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Immunology
Natasha S. Wenzel, Katherine E. Atkins, Edwin van Leeuwen, M. Elizabeth Halloran, Marc Baguelin
Summary: The study evaluated the cost-effectiveness of prioritizing influenza vaccination to different age groups within the 2-16 year old age range to mitigate operational and resource challenges. Vaccinating Primary School children was found to be the most cost-efficient strategy, with a higher probability of cost-effectiveness at lower willingness-to-pay levels.
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Madelon L. Geurtsen, Rama J. Wahab, Janine F. Felix, Romy Gaillard, Vincent W. V. Jaddoe
Summary: The study found that maternal early-pregnancy glucose concentrations were only associated with offspring NAFLD among mothers of European ancestry, while this association became nonsignificant in mothers with diverse ethnic backgrounds.
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Psychology, Clinical
Dorothy M. Loren, Elizabeth M. Rea, Kaela A. Harber, Amy M. Bohnert
Summary: The study utilized an ecological model to examine the factors contributing to childhood obesity in the United States, with a focus on vulnerable racial/ethnic and socioeconomic groups. The results showed that income-to-needs ratio emerged as the strongest predictor of obesity, particularly among Latino youth.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lucia Barcellini, Federica Forlanini, Arianna Sangiorgio, Greta Gambacorta, Luisella Alberti, Andrea Meta, Paola Gaia, Antonella Amendola, Elisabetta Tanzi, Valentina Massa, Elisa Borghi, Valentina Fabiano, Gian Vincenzo Zuccotti
Summary: The study in Milan found a low seroprevalence rate among school children from September 2020 to January 2021, with no significant differences between students attending school in person and those switched to remote learning. The data suggest that schools do not amplify the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 but rather reflect the level of transmission in the community.
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Psychology, Clinical
Rosa Bosch, Mireia Pagerols, Cristina Rivas, Laura Sixto, Laura Bricolle, Gemma Espanol-Martin, Raquel Prat, Josep A. Ramos-Quiroga, Miquel Casas
Summary: The prevalence of neurodevelopmental disorders among Spanish students is consistent with international studies, but a significant proportion had never been previously diagnosed, highlighting the need for early detection and intervention programs.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Suzhen Cao, Muxing Xie, Chunrong Jia, Yawei Zhang, Jicheng Gong, Beibei Wang, Ning Qin, Liyun Zhao, Dongmei Yu, Xiaoli Duan
Summary: This study found that school-age children exposed to household second-hand smoke were shorter and at higher risk of stunting compared to unexposed children. The effects of second-hand smoke exposure were age-related, peaking in the 6-8 years age group. The risk of stunting increased with longer duration of second-hand smoke exposure, showing a dose-response relationship.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Saleh H. Alwadei, Suliman Alsaeed, Ahmed Ibrahim Masoud, Farhan Alwadei, Khalid Gufran, Abdurahman Alwadei
Summary: This study used the Arabic version of the pediatric sleep questionnaire to identify the incidence and risk factors of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). 13% of the children were found to be at a high risk of SDB, and factors such as habitual snoring, witnessed apnea, mouth breathing, being overweight, and bedwetting were strongly associated with the development of SDB.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Amber C. Kennedy, Beverley Vollenhoven, Richard Hiscock, Catharyn P. Stern, Susan Walker, Jeanie L. Y. C. Cheong, Jon Quach, Roxanne Hastie, David Wilkinson, John McBain, Lyle Gurrin, Vivien MacLachlan, Franca Agresta, Susan Baohm, Stephen Tong, Anthea Lindquist
Summary: This study examined the school-age developmental and educational outcomes for children conceived via in vitro fertilisation (IVF) compared to spontaneously conceived children. The researchers found that there was no difference in outcomes between the two groups. These findings provide reassurance for parents and clinicians involved in IVF.
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Health Policy & Services
James H. Price, Jagdish Khubchandani
Summary: Firearms are a significant cause of death for children aged 0-5 years. This study analyzed data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to characterize fatal firearm violence in this age group. Between 2010 and 2020, there were 1,220 firearm deaths, showing a 75% increase in death rate per 100,000 population. Most victims were male, and non-Hispanic Blacks accounted for the majority of deaths in 2020. Homicides were the leading cause of death, and sustained awareness campaigns, counseling, and advocacy for protective laws are needed.
JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Rebecca J. Landa, Rachel Reetzke, Calliope B. Holingue, Dana Herman, Christine Reiner Hess
Summary: This study examines the non-linearity in manifestation of ASD from early detection to school-age. It finds that ASD symptoms may emerge or attenuate over time, and different developmental trajectories are associated with severity of symptoms and cognitive abilities. Restricted and repetitive behaviors as well as limitations in initiation of joint attention and expressive language skills may predict the likelihood of belonging to different diagnostic classification groups.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Nadine Rujeni, Jean Bosco Bayingana, Elias Nyandwi, Amans Ntakarutimana, Joseph Kagabo, Reverien Rutayisire, Eliah Shema, Philbert Kanimba, Jean Bosco Mbonigaba, Eugene Ruberanziza
Summary: This study investigated the distribution and associated risk factors of Schistosoma mansoni among pre-school age children in Rwanda. The findings showed that infection was significantly associated with bathing in open water bodies and being looked after by siblings. Control interventions and adapted chemotherapy are needed to limit the exposure of pre-school age children to the infection.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fei Gao, Qian Guo, Beibei Wang, Suzhen Cao, Ning Qin, Liyun Zhao, Chunrong Jia, Xiaoli Duan
Summary: The study found that one-fifth of Chinese school-age children spend less than one hour outdoors every day, and urban girls tend to have indoor tendencies. The findings provide a basis for future interventions and guidelines aimed at promoting children's physical activities.
JOURNAL OF EXPOSURE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Samuel J. Cochran, Luis Acosta, Adnan Divjan, Angela R. Lemons, Andrew G. Rundle, Rachel L. Miller, Edward Sobek, Brett J. Green, Matthew S. Perzanowski, Karen C. Dannemiller
Summary: This study found that lower fungal diversity in urban settings was associated with asthma symptoms. However, no significant associations were found between specific fungal species and asthma prevalence. Further research is needed to explore the impact of building type, carpeting, and other environmental characteristics on fungal exposure in homes.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sara Ahmed Mahmoud, Sara El Moshy, Dina Rady, Israa Ahmed Radwan, Marwa M. S. Abbass, Ayoub Al Jawaldeh
Summary: This study found a correlation between overweight/obesity and dental caries in school children in Egypt. Desserts and soft drinks were identified as common risk factors associated with higher incidence of caries and overweight/obesity, while consumption of fruits and vegetables seemed to have a protective effect on both health conditions. Sweetened juices were also found to be associated with dental caries in both primary and permanent dentitions.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Education, Special
Stephanie Vanwallegham, Raphaele Miljkovitch, Annie Vinter
Summary: The study found that children with intellectual disabilities have lower levels of attachment and more disorganization compared to typically developing children. There is a link between adaptive functioning and attachment disorganization among children with ID, and no difference in attachment between children with Down Syndrome and those with non-specific ID. More research is needed to understand the factors underlying disorganized attachment representations in children with ID.
RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Paul K. Drain, Charles Mock, David Toole, Anne Rosenwald, Megan Jehn, Thomas Csordas, Laura Ferguson, Caryl Waggett, Chinekwu Obidoa, Judith N. Wasserheit
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE
(2017)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jose B. Rosales Chavez, Lucia M. Garcia, Megan Jehn, Mark A. Pereira, Meg Bruening
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Esma S. Gel, Megan Jehn, Timothy Lant, Anna R. Muldoon, Trisalyn Nelson, Heather M. Ross
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Collin J. Catalfamo, Kelly M. Heslin, Alexandra Shilen, Sana M. Khan, Josh R. Hunsaker, Erika Austhof, Leila Barraza, Felina M. Cordova-Marks, Leslie V. Farland, Pamela Garcia-Filion, Joshua Hoskinson, Megan Jehn, Lindsay N. Kohler, Karen Lutrick, Robin B. Harris, Zhao Chen, Yann C. Klimentidis, Melanie L. Bell, Kacey C. Ernst, Elizabeth T. Jacobs, Kristen Pogreba-Brown
Summary: This study aims to track the health status of diverse populations in Arizona and identify the long-term consequences of COVID-19 on health and well-being. With a scalable study design and collaborative infrastructure utilizing various recruitment sources and electronic data collection, the research is well-positioned to address the current and emerging issues associated with the pandemic.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jose B. Rosales Chavez, Meg Bruening, Punam Ohri-Vachaspati, Rebecca E. Lee, Megan Jehn
