Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Zhengyuan Wang, Shenglu Zhao, Xueying Cui, Qi Song, Zehuan Shi, Jin Su, Jiajie Zang
Summary: This study aimed to analyze dietary patterns during pregnancy in Shanghai and their impact on preterm birth. It found that the Animal Food Pattern was significantly associated with preterm birth risk, with higher scores indicating a higher risk.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
C. Williams, R. Fong, S. Murray, S. J. Stock
Summary: This study found that cesarean birth may increase the risk of preterm birth in subsequent pregnancies, especially when performed at full dilatation.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Michelle L. Giles, Mary-Ann Davey, Euan M. Wallace
Summary: Stillbirth and preterm birth are important challenges in modern pregnancy care, requiring effective interventions. This study found that maternal immunization during pregnancy against influenza and pertussis was associated with a lower risk of stillbirth and preterm birth.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Karolina Sobczyk, Tomasz Holecki, Joanna Wozniak-Holecka, Mateusz Grajek
Summary: In addition to low birth weight and intrauterine growth restriction, prematurity is a major problem in modern neonatology. This study found that there is a relationship between early pregnancy body mass index (BMI) and the risk of preterm delivery, with overweight and obese women being more likely to have extremely and very preterm births.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Gkp Cunha, L. B. Bastos, S. F. Freitas, R. C. Cavalli, S. M. Quintana
Summary: The study concluded that genital mycoplasma infection is not a risk factor for spontaneous preterm birth, even when combined with other abnormal vaginal microbiota. The presence of bacterial vaginosis did not increase the risk of preterm birth in pregnant women with mycoplasma infection.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Weeberb J. Requia, Stefania Papatheodorou, Petros Koutrakis, Rajarshi Mukherjee, Henrique L. Roig
Summary: The study found that exposure to wildfire smoke during pregnancy may increase the risk of preterm birth in Brazil, especially in the Southeast and North regions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marcel Reis Queiroz, Maria Elizangela Ramos Junqueira, Alejandra Andrea Roman Lay, Eliana de Aquino Bonilha, Mariane Furtado Borba, Celia Maria Castex Aly, Roberto Aparecido Moreira, Carmen Simone Grilo Diniz
Summary: This study aims to assess neonatal mortality in term liveborn infants in Sao Paulo, Brazil from 2012 to 2017. The study found that neonatal mortality rate is higher in preterm infants and is influenced by hospital type and obstetric interventions.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Pilar Tavares Veras Florentino, Thiago Cerqueira-Silva, Luciana Freire De Carvalho, Flavia Jose Oliveira Alves, Vinicius De Araujo Oliveira, Gislani Mateus Oliveira Aguilar, Rodrigo De Sousa Prado, Daniel Soranz, Neil Pearce, Viviane Boaventura, Guilherme Loreiro Werneck, Gerson Oliveira Penna, Mauricio Lima Barreto, Marcio Henrique De Oliveira Garcia, Manoel Barral-Netto, Enny Santos da Paixao
Summary: This study provides evidence that COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy, regardless of the vaccine type (CoronaVac or BNT162b2), is safe and does not increase the risk of adverse birth outcomes or neonatal deaths.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ping Qiao, Kechen Fan, Yirong Bao, Ling Yuan, Haidong Kan, Yan Zhao, Jing Cai, Hao Ying
Summary: This study suggests that exposure to ambient air pollution with fine particles may be a risk factor for spontaneous preterm birth in twin pregnancies. The middle stage of pregnancy seems to be a critical window for the impacts of PM2.5 exposure on preterm birth in twins.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Lisa Hui, Melvin Barrientos Marzan, Stephanie Potenza, Daniel L. Rolnik, Natasha Pritchard, Joanne M. Said, Kirsten R. Palmer, Clare L. Whitehead, Penelope M. Sheehan, Jolyon Ford, Ben W. Mol, Susan P. Walker
