Article
Pediatrics
Jennifer N. Smith, Astrid Guttmann, Alexander Kopp, Ashley Vandermorris, Michelle Shouldice, Katie L. Harron
Summary: Young maternal age, maternal adversity, and mental health concerns are associated with an increased risk of infant maltreatment, while refugee status appears to be protective. The odds of maltreatment increase with a higher number of maternal risk factors. The association between maternal age and maltreatment persists until the age of 28.
ARCHIVES OF DISEASE IN CHILDHOOD
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Tess A. Smith, Rogier A. Kievit, Duncan E. Astle
Summary: The study reveals the significant mediating role of parental mental health, especially in the first year, in early child development. Infants with better maternal mental health show reduced negative effects of low socioeconomic status (SES) on child mental health and cognitive ability.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Grace J. Chan, Bezawit Mesfin Hunegnaw, Kimiko Van Wickle, Yahya Mohammed, Mesfin Hunegnaw, Chalachew Bekele, Frederick G. B. Goddard, Fisseha Tadesse, Delayehu Bekele
Summary: The study aims to collect health data on pregnant women and children to assess disease and mortality rates, providing evidence for prevention measures. The research follows an open prospective design, tracking the health status of pregnant women and newborns.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Massimiliano Orri, Sahba Besharati, Marilyn N. Ahun, Linda M. Richter
Summary: This study found that maternal postnatal depression was associated with persistently increased internalizing symptoms among offspring from adolescence to adulthood in a middle-income country, with variations by socioeconomic adversity and sex.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Tatiana Pereira Cenci, Mariana Gonzalez Cademartori, Laylla Galdino dos Santos, Marcos Britto Correa, Bas Loomans, Bernardo Lessa Horta, Flavio Fernando Demarco
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of tooth wear and its associated factors in adults from the 1982 Pelotas Birth Cohort. The results showed that 61.6% of the individuals had tooth wear, with females having a lower prevalence compared to males. Additionally, the consumption of acid and alcoholic beverages was positively associated with tooth wear.
JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nicholas James Spencer, Johnny Ludvigsson, Yueyue You, Kate Francis, Yara Abu Awad, Wolfgang Markham, Tomas Faresjo, Jeremy Goldhaber-Fiebert, Par Andersson White, Hein Raat, Fiona Mensah, Lise Gauvin, Jennifer J. McGrath
Summary: We examined the relationship between maternal education, household income during early childhood, and activity-limiting chronic health conditions (ALCHC) during later childhood in six longitudinal, prospective cohorts from high-income countries. Our findings showed that there were social gradients in ALCHC based on maternal education and household income, with higher education and income associated with a higher risk of ALCHC. Absolute differences in ALCHC were consistently observed between the highest and lowest maternal education and household income levels across all cohort populations.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
O. O. Balogun, Aliza Bhandari, C. K. Tomo, L. Tchicondingosse, A. Aoki, Hirotsugu Aiga, K. Takehara
Summary: This study found that maternal healthcare factors are significantly associated with birth registration in Angola. Integrating birth-registration processes with certain maternal and child health services may further raise awareness and boost registration levels.
Article
Pediatrics
Graciete Oliveira Vieira, Tatiana de Oliveira Vieira, Camilla da Cruz Martins, Michelle de Santana Xavier Ramos, Elsa Regina Justo Giugliani
Summary: This study identified various factors influencing the interruption of breastfeeding before 2 years of age, including both risk factors and protective factors. Understanding these factors can help prevent the interruption of breastfeeding and support the development of programs to encourage women to breastfeed for at least 2 years as recommended by the WHO.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jingsi Wang, Hongyu Zhou, Hongxi Chen, Huiyu Feng, Ting Chang, Chao Sun, Rongjing Guo, Zhe Ruan, Fangfang Bi, Jing Li, Jianwen Wang, Kang Wang, Gaoting Ma, Shaoyuan Lei, Chunxiu Wang, Zhihong Wang, Feifei Huang, Shu Zhang, Qi Wen, Yaye Wang, Yanan Sun, Yun Li, Nairong Xie, Haoran Liu, Yuting Jiang, Lin Lei, Zhirong Fan, Shengyao Su, Yan Lu, Li Di, Min Xu, Min Wang, Hai Chen, Suobin Wang, Xinmei Wen, Wenjia Zhu, Jianying Duo, Yue Huang, Deqiang Zheng, Yuwei Da
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between specific environmental factors and the generalization of ocular myasthenia gravis (OMG). The results showed that latitude and provincial-level per capita disposable income (PDI) were associated with the generalization of OMG in China.