Summary: Street food stands (SFS) are understudied in the food environment, with a lack of rigorous research on their availability and distribution. A study in Mexico City found that while SFS were present in all income levels, they were more available and dense in middle-income neighborhoods. The distribution of SFS was primarily near homes, transportation centers, and worksites, with limited presence near schools possibly due to local policies. Further research is needed to explore the relationships between SFS availability, density, distribution, and existing structures and processes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Jose B. Rosales Chavez, Megan Jehn, Rebecca E. Lee, Punam Ohri-Vachaspati, Luis Ortiz-Hernandez, Mariana Romo-Aviles, Meg Bruening
Summary: This study designed and tested a Street Food Stand Assessment Tool (SFSAT) in Mexico City, with results indicating that the tool is reliable for assessing the availability and variety of street foods and beverages in the city. Future research can further adapt the SFSAT to other cities' street food environments.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION EDUCATION AND BEHAVIOR
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Melanie L. Bell, Collin J. Catalfamo, Leslie V. Farland, Kacey C. Ernst, Elizabeth T. Jacobs, Yann C. Klimentidis, Megan Jehn, Kristen Pogreba-Brown
Summary: Clinical presentation, outcomes, and duration of COVID-19 vary greatly among individuals. Most PASC research has focused on hospitalized patients. A population-based study in Arizona found that 68.7% of non-hospitalized individuals experienced PASC symptoms 30 days post-infection, with fatigue, shortness-of-breath, brain fog, and stress/anxiety being the most common symptoms.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jose B. Rosales Chavez, Meg Bruening, Michael F. Royer, Punam Ohri-Vachaspati, Rebecca E. Lee, Megan Jehn
Summary: The study found that in street food stands in different neighborhoods in Mexico City with different income levels, healthy foods were more accessible in middle- and high-income neighborhoods, while unhealthy foods were more available in low-income neighborhoods. Although differences were observed in dairy and processed snack items, there were no significant differences in the variety of fruits/vegetables. Likewise, there were no statistically significant differences in beverage availability and variety across neighborhood income levels.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
(2021)
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Megan Jehn, Urvashi Pandit, Susanna Sabin, Camila Tompkins, Jessica White, Erin Kaleta, Ariella P. Dale, Heather M. Ross, J. Mac McCullough, Susan Pepin, Katherine Kenny, Heidi Sanborn, Natalie Heywood, Amy H. Schnall, Timothy Lant, Rebecca Sunenshine
Summary: We conducted a seroprevalence survey in Arizona and found that the number of unreported SARS-CoV-2 infections was 4.3 times higher than the number of reported cases.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Daniela Ledesma, Hanna Maroofi, Susanna Sabin, Timothy J. Dennehy, Jasmine M. Truong, Laura G. Meyer, McMillan Salik, Sarah Scott, Jessica R. White, Jennifer Collins, Christina Mrukowicz, Mia Charifson, Michael S. Shafer, Megan Jehn
Summary: During the surge of COVID-19 cases in Arizona, the Arizona State University Student Outbreak Response Team collaborated with the Maricopa County Department of Public Health to create a virtual call center for conducting public health case investigations. With the recruitment and training of a large number of case investigators and process improvements, they were able to provide additional surge capacity for the high volume of cases.
PUBLIC HEALTH REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sana M. Khan, Leslie Farland, Collin J. Catalfamo, Erika Austhof, Melanie L. Bell, Zhao Chen, Felina Cordova-Marks, Kacey C. Ernst, Pamela Garcia-Filion, Kelly M. Heslin, Joshua Hoskinson, Megan L. Jehn, Emily C. S. Joseph, Connor P. Kelley, Yann Klimentidis, Stephanie Russo Carroll, Lindsay N. Kohler, Kristen Pogreba-Brown, Elizabeth T. Jacobs
Summary: This study aimed to compare the symptoms of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases with laboratory-confirmed negative individuals and untested individuals who reported symptoms within a large prospective cohort study.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sarah E. Scott, Christina Mrukowicz, Jennifer Collins, Megan Jehn, Mia Charifson, Katherine C. Hobbs, Karen Zabel, Sara Chronister, Brandon J. Howard, Jessica R. White
Summary: During summer 2020, the Maricopa County Department of Public Health used internet-based platforms to automate case notifications and partnered with Arizona State University to scale investigation capacity. They improved the timeliness of case contact and accuracy of investigation prioritization, effectively managing and responding to the surge in COVID-19 cases.
PUBLIC HEALTH REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Megan Jchn, J. Mac McCullough, Ariella P. Dale, Matthew Gue, Brian Eller, Theresa Cullen, Sarah E. Scott
MMWR-MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY WEEKLY REPORT
(2021)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Ozgur M. Araz, Adrian Ramirez-Nafarrate, Megan Jehn, Fernando A. Wilson
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Natalia Wilson, Megan Jehn, Haroon Kisana, Donada Reimer, Diane Meister, Kimberly Valentine, Mark Reiser, Henry Clarke
CIN-COMPUTERS INFORMATICS NURSING
(2020)