Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Joshua D. Miller, Shalean M. Collins, Godfred O. Boateng, Elizabeth M. Widen, Barnabas Natamba, Winnifred Achoko, Daniel Acidri, Sera L. Young, Stephanie L. Martin
Summary: Despite improvements in infant feeding practices, the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is still below global targets. This study found a significant relationship between EBF-specific social support and EBF, with self-efficacy playing a mediating role.
GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Hsueh-Fen Chou, Ya-Fen Wang, Tzu-Ling Chen, Meei-Ling Gau
Summary: This study developed and tested a Breastfeeding Health Literacy Scale, which was found to be a valid self-assessment instrument. Improving breastfeeding health literacy is important for successful breastfeeding.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Sepideh Mashayekh-Amiri, Mina Hosseinzadeh, Mohammad Asghari Jafarabadi, Sepideh Soltani, Mojgan Mirghafourvand
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Exclusive Breastfeeding Social Support (EBFSS) scale in Iranian women during the postpartum period in Tabriz city. The research findings indicate that the Persian version of EBFSS has appropriate reliability and validity, making it a useful tool for assessing social support in exclusive breastfeeding.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Foyez Ahmmed, Md. Jamal Hossain, Tasmiah Sad Sutopa, Md. Al-Mamun, Morshed Alam, Md. Rabiul Islam, Rohit Sharma, Md. Moklesur Rahman Sarker, Mohd Fahami Nur Azlina
Summary: This study examines the trend in exclusive breastfeeding over the last decade in Bangladesh and explores the association between maternal employment and exclusive breastfeeding. The findings suggest a lack of increase in exclusive breastfeeding rates, with employed mothers having lower odds of exclusive breastfeeding compared to unemployed mothers.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Fang Li, Cailian Huang, Qian Lin, Yue Xi, Caihong Xiang, Cuiting Yong, Jing Deng
Summary: This cross-sectional study investigated the breastfeeding practices and influencing factors of 414 mothers in Changsha County, China. The findings revealed that the rate of exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months was 46.1%, and it was directly associated with the mothers' intention and self-efficacy, and indirectly associated with perceived social support and attendance of breastfeeding programs. The study suggests the need for comprehensive breastfeeding promotion strategies to enhance mothers' intention and self-efficacy through education and medical services.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Chinwoke Isiguzo, Dara D. Mendez, Jill R. Demirci, Ada Youk, Gabriella Mendez, Esa M. Davis, Patricia Documet
Summary: This study examined the impact of perceived stress, social support, and race on exclusive breastfeeding. The results showed that perceived stress and race influenced the likelihood of exclusive breastfeeding, while perceived social support and breastfeeding support played a moderating and enhancing role in the relationship between perceived stress and exclusive breastfeeding.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Ana Ballesta-Castillejos, Juan Gomez-Salgado, Julian Rodriguez-Almagro, Antonio Hernandez-Martinez
Summary: A predictive model of exclusive maternal breastfeeding at hospital discharge has been developed and validated in Spain, identifying women at high risk of not breastfeeding at discharge through thirteen predictive variables. The model demonstrated satisfactory predictive ability in both the derivation and validation cohorts.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2021)
Article
Business
Sylvia Lopez Davis, Longinos Marin Rives, Salvador Ruiz-de-Maya
Summary: While existing literature on consumer behavior has discussed responsible consumption, this research introduces the concept of personal social responsibility (PSR) which goes beyond consumption and encompasses various dimensions of individual behavior. The study develops a scale to measure PSR and finds that it includes economic, legal, ethical, philanthropic, and environmental aspects of individual behavior. Moreover, the research demonstrates that perceived consumer effectiveness and collectivism positively influence personal responsibility behaviors, and being more responsible is associated with higher self-esteem and life satisfaction.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Alejandra Rodriguez-Fernandez, Ximena Sanhueza-Riquelme, Gloria Carcamo-Vargas, Julio Parra-Flores, Ana Lizette Rojas-Rodriguez, Marcela Ruiz-De la Fuente, Eduard Maury-Sintjago
Summary: There is limited knowledge regarding the factors influencing non-exclusive breastfeeding (NEBF) practices in immigrant populations, particularly in Latin America. This study aimed to determine the association between maternal factors and the prevalence of NEBF in Haitian immigrant women in southern Chile. The findings showed that Haitian immigrant women without legal residency, recently arrived, with low educational attainment, and limited knowledge of breastfeeding are at higher risk of not providing exclusive breastfeeding. However, employment, access to basic services, and Spanish proficiency were found to be protective factors associated with higher rates of exclusive breastfeeding.
