A insegurança alimentar pela voz de adolescentes participantes do Programa Bolsa Família / Food insecurity through the voice of adolescents participating in the Bolsa Família Program / La inseguridad alimentaria a través de las voces de adolescentes participantes del Programa Bolsa Familia

Resumo O trabalho busca conhecer a percepção de adolescentes, participantes do Programa Bolsa Família (PBF), sobre insegurança alimentar (IA). Trata-se de estudo de abordagem qualitativa. O corpus consiste em entrevistas com dez adolescentes e seus responsáveis. Os resultados foram analisados por meio da técnica de análise de conteúdo. Foram estabelecidas quatro categorias de análise: "A fome não é só a vontade de comer"; "O fantasma da fome"; "Um por todos e todos por um"; "Estamos seguros?" De maneira geral, os adolescentes percebem que a quantidade e variedade de alimentos mudam durante o mês e que o acesso a alimentos como frutas e carne é difícil. A preocupação com a possibilidade de o alimento faltar está presente na fala de todos os adolescentes entrevistados e se intensifica entre aqueles que vivenciaram a experiência de fome na infância. Em função disso, os adolescentes desenvolvem estratégias para o alívio da IA, para si mesmos e para suas famílias. No entanto, as responsáveis pelos adolescentes não consideram que seus filhos realmente se preocupam com a possibilidade de faltar alimentos no domicílio. Observou-se que os adolescentes percebem a situação de insegurança alimentar no domicílio e são capazes de responder de forma autônoma sobre essa situação.

Abstract Objective: To understand the perception of adolescents, participants of the Bolsa Família Program (PBF), about Food Insecurity (FI). Methods: This is a study with a qualitative approach. The corpus consists of interviews with 10 adolescents and their caregivers. Results were analyzed using Content Analysis (CA) technique. Results: Four categories were established: "Hunger is not just the desire to eat", "The ghost of hunger", "One for all and all for one", and "Are we safe?". Overall, adolescents perceive the amount and variety of food changes throughout the month and that access to meat and fruits is difficult. The concern with the possibility of running out of food permeates the interviewees' statements and intensifies among those who experienced hunger during childhood. As a result, many statements reveal the strategies developed by adolescents to alleviate FI for themselves and their families. However, statements also points to the fact that caregivers do not consider their children are truly concerned with the possibility of running out of food at home. Conclusion: Adolescents perceive food insecurity in the home and are able to respond autonomously to the situation.

Resumen Objetivo: Conocer la percepción de las y los adolescentes participantes del Programa Bolsa Familia (PBF) sobre la inseguridad alimentaria (IA). Métodos: Se trata de un estudio con abordaje cualitativo. El corpus consta de entrevistas a diez adolescentes y a sus tutores. Los resultados se analizaron mediante la técnica de análisis de contenido (CA). Resultados: Se establecieron cuatro categorías de análisis: El hambre no es solo el deseo de comer; El fantasma del hambre; Uno para todos y todos para uno, y ¿Estamos a salvo?. En general, las y los adolescentes perciben que la cantidad y la variedad de alimentos cambia durante el mes y que se les dificulta el acceso a carnes y frutas. La preocupación por la posibilidad de quedarse sin alimentos impregna sus declaraciones y se intensifica entre quienes pasaron hambre durante sus infancias. Como resultado, muchas afirmaciones revelan el desarrollo de estrategias para paliar la IA, para ellos y ellas mismas y para sus familias, pero señalan que sus tutores no consideran que sus hijos e hijas estén realmente preocupados por quedarse sin alimentos en el hogar. Conclusión: Los y las adolescentes perciben la situación de IA en el hogar y son capaces de responder de forma autónoma frente a ella.

Validity of a 2-item screening tool to identify families at risk for food insecurity in Brazil.

This manuscript aimed to develop a brief 2-item screening tool to identify Brazilian households that include families with children at risk for food insecurity. Psychometric analyses including sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value, accuracy, and ROC curves were used to test combinations of questions to determine the most effective screener to assess households at risk for food insecurity when compared to a gold standard scale. Participants included Brazilian National Survey of Demography and Health on Women and Children (PNDS) surveyed households with a valid Brazilian Food Insecurity Scale (EBIA) response. The sample included 3,920 households representing 11,779,686 households when expanded using PNDS sample weights. With overall prevalence of food insecurity at 21%, a Brazilian 2-item food-insecurity screen showed sensitivity of 79.31%, specificity of 92.95%, positive predictive value of 74.62%, negative predictive value of 94.5% and ROC area 86.13%. This screen also presented high convergent validity for children's nutrition and health variables when compared with the gold standard, the EBIA full scale. Based on its ability to detect households at risk for food insecurity, a 2-item screening tool is recommended for widespread adoption as a screening measure throughout Brazil, especially when rapid decision-making has been made fundamental, as under the COVID-19 pandemic. This screener can enable providers to accurately identify families at risk for food insecurity and promptly intervene to prevent or ameliorate adverse health and developmental consequences associated with food insecurity and swiftly respond to crises.

