American Journal of Pediatrics

Volume 10, Issue 4, December 2024

  • Research Article

    Child Abuse Incidences Per Child Year Predicted from the Available Average Incidence Combined with Foreign Incidences Per Child Year: Towards a New Policy

    Marianne Vlaming*, Martin J. C. Van Gemert, Pieter J. J. Sauer

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 4, December 2024
    Pages: 163-168
    Received: 24 July 2024
    Accepted: 2 September 2024
    Published: 18 October 2024
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    Abstract: Child abuse is a worldwide recognized serious problem. Reliable child abuse incidences, preferably per child year, are fundamental for a sound detection and prevention program. Unfortunately, in most countries where child abuse data is available, incidences are not determined per child year but as an average over the child age range. In this paper ... Show More
  • Research Article

    Correlation Between Feeding Pattern and Duration of Hospital Stay in Pneumonia of Infants Below 6 Months of Age

    Farjana Afroze Jui*, Umme Qulsum Sonia, Mukta Thakur, Jakiya Jesmine, Ajmiri Sultana, Md. Al-Amin Mridha

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 4, December 2024
    Pages: 169-174
    Received: 2 October 2024
    Accepted: 23 October 2024
    Published: 12 November 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajp.20241004.12
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    Abstract: Introduction: Pneumonia is the most common respiratory disorder among infants and one of the leading causes of hospital admission. Various feeding patterns have multiple impacts on pneumonia and recovery from it. Breast milk provides some protective properties against respiratory tract and gastrointestinal illness to protect infants during the firs... Show More
  • Review Article

    Difficulty of Announcing Congenital Heart Disease in a Child in a Hospital Setting in our Context

    Soundousse Salimi, Angela Kibangou*, Nisrine EL Marzouki, Chrislaine Moboula, Salima Hajjaji

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 4, December 2024
    Pages: 175-178
    Received: 26 September 2024
    Accepted: 4 November 2024
    Published: 28 November 2024
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    Abstract: Congenital heart disease (CHD) is synonymous with a frequent, serious, very long-lasting disease. It is necessary throughout the child's development phase and conditions his or her lifestyle. This is due on the one hand to the physical health problem, but also to the appearance of secondary psychological and social disorders, the possible course of... Show More
  • Research Article

    Glycaemic Status Among Neonates in Perinatal Asphyxia with Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy (Stage II and Stage III) in a Tertiary Level Hospital

    Mukta Thakur*, Jakiya Jesmine, Ajmiri Sultana, Farjana Afroze Jui, Umme Qulsum Sonia, Md. Al-Amin Mridha

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 4, December 2024
    Pages: 179-184
    Received: 28 October 2024
    Accepted: 11 November 2024
    Published: 28 November 2024
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    Abstract: Background: Perinatal asphyxia is major cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity. Hypoxic ischaemic brain injury is the most important consequences of perinatal asphyxia which ultimately results in immediate and delayed form of neuronal death. The aim of this study was to find a relationship between glycaemic status and immediate outcomes of perin... Show More
  • Research Article

    An Assessment of KAP Towards LTBI in Under-5 Children among Physicians Treating Adult/Adolescent TB Patients in Dhaka City

    Umme Qulsum Sonia*, Mukta Thakur, Jakiya Jesmine, Ajmiri Sultana, Farjana Afroze Jui, Sadia Tabassum, Shakil Ahmed

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 4, December 2024
    Pages: 185-192
    Received: 24 October 2024
    Accepted: 11 November 2024
    Published: 29 November 2024
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    Abstract: Introduction: LTBI is the precursor to TB, making early detection and treatment of infected children vital to preventing pediatric morbidity and mortality. This study assesses the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of physicians treating adult and adolescent TB patients in managing LTBI among under-5 children in Dhaka. Aim of the study: The aim of... Show More
  • Research Article

    Effects of Prolonged Screen Time on Children Aged 1-5 Years – A Cross-sectional Study

    Jakiya Jesmine*, Ajmiri Sultana, Farjana Afroze Jui, Umme Qulsum Sonia, Mukta Thakur, Mohammad Tawfik Aziz Shaon, Shakil Ahmed

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 4, December 2024
    Pages: 193-199
    Received: 4 November 2024
    Accepted: 18 November 2024
    Published: 29 November 2024
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    Abstract: Introduction: With the advancement of digital technology, people are enjoying the benefits of it in the context of information gathering, entertainment, saving physical time, and advertisement. Yet with good outcomes many undesirable side effects happen not only in adults but also in children. The prolonged use of screen time for children's physica... Show More
  • Research Article

    Exclusive Breast-Feeding Practices in Bangladesh: An Observational Study

    Mohammad Atiqul Islam, Kinkar Ghosh*, Reaz Mobarak, Mahmudul Hoque Chowdhury, Sumaira Alam, Sheuly Begum, Puspanjali Roy, Mohammed Jafar Iqbal, Habiba, Al Reza Md Sayeed

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 4, December 2024
    Pages: 200-205
    Received: 5 October 2024
    Accepted: 29 October 2024
    Published: 29 November 2024
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    Abstract: Exclusive breastfeeding practices contribute to the overall well-being and development of child. In spite of Bangladesh has National Breastfeeding Policy and also Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative the exclusive breastfeeding rate in Bangladesh remains below. However, establishing EBF remains a significant problem not only in Bangladesh but in other... Show More