Summary: The lockdown restrictions in Melbourne, Australia were associated with a significant increase in preterm stillbirths among pregnant women exposed to the lockdown, but also led to a significant reduction in iatrogenic preterm births for fetal compromise. Further research is needed to understand the relationship between these two findings and to guide future responses to pandemics.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Charles Garabedian, Ninon Dupuis, Christophe Vayssiere, Laurence Bussieres, Yves Ville, Benoit Renaudin, Louise Dugave, Norbert Winer, Nathalie Banaszkiewicz, Patrick Rozenberg, Manon Defrance, Marie-Laure Legris, Thibaud Quibel, Philippe Deruelle
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the association between COVID-19 lockdown and pregnancy outcomes in maternity hospitals in France, finding that the lockdown did not impact pregnancy outcomes, including preterm birth, low birth weight, very low birth weight, and stillbirth rates.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ellen Kupka, Susanne Hesselman, Roxanne Hastie, Riccardo Lomartire, Anna Karin Wikstrom, Lina Bergman
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between low-dose aspirin use and preterm birth among women with a previous preterm birth. A Swedish register-based cohort study found that low-dose aspirin use was associated with a reduced risk of preterm birth, particularly in spontaneous preterm births.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Samita Seetho, Kiattisak Kongwattanakul, Piyamas Saksiriwuttho, Kaewjai Thepsuthammarat
Summary: This study evaluates the risk factors for preterm births in multiple pregnancies within the Thai population and identifies maternal and perinatal outcomes and factors linked to preterm births.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yeyi Zhu, Monique M. Hedderson, Susan D. Brown, Sylvia E. Badon, Juanran Feng, Charles P. Quesenberry, Assiamira Ferrara
Summary: A healthy prenatal lifestyle with multiple low-risk modifiable factors was associated with lower risk of preterm birth. The combination of healthy weight, high-quality diet, and low-to-moderate stress showed a significant decrease in PTB risk. Strategies focusing on these low-risk factors may help mitigate the risk of preterm birth.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Tone Engen, Katrine Mari Owe, Julie Horn, Gerhard Sulo, Oyvind Erik Naess, Petur Benedikt Juliusson, Nils-Halvdan Morken, Grace Margrethe Egeland
Summary: This study examines the association between the risk of preterm delivery in pregnant women and family history of cardiovascular disease and physical activity. The results indicate that a family history of stroke is associated with an increased risk of late preterm delivery, and a family history of myocardial infarction is associated with an increased risk of early preterm delivery. Additionally, preconception vigorous physical activity is also associated with an increased risk of early preterm delivery.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Joseph Murray, Andreas Bauer, Christian Loret de Mola, Rafaela Costa Martins, Cauane Blumenberg, Michelle Degli Esposti, Alan Stein, Fernando C. Barros, Pedro C. Hallal, Mariangela F. Silveira, Andrea D. Bertoldi, Marlos R. Domingues
Summary: This study conducted a longitudinal analysis on a birth cohort in Pelotas, Brazil, examining the mental health of children and caregivers before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings suggest that families in poverty experienced significant material and interpersonal difficulties during the pandemic, resulting in increased mental health problems among children and caregivers.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ana Paula Sayuri Sato, Alexandra Crispim Boing, Rosa Livia Freitas de Almeida, Mariana Otero Xavier, Rafael da Silveira Moreira, Edson Zangiacomi Martinez, Alicia Matijasevich, Maria Rita Donalisio
Summary: This study analyzed vaccine coverage, its homogeneity, and measles cases in Brazil from 2011 to 2021, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings showed a progressive decline in vaccine coverage and homogeneity after 2015, with a more significant impact after 2020, especially in the North and Northeast regions. Lower vaccine coverage clusters were associated with worse human development indicators, social inequality, and limited access to healthcare services. The pandemic exacerbated health inequalities, highlighting the importance of strengthening primary care, improving health communication, and ensuring vaccine access to reduce missed opportunities and vaccine hesitancy.
