Observational studyActa paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992)2020
A large-scale study to describe the prevalence, characteristics and management of functional gastrointestinal disorders in African infants.
Observational study in Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992), 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06299358 (The Effect of Foot Massage and Maternal Heart Sound on Colic and Comfort Levels in Infants With Infantile Colic), which is not on this map. Cited by 19 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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The Effect of Foot Massage and Maternal Heart Sound on Colic and Comfort Levels in Infants With Infantile Colic
Who cites it
19 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 35 citations in OpenAlex.
- Global prevalence of constipation in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Wiener klinische Wochenschrift · 2023Pooled it
- Effects of probiotics on gastrointestinal symptoms, anthropometric measurements, and breastfeeding duration in infants with colic: a randomized control trial.Sao Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina · 2024Trial
- Safety and Tolerance of a Novel Anti-Regurgitation Formula: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial.Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition · 2021Trial
- A Primary Care Program Based on Behavioral Reeducation and Abdominal Massage for Improving the Symptoms of Chronic Constipation: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2025Article
- Gastrointestinal Disorders and Atopic Dermatitis in Infants in the First Year of Life According to ROME IV Criteria-A Possible Association with the Mode of Delivery and Early Life Nutrition.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Functional gastrointestinal disorders in Jordanian infants: a pilot study.Przeglad gastroenterologiczny · 2024Article
- Digestive Tolerance and Safety of an Anti-Regurgitation Formula Containing Locust Bean Gum, Prebiotics and Postbiotics: A Real-World Study.Pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology & nutrition · 2023Article
- Functional constipation in children: What physicians should know.World journal of gastroenterology · 2023Review
- Prevalence and Risk Factors of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders in Infants in Indonesia.Pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology & nutrition · 2023Article
- The Cow's Milk Related Symptom Score: The 2022 Update.Nutrients · 2022Article
- Prevalence and risk factors of functional gastrointestinal disorders in Vietnamese infants and young children.BMC pediatrics · 2022Observational
- Saudi Experts Consensus on Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Functional Constipation.Pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology & nutrition · 2022Review
- A population-based study on prevalence and predisposing risk factors of infant functional gastrointestinal disorders in a single center in Southern Fujian.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2022Article
- An Observational Real-Life Study with a New Infant Formula in Infants with Functional Gastro-Intestinal Disorders.Nutrients · 2021Observational
- How Are Infants Suspected to Have Cow's Milk Allergy Managed? A Real World Study Report.Nutrients · 2021Article
- The frequency of and factors affecting functional gastrointestinal disorders in infants that presented to tertiary care hospitals.European journal of pediatrics · 2021Article
- Prevalence of functional gastrointestinal disorders in infants and young children in China.BMC pediatrics · 2021Article
- A Narrative Review on the Update in the Prevalence of Infantile Colic, Regurgitation, and Constipation in Young Children: Implications of the ROME IV Criteria.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2021Review
- A large-scale study to describe the prevalence, characteristics and management of functional gastrointestinal disorders in African infants.Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) · 2020Observational
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7 authors at 6 institutions in 5 countries.
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Abstract
aimTo evaluate the pattern, impact on quality of life and management of common functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) and related signs and symptoms in infants below 1 year of age in Africa.
methodsMulticentre, cross-sectional, observational study in 10 African countries. At the first paediatric consultation of children with gastrointestinal symptoms, the perception of paediatricians on FGIDs (infant colic, constipation and regurgitation) and gas/bloating, impact on infant quality of life and parental anxiety and patient management practices were evaluated by standardised questionnaires.
resultsQuestionnaires were completed by 759 paediatricians for 10 812 infants. Overall, 49.9% of paediatricians reported ≥30% of first infant consultations each month for FGIDs or related symptoms. Infant colic was most commonly diagnosed (57.6% of infants), followed by gas/bloating (43.2%), regurgitation (39.7%) and constipation (31.4%). Overall, 53% presented >1 symptom. Mean scores for infant quality of life, sleep and parental anxiety were worse when children had multiple symptoms compared to children with a single symptom (P < .025). Prescription of medication was common (62.4%). There were no consistent differences between countries.
conclusionFunctional gastrointestinal disorder occurrence in Africa was high with a gap between expert recommendation that emphasises parental reassurance and nutritional advice and daily practice, particularly prescription of medication.
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