Article
Clinical Neurology
Assunta Bianco, Matteo Lucchini, Rocco Totaro, Roberta Fantozzi, Giovanna De Luca, Sonia Di Lemme, Giorgia Presicce, Luana Evangelista, Valeria Di Tommaso, Roberta Pastorino, Chiara De Fino, Valeria De Arcangelis, Diego Centonze, Massimiliano Mirabella
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the frequency and predictors of disease reactivation in patients who stopped FTY for pregnancy. Results showed a significant proportion of patients experienced relapses during pregnancy and postpartum, indicating that pregnancy increases the risk of disease reactivation in MS patients.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Ivana Kacirova, Milan Grundmann, Hana Brozmanova
Summary: This study analysed the concentrations of lamotrigine in maternal serum, colostrum, and serum of breastfed newborns. The findings showed that exposure to lamotrigine in breastfed newborns is lower than exposure during pregnancy. However, the concentrations of lamotrigine in both maternal serum and milk significantly increase after delivery. This may be due to the immature function of eliminating enzymes in newborns. Therefore, it is not mandatory to monitor the serum concentrations of lamotrigine in breastfed newborns, but analysis should be conducted if signs of possible adverse events are noted.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Zheng He, Yinian Fang, Qin Zuo, Xiaoxing Huang, Yongfang Lei, Xiuhua Ren, Dong Liu
Summary: A study found that COVID-19 may cause fetal kidney developmental injury, as indicated by increased cystatin C and beta 2-microglobulin in all neonates, and there is the possibility of maternal-fetal transmission of SARS-CoV-2.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Siddika Songul Yalcin, Mehmet Semih Demirtas, Suzan Yalcin
Summary: The prevalence of breastfeeding during pregnancy (BDP) varies according to maternal, last-born infant, and current pregnancy characteristics. Factors such as wealth index, postnatal care, contraceptive methods, interpregnancy interval, and current pregnancy duration are associated with BDP. Prospective cohort studies are needed to assess the impact of BDP on mother, last-child, and future-child, and to determine the duration and prevalence of BDP in different countries.
BREASTFEEDING MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Megan G. Lord
Summary: Pregnant and breastfeeding women should be included in trachoma treatment programs to reduce the risk of community infections and improve overall treatment effectiveness.
JOURNAL OF WOMENS HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elizabeth K. Cahoon, Dale Preston, Rui Zhang, Vibha Vij, Mark P. Little, Kiyohiko Mabuchi, Vladimir Drozdovitch, Konstantin Chizhov, Vasilina V. Yauseyenka, Alexander Rozhko, Ilya V. Velalkin
Summary: Pregnancy does not increase the risk of breast cancer, but lactation significantly increases the risk among women exposed to radiation in contaminated areas.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rami Masa'deh, Aaliyah Momani, Ahmad Rayan, Shaher Hamaideh, Omayma Masadeh, Nabeel Al-yateem
Summary: This study investigates COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among women who are planning for pregnancy, currently pregnant, and breastfeeding women in Jordan. The results show that women in these groups have lower levels of perception of the seriousness of COVID-19, perceived benefits of the vaccine, motivation and causes of action, and higher levels of vaccine hesitancy compared to other women.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Vibha Vij, Victor Shpak, Galyna Zamotayeva, Oles Lapikura, Anton Ryzhov, Evgeniy Gorokh, Rui Zhang, Kiyohiko Mabuchi, Mark P. Little, Vladimir Drozdovitch, Konstantin Chizhov, Sergii Masuik, Dale Preston, Mykola Tronko, Elizabeth K. Cahoon
Summary: The radiation-related risk of breast cancer among lactating women after the Chornobyl accident remains uncertain. A study found no significant difference in breast cancer incidence rates between pregnant or lactating women and the general population, but there was a slightly increased risk for women lactating at the time of the accident.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Madeline A. DiLorenzo, Sarah O'Connor, Caroline Ezekwesili, Spoorthi Sampath, Molly Zhao, Christina Yarrington, Cassandra Pierre
Summary: This study summarized recommendations for maternal and fetal care during the COVID-19 pandemic, finding that most articles supported direct breastfeeding with enhanced precaution measures. Recommendations regarding post-partum social distancing varied, although guidelines for decontamination were fairly uniform.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2021)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Shirin Shahbazi Sighaldeh, Mohammad Ebrahimi Kalan
Summary: This article discusses how to care for newborns of suspected or infected mothers with COVID-19 based on existing evidence. It is recommended to separate the baby from the mother with confirmed (or suspected) COVID-19 infection for at least 2 weeks. Infected mothers should be taught about breast expression skills, common breast problems, the symptoms of their baby's infection, and the principles of personal hygiene to protect the infant against COVID-19 infection.