Validity of a 2-item screen to identify families at risk for food insecurity in Brazil

This manuscript aimed to develop a brief 2-item screening tool to identify Brazilian households that include families with children at risk for food insecurity. Psychometric analyses including sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value, accuracy, and ROC curves were used to test combinations of questions to determine the most effective screener to assess households at risk for food insecurity when compared to a gold standard scale. Participants included National Demographic Health Survey on Women and Children (PNDS-2006) surveyed households with a valid Brazilian Household Food Insecurity Measurement Scale (EBIA) response. The sample included 3,920 households representing 11,779,686 households when expanded using PNDS sample weights. With overall prevalence of food insecurity at 21%, a Brazilian 2-item food-insecurity screen showed sensitivity of 79.31%, specificity of 92.95%, positive predictive value of 74.62%, negative predictive value of 94.50% and ROC area 86.13%. This screen also presented high convergent validity for children's nutrition and health variables when compared with the gold standard, the EBIA full scale. Based on its ability to detect households at risk for food insecurity, a 2-item screening tool is recommended for widespread adoption as a screening measure throughout Brazil, especially when rapid decision-making has been made fundamental, as under the COVID-19 pandemic. This screener can enable providers to accurately identify families at risk for food insecurity and promptly intervene to prevent or ameliorate adverse health and developmental consequences associated with food insecurity and swiftly respond to crises.

Validity of a 2-item screening tool to identify families at risk for food insecurity in Brazil / Validade de um instrumento de triagem com dois itens para identificar famílias em risco de insegurança alimentar no Brasil / Validez de un instrumento de 2-ítems para identificar a familias en riesgo de inseguridad alimentaria en Brasil

This manuscript aimed to develop a brief 2-item screening tool to identify Brazilian households that include families with children at risk for food insecurity. Psychometric analyses including sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value, accuracy, and ROC curves were used to test combinations of questions to determine the most effective screener to assess households at risk for food insecurity when compared to a gold standard scale. Participants included Brazilian National Survey of Demography and Health on Women and Children (PNDS) surveyed households with a valid Brazilian Food Insecurity Scale (EBIA) response. The sample included 3,920 households representing 11,779,686 households when expanded using PNDS sample weights. With overall prevalence of food insecurity at 21%, a Brazilian 2-item food-insecurity screen showed sensitivity of 79.31%, specificity of 92.95%, positive predictive value of 74.62%, negative predictive value of 94.5% and ROC area 86.13%. This screen also presented high convergent validity for children's nutrition and health variables when compared with the gold standard, the EBIA full scale. Based on its ability to detect households at risk for food insecurity, a 2-item screening tool is recommended for widespread adoption as a screening measure throughout Brazil, especially when rapid decision-making has been made fundamental, as under the COVID-19 pandemic. This screener can enable providers to accurately identify families at risk for food insecurity and promptly intervene to prevent or ameliorate adverse health and developmental consequences associated with food insecurity and swiftly respond to crises.

O estudo teve como objetivo desenvolver um instrumento de triagem breve com dois itens para identificar famílias brasileiras com filhos em risco de insegurança alimentar. Foram utilizadas análises psicométricas, inclusive sensibilidade, especificidade, valor preditivo positivo e negativo, acurácia e curvas ROC, para testar as combinações de perguntas e determinar o instrumento mais eficaz para avaliar as famílias com risco de insegurança alimentar, comparado a uma escala padrão-ouro. Os participantes pertenciam aos domicílios da Pesquisa Nacional de Demografia e Saúde da Criança e da Mulher (PNDS), usando a resposta à Escala Brasileira de Insegurança Alimentar (EBIA). A amostra incluiu 3.920 domicílios, representando 11.779.686 domicílios quando expandida com os pesos amostrais da PNDS. Com uma prevalência geral de insegurança alimentar de 21%, o instrumento brasileiro de dois itens para avaliação de insegurança alimentar mostrou sensibilidade 79,31%, especificidade 92,95%, valor preditivo positivo 74,62%, valor preditivo negativo 94,5% e área ROC 86,13%. O instrumento também apresentou validade convergente alta para as variáveis de nutrição e saúde das crianças, comparado ao padrão-ouro, a EBIA completa. Com base na capacidade de detectar domicílios com risco de insegurança alimentar, esse instrumento de triagem com dois itens é recomendado para adoção geral, enquanto medida de triagem em todo o Brasil, sobretudo durante a pandemia da COVID-19, quando as decisões rápidas são fundamentais. O instrumento pode permitir que os profissionais identifiquem com precisão as famílias em risco de insegurança alimentar e intervenham prontamente para prevenir ou mitigar as consequências adversas para a saúde e o desenvolvimento, associadas à insegurança alimentar, respondendo rapidamente às crises.

Este trabajo tuvo el objetivo de desarrollar un instrumento breve de 2 ítems para identificar a los hogares brasileños que incluyen a familias con niños en riesgo de inseguridad alimentaria. Los análisis psicométricos incluyendo sensibilidad, especificidad, valor predictivo positivo y negativo, precisión, y curvas ROC fueron usados para probar combinaciones de preguntas, con el fin de determinar el instrumento más efectivo para evaluar hogares en riesgo de inseguridad alimentaria, cuando se compararon con una escala de estándar de oro. Los participantes incluyeron a los hogares encuestados de la Encuesta Nacional Demográfica sobre la Salud de Mujeres y Niños (PNDS) con una respuesta válida en la Escala de Brasileña de Inseguridad Alimentaria (EBIA). La muestra incluyó 3.920 hogares, representando 11.779.686 hogares, cuando se amplió usando las ponderaciones de la muestra del PNDS. Con la prevalencia general de la inseguridad alimentaria a un 21%, el instrumento de 2 ítems brasileño sobre inseguridad alimentaria mostró una sensibilidad de un 79,31%, especificidad de un 92,95%, un valor predictivo positivo de 74,62%, un valor negativo predictivo de un 94,50% y un área ROC de 86,13%. Este instrumento también presentó una validez convergente alta para la nutrición de los niños y variables de salud, cuando se comparó la escala completa EBIA, el estándar de oro. Basada en su habilidad para detectar hogares en riesgo por inseguridad alimentaria, la herramienta de instrumento de 2 ítems está recomendada para su amplia adopción, como medida de cribado en todo Brasil, especialmente cuando la toma de decisiones rápidas se ha hecho fundamental, como ante la pandemia de COVID-19. Este método de cribado puede permitir a los proveedores de cuidados identificar con precisión a las familias en riesgo de inseguridad alimentaria e intervenir prontamente para prevenir o mejorar salud adversa y las consecuencias en el desarrollo, relacionadas con la inseguridad alimentaria, así como responder con prontitud a las crisis.

