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Data were collected via Kobo and analyzed with STATA. Kaplan\u2013Meier survival curves and Cox proportional hazards models were used for analysis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Primary and secondary outcomes:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Median time and rate of trophic feeding initiation were estimated using Kaplan\u2013Meier and simple frequency statistics, respectively, and adjusted hazard ratio with 95% confidence interval was used to identify factors for delayed initiation.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Among 153 neonates followed for 6853\u2009person-hours, 85% initiated trophic feeding. The incidence rate of trophic feeding initiating was 1.9\/100\u2009person-hours with a median time of 41\u2009h (95% confidence interval: 31\u201345). Delayed initiation was significantly associated with gestational age &lt;34\u2009weeks (adjusted hazard ratio: 0.54, 95% confidence interval: 0.37\u20130.79), first min APGAR score &lt;7 (adjusted hazard ratio: 0.4, 95% confidence interval: 0.25\u20130.65), fifth min APGAR score &lt;7 (adjusted hazard ratio: 0.51, 95% confidence interval: 0.34\u20130.79), small for gestational age (adjusted hazard ratio: 0.54, 95% confidence interval: 0.33\u20130.88), cesarean delivery (adjusted hazard ratio: 0.47, 95% confidence interval: 0.31\u20130.71), being out-born (adjusted hazard ratio: 0.50, 95% confidence interval: 0.30\u20130.83), respiratory distress syndrome (adjusted hazard ratio: 0.63, 95% confidence interval: 0.43\u20130.94), and hemodynamic instability (adjusted hazard ratio: 0.46, 95% confidence interval: 0.31\u20130.68).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The study found a significant delay in trophic feeding initiation, despite guidelines recommending within 24\u2009h. Gestational age &lt;34\u2009weeks, low APGAR scores, small for gestational age, cesarean delivery, being out-born, respiratory distress syndrome, and hemodynamic instability were associated factors. The authors emphasize the need for healthcare workers to begin trophic feeding within 24\u2009h, regardless of these factors. 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