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Nutrition & Dietetics
Danforth A. Newton, John E. Baatz, Katherine E. Chetta, Preston W. Walker, Renee O. Washington, Judy R. Shary, Carol L. Wagner
Summary: The sufficiency of vitamin D in breastfeeding mothers may have different physiological effects compared to the sufficiency of vitamin D in infants. Maternal vitamin D status showed an inverse correlation with infant plasma TNF concentration. The immune response of infants seemed to be more closely related to maternal vitamin D sufficiency, while IL-10 and IL-12 responses were more correlated to infant vitamin D status.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Eun Gyeong Kim, Sook Kyoung Park, Ju-Hee Nho
Summary: Factors such as age, maternal characteristics, education level, subjective health status, sleep duration, breakfast frequency, unmet dental care needs, and depression are key factors influencing maternal oral health status. Additionally, oral health status is linked to mental health factors like depression, highlighting the importance of maternal oral health for promoting the health of mothers and their babies.
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Immunology
Daniel Amoak, Nancy Osei Kye, Florence Wullo Anfaara, Yujiro Sano, Roger Antabe
Summary: Poverty and low education levels are among the main reasons for low maternal tetanus toxoid vaccination rates in Benin.
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ramesh Prasad Adhikari, Manisha Laxmi Shrestha, Emily N. Satinsky, Nawaraj Upadhaya
Summary: The study found that more Nepalese women are choosing private health facilities for maternal and child health care in recent years. Household wealth and years of schooling play a major role in decision-making for private health facility use.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Mariela Yamunaque-Carranza, Sebastian A. Medina-Ramirez, Carlos S. Mamani-Garcia, Brenda Caira-Chuquineyra, Daniel Fernandez-Guzman, Diego Urrunaga-Pastor, Guido Bendezu-Quispe
Summary: About half of Peruvian women with children engaged in adequate breastfeeding. Factors associated with adequate breastfeeding include current occupation, region of residence, type of delivery, and parity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Pasang Tamang, Padam Simkhada, Paul Bissell, Edwin van Teijlingen, Rose Khatri, John Stephenson
Summary: This study conducted in Jumla district, Nepal, found that most health facilities had full staff positions, but nearly half of them experienced shortages of essential medicines within the last 3 months. Lack of emergency ambulance transport for women and newborns remains a significant concern.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2021)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Esmeralda Santacruz-Salas, Antonio Segura-Fragoso, Diana P. Pozuelo-Carrascosa, Ana Isabel Cobo-Cuenca, Juan Manuel Carmona-Torres, Jose Alberto Laredo-Aguilera
Summary: The study found that the prevalence of EBF at 6 months was 19.49%, with factors influencing EBF maintenance including prior decision to practice EBF, belief in the sufficiency of EBF, not offering water or fluid to the child, delaying pacifier use, longer gestation time, and previous experience with EBF for more than 6 months. The earliest reason for EBF cessation was the mother's lack of self-efficacy. Understanding these factors is crucial for helping mothers and preventing early weaning.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2021)
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Nursing
Margaret S. S. Butler, Britney P. P. Smart, Elijah J. J. Watson, Shreya S. S. Narla, Lauren Keenan-Devlin
Summary: Breastfeeding rates in the United States vary by race/ethnicity and educational attainment. This study found that multi-race/other participants with high educational attainment had the longest breastfeeding duration, while Black participants with low educational attainment exclusively breastfed for a shorter period of time compared to White participants with high educational attainment. Examining the intersection of race/ethnicity and educational attainment provides valuable insights for targeted interventions.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Melanie Dawn Channon, Mahesh Puri, Stuart Gietel-Basten, Lucy Williams Stone, A. Channon
Summary: The study aims to produce estimates of sex ratio at birth and missing girl births in Nepal, and understand the socioeconomic correlates of these phenomena. The findings show skewed sex ratios in certain districts, with sex-selective abortion concentrated in specific regions. It highlights the need for coordinated efforts to address sex selection and calls for holistic policies to promote gender equity and prevent technology misuse.
