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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Davidson H. Hamer, Hiwote Solomon, Gopika Das, Tanner Knabe, Jennifer Beard, Jon Simon, Yasir B. Nisar, William B. MacLeod
Summary: This analysis reviews the trends in early and exclusive breastfeeding in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and their impact on reducing childhood diarrhoea. The study found an increase in early and exclusive breastfeeding rates, but the uptake remains suboptimal globally.
JOURNAL OF GLOBAL HEALTH
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Andrea Horvath, Agata Strozyk, Piotr Dziechciarz, Hania Szajewska
Summary: This study in Poland investigated how COVID-19 pandemic restrictions impacted complementary feeding practices among parents of infants aged 4 to 12 months. Results showed that most parents received information from various sources, with other parents, family members, or friends being the most common source. The study found that COVID-19 restrictions did not significantly affect feeding methods or patterns, but may have had an impact on complementary feeding in families with average financial situations.
Article
Pediatrics
Edith Y. Kim-Herrera, Ivonne Ramirez-Silva, Guadalupe Rodriguez-Oliveros, Eduardo Ortiz-Panozo, Marcela Sanchez-Estrada, Marta Rivera-Pasquel, Rafael Perez-Escamilla, Juan Angel Rivera-Dommarco
Summary: This study investigated parental feeding styles and complementary feeding practices in Mexican infants, finding that a high proportion did not meet international recommendations. The study suggested a correlation between parental feeding styles and growth indicators in 6-month old infants.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maria Gomez-Martin, David Herrero-Morin, Silvia Arboleya, Miguel Gueimonde, Sonia Gonzalez
Summary: The first years of life are crucial for establishing proper dietary patterns and maintaining them. A study on Spanish children aged 2 to 36 months found that breastfeeding rates were low, animal food intake exceeded recommendations, while fruits, vegetables, and vitamin D intake were insufficient. Moreover, there were associations between energy intake and Mediterranean Diet Score, indicating a need for guidelines promoting breastfeeding and healthy early-life food habits.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Tayla von Ash, Anna Alikhani, Katherine M. Sharkey, Paola Solano, Melanie Morales Aquino, Patricia Markham Risica
Summary: Excessive sleepiness during late pregnancy is associated with less favorable attitudes toward breastfeeding, while excessive sleepiness at 6 months postpartum is associated with less use of feeding to calm a fussy infant. However, excessive sleepiness does not affect breastfeeding intentions, initiation, or continuation. Assessing excessive sleepiness in late pregnancy can help identify individuals with negative attitudes toward breastfeeding and lead to innovative approaches to promote breastfeeding in populations with lower rates.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Melissa F. Young, Emily C. Faerber, Rukshan V. Mehta, Samriddhi Ranjan, Sweekruthi A. Shetty, Usha Ramakrishnan, Kannan Rangiah, Beena Bose, Sarita Devi, Pratibha Dwarkanath, Anura V. Kurpad, Sunita Taneja, Reynaldo Martorell
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate lactation performance in Indian females and examine the associations between maternal anthropometry (BMI, percentage body fat) and lactation performance. The results showed that most mothers had similar BMI and milk volume and composition to reference values. However, further research is needed to explore the underlying mechanisms between maternal body composition and milk volume in populations with a greater burden of underweight and/or obesity.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Katherine R. Standish, Ginny Combs, Marcy Mcmahon, Cheryl Slater, Lisa Zani, Christina Pindar, Karol Serafin, Margaret G. Parker, Barbara L. Philipp
Summary: Late preterm infants have lower breastfeeding rates and there are few interventions or guidelines for managing them in non-intensive nursery settings. This study developed and implemented an interdisciplinary breastfeeding support program, which increased nurses' attentiveness and confidence in caring for late preterm infants. However, well-designed clinical studies are needed to identify effective breastfeeding support practices.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Natalya Usheva, Sonya Galcheva, Greet Cardon, Marieke De Craemer, Odysseas Androutsos, Aneta Kotowska, Piotr Socha, Berthold Koletzko, Luis A. Moreno, Violeta Iotova, Yannis Manios
