Factors Influencing Prolonged Use of Donor Human Milk in Vietnam
Author Information
Author(s): Tran Hoang Thi, Nguyen Tuan Thanh, Nguyen Oanh Thi Xuan, Huynh Le Thi, Mathisen Roger
Primary Institution: Da Nang Hospital for Women and Children
Hypothesis
What factors are associated with prolonged use of donor human milk in infants at the Da Nang Hospital for Women and Children?
Conclusion
Prolonged use of donor human milk is linked to low birth weight, preterm births, and cesarean births.
Supporting Evidence
- 38.0% of infants in neonatal units used donor human milk for 4 days or more.
- Prolonged use was associated with cesarean births in both neonatal and postnatal wards.
- 53.1% of infants in postnatal wards used donor human milk for 2 days or more.
Takeaway
This study found that some babies in Vietnam use donor milk for too long, which can make it harder for their moms to breastfeed.
Methodology
Data were extracted from the Da Nang HMB’s digital monitoring system over six years, analyzing factors related to prolonged donor human milk use.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to reliance on digital monitoring data without cross-referencing clinical records.
Limitations
The study relied on secondary data, limiting exploration of other influencing factors.
Participant Demographics
45.3% female, 54.7% male; 70.0% born via cesarean section; 77.2% full-term.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 0.10–0.20
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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