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Nursing
Diane DiTomasso, Karen Ann Wambach, Mary B. Roberts, Debra A. Erickson-Owens, Aimee Quigley, Jessica M. Newbury
Summary: Worry about infant weight is found to be a significant barrier to breastfeeding, impacting first-time breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding, use of artificial milk, and early breastfeeding cessation. Lactating mothers require anticipatory guidance on expected neonatal weight changes and interventions to alleviate worry about infant weight.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2022)
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Immunology
Zaw Myo Tun, Zau Ring, Clarence C. Tam
Summary: This study assessed maternal tetanus vaccination coverage in Myanmar and found that Shan State had the highest percentage of unvaccinated individuals, followed by Magway Region, Kayin State, and Sagaing Region. Factors associated with being unvaccinated included younger age, lower educational attainment, and lack of antenatal care. Access to antenatal care plays a crucial role in achieving universal coverage of maternal tetanus vaccination.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Luchuo Engelbert Bain, Richard Gyan Aboagye, Gift Malunga, Hubert Amu, Robert Kokou Dowou, Farrukh Ishaque Saah, Eugene Justine Kongnyuy
Summary: This study examined maternal healthcare utilization in Mali and identified individual and contextual factors associated with it. The results showed that maternal age, level of education, and wealth status were positively associated with the utilization of antenatal care and skilled birth attendants. Women who considered getting money for treatment and distance to health facilities as a significant problem had lower odds of utilization. Working and having health insurance were associated with higher odds of postnatal care utilization. The findings highlight the importance of improving healthcare facilities and accessibility to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal of reducing maternal mortality.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Getachew Tilahun Gessese, Berhanu Teshome Woldeamanuel, Takele Gezahegn Demie, Tolesa Diriba Biratu, Simegnew Handebo
Summary: The prevalence of low breastfeeding performance index among mothers of children under the age of 6 months in Ethiopia was found to be high. Therefore, interventions should target mothers with higher socioeconomic and demographic status and educational status to improve breastfeeding performance. Antenatal care clients are among the targets of the intervention.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
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Pediatrics
Ola Farid Jahanpour, Elphas Luchemo Okango, Jim Todd, Henry Mwambi, Michael Johnson Mahande
Summary: While determinants of exclusive breastfeeding in Tanzania have been studied, the existence and contribution of regional variability to the practice have not been explored. The study shows that there is room for improvement in the proportion of those who practice exclusive breastfeeding in Tanzania, and about a quarter of the variability in exclusive breastfeeding practices is at the community level.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Mishel Unar-Munguia, Ana Lilia Lozada-Tequeanes, Dinorah Gonzalez-Castell, Manuel A. Cervantes-Armenta, Anabelle Bonvecchio
Summary: Breastfeeding practices in Mexico have shown improvement from 2006 to 2018, with an increase in the prevalence of ever breastfed and early initiation of breastfeeding. However, there is still a gap between current practices and WHO recommendations. Strategies to promote and support breastfeeding, particularly for disadvantaged groups, should be a government priority to ensure all children have the best start in life.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2021)
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Nursing
Vishnu Khanal, Andy H. Lee, Rajendra Karkee, Colin W. Binns
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Nursing
Rajendra Karkee, Vishnu Khanal
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dinesh Neupane, Penny Dawson, Robin Houston, Liladhar Dhakal, Jaganath Sharma, K. C. Gargi, Christina Lagos, Vishnu Khanal, Shiva Raj Mishra, Per Kallestrup
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2017)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Emmanuel Olorunleke Adewuyi, Yun Zhao, Vishnu Khanal, Asa Auta, Lydia Babatunde Bulndi
INTERNATIONAL BREASTFEEDING JOURNAL
(2017)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Emmanuel Olorunleke Adewuyi, Asa Auta, Vishnu Khanal, Olasunkanmi David Bamidele, Cynthia Pomaa Akuoko, Kazeem Adefemi, Samson Joseph Tapshak, Yun Zhao
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Asa Auta, Emmanuel O. Adewuyi, Amom Tor-Anyiin, Joseph P. Edor, Gbednet T. Kureh, Vishnu Khanal, Enoche Oga, Davies Adeloye
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2018)
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Nursing
Jian Zhao, Yun Zhao, Vishnu Khanal, Andy H. Lee, Colin W. Binns
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Surendra Prasad Chaurasiya, Nilesh Kumar Pravana, Vishnu Khanal, Dhiraj Giri
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Medicine, General & Internal
Emmanuel O. Adewuyi, Asa Auta, Vishnu Khanal, Samson J. Tapshak, Yun Zhao
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Emmanuel O. Adewuyi, Vishnu Khanal, Yun Zhao, Lungcit David, Olasunkanmi David Bamidele, Asa Auta
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Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Jian Zhao, Yun Zhao, Liming Xiang, Vishnu Khanal, Colin W. Binns, Andy H. Lee
COMPUTER METHODS AND PROGRAMS IN BIOMEDICINE
(2020)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Hari Krishna Bhattarai, Pratik Khanal, Vishnu Khanal, Kiran Regmi, Narendra Raj Paudel, Liladhar Dhakal, Samikshya Singh
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2020)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Victory O. Olutuase, Chinwe J. Iwu-Jaja, Cynthia P. Akuoko, Emmanuel O. Adewuyi, Vishnu Khanal
Summary: This scoping review summarises the challenges of the medicines and vaccines supply chain system in Nigeria. The study identifies difficulties in the selection, procurement, distribution, and inventory management of medicines and vaccines, as well as issues with storage infrastructure, financial constraints, insecurity, transportation challenges, inadequate human resources, and weak policy implementation. These challenges have resulted in stock-outs of essential medicines, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Resham Bahadur Khatri, Shiva Raj Mishra, Vishnu Khanal
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2017)
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Health Policy & Services
Kamal Ranabhat, Shiva Raj Mishra, Meghnath Dhimal, Bikal Shrestha, Vishnu Khanal
JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2017)