Table 2.
Distribution of children according to the breastfeeding pattern, nonnutritive sucking habits, and presence of gastroesophageal reflux.
| Variables | N | % |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding at birth | ||
| Yes | 71 | 89.9 |
| No | 8 | 10.1 |
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| Exclusive breastfeeding in the six months of life | ||
| Yes | 26 | 36.6 |
| No | 45 | 63.4 |
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| Early weaning | ||
| Yes | 45 | 63.4 |
| No | 26 | 36.6 |
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| Bottle use | ||
| Yes | 71 | 89.9 |
| No | 8 | 10.1 |
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| Pacifier sucking | ||
| Yes | 44 | 55.7 |
| No | 35 | 44.3 |
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| Digital suction | ||
| Yes | 3 | 3.8 |
| No | 76 | 96.2 |
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| Sucking difficulty | ||
| Yes | 22 | 27.8 |
| No | 57 | 72.2 |
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| Swallowing disturbance | ||
| Yes | 36 | 48.0 |
| No | 39 | 52.0 |
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| Gastroesophageal reflux | ||
| Yes | 21 | 29.2 |
| No | 51 | 70.8 |
Early weaning was associated with bottle feeding (p=0.005) and pacifier sucking (p=0.003) (Table 3).