Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Leila Cheikh Ismail, Ayesha S. Al Dhaheri, Sarah Ibrahim, Habiba Ali, Fatima Al Zahraa Chokor, Lynda M. O'Neill, Maysm N. Mohamad, Amira Kassis, Wafaa Ayesh, Samer Kharroubi, Nahla Hwalla
Summary: This study examines the nutritional status and adequacy of feeding practices among infants and toddlers aged 0-23.9 months in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The findings show a high percentage of children suffering from both undernutrition and overweight and obesity. Suboptimal feeding practices and inadequate/overconsumption of various nutrients are also observed.
Editorial Material
Microbiology
A. M. Kaan, E. Zaura
Summary: This study demonstrates the transmission of maternal oral microbiota to infants and suggests that breastfeeding may prevent premature maturation of the infant's oral microbiome.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Habiba Ali, Emmanuella Magriplis, Amita Attlee, Ayesha S. Al Dhaheri, Leila Cheikh Ismail, Lily Stojanovska
Summary: Research on child feeding practices in the northern emirates of the UAE is limited. This study found that breastfeeding rates were low, particularly among mothers with lower educational levels. There was also a lack of animal sources of iron in the diets of some infants and toddlers, and a high intake of sweets and savory snacks compared to fruits and vegetables.
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Pediatrics
Kristen Finn, Sarah Quick, Andrea Anater, Joel Hampton, Brian Kineman, William Klish
Summary: Eating infant cereal is important for breastfed and mixed fed infants as it provides key nutrients such as iron.
Article
Pediatrics
Robert L. Nix, Lori A. Francis, Mark E. Feinberg, Sukhdeep Gill, Damon E. Jones, Michelle L. Hostetler, Cynthia A. Stifter
Summary: The study found that the Recipe 4 Success intervention had positive effects on toddlers' healthy eating habits, self-regulation, as well as parents' feeding practices and support structures.
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Allergy
Marion Groetch, Laura Czerkies, Erin Quann, Jami Boccella, Joel Hampton, Andrea Anater, Anna Nowak-Wegrzyn
Summary: Before the 2017 guideline changes, there were low reported rates of peanut consumption across the study population, particularly in age groups under 9 months. Egg consumption was low and increased with age.
ANNALS OF ALLERGY ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Karen Simon Rezende da Silveira, Junia Maria Serra-Negra, Ivana Meyer Prado, Lucas Guimaraes Abreu, Thaliny Vitoria Diniz Reis, Sheyla Marcia Auad
Summary: This cross-sectional study evaluated factors associated with sleep disturbances in preterm and low birth weight infants. The study found that higher frequency of night feeding, bottle feeding, younger age, and belonging to higher income families were associated with sleep disturbances. Recognizing these associated factors can aid families in dealing with sleep issues and providing individualized counseling.
Editorial Material
Nutrition & Dietetics
Merryn J. Netting, Najma A. Moumin, Maria Makrides, Tim J. Green
Summary: The 2021 Australian Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study found that nearly half of the infants were exclusively breastfed to 4 months, and breastfeeding duration was long. Infants were introduced to complementary foods at the appropriate time. However, there was a mismatch between the dietary intake of toddlers and the recommended servings from each food group in the Australian Dietary Guidelines.
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Pediatrics
Citlalli Alvarez-Zaragoza, Edgar M. Vasquez-Garibay, Carmen Alicia Sanchez-Ramirez
Summary: The study aimed to examine the relationship between feeding practices in the first two years of life and adiposity in toddlers. The results showed that there were direct relationships between adiposity and duration of full breastfeeding, age of introduction of ultra-processed products, sugar intake, and age at which eggs were introduced.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Merryn J. Netting, Najma A. Moumin, Emma J. Knight, Rebecca K. Golley, Maria Makrides, Tim J. Green
Summary: The Australian Feeding Infants and Toddler Study 2021 provides insights into breastfeeding rates, duration, introduction of solid foods, and the use of breastmilk substitutes in Australian caregivers. The study found that while the initiation of breastfeeding was high, exclusive breastfeeding to six months was low. However, a significant percentage of children continued to receive breastmilk beyond one year. The study also found that a quarter of infants were introduced to solid foods between 4 to 5 months, and by 7 months, nearly all infants had received solid foods. Importantly, more than 90% of children had been given potential food allergens like eggs and peanuts by the age of 12 months. Additionally, one-third of children did not receive any breastmilk substitutes during their first year.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Amira Kassis, Fatima Al Zahraa Chokor, Lara Nasreddine, Nahla Hwalla, Lynda O'Neill
Summary: Nutrient inadequacies in fiber, calcium, and vitamin D highlight the need for greater intakes of whole grains and fortified dairy products in the UAE.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jane Rice, Jenny McNulty, Meabh O'Shea, Teresa Gudex, Ina Knerr
Summary: This study aimed to investigate breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices among infants with PKU, as well as parental experiences of infant feeding. The study found that 26% of babies were partially breastfed at three months of age; 70% of mothers wished to breastfeed for longer but cited PKU as a reason for stopping; 52% of parents reported challenges during complementary feeding, including food refusal and anxiety around maintaining good Phe levels. The study suggests that promoting breastfeeding benefits, providing access to lactation consultants, and peer support can help improve breastfeeding continuation and duration.
