Prevalence and Associated factors to feeding practices in children and mothers within the central health region , Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

2025-08-25T10:27:41+0530

Introduction: Proper feeding practices could significantly help reduce overall mortality both among children and women. The purpose of the study was to determine the prevalence and the factors associated with feeding practices among children and mothers within the health district of Bogodogo in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso).

Patients and methods: we conducted a cross-sectional study from August 5th to October 31^st, 2023, on 310 mothers and their infants of 6 to 23 months within the health district of Bogodogo. The 24-hours recall method was used to evaluate how feeding indicators were upheld and the logistic regression used to determine associated factors.

Results : Within the children’s group, 33.55% benefited from an adequate complimentary feeding, 53.55 % from a minimal acceptable diet. Among the mothers, 61.29 % satisfied the minimal feeding frequency requirements and 9.68% had kept the requirement for minimal dietary diversity. The factors associated with adequate complimentary feeding among children were : the father’s job as businessman /independent (adjusted Odd ratio (aOR)=0.38 ; p<0.01) ; the wealthy household (aOR=0.33 ; p<0.01) and the children whose birth rank was between 2^nd and 4^th among siblings (aOR=2.52 ; p<0.01). The factors associated with the effectivity of minimal feeding frequency among mothers were wealth index (aOR=2.29; p=0.03) and severe food insecurity (aOR= 0.29; p<0.01).

Conclusion : It appears necessary to reinforce the actions aiming at improving household economic conditions in order to improve standards of living and feeding practices among children and mothers.

Key words : Feeding practices, mother, child, suitable complimentary feeding, associated factors, Ouagadougou

Retinopathy of Prematurity and Its Association with Oxygen Therapy in Preterm Low Birth Weight Babies

2025-09-16T15:04:55+0530

Background: Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a preventable cause of blindness in premature, low birth weight (LBW) infants, driven by abnormal retinal vascular development. Oxygen therapy, though life-saving, is a key modifiable risk factor when unmonitored, leading to retinal damage through disrupted angiogenesis. ROP follows a two-phase pathogenesis involving initial vessel growth suppression due to hyperoxia, followed by hypoxia-induced neovascularization. In countries like Bangladesh, rising preterm survival without adequate neonatal care infrastructure has increased ROP incidence.

Aim of the study: This study aims to investigate the association between oxygen therapy and the development of ROP in preterm, low-birth-weight infants.

Methods: This cross-sectional observational study was conducted in the NICU of (name) in Bangladesh to assess the prevalence of ROP and its association with oxygen therapy among 50 preterm, low-birth-weight infants. Eligible neonates (<37 weeks, <2500g, oxygen-exposed, and screened for ROP) were enrolled over a defined study period of (duration), from (start) to (end). Data were collected using structured forms covering clinical, demographic, and treatment details. ROP screening followed standard protocols using indirect ophthalmoscopy. Oxygen therapy mode and duration were recorded. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS v26.0, applying descriptive statistics and chi-square/Fisher’s exact tests, with significance set at p < 0.05.

Results: Among 50 preterm low birth weight infants, 36% developed retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Most were male (56%), born at 28–31 weeks (48%), and weighed 1000–1499 g (64%). CPAP was the most common oxygen modality (48%), with a mean oxygen duration of 5.8±2.3 days. ROP primarily involved Zone II (61.1%) and Stages 1–2. Bilateral ROP occurred in 61.1%, and 50% of cases required treatment. A significant association was found between oxygen therapy and ROP (p=0.04), especially with prolonged exposure (≥5 days; p=0.02) and mechanical ventilation (p=0.03), highlighting oxygen therapy as a key risk factor for ROP development.

Conclusion: This study highlights a significant association between unregulated oxygen therapy and ROP in preterm, low-birth-weight infants. Improved oxygen monitoring, adherence to saturation targets, and early ROP screening are essential to prevent vision loss. Strengthening neonatal care protocols can reduce the burden of this preventable cause of childhood blindness.

Pediatric Review: International Journal of Pediatric Research

Prevalence and Associated factors to feeding practices in children and mothers within the central health region , Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Retinopathy of Prematurity and Its Association with Oxygen Therapy in Preterm Low Birth Weight Babies