Article
Psychiatry
Qin Yan, Dandan Li, Xiaoxv Yin, Nan Jiang, Na Sun, Qing Luo, Xin Pang, Lichun Fan, Yanhong Gong
Summary: This study developed a scale called Maternal Anxiety for Neonatal Jaundice Scale (MANJS) to assess maternal anxiety caused by neonatal jaundice. The scale was validated among Chinese postpartum women and demonstrated satisfactory reliability and validity.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Agung Dwi Laksono, Ratna Dwi Wulandari, Mursyidul Ibad, Ina Kusrini
Summary: Mother's education level has a positive impact on exclusive breastfeeding practices in Indonesia. Additionally, variables such as mother's age, employment status, child's age, and residence also become predictors of exclusive breastfeeding.
Article
Nursing
Tony H. Grubesic, Kelly M. Durbin
Summary: The research identified significant gaps in the geographic distribution of mother-to-mother breastfeeding support, with many metropolitan areas benefiting from support groups that favored white, affluent, and suburban communities. Spatial analytics combined with geodemographic analysis offered a unique perspective on the diverse landscape of local breastfeeding support groups, highlighting inequities in support distribution and providing guidance on where more resources may be needed.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Anna Panzeri, Ornella Bettinardi, Gioia Bottesi, Giorgio Bertolotti, Luca Brambatti, Michela Monfredo, Giuseppe Mignemi, Giovanni Bruno, Giulio Vidotto, Andrea Spoto, Paola Frattola, Silvia Chiesa
Summary: This study developed a brief and accurate scale to measure psychological and social support in clinical and emergency contexts. The scale showed good psychometric properties and was associated with the number of sessions and emotional symptoms.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Alex Poll, Christine Critchley
Summary: Feminist identity is a multidimensional construct that has significant physical and psychological outcomes. Previous research has primarily conceptualized and measured it as a unidimensional construct, neglecting its diversity. To address this issue, researchers developed a multidimensional measure of feminist identity based on social identity theory. This tool accurately measures feminist identity across different dimensions, and demonstrates good internal consistency, reliability, and validity.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
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)
Article
Nursing
Hadia Radwan, Randa Fakhry, Godfred O. Boateng, Nick Metheny, Wegdan Bani Issa, MoezAlIslam E. Faris, Reyad Shaker Obaid, Suad Al Marzooqi, Hessa Al Ghazal, Cindy-Lee Dennis
Summary: The study aimed to validate the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form (BSES-SF) among Arabic-speaking mothers in the United Arab Emirates. The results showed that the Arabic version of the BSES-SF had good reliability and validity, indicating that it is a useful tool for evaluating breastfeeding self-efficacy. The findings have important implications for increasing exclusive breastfeeding rates in the Middle East and North Africa region.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Joshua D. Miller, Shalean M. Collins, Godfred O. Boateng, Elizabeth M. Widen, Barnabas Natamba, Winnifred Achoko, Daniel Acidri, Sera L. Young, Stephanie L. Martin
Summary: Despite improvements in infant feeding practices, the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is still below global targets. This study found a significant relationship between EBF-specific social support and EBF, with self-efficacy playing a mediating role.
GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Samuel Asiedu Owusu, Bernard Ekumah, Ruby Victoria Kodom, Nancy Innocentia Ebu Enyan, Irene Korkoi Aboh, Reginald Quansah, Sheila A. Boamah, Godfred O. Boateng, Dorcas Obiri-Yeboah, David Teye Doku, Epaphrodite Nsabimana, Stefan Jansen, Frederick Ato Armah
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had negative effects on parenting practices and family relationships in Ghana. The relationship with partners has worsened and parenting practices have been negatively influenced during the pandemic.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH IN AFRICA
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Paula S. Tallman, Shalean Collins, Gabriela Salmon-Mulanovich, Binahayati Rusyidi, Aman Kothadia, Stroma Cole
Summary: This study reviewed the existing literature on the association between water insecurity and gender-based violence. The findings showed that women who had to walk long distances to access water faced increased risks of sexual and physical violence. Additionally, insufficient household water supply led to intimate partner violence due to the inability to meet domestic responsibilities. The study suggests that the concept of violence related to water insecurity should be expanded to include extreme water-related stressors that threaten the health and well-being of women and girls. Furthermore, cross-culturally validated measures of gender-based violence should be developed and used alongside standardized measures of water insecurity to evaluate interventions addressing these global health threats.
WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-WATER
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Leslie B. Ford, Hilary J. Bethancourt, Zane S. Swanson, Rosemary Nzunza, Amber Wutich, Alexandra Brewis, Sera Young, David M. Almeida, Matthew Douglass, Emmanuel K. Ndiema, David R. Braun, Herman Pontzer, Asher Y. Rosinger
Summary: This article quantifies the experiences of water insecurity among the Daasanach people in northern Kenya and explores how water insecurity is related to water borrowing and psychosocial stress. The study finds that the frequency of water borrowing moderates the relationship between water insecurity and psychosocial stress. The coping mechanism of water borrowing may help to mitigate stress caused by water insecurity.
