Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nasser A. Sharareh, Ching-Yu A. Wang, Andrea S. A. Wallace, Jorie A. Butler
Summary: This study analyzed the content of phone calls to the 211 community referral system regarding food-related issues, and explored the indications of food insecurity during these calls. The results revealed the complex social environment, lack of knowledge about available food resources, and indications of food insecurity in these calls. Therefore, these calls can be used as a proxy measure for food insecurity. Interventions should be designed to increase awareness about available resources and address the co-existing social needs with food insecurity.
Article
Nursing
Anna Jonsson, Magdalena Jakobsson, Jenny Ericson
Summary: This study describes the structure and content of telephone support calls between mothers of preterm infants and support team members after hospital discharge. Data from 19 recordings of telephone calls that occurred between March 2013 and December 2015 were analyzed using content analysis. The support team members were found to tailor conversations to the mother's current needs and the mothers expressed both negative and positive feelings in the conversations.
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Psychology, Developmental
Melissa H. H. Black, Dana L. L. Greenwood, Jerome Choo Chen Hwa, Jacqueline Pivac, Jessica Tang, Patrick J. F. Clarke
Summary: Autistic adults commonly experience higher levels of worry than non-autistic adults, impacting their daily life activities, sleep, and mental health. The content and extent of worry in autistic adults were found to be clinically significant, with negative thoughts forming a cycle of worry for them. This study highlights the importance of understanding and addressing anxiety in autistic adults.
JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Jingwen Dong, Jianshu Dong, Yinghuan Zhang, Zian He, Lili Shi, Yuyang Cai
Summary: The study found that the most concerning issue for Shanghai residents regarding e-cigarettes is "whether e-cigarettes belong to the jurisdictional scope of the Amendment", accounting for 76.6% of the call sheets. Other concerns include whether e-cigarettes are harmful (9.4%), whether they can help people quit smoking or have side effects (6.1%), whether e-cigarettes can be openly sold in malls and where to buy them (2.2%), and whether minors can purchase them (1.0%).
TOBACCO INDUCED DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Communication
Yanqing Sun, Stella C. Chia, Yuman Shi
Summary: Postpartum mental health problems are common and can have negative effects on new mothers and their babies. This study examines the relationship between exposure to motherhood images in online parenting content and postpartum mental health. The results suggest that greater exposure to public parenting content is associated with lower levels of shame, while increased exposure to private parenting content shared by peers is associated with higher levels of shame. Additionally, new mothers who feel they fall short of their partners' expectations of an ideal mother are more likely to experience depressive symptoms and shame, but increased social support can alleviate these negative feelings.
HEALTH COMMUNICATION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Laura B. Attanasio, Brittany L. Ranchoff, Kimberley H. Geissler
Summary: This study examined the relationship between perceived discrimination during childbirth hospitalization and postpartum visit attendance and content. Results showed that experiencing any form of discrimination was associated with lower postpartum visit attendance rates and fewer discussions on postpartum visit topics (birth control, depression, and breastfeeding).
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Mariam Namutebi, Dorcus Kabahinda, Scovia Nalugo Mbalinda, Racheal Nabunya, Dorothy Gingo Nanfuka, Lydia Kabiri, Tom Denis Ngabirano, Patience A. Muwanguzi
Summary: Teenage first-time mothers have various healthcare needs in the early postpartum period, including information on self and newborn care, breastfeeding, immunization, and family planning. Healthcare workers play a crucial role in monitoring vital signs, providing rehabilitation and counseling services, and assisting teenage mothers in resolving conflicts with their families and connecting them to community-based organizations for counseling and life skills training.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Sheryl M. Green, Melissa Furtado, Briar E. Inness, Benicio N. Frey, Randi E. McCabe
Summary: The novel COVID pandemic has significantly impacted the mental health of perinatal women, with increased levels of anxiety. A content analysis study revealed various worry and impact themes related to COVID and non-COVID concerns. Understanding the worry content and impact of COVID is crucial for symptom detection and developing targeted treatment strategies for perinatal women with anxiety disorders.
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY & PSYCHOTHERAPY
(2022)
Article
Communication
Kevin B. Wright, Xiaomei Cai, Carla Fisher, Camella J. Rising, Amelia Burke-Garcia, Dasha Afanaseva
Summary: The study found that bloggers who shared personal breast cancer risk information were able to attract more reader comments, bloggers who cited breast cancer statistics were more likely to receive respect and emotional support from readers, and repeating information from blog interventions could generate different types of support messages.
HEALTH COMMUNICATION
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Ulrike Dinger, Lorena Morschek, Laura Stangl, Dominik Israel, Alexander Schopper, Eric Thanbichler, Franziska Zunnbaunn-Fischer, Theresa Hippchen, Uta Merle, Karin Tarbet, Christoph Nikendei
Summary: During domestic quarantine, Covid-19 patients face physical, psychological, and social challenges. A study documented telephone conversations with quarantined patients and found that they mainly reported physical symptoms, psychological symptoms, and social stressors during the supportive conversations. The study suggests that the support offered was highly demanded and well accepted.
ZEITSCHRIFT FUR PSYCHOSOMATISCHE MEDIZIN UND PSYCHOTHERAPIE
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Chloe Patel, Lukasz Walasek, Eleni Karasouli, Caroline Meyer
Summary: This study qualitatively summarises the content of online news articles about food parenting practices and examines whether the claims in these articles are supported by scientific literature. The findings reveal that most news articles lack scientific evidence and detailed explanations about the long-term impact of certain food parenting practices on children's health outcomes. Therefore, when reporting on food parenting practices, news articles should provide a balanced view based on published scientific evidence and acknowledge the challenges and barriers to implementing helpful and healthy practices.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yosi Yaffe
Summary: The study focuses on preschool children's mothers, whose characteristics may be particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of COVID-19. The findings suggest that parental feelings and worry about COVID-19 can influence parenting styles, which in turn may contribute to the development of children's anxiety disorders. This study is one of the first to examine this specific group, highlighting their vulnerability and the importance of understanding the impact of COVID-19 on their parenting practices and children's well-being.
MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Information Science & Library Science
Brandon Patterson, Lauren Clark, Ana C. Sanchez-Birkhead, Liliana Martinez, Marlene J. Egger
Summary: By partnering with research teams and utilizing custom evaluation criteria, health sciences libraries can create culturally congruent toolkits that improve access to health information for new mothers concerned about pelvic floor changes. Collaborative efforts can lead to the development of evidence-based materials and resources that address specific health conditions effectively.
JOURNAL OF THE MEDICAL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Cassidy Faught, Carol Howe, Amy Raines-Milenkov, Teresa Wagner
Summary: This study examined the usability of the What About Mom App? for adolescent mothers to identify and act on urgent complications potentially reducing morbidity and mortality for this high-risk group. The results indicated adequate e-health literacy among participants, but the functionality of the app scored below the standard. Suggestions were made to improve functionality based on qualitative feedback from participants.
JOURNAL OF CONSUMER HEALTH ON THE INTERNET
(2022)
Article
Primary Health Care
Allan Mcdougall, Jacqueline H. Fortier, Cathy Zhang, Caroline Ehrat, Kerri Best, Heather Blois, Gary Garber
Summary: This study examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on family medicine in Canada by analyzing the content of calls made to the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) telephone helpline by family physicians. The study reveals that family physicians faced challenges such as travel restrictions, lockdowns, testing delays, and changing guidelines during the public health crisis. The findings highlight the importance of preparedness efforts by public health agencies, professional organizations, educators, and practitioners.