Article
Nursing
Katherine R. Standish, Ginny Combs, Marcy Mcmahon, Cheryl Slater, Lisa Zani, Christina Pindar, Karol Serafin, Margaret G. Parker, Barbara L. Philipp
Summary: Late preterm infants have lower breastfeeding rates and there are few interventions or guidelines for managing them in non-intensive nursery settings. This study developed and implemented an interdisciplinary breastfeeding support program, which increased nurses' attentiveness and confidence in caring for late preterm infants. However, well-designed clinical studies are needed to identify effective breastfeeding support practices.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Alexandra M. Abbate, Alexander M. Saucedo, Jordyn Pike, Jeny Ghartey, Stephanie Nutt, Nandini Raghuraman, Lorie M. Harper, Alison G. Cahill
Summary: Although enrollment in the Special Supplemental Nutritional Program for Women, Infants, and Children does not affect exclusive breastfeeding rates in the first week postpartum, women enrolled are less likely to ever breastfeed and more likely to introduce formula within the first week.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Najma A. Moumin, Rebecca K. Golley, Chelsea E. Mauch, Maria Makrides, Tim J. Green, Merryn J. Netting
Summary: OzFITS 2021 is the first nationwide study in Australia to investigate the food and nutrient intake of children under 2 years old. The study aims to provide information on breastfeeding rates, use of breast milk substitutes, timing of solid food introduction, and estimate the prevalence of inadequate intake of key nutrients. Healthcare practitioners and policymakers can use the study findings to inform future infant feeding guidelines.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Janusz Wojtusiak, Wejdan Bagais, Jee Vang, Elina Guralnik, Amira Roess, Farrokh Alemi
Summary: This study investigates the use of clusters of respiratory, gastrointestinal, and neurological symptoms to diagnose COVID-19. Three models were constructed using LASSO regression, and the results show that using symptom clusters can lead to more accurate diagnosis of symptomatic COVID-19 patients.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH CARE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Farrokh Alemi, Jee Vang, Wejdan Hassan Bagais, Elina Guralnik, Janusz Wojtusiak, F. Gerard Moeller, Josh Schilling, Rachele Peterson, Amira Roess, Praduman Jain
Summary: This study examines the accuracy of at-home antigen tests, when combined with computer-facilitated symptom screening. It found that computerized symptom screening can improve the accuracy of at-home antigen tests and may serve as an alternative method for individuals experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH CARE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Farrokh Alemi, Elina Guralnik, Jee Vang, Janusz Wojtusiak, Rachele Peterson, Amira Roess, Praduman Jain
Summary: This article discusses how multisystemic symptoms can be used to differentiate COVID-19 from other diseases and predict the probability of a patient having COVID-19. The study conducted a literature review to identify symptoms associated with COVID-19 and surveyed individuals with reported symptoms to assess the accuracy of diagnosing COVID-19 based on symptoms.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH CARE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Janusz Wojtusiak, Wejdan Bagais, Jee Vang, Amira Roess, Farrokh Alemi
Summary: This article investigates whether the order of symptom occurrence can enhance the diagnosis of COVID-19 before test results are available. By analyzing the symptoms and test results of 483 individuals who completed a COVID-19 test, it is found that the order of symptom occurrence has a certain improvement on the accuracy of the diagnosis of COVID-19.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH CARE
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Katherine A. Sauder, G. Lance Couzens, Regan L. Bailey, Christine W. Hockett, Karen M. Switkowski, Kristen Lyall, Jean M. Kerver, Dana Dabelea, Luis E. Maldonado, Thomas G. O'Connor, Sean C. L. Deoni, Deborah H. Glueck, Diane J. Catellier
Summary: Most pregnant women in the US do not get enough key nutrients from food alone. Current dietary supplement practices do not adequately address this problem. This study aimed to estimate the optimal doses of supplementation and identify dietary supplements that provide these doses.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Letter
Nutrition & Dietetics
Katherine A. Sauder, Lance Couzens, Regan L. Bailey, Christine W. Hockett, Karen M. Switkowski, Kristen Lyall, Jean M. Kerver, Dana Dabelea, Luis E. Maldonado, Thomas G. O'Connor, Sean C. L. Deoni, Deborah H. Glueck, Diane J. Catellier
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
A. A. Roess, L. F. Henderson, L. M. Adams, K. D. Renshaw
Summary: This study aimed to compare determinants of firearm purchasing related to the pandemic. A cross-sectional survey with 3853 online participants found that those who had firearms at home but did not purchase firearms during the pandemic were more likely to be male, live in rural settings, have higher income, and be Republican. The results highlight the changing profile of American firearm owners and suggest tailored public health interventions for first-time purchasers during the pandemic.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kevin E. Cevasco, Amira A. Roess
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of COVID-19 digital contact tracing (DCT) apps deployed in the United States and determined that only a small percentage of the population adopted these apps, making them potentially ineffective in protecting users' friends and family. The public health community should consider safe use behavioral factors in future contact-tracing app designs.
