canguru. As unidades canguru tiveram desempenho superior em relação ao aleitamento materno exclusivo na alta (69,2 versus 23,8%, p = 0,022). Conclusão: As evidências sugerem que a estratégia de humanização adotada pelo Ministério da Saúde é uma alternativa segura ao tratamento convencional e uma boa estratégia para a promoção do aleitamento materno.Objective: To evaluate the results of the kangaroo mother method in Brazil. Methods: A prospective cohort study comparing 16 units that have or do not have the second phase of the kangaroo mother method: eight were national centers of excellence for the kangaroo mother method (study group) and eight were part of the Brazilian Neonatal Research Network (control group). A total of 985 newborn infants with birth weights of 500 to 1,749 g were enrolled. Multivariate analyses employedmultiple linear regression and Poisson regression with robust adjustment. Results: The adjusted analysis (controlled for birth weight, gestational age, Score for Neonatal Acute Physiology Perinatal Extension II, Neonatal Therapeutic Intervention ScoringSystem, and maternal age and educational level) demonstrated that mean length of hospital stay (p = 0.14) and intercurrent clinical conditions in the intermediate or kangaroo unit were equal for both groups. Weight (p = 0.012), length (p = 0.039) and head circumference (p = 0.006) at 36 weeks’ corrected gestational age were all lower at the kangaroo units. The kangaroo units exhibited superior performance in relation to exclusive breastfeeding at discharge (69.2 vs. 23.8%, p=0.022). Conclusions: The evidence suggests that the humanization strategy adopted by the Brazilian Ministry of Health is a safe alternative to conventional treatment and a good strategy for promoting breastfeeding

Evaluation of the neonatal outcomes of the kangaroo mother method in Brazil

Objetivo: Avaliar os resultados do método canguru no Brasil. Métodos: Estudo de coorte prospectivo comparando 16 unidades que possuíam ou não a segunda fase do método canguru: oito eram centros nacionais de referência para o método canguru (grupo estudo), e oito faziam parte daRede Brasileira de Pesquisas Neonatais (grupo controle). Foramincluídos 985 recém-nascidos pesando entre 500 e 1.749 g. Na análise multivariada, utilizou-se a regressão linear múltipla e a regressão de Poisson com ajuste robusto. Resultados:Naanálise ajustada (para peso de nascimento, idade gestacional, Score for Neonatal Acute Physiology Perinatal Extension II, Neonatal Therapeutic Intervention Scoring System, idade e escolaridade maternas), o tempo médio de internação (p = 0,14) e intercorrências clínicas na unidade intermediária ou canguru foram iguais entre os grupos. Peso (p = 0,012), comprimento (p = 0,039) e perímetro cefálico (p = 0,006) com 36 semanas de idade gestacional corrigida forammenores nas unidades canguru. As unidades canguru tiveram desempenho superior em relação ao aleitamento materno exclusivo na alta (69,2 versus 23,8%, p = 0,022). Conclusão: As evidências sugerem que a estratégia de humanização adotada pelo Ministério da Saúde é uma alternativa segura ao tratamento convencional e uma boa estratégia para a promoção do aleitamento materno.Objective: To evaluate the results of the kangaroo mother method in Brazil. Methods: A prospective cohort study comparing 16 units that have or do not have the second phase of the kangaroo mother method: eight were national centers of excellence for the kangaroo mother method (study group) and eight were part of the Brazilian Neonatal Research Network (control group). A total of 985 newborn infants with birth weights of 500 to 1,749 g were enrolled. Multivariate analyses employedmultiple linear regression and Poisson regression with robust adjustment. Results: The adjusted analysis (controlled for birth weight, gestational age, Score for Neonatal Acute Physiology Perinatal Extension II, Neonatal Therapeutic Intervention ScoringSystem, and maternal age and educational level) demonstrated that mean length of hospital stay (p = 0.14) and intercurrent clinical conditions in the intermediate or kangaroo unit were equal for both groups. Weight (p = 0.012), length (p = 0.039) and head circumference (p = 0.006) at 36 weeks’ corrected gestational age were all lower at the kangaroo units. The kangaroo units exhibited superior performance in relation to exclusive breastfeeding at discharge (69.2 vs. 23.8%, p=0.022). Conclusions: The evidence suggests that the humanization strategy adopted by the Brazilian Ministry of Health is a safe alternative to conventional treatment and a good strategy for promoting breastfeeding