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Natalia Kuciel, Justyna Mazurek, Katarzyna Hap, Dominik Marciniak, Karolina Biernat, Edyta Sutkowska
Summary: The acceptance and confidence in receiving the COVID-19 vaccination among pregnant and lactating women and mothers with young children are strongly associated with trust in government, health professionals, scientific authorities, and sound scientific data. Disseminating professional and reliable information about the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine uptake by qualified healthcare personnel can significantly increase trust and public awareness.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF WOMENS HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Martina Kollmann, Barbara Obermayer-Pietsch, Elisabeth Lerchbaum, Sarah Feigl, Rudiger Hochstaetter, Gudrun Pregartner, Christian Trummer, Philipp Klaritsch
Summary: The study investigated the 25(OH)D levels in pregnant women with and without PCOS, as well as the correlation between maternal and neonatal 25(OH)D levels and their association with perinatal outcomes. The results showed a positive correlation between maternal and neonatal 25(OH)D levels, with a high prevalence of 25(OH)D deficiency in both groups but no significant impact on perinatal outcomes. Further research on the long-term consequences of 25(OH)D deficiency in mothers and infants is needed.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Saara Greene, Mary Vaccaro, Alexe Bernier, Gabrielle Griffith, Allyson Ion, Rochelle Maurice, Chelsea Gabel, Marisa Blake
Summary: Since the legalization of recreational cannabis use in Canada in 2018, there has been a growing concern about the impact of cannabis on women's reproductive and maternal health, particularly during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This study used a participatory arts-based research approach to investigate the experiences of 23 mothers in Canada who consumed cannabis during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The findings indicated that these women faced barriers in accessing cannabis-related information and support due to intersectional stigma and surveillance by health and social care providers.
CRITICAL PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Teresa Gavaruzzi, Marta Caserotti, Roberto Bonaiuti, Paolo Bonanni, Giada Crescioli, Mariarosaria Di Tommaso, Niccolo Lombardi, Lorella Lotto, Claudia Ravaldi, Enrico Rubaltelli, Alessandra Tasso, Alfredo Vannacci, Paolo Girardi
Summary: This study explores the impact of risk perception on the decision to get vaccinated against COVID-19 among Italian pregnant and/or breastfeeding women. The findings suggest that the overall risks/benefits tradeoff significantly predicts vaccination behavior and intention. Notably, the perception of risks for the baby has a greater influence than the perception of risks for the mother. Pregnant women are less likely to get vaccinated compared to breastfeeding women, but their willingness to vaccinate is equal if they are not pregnant. While COVID-19 risk perception predicts intention, it does not directly impact behavior. Overall, the study highlights the importance of considering the concerns for the baby in vaccination decision-making.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Brian Brocato, David Lewis, Fabien Eyal, Susan Baker, Casey Armistead, Alan David Kaye, Elyse M. Cornett, Richard M. Whitehurst
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of a prenatal education program for opioid-dependent women on breastfeeding frequency, newborn hospital length of stay, and cost of care. The results showed that prenatal NAS education significantly increased breastfeeding initiation rates and decreased newborn length of stay.
ADVANCES IN THERAPY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zhen Cong, Daan Liang, Jianjun Luo
Summary: This study examined the association between the effectiveness of household emergency plans during tornadoes, family discussions, and the attributes of the plans for different age groups. The findings suggest that older adults are in greater need of better emergency planning compared to younger adults. The study discusses these findings from a gerontological perspective, considering older adults' unique needs, vulnerabilities, and resilience factors.
DISASTER MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS
(2022)
Article
Gerontology
Yiwei Liu, Wenjing Wang, Zhen Cong, Zhirui Chen
Summary: This study examines the relationship between the proportion of elderly family members and household entrepreneurship, and assesses the mediating and moderating effects of the middle-aged generation's support to their parents and the parents' support to the middle-aged generation. The results show that a higher proportion of elderly family members hinders household entrepreneurship, while the support provided by the middle-aged generation to their parents mediates this relationship.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Maria Cyniak-Cieciura, Agnieszka Popiel, Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, Bogdan Zawadzki
Summary: The study reveals significant gender differences in the relationship between PTSD symptoms and personality traits, with Neuroticism showing a stronger impact on men. The mediation of peritraumatic emotions and dissociation also differs between genders, with men being affected more. This finding may help identify men at higher risk for PTSD.
PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMA-THEORY RESEARCH PRACTICE AND POLICY
(2022)
Article
Gerontology
Zhen Cong, Guanggang Feng
Summary: This study, guided by the social vulnerability and life course perspectives, examined age patterns of financial preparedness for emergencies and found that adults aged 18 to 44 were more likely to set aside money for emergencies, especially in specific social contexts.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Zhen Cong, Zhirui Chen
Summary: This study focused on disaster preparedness among Asian-American caregivers and found that Asian caregivers of children were particularly disadvantaged in terms of preparedness. The vulnerability of Asian caregivers of children was magnified when there was a lack of preparedness-related information.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Zhirui Chen, Zhen Cong
Summary: This study examined the impact of different types of disasters on individual preparedness actions, with a focus on response efficacy perception and age. The findings showed that individuals with higher levels of response efficacy perception were more likely to prepare after receiving information about how to prepare. Respondents in areas prone to short lead-time disasters were less likely to prepare compared to those in areas exposed to longer lead-time disasters. Response efficacy perception played a more important role in taking action to prepare for short lead-time disasters, particularly among older adults. These findings highlight the importance of disaster types and response efficacy perception in disaster preparedness, as well as the unique vulnerability and resilience of older adults, which can guide policy-making and interventions to promote tailored national disaster preparedness based on regional characteristics.
NATURAL HAZARDS REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Daan Liang, Zhen Cong, Guofeng Cao
Summary: Timely communication of warnings is crucial for protecting lives and properties during tornado outbreaks. The study highlights the importance of tornado sirens and increased social connectivity in reaching the at-risk population.
WEATHER CLIMATE AND SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Gerontology
Zhen Cong, Yaolin Pei, Merril Silverstein, Shuzhuo Li, Bei Wu
Summary: This study explored the impact of adult children's divorce on their financial support to older parents in rural China, with a focus on the role of children's gender. The findings revealed that divorced sons provided less financial support compared to married sons, while divorced daughters did not necessarily provide less financial support than married daughters. These gender differences were statistically significant. The study discussed the results within the context of changing rural Chinese families, where traditional norms of filial piety coexist with evolving patrilineal traditions and gender ideologies.
Article
Social Work
Zhirui Chen, Zhen Cong
Summary: This study examined the differences in perceived disaster preparedness between Asian Americans and other major races in the USA, revealing that Asian Americans perceived lower levels of preparedness due to lower self-efficacy and information-seeking behaviors. Collaboration with Asian American community organizations and the use of a transdisciplinary approach can help provide linguistically and culturally appropriate services and enhance self-efficacy in disaster preparedness education for this population, ultimately reducing racial disparities in disaster planning.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SOCIAL WORK
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Guanggang Feng, Zhen Cong
Summary: This study found that the proximity of disaster experience is associated with financial preparedness for emergencies, particularly in terms of the likelihood of setting aside emergency funds. However, the proximity of disaster experience does not significantly affect the amount of money set aside.
DISASTER MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS
(2022)
Editorial Material
Psychology, Clinical
Kathleen Kendall-Tackett
PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMA-THEORY RESEARCH PRACTICE AND POLICY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhen Cong, Guanggang Feng, Zhirui Chen
Summary: This study examined the impact of community vulnerabilities on individuals' disaster preparedness in the context of five major disasters in 2017. The findings indicate that social engagement plays a significant role in disaster preparedness disparities, highlighting the need for community-level interventions to promote individuals' preparedness.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zhirui Chen, Zhen Cong
Summary: This study examined the impact of multidimensional negative COVID-19 on psychological distress, contextualized by age differences following exposures to tornadoes and the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that individuals aged 65 and over reported lower psychological distress at T2, but experienced the greatest increases in distress if they had moderate or severe overall COVID-19 impacts at T1, compared to younger age groups.
DISASTER MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yaolin Pei, Xiang Qi, Zhen Cong, Bei Wu
Summary: Little is known about the attitudes of Chinese American dementia caregivers toward tube feeding. This report seeks to address this knowledge gap by characterizing participants' attitudes based on a survey conducted among Chinese American dementia caregivers. The implications for public health practice highlight the importance of developing culturally tailored interventions to promote knowledge and engagement in Chinese American communities regarding tube feeding.
Article
Gerontology
Yaolin Pei, Zhen Cong, Merril Silverstein, Shuzhuo Li, Bei Wu
Summary: This study aimed to examine the association between factors suggested by the Terror Management Theory and death anxiety among rural Chinese older adults. The study found that children's financial support was negatively related to death anxiety, while emotional closeness with children was positively related to death anxiety. Older women reported higher levels of death anxiety than older men. Functional limitations were positively associated with death anxiety, and the widowed reported lower levels of death anxiety compared to those who were married. No significant association was found between religious belief and death anxiety.