JMIR PUBLIC HEALTH AND SURVEILLANCE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Josh Schilling, Dave Klein, Marilyn M. Bartholmae, Sepideh Shokouhi, Angela J. Toepp, Amira A. Roess, Joshua M. Sill, Matvey Karpov, Kathleen Maney, K. Pearson Brown, Brian L. Levy, Keith Renshaw, Sunita Dodani, Praduman Jain
Summary: COVIDsmart is a digital research study aimed at understanding the impact of COVID-19 on the overall well-being of diverse communities in Virginia. The study conducted remote data collection for six months using digital recruitment and data collection tools. The findings show a high level of interest in virtual recruitment in Virginia, with participants primarily motivated by advancing research and giving back to their community. These results can inform effective recruitment techniques and participants' interest in remote digital health studies across diverse communities.
JMIR FORMATIVE RESEARCH
(2023)
Letter
Nutrition & Dietetics
Katherine A. Sauder, G. Lance Couzens, Regan L. Bailey, Christine W. Hockett, Karen M. Switkowski, Kristen Lyall, Jean M. Kerver, Dana Dabelea, Luis E. Maldonado, Thomas G. O'Connor, Sean CL. Deoni, Deborah H. Glueck, Diane J. Catellier
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Deise I. Galan, Maria Cristina Schneider, Amira A. Roess
Summary: This study aims to identify high-risk occupational groups for leptospirosis in Brazil from 2010 through 2015 based on reported suspected cases. The study found that garbage and recycling collectors, agricultural, forestry, and fishery workers, prisoners, building workers, and cleaners and mining workers were at a higher risk for leptospirosis.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Matvey V. Karpov, Marilyn M. Bartholmae, Brian L. Levy, Amira A. Roess, Keith D. Renshaw, Joshua M. Sill, Sunita Dodani
Summary: Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a concern about declining mental health and healthy behaviors. However, there is a lack of longitudinal studies examining the relationship between health behaviors and mental health during the pandemic. Therefore, the statewide COVIDsmart longitudinal study was launched to better understand the effects of the pandemic on mental health. The findings may facilitate the design of preventative population-based health approaches during the pandemic or future pandemics.
Article
Oncology
Amarachukwu F. Orji, Amira Albert Roess
Summary: Previous research has shown that women with disabilities often experience disparities in cervical cancer screening. However, there is a research gap in understanding how different types of disabilities affect receipt of screening. This study examined the differences in receiving cervical cancer screening among women with different disabilities, and found that women with ambulatory disabilities and multiple disabilities were less likely to receive Pap tests compared to women without disabilities.
JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION
(2023)
Review
Nursing
Kimberly Mcnally, Amira Roess, Ali Weinstein, Lisa Lindley, Robin Wallin
Summary: Understanding the experience of school nurses in promoting HPV vaccination can help reduce vaccine disparities. This study examined the knowledge, attitude, experience, and role of school nurses in relation to HPV vaccination and promotion in school settings. The findings showed that multilevel factors impact nursing practice, and while nurses have good vaccine knowledge and positive attitudes, poor workflow processes, competing demands, and vaccine communication pose challenges to school nurses. With the support of school nurses, it is possible to achieve the goal of eliminating cervical cancer as a public health problem.
JOURNAL OF SCHOOL NURSING
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Tulay G. Soylu, Amira Roess, Ali Boolani, Alyssa N. Wilson, Kathi C. Huddleston, Grace N. Lawrence, Cheryl Oetjen
Summary: This study examined the mental health burden among nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic, finding significant associations between depression and energy, loneliness, and increased alcohol use. Depressed nurses were more likely to seek mental health counseling.
JOURNAL OF HOLISTIC NURSING
(2023)