CIENCIA & SAUDE COLETIVA
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maria Rita Donalisio, Alexandra Crispim Boing, Ana Paula Sayuri Sato, Edson Zangiacomi Martinez, Mariana Otero Xavier, Rosa Livia Freitas de Almeida, Rafael da Silveira Moreira, Rejane Christine de Sousa Queiroz, Alicia Matijasevich
Summary: The drop in childhood vaccination coverage, including poliomyelitis, is a major health concern. This study analyzed the temporal trend of polio vaccine coverage in the first year of life from 2011 to 2021 and mapped vaccination coverage in Brazil, including the COVID-19 pandemic period. The findings revealed a reduction in vaccination coverage in all regions, especially in the North and Northeast regions and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The drop in coverage was more pronounced in socially vulnerable states and health regions after 2019, indicating a risk of wild virus reintroduction.
CIENCIA & SAUDE COLETIVA
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Thais Martins-Silva, Andreas Bauer, Alicia Matijasevich, Tiago N. Munhoz, Aluisio J. D. Barros, Ina S. Santos, Luciana Tovo-Rodrigues, Joseph Murray
Summary: Conduct problems are associated with various physical, mental, and social issues. This study aimed to identify different developmental patterns of conduct problems and their early risk factors in a Brazilian cohort. Four trajectories were identified: early-onset persistent, adolescence-onset, childhood-limited, and low conduct problems. The elevated conduct problem trajectories were associated with different sociodemographic risk factors, prenatal smoking, maternal mental health, harsh parenting, childhood trauma, and child neurodevelopmental risk factors.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Rafaela Costa Martins, Luciana Tovo-Rodrigues, Isabel Oliveira, Cauane Blumenberg, Andrea Damso Bertoldi, Mariangela Freitas Silveira, Marlos Rodrigues Domingues, Marysabel Pinto Telis Silveira, Andrea Gonzalez, Joseph Murray
Summary: This study examined hair cortisol levels and its determinants in a population-based sample of children and their mothers in a Brazilian city with large variations in socioeconomic conditions. Results showed that socioeconomic level and gender were associated with cortisol levels in both mothers and children. Additionally, factors such as hair treatment, natural hair color, skin color, and age were also associated with maternal cortisol levels.
PSYCHONEUROENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
C. de Magalhaes Bandeira, A. M. Cascaes, M. B. J. Camargo, I. S. Santos, E. D. de Castilhos, M. B. Correa, A. Matijasevich, A. E. R. Silva
Summary: This study analyzed the association between parental stress and dental caries experience in adolescents in southern Brazil. Interviews and oral health examinations were conducted in the homes of the adolescents to determine the main exposure and outcome. After adjusting for confounding factors, parental stress was found to be associated with a higher mean number of decayed, missing and filling surfaces in the adolescents.
EUROPEAN ARCHIVES OF PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Thais Freitas Formozo Tillmann, Maria Beatriz Junqueira de Camargo, Andreia Morales Cascaes, Aluisio J. D. Barros, Ina S. Santos, Marcos Britto Correa, Alicia Matijasevich, Otavio Pereira D'avila, Alexandre Emidio Ribeiro Silva
Summary: The perception of parents or caregivers regarding the need for dental appointments for adolescents aged 12-13 years is associated with oral health problems. Effective oral health programs are needed to enhance the understanding of parents and caregivers regarding the importance of comprehensive care for their adolescent children.