[Primary Health Care-Sensitive Hospitalizations in children under one year of age, from 2008 to 2014, in the State of São Paulo, Brazil]. / Internações por Condições Sensíveis à Atenção Primária de Menores de um ano, de 2008 a 2014, no estado de São Paulo, Brasil.

The scope of this article is to describe the trends of primary health care-sensitive (PHC) hospitalizations in children under one year of age between 2008 and 2014 in the State of São Paulo, Brazil. It is an ecological study with descriptive and analytical characteristics, based on secondary data from the national health information system. Hospitalizations were classified according to the Brazilian list of PHC hospitalizations considering the Early Neonatal, Late Neonatal and Post-Neonatal age groups. Linear regression models were adjusted for trend analysis of the 851,713 hospitalizations of children under one year of age analyzed, of which 22.6% were PHC-related. The main groups with decreases were: Bacterial pneumonia (-7.10%) and Nutritional disorders (-7.70%) in the Early neonatal phase. The main increases were: Disease related to prenatal/childbirth (+10.14%) and Immunosuppressive diseases and avoidable conditions in Post-neonatal (+14.13%) infants, among which pertussis and congenital syphilis were the main causes of hospitalization. The results showed a deficiency in the primary health care system for infants in the State of Sao Paulo. The estimated trends should be used for planning cost-effective strategies to prevent and control causes of hospitalization in children under one year of age.

Este estudo teve o objetivo de descrever as causas e as tendências de Internações por Condições Sensíveis à Atenção Primária (ICSAP) em menores de um ano, entre 2008 e 2014, no estado de São Paulo, Brasil. Trata-se de um delineamento ecológico, baseado em dados secundários do Sistema de Informações Hospitalares. Classificaram-se as internações segundo o diagnóstico principal e a Lista Brasileira de ICSAP, considerando as seguintes faixas etárias: Neonatais precoce, Neonatal tardia e Pós-neonatal. Para a análise de tendência das internações foram ajustados modelos de regressão linear. Ocorreram 851.713 internações de Menores de um ano, sendo 22,6% por ICSAP. As principais reduções das frequências de internação foram: Pneumonias bacterianas (-7,10%) e Desvios nutricionais (-7,70) em Neonatal precoce. As elevações foram: Doenças relacionadas ao pré-natal e parto (+10,14%) e Doenças imunizáveis e condições evitáveis em Pós-neonatal (+14,13%), com destaque para coqueluche e sífilis congênita. Os resultados mostram uma deficiência no cuidado à saúde infantil na atenção primária no estado de São Paulo, enquanto que as tendências de internações estimadas podem auxiliar no planejamento de estratégias para diminuir os agravos e os gastos no setor terciário de atenção em saúde.

Internações por Condições Sensíveis à Atenção Primária de Menores de um ano, de 2008 a 2014, no estado de São Paulo, Brasil / Primary Health Care-Sensitive Hospitalizations in children under one year of age, from 2008 to 2014, in the State of São Paulo, Brazil

Resumo Este estudo teve o objetivo de descrever as causas e as tendências de Internações por Condições Sensíveis à Atenção Primária (ICSAP) em menores de um ano, entre 2008 e 2014, no estado de São Paulo, Brasil. Trata-se de um delineamento ecológico, baseado em dados secundários do Sistema de Informações Hospitalares. Classificaram-se as internações segundo o diagnóstico principal e a Lista Brasileira de ICSAP, considerando as seguintes faixas etárias: Neonatais precoce, Neonatal tardia e Pós-neonatal. Para a análise de tendência das internações foram ajustados modelos de regressão linear. Ocorreram 851.713 internações de Menores de um ano, sendo 22,6% por ICSAP. As principais reduções das frequências de internação foram: Pneumonias bacterianas (-7,10%) e Desvios nutricionais (-7,70) em Neonatal precoce. As elevações foram: Doenças relacionadas ao pré-natal e parto (+10,14%) e Doenças imunizáveis e condições evitáveis em Pós-neonatal (+14,13%), com destaque para coqueluche e sífilis congênita. Os resultados mostram uma deficiência no cuidado à saúde infantil na atenção primária no estado de São Paulo, enquanto que as tendências de internações estimadas podem auxiliar no planejamento de estratégias para diminuir os agravos e os gastos no setor terciário de atenção em saúde.

