title: Factors Associated With Infant Bed-Sharing.
abstract: Objective:Bed-sharing is associated with sudden infant death syndrome and accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed. The purpose of this study was to identify risk factors for newborn bed-sharing.Methods:Postpartum mothers from a university maternity service were contacted by phone to complete a survey. Demographic and environmental data were collected; newborn bed-sharing and sleep environment were self-reported.Results:A total of 1261 mothers completed surveys; bed-sharing was reported by 79 mothers (6.3%). Multivariate logistic regression identified referral to a nurse (odds ratio [OR] = 10; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 4.5-30) and sleep location "other" than a crib, bassinet, or Pack and Play (OR = 7.1; 95% CI = 1.9-25.9) as factors associated with an increased risk of bed-sharing; formula feeding (OR = 0.4; 95% CI = 0.20-0.77) and crib sleeping (OR = 0.49; 95% CI = 0.26-0.86) reduced this risk.Conclusion:Infants with no identifiable places to sleep, significant health issues, and who are breastfed are more likely to bed-share. Interventional studies should be directed at these factors.
authors.affiliation: Lewis Katz School of Medicine atTemple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
authors.forename: Megan
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Heere
authors.affiliation: Lewis Katz School of Medicine atTemple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
authors.forename: Beth
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Moughan
authors.affiliation: Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
authors.forename: Joseph
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Alfonsi
authors.affiliation: Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rodriguez
authors.affiliation: Lewis Katz School of Medicine atTemple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
authors.forename: Stephen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Aronoff
keywords: SIDS; accidental suffocation; bed-sharing; sudden infant death syndrome; sudden unexpected infant death