QJM-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Pediatrics
Carl V. Hill, Steven Hirschfeld, Nathaniel S. Stinson
Summary: Health disparities refer to significant differences in disease incidence, mortality, and other health outcomes among specific populations compared to the general population. Research on the causes and impacts of health disparities, especially on children, becomes increasingly important. Proper understanding and relevant data are essential for addressing health disparities through policy and action.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Manuel Colome-Hidalgo, Juan Donado Campos, Angel Gil de Miguel
Summary: Recent advancements in maternal and child health in Latin America and the Caribbean have revealed significant disparities in access and quality of care, with wealthier subgroups benefiting from higher health coverage. As inequality decreases, national coverage rates significantly increase, highlighting the importance of reducing disparities for improving health indicators for women and children.
Article
Sport Sciences
Christian Fugl Hansen, Maria Ostergaard Madsen, Susan Warming, Martin Wyman Rathcke, Michael Krogsgaard, Karl Bang Christensen
Summary: This study assessed the measurement properties of KOOS-Child using modern test theory models and found that it has inadequate measurement properties in children with ACL deficiency. Suggestions for improving the model fit and accuracy of KOOS-Child are presented, but the observed ceiling effects may reduce sensitivity and lead to errors.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nicholas James Spencer, Johnny Ludvigsson, Guannan Bai, Lise Gauvin, Susan A. Clifford, Yara Abu Awad, Jeremy D. Goldhaber-Fiebert, Wolfgang Markham, Ashild Faresjo, Paer Andersson White, Hein Raat, Pauline Jansen, Beatrice Nikiema, Fiona K. Mensah, Jennifer J. McGrath
Summary: This study examines the relationship between socioeconomic status and ADHD in late childhood across six industrialised countries. Findings indicate that children from high-income households and with highly educated mothers are less likely to have ADHD at age 9-11.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Miharu Nakanishi, Syudo Yamasaki, Junko Niimura, Kaori Endo, Naomi Nakajima, Daniel Stanyon, Kaori Baba, Nao Oikawa, Mariko Hosozawa, Shuntaro Ando, Mariko Hiraiwa-Hasegawa, Kiyoto Kasai, Atsushi Nishida
Summary: The study found an association between maternal perceived capacity in finance and mental well-being and the frequency of physical punishment in 14-year-old children. Increasing mothers' perceived capacity in financial management and mental health may help prevent child maltreatment.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yara de Moura Magalhaes Lima, Fernanda Andrade Martins, Alanderson Alves Ramalho
Summary: This study aimed to assess factors associated with overweight and obesity in adults from Rio Branco, Acre, in the western Brazilian Amazon. The study found that factors such as hypertension, physical inactivity, age, and smoking were associated with overweight, while hypertension and diabetes were associated with obesity. There is a need for public recognition of overweight and obesity and their possible associated factors in the Amazon and other similar regions.
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
Health Care Sciences & Services
Choolwe Jacobs, Mwiche Musukuma, Brivine Sikapande, Ovost Chooye, Fernando. C. C. Wehrmeister, Ties Boerma, Charles Michelo, Andrea. K. K. Blanchard
Summary: Zambia has achieved rapid declines in under-five mortality rates and socioeconomic disparities in the past two decades. Despite ongoing gaps in income and education levels, the reduction in child mortality and socioeconomic inequalities is largely attributed to government policies and programs that prioritize equity.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Winok Lapidaire, Alvaro Proano, Cauane Blumenberg, Christian Loret de Mola, Carlos A. Delgado, Darwin del Castillo, Fernando C. Wehrmeister, Helen Goncalves, Robert H. Gilman, Richard A. Oberhelman, Adam J. Lewandowski, Jonathan C. K. Wells, J. Jaime Miranda
Summary: This study explored the differences between preterm and term-born individuals in birth size and adult height, weight, and blood pressure in a Brazilian birth cohort. Preterm participants had lower birth size and remained shorter in adulthood for males, but not for females. At 22 years, females born preterm had lower blood pressure compared to term-born females. These differences were not observed in males.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Gregore Iven Mielke, Marcio de Almeida Mendes, Ulf Ekelund, Alex V. Rowlands, Felipe Fossati Reichert, Inacio Crochemore-Silva
