Research Article
Breastfeeding Behavior in Brazilian Children with Congenital Zika Syndrome
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 |
| Exclusive breastfeeding in the six months of life | | | Yes | 26 | 36.6 | No | 45 | 63.4 |
| Early weaning | | | Yes | 45 | 63.4 | No | 26 | 36.6 |
| Bottle use | | | Yes | 71 | 89.9 | No | 8 | 10.1 |
| Pacifier sucking | | | Yes | 44 | 55.7 | No | 35 | 44.3 |
| Digital suction | | | Yes | 3 | 3.8 | No | 76 | 96.2 |
| Sucking difficulty | | | Yes | 22 | 27.8 | No | 57 | 72.2 |
| Swallowing disturbance | | | Yes | 36 | 48.0 | No | 39 | 52.0 |
| Gastroesophageal reflux | | | Yes | 21 | 29.2 | No | 51 | 70.8 |
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Early weaning was associated with bottle feeding ( ) and pacifier sucking ( ) (Table 3). |