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| Year : 2023 | Volume
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The effect of breastfeeding on children's growth indices up to 6 months: An application of multivariate t linear mixed model
Maryam Moradi1, Kambiz Ahmadi Angali2, Mohammad Hassan Behzadi1, Rahman Farnoosh3
1 Department of Statistics, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
2 Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
3 Department of Mathematics, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Kambiz Ahmadi Angali
Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz
Iran
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/jrms.jrms_75_22
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Background: This study aimed to determine the effect of breastfeeding on children's growth indices. Materials and Methods: Longitudinal data of children's growth (height, weight, and head circumference) were as a dependent variable and type of nutrition as an independent variable with using multivariate t linear mixed model. Results: The indicated that the height, weight, and head circumference of infants who were fed with breast milk showed a statistically significant difference (P < 0.05) with those of infants receiving formula. Conclusion: Exclusive feeding with breast milk, especially in the first 6 months of life, has a significant impact on the child's growth indicators compared to formula or, or a combination of both.
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