Summary: This study aimed to compare raw triaxial acceleration data from two accelerometer brands (GENEActiv and ActiGraph GT3X+), as well as different placement positions (non-dominant wrist, dominant wrist, and waist). Thresholds for differentiating inactivity, moderate intensity, and vigorous intensity were derived. The results showed that the acceleration increases with the intensity of activities, regardless of brand or placement. The thresholds obtained from this study can be used to classify movement behaviors in adults accurately.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS
(2023)
Article
Respiratory System
Rogelio Perez-Padilla, Maria Montes de Oca, Ireri Thirion-Romero, Fernando C. Wehrmeister, Maria Victorina Lopez, Gonzalo Valdivia, Jose R. Jardim, Adriana Muino, Ana Maria B. Menezes, Rogelio Perez-Padilla
Summary: PRISm is a heterogeneous and unstable condition with a prevalence of 5.0% in the population. It is associated with adverse outcomes such as increased mortality risk and transition to other spirometric categories. Adequate follow-up and monitoring are important for patients with PRISm.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
(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
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ruth Brady, Wendy J. Brown, Gregore I. Mielke
Summary: The aim of this study was to use accelerometer data to describe day-to-day variability in physical activity in mid-aged Australian adults, and to analyze it according to sociodemographic variables.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Bruna Goncalves Cordeiro da Silva, Ana Maria Baptista Menezes, Helen Goncalves, Charles Phillipe de Lucena Alves, Felipe Mendes Delpino, Rafaela Costa Martins, Fernando Cesar Wehrmeister
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the association between physical activity (PA) during adolescence and depression and anxiety disorders in young adulthood. The study found that active participants in leisure-time PA and total PA at 11 years had a lower risk of depression at age 22. Additionally, the more PA recommendations were met during adolescence, the lower the prevalence of depression. However, PA during adolescence was not associated with anxiety in young adults after controlling for potential confounders.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Vania Pereira Oliveira, Mariane da Silva Dias, Natalia Peixoto Lima, Bernardo Lessa Horta
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between birth conditions, nutritional status, childhood growth, and cardiometabolic risk factors at 30 years of age. The researchers also examined whether body mass index (BMI) at 30 years old mediated the relationship between childhood weight gain and cardiometabolic risk factors. The findings suggest that rapid relative weight gain after 2 years of age may have long-term consequences on the risk of metabolic and cardiovascular disorders.
CADERNOS DE SAUDE PUBLICA
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Michelle Degli Esposti, Carolina V. N. Coll, Eduardo Viegas da Silva, Doriam Borges, Emiliano Rojido, Alisson Gomes dos Santos, Ignacio Cano, Joseph Murray
Summary: This study examined the effectiveness of the Pelotas Pact for Peace (the Pacto) in reducing violence and crime in Pelotas, Brazil. The results showed a 9% reduction in homicide and a 7% reduction in robbery. However, these effects were only observed during the COVID-19 pandemic period and no significant effects were found for non-violent property crimes, violence against women, and school dropout.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-AMERICAS
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Ana Beatriz Bozzini, Jessica Mayumi Maruyama, Ina S. Santos, Joseph Murray, Luciana Tovo-Rodrigues, Tiago N. Munhoz, Alicia Matijasevich
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the prevalence of risk behaviors, such as experimentation with cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, alcohol, substances, delinquent behavior, and sex, at age 15, stratified by sex and socioeconomic position. The study also explored the prevalence of cigarette and alcohol experimentation at age 11 and the persistence and cumulative incidence of these behaviors between ages 11 and 15. The results showed gender and socioeconomic disparities in the prevalence of risk behaviors, emphasizing the need for further research on causal pathways and the increasing prevalence among girls.
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Michael Ross, Manasa Kavasery, MacKenzie Cervantes, Kelly Coca, Bernardo Horta, Mina Desai
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Elma Izze da Silva Magalhaes, Natalia Peixoto Lima, Ana Maria Baptista Menezes, Helen Goncalves, Fernando C. Wehrmeister, Maria Cecilia Formoso Assuncao, Bernardo Lessa Horta
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of grandmother's smoking during pregnancy on the birthweight of grandchildren, as well as whether maternal smoking during pregnancy modified this association. The study found that although grandmother's smoking was not associated with grandchild's birthweight, it had an effect when the mother also smoked during pregnancy.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(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)