Fatores Associados aos Hábitos de Sucção Deletérios na Infância: Revisão Integrativa da Literatura

Caroline Rodrigues Thomes; Thaylline Quaioto de Arruda; Nádia Maria Guimarães Monteiro; Ana Claudia Cordeiro Alvarenga; Lilian Citty Sarmento

doi:10.36489/saudecoletiva.2026v17i104p18964-18971

Authors

Caroline Rodrigues Thomes Mestre em Saúde Coletiva; Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3522-5368
Thaylline Quaioto de Arruda Cirurgiã-dentista; Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo. https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3584-6806
Nádia Maria Guimarães Monteiro Mestre em Saúde da Família; Prefeitura Municipal de Vitória. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2740-469X
Ana Claudia Cordeiro Alvarenga Mestre em Saúde Coletiva; Prefeitura Municipal de Vitória. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9495-0001
Lilian Citty Sarmento Professora Doutora em Odontopediatria; Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0409-1638

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36489/saudecoletiva.2026v17i104p18964-18971

Keywords:

Child, Quality of Life, Suction

Abstract

Objective: To understand the factors associated with deleterious sucking habits in childhood. Method: An integrative review identified, across seven recent studies, the main factors associated with the onset and persistence of harmful sucking habits in children. Results: Non-nutritive sucking habits, such as pacifier use and finge sucking, were influenced by biological and child-related factors, as well as maternal, family/cultural, and emotional aspects. Shorter duration of breastfeeding emerged as a central determinant. Although the feeding bottle represents a form of nutritive sucking, it was considered by the authors as an associated factor because it contributes to early weaning and increases the likelihood of introducing and maintaining non-nutritive habits. Conclusion: Harmful sucking habits in children result from an interconnected set of factors involving biological and child-related conditions, maternal and family influences, and cultural, emotional, and contextual aspects. Among all factors, shorter breastfeeding duration stands out as the main determinant.

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