Abstract The scope of this article is to describe the trends of primary health care-sensitive (PHC) hospitalizations in children under one year of age between 2008 and 2014 in the State of São Paulo, Brazil. It is an ecological study with descriptive and analytical characteristics, based on secondary data from the national health information system. Hospitalizations were classified according to the Brazilian list of PHC hospitalizations considering the Early Neonatal, Late Neonatal and Post-Neonatal age groups. Linear regression models were adjusted for trend analysis of the 851,713 hospitalizations of children under one year of age analyzed, of which 22.6% were PHC-related. The main groups with decreases were: Bacterial pneumonia (-7.10%) and Nutritional disorders (-7.70%) in the Early neonatal phase. The main increases were: Disease related to prenatal/childbirth (+10.14%) and Immunosuppressive diseases and avoidable conditions in Post-neonatal (+14.13%) infants, among which pertussis and congenital syphilis were the main causes of hospitalization. The results showed a deficiency in the primary health care system for infants in the State of Sao Paulo. The estimated trends should be used for planning cost-effective strategies to prevent and control causes of hospitalization in children under one year of age.

Maternal restrictive feeding practices for child weight control and associated characteristics / Prática alimentar materna de restrição para controle de peso do filho e características associadas

Abstract Objective: To identify associations between maternal restrictive feeding practices for child weight control and sociodemographic, behavioral, dietetic, and anthropometric characteristics. Methods: Cross-sectional study with mothers of children aged 2-8 years. Maternal feeding practices were measured by the Comprehensive Feeding Practices Questionnaire, in private schools in Brazil. Bivariate and multivariate associations were performed, using nonparametric analyses to estimate odds ratios and significance levels. Results: Maternal restrictive feeding practices for weight control were independently associated with the mother's perception of her child being a little overweight/overweight/obese (OR = 4.61, p = 0.001), greater concern about the child's overweight (OR = 2.61, p < 0.001), child's overweight/obesity/severe obesity (OR = 2.18, p < 0.001), and the child's greater intake of ultra-processed foods (OR = 1.40, p = 0.026). Conclusion: In this study, the risk variables identified for the use of the maternal restrictive feeding practices to control the child's weight can be used to provide education and guidance interventions in health and education networks directed to groups with similar characteristics to those of the studied population.

Resumo Objetivo: Identificar associações da prática alimentar materna de restrição para controle de peso do filho com características sociodemográficas, comportamentais, dietéticas e antropométricas. Métodos: Estudo transversal com mães de crianças de dois a oito anos. Práticas maternas foram mensuradas por meio do instrumento Comprehensive Feeding Practices Questionnaire, em escolas privadas no Brasil. Para testar associações univariadas e múltiplas, foram feitos testes não paramétricos para cálculo de razões de chance (OR) e níveis de significância (valor de p). Resultados: A restrição materna para controle do peso da criança foi independentemente associada com a percepção de que seu filho está um pouco gordo/gordo/muito gordo (OR = 4,61, p = 0,001), a preocupação quanto ao excesso de peso infantil (OR = 2,61, p < 0,001), e em relação às características da criança, com o sobrepeso/obesidade/obesidade grave (OR = 2,18, p < 0,001) e o consumo de alimentos ultraprocessados (OR = 1,40, p = 0,026). Conclusão: Neste estudo as variáveis de risco identificadas para o uso da prática materna de restrição para controle de peso do filho podem ser usadas para direcionar ações de educação e orientação nas redes de saúde e ensino, dirigidas a grupo com características similares às da população estudada.

Maternal restrictive feeding practices for child weight control and associated characteristics.

OBJECTIVE: To identify associations between maternal restrictive feeding practices for child weight control and sociodemographic, behavioral, dietetic, and anthropometric characteristics. METHODS: Cross-sectional study with mothers of children aged 2-8 years. Maternal feeding practices were measured by the Comprehensive Feeding Practices Questionnaire, in private schools in Brazil. Bivariate and multivariate associations were performed, using nonparametric analyses to estimate odds ratios and significance levels. RESULTS: Maternal restrictive feeding practices for weight control were independently associated with the mother's perception of her child being a little overweight/overweight/obese (OR=4.61, p=0.001), greater concern about the child's overweight (OR=2.61, p<0.001), child's overweight/obesity/severe obesity (OR= 2.18, p<0.001), and the child's greater intake of ultra-processed foods (OR=1.40, p=0.026). CONCLUSION: In this study, the risk variables identified for the use of the maternal restrictive feeding practices to control the child's weight can be used to provide education and guidance interventions in health and education networks directed to groups with similar characteristics to those of the studied population.

Parents Matter: Associations of Parental BMI and Feeding Behaviors With Child BMI in Brazilian Preschool and School-Aged Children.

Background: Brazil is undergoing nutritional transition and rates of obesity in preschool and school-aged children are increasing. Excess weight in the first years of life could predict excess weight in adulthood, making it essential to study risk factors in this population. Objective: Our goal was to investigate associations of parent feeding behaviors, as well as more distal familial influences including family SES and maternal and paternal weight, with BMI z-score in preschool and school-aged children in a Brazilian sample. Methods: Cross-sectional study. Data were collected in 14 Brazilian private schools. Parents of children aged 2-8 years (n = 1,071) completed a questionnaire assessing parent feeding behaviors, as well as sociodemographic and anthropometric information. Hierarchical linear regression models were fitted to investigate relationships between parent and child characteristics and child BMI z-score in preschool (2-5 years, n = 397) and school-aged (6-8 years, n = 618) children. Results: Final models indicated that higher maternal BMI and "restriction for weight control" were associated with higher child BMI z-score in both age groups (excessive weight, i.e., BMI ≥ +1 z-score, in preschoolers and school-aged children: 24.4 and 35.9%, respectively). In preschoolers only, "healthy eating guidance" and "pressure" were associated with lower child BMI z-score. For school-aged children, male sex, higher father BMI, and "restriction for health" were associated with higher child BMI z-score. Conclusions: Parent feeding behaviors and parent weight, as well as child sex, are associated with child BMI z-score, with evidence for differential relationships in preschool and school-aged children. Optimal obesity prevention and treatment strategies may differ by child age.

