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ABSTRACT: ObjectiveTo assess the practice of complementary feeding (CF) in infants 6 month to 2 year, knowledge of mothers regarding CF, and
reasons for inappropriate CF practices.
MethodsCF practices were assessed in children aged 6 months to 2 years using semi-structured questionnaire. Demographic profile and
mother’s knowledge regarding CF was recorded. Cause of inappropriate CF was ascertained by open-ended questions.
ResultsAmong the 200 children studied, 32(16%) were not started on CF at all, and only 35 (17.5%) received CF from 6 months. Of the
168 who were started CF, mean age of starting feeds was 13.37 months. Quantity was adequate in 42(25%) and consistency of
food was thick in 64(38%) cases. Only 7(3.5%) mothers started CF at proper time, in adequate quantity and with proper consistency.
Knowledge of proper timing was present in 46% of children, adequate quantity in 46.5% and thick consistency in 25.5%. Only
16(8%) mothers had proper knowledge of all three aspects of CF. Knowledge regarding appropriate timing and consistency varied
significantly with maternal education and paternal education (Chisquare P<0.05). On multiple logistic regression only maternal
education of graduate level corelated with knowledge of timing of CF (P=0.089. OR-3.5, Cl 0.826–15.2). Most common reason
for inappropriate practice in 154 mothers who delayed feeds was “tried but did not eat, vomits everything” (52%).
ConclusionCF practices were inappropriate and knowledge inadequate in majority of the children studied.
The Indian Journal of Pediatrics 04/2012; 75(1):49-53. · 0.52 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Allan-Herndon-Dudley Syndrome (AHDS) is a rare X-linked disorder caused by mutation in the gene encoding the monocarboxylate transporter-8. Abnormal transport function is reflected by elevated free T3 and decreased free T4 levels along with clinical features characterized by neurological abnormalities including global developmental delay, central hypotonia, rotatory nystagmus, impaired hearing, spasticity and contractures of joints. We report a child with classical clinical features along with confirmatory deranged thyroid levels in blood.
The Indian Journal of Pediatrics 05/2008; 75(4):402-4. · 0.52 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: To assess the practice of complementary feeding (CF) in infants 6 month to 2 year, knowledge of mothers regarding CF, and reasons for inappropriate CF practices.
CF practices were assessed in children aged 6 months to 2 years using semi-structured questionnaire. Demographic profile and mother's knowledge regarding CF was recorded. Cause of inappropriate CF was ascertained by open-ended questions.
Among the 200 children studied, 32(16%) were not started on CF at all, and only 35 (17.5%) received CF from 6 months. Of the 168 who were started CF, mean age of starting feeds was 13.37 months. Quantity was adequate in 42(25%) and consistency of food was thick in 64(38%) cases. Only 7(3.5%) mothers started CF at proper time, in adequate quantity and with proper consistency. Knowledge of proper timing was present in 46% of children, adequate quantity in 46.5% and thick consistency in 25.5%. Only 16(8%) mothers had proper knowledge of all three aspects of CF. Knowledge regarding appropriate timing and consistency varied significantly with maternal education and paternal education (Chi-square P< 0.05). On multiple logistic regression only maternal education of graduate level correlated with knowledge of timing of CF (P=0.089. OR-3.5, CI 0.826-15.2). Most common reason for inappropriate practice in 154 mothers who delayed feeds was "tried but did not eat, vomits everything" (52%).
CF practices were inappropriate and knowledge inadequate in majority of the children studied.
The Indian Journal of Pediatrics 01/2008; 75(1):49-53. · 0.52 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Hyper-reactive malarial splenomegaly (HMS) or Tropical splenomegaly syndrome(TSS), occurs in areas of high transmission of malaria. These children usually presents with gross splenomegaly and abdominal discomfort, while fever is not the usual manifestation in majority of them. It is a disease of young adults and rarely reported below 8 years of age. Here it is reported a three-year-old child who presented as pyrexia of unknown origin with hepatosplenomegaly, diagnosed as HMS.
The Indian Journal of Pediatrics 05/2007; 74(4):409-11. · 0.52 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Prolactinomas, the most common pituitary adenomas, are important causes of infertility. Bromocriptine remains the treatment of choice for managing hyperprolactinemia in most of these cases. Breastfeeding in mothers receiving bromocriptine is often doubtful and matter of concern for most people. Here we report a case, where by timely intervention and skilled counseling, exclusive breastfeeding could be established in a mother receiving bromocriptine for the treatment of hyperprolactinemia.
The Indian Journal of Pediatrics 06/2006; 73(5):435-6. · 0.52 Impact Factor