Summary: This study found a positive association between the timing of solid food introduction and duration of breastfeeding, as well as socioeconomic status, and a negative association with smoking during pregnancy. However, early introduction of solid food did not increase the risk of overweight in preschoolers.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Juan Brines, Claude Billeaud
Summary: Lactation is a critical period for mammal feeding. The debate between natural and artificial lactation continues, with a lack of consensus. Information overload may hinder the acquisition of objective knowledge and decision-making in specific circumstances.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Humphrey Garti, Mohammed Bukari, Anthony Wemakor
Summary: Malnutrition is still a public health concern due to low rates of core infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices, and there is a lack of data on specific child feeding practices linked to undernutrition. This study aimed to assess child feeding practices and their association with undernutrition among young children in Ghana. The study found that early initiation of breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and experiencing feeding challenges were associated with acute and chronic malnutrition. Promoting appropriate child feeding practices can help reduce the risk of undernutrition.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Elizabeth Walker-Short, Teresa Buckner, Timothy Vigers, Patrick Carry, Lauren A. Vanderlinden, Fran Dong, Randi K. Johnson, Ivana V. Yang, Katerina Kechris, Marian Rewers, Jill M. Norris
Summary: This study examined the relationship between infant diet and DNA methylation in infancy and childhood. The results suggested that infant diet was associated with methylation differences in certain genes, some of which were present at birth while others only appeared in infancy. The study also indicated that factors other than diet may also influence DNA methylation outcomes.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Karen Simon Rezende da Silveira, Junia Maria Serra-Negra, Ivana Meyer Prado, Lucas Guimaraes Abreu, Thaliny Vitoria Diniz Reis, Sheyla Marcia Auad
Summary: This cross-sectional study evaluated factors associated with sleep disturbances in preterm and low birth weight infants. The study found that higher frequency of night feeding, bottle feeding, younger age, and belonging to higher income families were associated with sleep disturbances. Recognizing these associated factors can aid families in dealing with sleep issues and providing individualized counseling.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Alison Ventura, Megan Hupp, Joseph Lavond
Summary: The study compared the effects of direct breastfeeding at the breast versus bottle-feeding expressed breast milk on feeding interactions and found that the percentage of bottle-feeding moderated the effects of condition on intake. Higher bottle-feeding percentage predicted greater intake during bottle-feeding compared to breastfeeding conditions.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ramlah Mehmood, Khadija Nuzhat Humayun, Ali Faisal Saleem, Syeda Asma Sherazi, Nuzhat Asghar Ali
Summary: The objective of this study was to determine the patterns of complementary feeding and their association with malnutrition. Among 207 children aged six to twenty-four months, only 60% of mothers in an urban setting started complementary feeding at an appropriate age.
JCPSP-JOURNAL OF THE COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS PAKISTAN
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Maria Luisa Imaz, Klaus Langohr, Merce Torra, Dolors Soy, Luisa Garcia-Esteve, Rocio Martin-Santos