Relações alimentares iniciais, uma investigação clínica Pediatria e psicanálise nutrindo vínculos: psychoanalysis and pediatrics nourishing links / Early feeding relationships, a clinical investigation: pediatría y psicoanálisis nutriendo vínculos / Relaciones alimentares tempranas, una investigación clínica: l'établissement de liens entre pédiatrie et psychanalyse / Les relations alimentaires initiales, une recherche clinique

Na interface psicanálise/pediatria e clínica/investigação, este artigo apresenta considerações acerca das dificuldades alimentares infantis em sua transitoriedade ou tendência à cristalização como possíveis indicadores de resiliência ou vulnerabilidade nas relações iniciais pais-bebê. Além de oferecerem um panorama da qualidade do vínculo, tais dificuldades podem evocar intensas ansiedades dos cuidadores, criando um círculo vicioso de recusa, evitações mútuas, intensidade projetiva e desinvestimento na subjetivação que pode permear a dimensão mais ampla do desenvolvimento psíquico do bebê. Resultados de estudo clínico detalhado e material ilustrativo, são consideradas em seu processo de captação psicanalítica e propostas como categorias para identificação de vulnerabilidade emocional na relação pais-bebê e encaminhamento de famílias em necessidade de intervenção terapêutica, o mais cedo possível, por parte de profissionais de saúde em contexto pediátrico.

Within the interface psychoanalysis/pediatrics and clinical work/research, this paper presents considerations about early feeding difficulties in its transience or crystallization trends as possible signs of resilience or vulnerability within parent-infant relationship. In addition to providing an overview of the relationship quality, these difficulties can evoke intense anxieties of caretakers, creating a vicious circle of mutual avoidance, refusal, projective intensity and disinvestment in the subjectivities which can permeate the wider dimension of the baby's psychic development. Results of a detailed clinical study with illustrative material are considered in its initial investigation phase and proposed as categories for identification of emotional vulnerability within parent-infant relationship and early referral of families in need of therapeutic intervention by health professionals in pediatric context.

En la interfaz psicoanálisis/pediatría y clínica/investigación, este trabajo presenta consideraciones acerca de las dificultades de alimentación infantiles en su fugacidad o cristalización de tendencias como posibles indicadores de resiliencia o vulnerabilidad inicial en las relaciones padres-bebé. Además de proporcionar una visión general de la calidad del enlace, estas dificultades pueden evocar intensas angustias en los cuidadores, creando un círculo vicioso de evitación mutua, negación, intensidad proyectiva y desinvestidura en la subjetivación que puede impregnar la dimensión más amplia del desarrollo psíquico del bebé. Resultados de un estudio clínico detallado, con material ilustrativo, son considerados en su proceso psicoanalítico inicial y propuestos como categorías para identificación de vulnerabilidad emocional en la relación padres-bebé y encaminamiento de familias a intervención terapéutica, tan pronto como sea posible, por parte de profesionales de la salud en contexto pediátrico.

Dans l'articulation entre psychanalyse/pédiatrie et recherche/clinique, cet article présente des considérations sur les difficultés alimentaires infantiles transitoires ou avec des tendances de cristallisation. Ces difficultés indiquent des potentiels de résilience ou de vulnérabilité dans les premières relations parents-bébé. Ce cadre offre un panorama de la qualité du lien de la relation, bien qu'il peut évoquer des angoisses intenses par les soignants, ce qui peut créer un cercle vicieux de d'évitement mutuelle dans la relation. La cristallisation des aspects transitoires peut jouer un rôle important dans une dimension plus large du développement psychique du bébé. Les résultats détaillés et les illustrations cliniques de l'étude sont proposés comme des catégories pour l'identification de la vulnérabilité émotionnelle de la relation parents-bébé. En plus, ces catégories peuvent être utilisés par les professionnels de la santé pour adresser les familles à une intervention thérapeutique le plus tôt possible.

Factors associated with parental underestimation of child's weight status / Fatores associados à subestimação do status do peso da criança pelos pais

Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of parental misperception of child weight status, and identify socioeconomic, anthropometric, behavioral and dietary factors associated with underestimation. Method Cross-sectional study. Data was collected in 14 Brazilian private schools. Parents of children aged 2-8 years (n = 976) completed a self-reported questionnaire assessing their perception of their child's weight status, and sociodemographic, anthropometric, behavioral and dietary information. To measure the agreement between parental perception about child weight status and actual child weight status, the Kappa coefficient was estimated, and to investigate associations between parental underestimation and independent variables, chi-squared tests were performed, followed by multiple logistic regression, considering p ≤ 0.05 for statistical significance. Results Overall, 48.05% of the parents incorrectly classified their child's weight. Specifically, 45.08% underestimated their child's weight status, with just 3% of parents overestimating. Children with higher body mass index (OR = 2.03; p < 0.001) and boys (OR = 1.70; p < 0.001) were more likely to have their weight status underestimated by parents. Conclusion Since awareness of weight problems is essential for prevention and treatment, clinical practitioners should help parents at high risk of misperception to correctly evaluate their child's weight status.

