Table 1.
General sample characteristics and data on dietary and sucking habits of preschoolers, Porto Alegre, Brazil (n = 144)
| Characteristic | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Male gender |
76 |
52.8 |
| Firstborn |
73 |
50.7 |
| Maternal age ≥ 20 years at time of birth |
104 |
72.2 |
| Maternal educational attainment ≥ 8 years formal schooling |
92 |
63.9 |
| Exclusive breastfeeding, ≥ 6 months |
9 |
6.3 |
| Breastfeeding, ≥ 12 months |
66 |
45.8 |
| Breastfeeding, ≥ 24 months |
44 |
30.6 |
| Pacifier use, any duration |
110 |
76.4 |
| Pacifier use, ≥ 6 months |
77 |
53.5 |
| Bottle-feeding, any duration |
136 |
94.4 |
| Bottle-feeding, ≥ 12 months |
122 |
84.7 |
| Thumb sucking, any duration | 14 | 9.7 |