Summary: The study evaluated neonatal lithium serum concentrations based on three different feeding trajectories - breastfeeding, formula feeding, and mixed feeding. The results showed that the time needed to reach the limit of quantification was longest for exclusive breastfeeding, but no accumulation of lithium was observed during breastfeeding. Overall, breastfeeding was found to be safe and did not lead to adverse effects on development or growth.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ilir Agalliu, Akin O. Adebiyi, David W. Lounsbury, Oluwafemi Popoola, Kola Jinadu, Olukemi Amodu, Suvam Paul, Adebola Adedimeji, Chioma Asuzu, Michael Asuzu, Olufemi J. Ogunbiyi, Thomas Rohan, Olayiwola B. Shittu
Article
Parasitology
Subulade A. Olaniyan, Olukemi K. Amodu, Adekunle A. Bakare, Marita Troye-Blomberg, Olayemi O. Omotade, Kirk A. Rockett
Meeting Abstract
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Patricia Adams, Adesola O. Olumide, Olukemi K. Amodu
Meeting Abstract
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Adesola Olumide, Emmanuel Adebayo, Eniola Cadmus, Yetunde Folajimi, Olukemi Amodu, Folusho Balogun
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
D. Menard, N. Khim, J. Beghain, A. A. Adegnika, M. Shafiul-Alam, O. Amodu, G. Rahim-Awab, C. Barnadas, A. Berry, Y. Boum, M. D. Bustos, J. Cao, J. -H. Chen, L. Collet, L. Cui, G. -D. Thakur, A. Dieye, D. Djalle, M. A. Dorkenoo, C. E. Eboumbou-Moukoko, F. -E. -C. J. Espino, T. Fandeur, M. -F Ferreira-da-Cruz, A. A. Fola, H-P. Fuehrer, A. M. Hassan, S. Herrera, B. Hongvanthong, S. Houze, M. L. Ibrahim, M. Jahirul-Karim, L. Jiang, S. Kano, W. Ali-Khan, M. Khanthavong, P. G. Kremsner, M. Lacerda, R. Leang, M. Leelawong, M. Li, K. Lin, J. -B. Mazarati, S. Menard, I. Morlais, H. Muhindo-Mavoko, L. Musset, K. Na-Bangchang, M. Nambozi, K. Niare, H. Noedl, J. -B. Ouedraogo, D. R. Pillai, B. Pradines, B. Quang-Phuc, M. Ramharter, M. Randrianarivelojosia, J. Sattabongkot, A. Sheikh-Omar, K. D. Silue, S. B. Sirima, C. Sutherland, D. Syafruddin, R. Tahar, L. -H. Tang, O. A. Toure, P. Tshibangu-wa-Tshibangu, I. Vigan-Womas, M. Warsame, L. Wini, S. Zakeri, S. Kim, R. Earn, L. Berne, C. Khean, S. Chy, M. Ken, K. Loch, L. Canier, V. Duru, E. Legrand, J. -C. Barale, B. Stokes, J. Straimer, B. Witkowski, D. A. Fidock, C. Rogier, P. Ringwald, F. Ariey, O. Mercereau-Puijalon
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2016)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Boniface Ayanbekongshie Ushie, Ekerette Emmanuel Udoh, Anthony Idowu Ajayi
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ekerette Emmanuel Udoh, Deborah Eunice Omorere, Olarewaju Sunday, Olotu Sunday Osasu, Babatunde Abiodun Amoo
Summary: Family caregivers of mentally ill persons in Edo State, Nigeria, experience high levels of psychological distress and burden of care. Factors influencing their psychological distress and burden include educational qualification, employment status, patient diagnosis, and family situation.
Article
Family Studies
Olujide O. Arije, Ekerette E. Udoh, Kayode T. Ijadunola, Olusegun T. Afolabi, Joshua O. Aransiola, Godpower Omoregie, Oyebukola Tomori-Adeleye, Obiarairiuku Ukeme-Edet, Oluwole Fajemisin, Oluwatoyin Alaba, Adedeji A. Onayade
Summary: This study aimed to identify factors associated with vulnerability to HIV infection among Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Nigeria. Sociodemographic characteristics and self-esteem were found to be important determinants of vulnerability, while HIV prevention knowledge was found to be protective but not statistically significant. Interventions targeting to reduce vulnerability to HIV among young women should focus on addressing social-demographic and psychological risk factors.
VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND YOUTH STUDIES
(2021)
Article
Demography
Ekerette Emmanuel Udoh, Boniface Ayanbekongshie Ushie
JOURNAL OF BIOSOCIAL SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Olanrewaju Oladimeji, Boniface Ayanbekongshie Ushie, Ekerette Emmanuel Udoh, Kelechi Elizabeth Oladimeji, Olusoji Mayowa Ige, Olusegun Obasanya, Daisy Lekharu, Olayinka Atilola, Lovett Lawson, Osman Eltayeb, Mustapha Gidado, Joyce M. Tsoka-Gwegweni, Chikwe A. Ihekweazu, Charles S. Chasela
Article
Family Studies
Boniface A. Ushie, Pauline E. Osamor, Ann C. Obieje, Ekerette E. Udoh
ADOPTION AND FOSTERING
(2016)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Boniface Ayanbekongshie Ushie, Ekerette Emmanuel Udoh
SOCIAL INDICATORS RESEARCH
(2016)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Adesola O. Olumide, Patricia Adams, Olukemi K. Amodu
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENCE
(2015)