Resumo Objetivo Analisar a prevalência de percepção errônea dos pais sobre o status do peso infantil e identificar fatores socioeconômicos, antropométricos, comportamentais e dietéticos associados à subestimação. Método Trata-se de um estudo transversal. Os dados foram coletados em 14 escolas particulares brasileiras. Pais de crianças de dois a oito anos de idade (n = 976) preencheram um questionário autoaplicável sobre sua percepção do estado nutricional do seu filho e informações sociodemográficas, antropométricas, comportamentais e dietéticas. Para medir o grau de concordância entre a percepção dos pais do peso do filho e o peso real do filho, estimamos o coeficiente Kappa e investigamos as associações entre subestimação do pai e variáveis independentes, calculamos o qui-quadrado seguido do modelo de regressão logística múltipla considerando p≤0,05 para significância estatística. Resultados Em geral, 48,05% dos pais classificaram incorretamente o peso de seus filhos; particularmente, 45,08% subestimaram o peso do seu filho e apenas 3% subestimaram o peso infantil. A regressão logística demonstrou que as crianças com maior índice de massa corporal (OR = 2,03; p < 0,001) e os meninos (OR = 1,70; p < 0,001) tinham maior probabilidade de ter seu peso subestimado pelos pais. Conclusão Médicos clínicos devem concentrar suas intervenções nessas crianças para ajudar os pais a avaliar corretamente o seu peso. A consciência dos pais sobre um problema de peso em crianças é essencial para a prevenção e tratamento da obesidade infantil e estilos de vida saudáveis.

Effect of blood thiamine concentrations on mortality: Influence of nutritional status.

OBJECTIVE: To test the hypothesis that low blood thiamine concentrations in malnourished critically ill children are associated with higher risk of 30-d mortality. METHODS: Prospective cohort study in 202 consecutively admitted children who had whole blood thiamine concentrations assessed on admission and on days 5 and 10 of intensive care unit (ICU) stay. The primary outcome variable was 30-d mortality. Mean blood thiamine concentrations within the first 10 d of ICU stay, age, sex, malnutrition, C-reactive protein concentration, Pediatric Index of Mortality 2 score, and severe sepsis/septic shock were the main potential exposure variables for outcome. RESULTS: Thiamine deficiency was detected in 61 patients within the first 10 d of ICU stay, 57 cases being diagnosed on admission and 4 new cases on the 5th d. C-reactive protein concentration during ICU stay was independently associated with decreased blood thiamine concentrations (P = 0.003). There was a significant statistical interaction between mean blood thiamine concentrations and malnutrition on the risk of 30-d mortality (P = 0.002). In an adjusted analysis, mean blood thiamine concentrations were associated with a decrease in the mortality risk in malnourished patients (odds ratio = 0.85; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.73-0.98; P = 0.029), whereas no effect was noted for well-nourished patients (odds ratio: 1.03; 95% CI: 0.94-1.13; P = 0.46). CONCLUSIONS: Blood thiamine concentration probably has a protective effect on the risk of 30-d mortality in malnourished patients but not in those who were well nourished.

Factors associated with parental underestimation of child's weight status.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of parental misperception of child weight status, and identify socioeconomic, anthropometric, behavioral and dietary factors associated with underestimation. METHOD: Cross-sectional study. Data was collected in 14 Brazilian private schools. Parents of children aged 2-8 years (n=976) completed a self-reported questionnaire assessing their perception of their child's weight status, and sociodemographic, anthropometric, behavioral and dietary information. To measure the agreement between parental perception about child weight status and actual child weight status, the Kappa coefficient was estimated, and to investigate associations between parental underestimation and independent variables, chi-squared tests were performed, followed by multiple logistic regression, considering p≤0.05 for statistical significance. RESULTS: Overall, 48.05% of the parents incorrectly classified their child's weight. Specifically, 45.08% underestimated their child's weight status, with just 3% of parents overestimating. Children with higher body mass index (OR=2.03; p<0.001) and boys (OR=1.70; p<0.001) were more likely to have their weight status underestimated by parents. CONCLUSION: Since awareness of weight problems is essential for prevention and treatment, clinical practitioners should help parents at high risk of misperception to correctly evaluate their child's weight status.

Sociodemographic, anthropometric and behavioural risk factors for ultra-processed food consumption in a sample of 2-9-year-olds in Brazil.

OBJECTIVE: The present study aimed to identify food patterns among 2-9-year-olds and investigate sociodemographic, anthropometric and behavioural predictors of less healthy dietary patterns. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. Parents of 2-9-year-olds completed an FFQ and factor analysis was applied to identify dietary patterns. Parents also completed questionnaires assessing sociodemographic, anthropometric and behavioural characteristics of parents and children, including parental feeding practices. SETTING: Participants were recruited from private schools of Campinas and São Paulo, SP, Brazil, between April and June 2014. SUBJECTS: Parents of 2-9-year-olds (n 929). RESULTS: Two dietary patterns emerged: 'traditional food' and 'ultra-processed food'. Lower maternal education (OR=2·05, P=0·010) and higher maternal weight status (OR=1·43, P=0·044) were associated with a greater likelihood of the ultra-processed food pattern. Lower perceived parental responsibility for adequacy of food group intake (OR=2·41, P=0·020), and lower scores on the parental feeding practices of 'Healthy Eating Guidance' (OR=1·83, P<0·001) and 'Monitoring' (OR=2·52, P<0·001), were also associated with the presence of this pattern, as was higher child's screen use during mealtimes (OR=1·61, P=0·004). CONCLUSIONS: The present study is the first to evaluate associations between less healthy dietary patterns of Brazilian 2-9-year-olds and parental feeding practices. Our findings highlight sociodemographic, anthropometric and behavioural factors within families that could be used to target tailored policies to at-risk populations.