COMMUNITY DENTISTRY AND ORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Debora Tornquist, Inacio Crochemore-Silva, Luciana Tornquist, Gregore I. Mielke, Ulf Ekelund, Joseph Murray, Marlos R. Domingues
Summary: The study aimed to describe the trajectories of physical activity (PA) during early childhood and examine the associations with sociodemographic, gestational, maternal, and perinatal determinants. Data from 1798 children were analyzed, and two trajectories of PA were identified: Moderate and high PA, with a linear increase in the first years. Girls, highly educated mothers, and high birth weight children had a lower probability of following the high PA trajectory, while higher birth order was associated with a higher likelihood of high PA trajectory. These characteristics should be considered for planning PA interventions in early childhood.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Luciana Tornquist, Debora Tornquist, Gregore Iven Mielke, Mariangela Freitas da Silveira, Pedro Curi Hallal, Marlos Rodrigues Domingues
Summary: This study assessed maternal leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) patterns from preconception to 4 years postpartum. The results showed that the prevalence of active mothers decreased during pregnancy and postpartum compared to preconception levels. While LTPA levels rose again at 12 months postpartum, they still had not returned to preconception levels at 48 months. The study also identified four patterns of maternal LTPA, with the majority of mothers being classified as consistently inactive.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Otavio Amaral de Andrade Leao, Thayna Ramos Flores, Gregore Iven Mielke, Inacio Crochemore-Silva, Andrea Damaso Bertoldi, Marlos Rodrigues Domingues, Joseph Murray, Rafaela Costa Martins, Luciana Tovo-Rodrigues, Isabel O. de Oliveira, Pedro Curi Hallal
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between physical activity in early childhood (1-4 years) and chronic stress. The results showed no clear association between early physical activity and chronic stress at age 4. However, higher levels of physical activity throughout early childhood may have a positive impact on chronic stress.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Otavio Amaral de Andrade Leao, Thayna Ramos Flores, Jaime Barratt, Andrea Damaso Bertoldi, Marlos Rodrigues Domingues, John Cairney, Ulf Ekelund, Inacio Crochemore-Silva, Gregore Iven Mielke, Pedro Curi Hallal
Summary: Physical activity has a negative association with weight-related growth indicators, and weight-related growth indicators also have a negative impact on physical activity in children under five years of age.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Michelle Degli Esposti, Alicia Matijasevich, Stephan Collishaw, Thais Martins-Silva, Ina S. Santos, Ana Maria Baptista Menezes, Marlos Rodrigues Domingues, Fernando C. Wehrmeister, Fernando Barros, Joseph Murray
Summary: Previous research in Brazil showed an increase in behavioural problems among young children from 1997 to 2008. This study aimed to observe changes in behavioural problems from 1997 to 2019, assess social inequalities, and explore potential explanations for recent changes.
EPIDEMIOLOGY AND PSYCHIATRIC SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Lauro Miranda Demenech, Marlos Rodrigues Domingues, Rosangela Mattos Muller, Vera Regina Levien, Samuel Carvalho Dumith
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the association between internet addiction and depressive symptoms and test the mediating role of physical activity. The results showed a dose-response relationship between internet addiction and depressive symptoms, with physical activity accounting for 10.7% of the mediating effect on the association between moderate internet addiction and depressive symptoms. Therefore, internet addiction can have detrimental effects on individuals' health, and prescription of physical activities is recommended in addition to psychological and pharmacological therapies.
TRENDS IN PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Thiago M. Santos, Andrea Wendt, Carolina V. N. Coll, Meghan A. Bohren, Aluisio J. D. Barros
Summary: The world is falling behind in achieving universal access to safely managed water by 2030, especially in rural areas. A study revealed widespread and alarming water contamination in almost all countries and settings, regardless of whether the water sources were improved or unimproved. The study emphasizes the need for further investigation and monitoring, particularly in rural areas, to ensure universal access to safely managed water.
JOURNAL OF WATER AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Luciana Tornquist, Debora Tornquist, Gregore Iven Mielke, Mariangela Freitas da Silveira, Pedro Curi Hallal, Marlos Rodrigues Domingues
Summary: Motherhood is associated with declining rates of women meeting physical activity recommendations during pregnancy and early postpartum. Prior engagement in physical activity is an important determinant of maintaining activity levels. Higher education and income, working outside the home, multiple births, and participating in intervention studies are associated with a higher probability of mothers not being included in the predominantly inactive group.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH
(2023)