WATER INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ana Paula C. Richter, Emily W. Duffy, Isabella C. A. Higgins, Clare Barrington, Stephanie L. Martin, Kathryn H. Aquilina, Mirian I. Avendano-Galdamez, Marissa G. Hall
Summary: This study aimed to explore caregivers' experiences, beliefs, and attitudes towards toddler milk, as well as their reactions to health claims and product warnings on packaging. The findings revealed that caregivers had difficulty distinguishing toddler milk from infant formula and perceived toddler milk as a nutritionally adequate product. It is recommended to provide caregiver-directed interventions to increase their understanding of the distinction between infant formula and toddler milk.
JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Steven J. Rhue, Giulia Torrico, Chioma Amuzie, Shalean M. Collins, Andrea Lemaitre, Cassandra L. Workman, Asher Y. Rosinger, Amber L. Pearson, Barbara A. Piperata, Amber Wutich, Alexandra Brewis, Justin Stoler
Summary: We broaden the understanding of the impact of household water insecurity on children, beyond the traditional focus on microbial pathogens and diarrhea. The global burden of water insecurity has mainly been associated with diarrheal disease and child mortality, but there are other pathways through which inadequate or unsafe household water affects children's health and social well-being. We review evidence of a wide range of health impacts on children across different domains: exposure to unsafe water, hindered growth and development due to poor nutrition and hydration, negative social effects including school absenteeism and interpersonal violence, and non-communicable health issues such as mental health, injuries, and reproductive health. The projected increase in climate- and conflict-induced water scarcity, human displacement, and environmental contamination underscores the growing burden and urgency of these issues.
WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-WATER
(2023)
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mobolanle Balogun, Aduragbemi Banke-Thomas, Shannon Galvin, Godfred O. Boateng
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Walter Thavarajah, Patrick Mbullo Owuor, Diana Ross Awuor, Karlmax Kiprotich, Rahul Aggarwal, Julius B. Lucks, Sera L. Young
Summary: Geogenic fluoride contamination affects the drinking water of tens of millions of people, and the detection methods have shortcomings. A study assesses the accuracy and usability of a point-of-use fluoride biosensor through surveys and field tests in Nakuru County, Kenya. The biosensor tests accurately detected elevated fluoride levels in 89.5% of the samples, and all participants were able to use the test and interpret the results correctly. These findings suggest that biosensor tests can provide accurate water quality data for non-experts to make informed decisions.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Marianne Victoria Santoso, Halle Claire Petrie, Rachel Bezner Kerr, Charlotte Lane, Neema Kassim, Haikael Martin, Elias Mtinda, Esther Lupafya, Sera Young
Summary: This study describes the intensity of participation among smallholder farmers in a nutrition-sensitive agroecology study in rural Tanzania and explores the association between participation intensity and key study outcomes.
CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Francesca Rosen, Lily Settel, Faith Irvine, Elizabeth P. D. Koselka, Joshua D. Miller, Sera L. Young
Summary: Food insecurity affects the health and well-being of individuals, especially during the first 1000 days. However, there has not been a synthesis of literature on this topic. By analyzing 120 studies, it was found that food insecurity is associated with poor physical, nutritional, psychosocial, and economic well-being. However, the strength of evidence for these associations varies across populations and outcomes.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Kyrah K. K. Brown, Tiffany B. B. Kindratt, Grace Ellen Brannon, Bala Yadu Vamsi Sankuratri, Godfred O. O. Boateng
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the differences in patient experiences with health care providers among non-pregnant women of childbearing age with diabetes mellitus (DM) by race/ethnicity. The results showed that non-Hispanic Black women, Hispanic women, and women of other or multiple races were less likely to receive care from a health care provider of the same race/ethnicity. Therefore, improvements in patient-provider communication and satisfaction are needed for these patients.
WOMENS HEALTH REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Patrick Mbullo Owuor, Diana Ross Awuor, Emily Mwende Ngave, Sera L. Young
Summary: This study explored the experiences and expectations of displaced and nondisplaced women in Makueni County, Kenya, where a dam construction project is being carried out. The study found that both displaced and nondisplaced women experienced negative impacts in economic, health, social, and environmental domains. However, the displaced women perceived worse outcomes in terms of economic and social consequences. Older and married women in both groups had the worst experiences and negative perceptions about the social wellbeing consequences.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Joshua D. Miller, Sera L. Young, Elizabeth Bryan, Claudia Ringler
Summary: There is a strong association between water insecurity and food insecurity. This study found that individuals living in water-insecure households are more likely to experience food insecurity and have lower dietary diversity. Adequate access and use of water resources are crucial for nutrition.
Article
Anthropology
Dayoon Kwon, Delaney A. Knorr, Kyle S. Wiley, Sera L. Young, Molly M. Fox
Summary: This study aimed to examine the relationship between pica in pregnant women and endocrine stress and immune biomarkers. The results showed that pregnant women with pica had higher levels of cortisol and lower levels of IL-1 beta, IL-8, IL-21, and type-1 inflammation composite compared to those without pica.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN BIOLOGY
(2023)