Parental Feeding Practices among Brazilian School-Aged Children: Associations with Parent and Child Characteristics.

BACKGROUND: Children's eating behavior, food intake, and weight status are highly influenced by parents, who shape their food environment via parental feeding practices. The aim of this study was to investigate associations between sociodemographic, anthropometric, and behavioral/attitudinal characteristics of parents and their 5- to 9-year-old children and a range of positive ("healthy eating guidance," "monitoring") and potentially negative ("restriction for weight control," "restriction for health," "emotion regulation/food as reward," and "pressure") parental feeding practices. METHODS: Parents completed a questionnaire assessing parental and child characteristics. Parental feeding practices were measured using a Brazilian adaptation of the Comprehensive Feeding Practices Questionnaire. To test associations between parent and child characteristics and parental feeding practices, we ran bivariate logistic regression models with parent and child characteristics as independent variables and high (above median) scores on individual parental feeding practices as outcome variables. We then conducted multivariate logistic regression models containing all parent and child characteristics, controlling for child age and maternal education. RESULTS: Lower parental perceived responsibility for child feeding, higher child use of screen devices, and higher child ultra-processed food intake were associated with lower scores on "healthy eating guidance" and "monitoring." Higher parental perceived responsibility for child feeding and concern about child overweight were associated with higher scores on "restriction for weight control" and "restriction for health." Parental perceptions of low weight and concern about child underweight, and higher perceived responsibility for child feeding, were associated with higher scores on "pressure." Greater intake of ultra-processed foods and lower maternal age were associated with higher scores on "emotion regulation/food as reward." CONCLUSION: Parental concerns and perceptions relating to child weight were predictive of potentially negative feeding practices. Higher scores on potentially negative feeding practices, and lower scores on positive parent feeding practices, were associated with poorer child diet and higher use of screen devices. Parental engagement in the feeding interaction predicted greater adoption of both potentially negative and positive feeding practices. These results support the need for policies and programs to educate parents about child feeding and help motivated parents to promote healthy lifestyles in their children.

Challenges in the management of nutritional disorders and communicable diseases in child day care centers: a quantitative and qualitative approach.

In Brazil, although many children from low income families attend day care centers with appropriate hygiene practices and food programs, they have nutritional disorders and communicable diseases. This quantitative and qualitative cross-sectional study identified staff challenges in child day care centers and suggested alternative activity management to prevent nutritional disorders and communicable diseases. The study included 71 nursery teachers and 270 children from public and philanthropic day care centers (teacher to child ratios of 1:2.57 and 1:6.40, respectively). Interviews and focus groups were conducted with teachers and parents, and anthropometry and blood samples were drawn from the children by digital puncture. Children in philanthropic child day care centers were more likely to be hospitalized due to communicable diseases. Teachers from philanthropic child day care centers had lower age, income and education and higher work responsibilities based on the number of children and working time. The focus groups characterized institutions with organized routines, standard food practices, difficulties with caretaking, and lack of training to provide healthcare to children. Strategies to improve children's health in day care settings should focus on training of teachers about healthcare and nutrition.

Preditores da introdução de alimentos industrializados na infância: estudo em creches públicas / Predictors of introduction of industrialized foods in childhood: study in public child day care centers

O aleitamento materno exclusivo até o sexto mês, assim como a alimentação complementar adequada, são práticas importantes para o bom desenvolvimento infantil e contribuem para a formação de hábitos alimentares saudáveis.Diante desse contexto e reconhecendo a importância de práticas alimentares adequadas nos primeiros anos de vida,destaca-se que o objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar a idade de introdução de alimentos industrializados na dieta de 575 crianças de 4 a 38 meses, frequentadoras de berçários de creches públicas de São Paulo, bem como quantificar eventuais mudanças temporais e fatores de risco da introdução precoce destes alimentos. O estudo foi baseado em duas observações transversais, realizadas em 2007 e 2010, e posterior análise de Clusters para agrupar a amostra em dois grupos, além de análise de regressão logística. No modelo logístico final, o ano de coleta de dados (2007),o menor tempo de aleitamento materno exclusivo e a menor escolaridade materna foram identificadas como riscos independentes e significantes para a introdução precoce dos alimentos industrializados. Diante dos resultados, faz se necessário a capacitação de mães/educadores em alimentação infantil, reforçando os benefícios do aleitamento materno e os malefícios da introdução precoce dos industrializados, principalmente no grupo de mães com menor escolaridade

Exclusive breastfeeding by the sixth month, as well as adequate complementary feeding, are important practices forhuman development and contribute to the formation of healthy eating habits. In this context, and recognizing theimportance of appropriate food practices in the first years of life, the objective of the present study was: to evaluatethe age at which processed food was introduced in the diet of 575 children aged 4 to 38 months, attending the nurseries of public child daycare centers in São Paulo, and to quantify possible temporal changes and risk factorsof premature introduction of these food types. The study was based on two cross-sectional observations, performedin 2007 and 2010, and later Cluster analysis was performed to divide the sample in two groups. A multiple logistic regression analysis was also performed. In the final logistic model, the data collection year (2007), the shorter durationof exclusive breastfeeding, and less maternal education were identified as independent and significant risks to prematureintroduction of processed food. In view of the results, it is necessary to prepare mothers/ educators to manage infantfeeding, reinforcing the benefits of breastfeeding and the disadvantages of the premature introduction of industrialized foods, mainly concerning the mothers' group with lower education levels

Correlation between hemoglobin levels of mothers and children on exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months of life / Correlação entre níveis de hemoglobina de mães e filhos em aleitamento materno exclusivo no primeiro semestre de vida

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the correlation between hemoglobin levels of mothers and their children on exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months of life. Methods: Cross-sectional study with 221 binomials (mother-child) enrolled in a breastfeeding support program, who were stratified into six groups according to the children's age group. The sample consisted of children born at term with normal weight, with no neonatal complications and whose mothers did not have anemia or infectious disease at the time of data collection. Interviews were carried out with the mothers, blood was collected by peripheral venipuncture from mothers and children, and children's anthropometric data were assessed. Pearson's correlation coefficients between the hemoglobin levels of mothers and children were calculated. Six multiple linear regression models were adjusted with regression coefficient estimates, considering as statistically significant associations with p ≤ 0.05. Results: The correlation coefficients of hemoglobin levels of mothers and children ranged from 0.253, at three months, to 0.601, at five months. The hemoglobin level of mothers was correlated with the hemoglobin level of their children at four months (r = 0.578) and at five months (r = 0.601). In the adjusted multiple linear regression, the regression coefficients were higher at four months (β = 1.134; p = 0.002) and at five months (β = 0.845; p < 0.001). Conclusion: These findings allow for the conclusion that there is a correlation between the hemoglobin of mothers and the hemoglobin of their children on exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months of life.

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar a correlação entre os níveis de hemoglobina de mães e de seus filhos em aleitamento materno exclusivo, no primeiro semestre de vida. Métodos Estudo transversal com 221 binômios (mãe-filho) matriculados em programa de incentivo ao aleitamento materno, estratificados em seis grupos de acordo com a faixa etária das crianças. A amostra consistiu de crianças nascidas a termo, com peso normal, sem intercorrências neonatais e cujas mães não apresentavam doença infecciosa e anemia na época da coleta de dados. Foram feitas entrevistas com as mães, coleta de sangue por punção de veia periférica das mães e das crianças e antropometria das crianças. Foram calculados os coeficientes de correlação de Pearson entre os níveis de hemoglobina das mães e das crianças. Foram ajustados seis modelos de regressão linear múltiplos com estimativas de coeficientes de regressão, consideraram-se estatisticamente significantes associações com p ≤ 0,05. Resultados Os coeficientes de correlação dos níveis de hemoglobina das mães e das crianças variaram entre 0,253, aos três meses, e 0,601, aos cinco meses. O nível de hemoglobina das mães esteve mais correlacionado com o das crianças aos quatro meses (r = 0,578) e aos cinco meses (r = 0,601). Na regressão linear múltipla ajustada, os coeficientes de regressão foram maiores aos quatro meses (β = 1,134; p = 0,002) e aos cinco meses (β = 0,845; p < 0,001). Conclusão Esses achados permitem concluir que há correlação entre a hemoglobina de mães e a hemoglobina de seus filhos em aleitamento materno exclusivo no primeiro semestre de vida.

Food Insecurity and the Negative Impact on Brazilian Children's Health-Why Does Food Security Matter for Our Future Prosperity? Brazilian National Survey (PNDS 2006/07).

BACKGROUND: Food insecurity (FI) refers to limited or uncertain access to food resulting from financial constraints. Numerous studies have shown association between FI and adverse health outcomes among adults and children around the world, but in Brazil, such information is scarce, especially if referring to nationally representative information. OBJECTIVE: To test for an independent association between FI and health outcomes. METHODS: Most recent Brazilian Demographic and Health Survey using nationally representative complex probability sampling. Participants were 3923 children <5 years of age, each representing a household. Data from the validated Brazilian Food Insecurity Scale were dichotomized as food secure (food security/mild FI) or food insecure (moderate FI/severe FI). Poisson regression was used to test for associations between FI and various health indicators. RESULTS: Models adjusted for socioeconomic and demographic variables showed that children hospitalized for pneumonia or diarrhea were 30% more prevalent in FI households (adjusted prevalence ratio [aPR]: 1.3; 1.1-1.6). Underweight children were 40% more prevalent in FI households (aPR: 1.4; 1.1-1.7). Children who didn't eat meat and fruits and vegetables every day were 20% and 70% more prevalent in FI households (aPR: 1.2; 1.1-1.4 and aPR: 1.7; 1.3-2.3), respectively. CONCLUSION: Children who grow up in food-insecure households have been shown to have worse health conditions than those in food-secure households. Consequently, their human capital accumulation and work-life productivity are likely to be reduced in the future, leading them into adulthood less capable of generating sufficient income, resulting in a cycle of intergenerational poverty and FI.