Is Subjective Cognitive Decline Associated with Behavioral Health Outcomes Among Mothers?
ConclusionInterventions aimed at supporting mothers should consider how existing mental health and tobacco cessation programs can be adapted to better serve this population and should aim to identify those that may have early signs of early signs of neurodegenerative conditions. (Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - April 9, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Testing the Effectiveness of a Community-Based Peer Support Intervention to Mitigate Social Isolation and Stigma of Adolescent Motherhood in Zimbabwe
Conclusions for PracticeThe intervention mitigated social isolation and stigma and thereby improved mental health and social support among adolescent mothers in Harare.Trial Registration This trial is registered at Clinical Trials.gov, NCT05213182https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05213182. (Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - March 26, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Parental Perceptions of Physical Activity and Risk of Disease Associated with Sedentary Behaviours in Infants and Toddlers
Conclusion for PracticeThe study determined that parental inclination towards engaging in a physical activity intervention for their infants, as well as identifying any concerns that may impact their children's adherence to physical activity was satisfied. (Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - March 26, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Transition to Motherhood: Adverse Childhood Experiences, and Support from Partner, Family and Friends
ConclusionThe consequences of ACEs seemed to show up in the transition to motherhood, indicating that interventions targeting first-time mothers should address the motherhood constellation that may arise from earlier adverse life experiences. Moreover, especially support from friends seemed to be associated with less worries among mothers. Social support has no buffering effect for the negative consequences of ACEs on the themes of motherhood constellation. Further research is clearly needed to get more insight into these themes and to understand the meaning of different types of social support during the transition to m...
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - March 20, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Correction: The Child Friendly Cities Initiative-Minneapolis Model
(Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - March 15, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Gestational Age and Neurodevelopmental Delay in Term Births at 6 and 12 Months: The Japan Environment and Children ’s Study (JECS)
ConclusionEarly term infants in Japan are at an increased risk of neurodevelopmental delay at 12 months after birth. (Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - March 11, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Group B Streptococcus Infection and Obstetric Hemorrhage Risk
Conclusions for PracticeGBS infection at the time of delivery was not associated with increased risk for OBH or OBH-M. Further research is needed to further explore the relationship between peripartum infections and OBH risk. (Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - March 10, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Women ’s Empowerment and Infant Mortality: Evidence from Rwanda
ConclusionThe findings contribute to existing literature and highlight the importance of empowering women to improve maternal and child health outcomes. Such empowerment not only enhances health but also supports sustainable development and social progress. Policymakers, healthcare providers, and organizations should prioritize investing in women's empowerment to achieve maternal and child health goals, as empowered women play a pivotal role in dr iving positive change for a healthier and more equitable society. (Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - March 10, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
The Relation of Maternal Psychosocial Risk Factors to Infant Safe Sleep Practices
Conclusion for PracticeEarly interventions to address stress and depression may help to increase maternal adherence to the AAP ’s safe sleep guidelines. Additional research on the underlying mechanisms of depression and stress on maternal safe sleep engagement is needed. (Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - March 9, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Characterizing Family Planning Utilization in Adult Women and Adolescents in Pohnpei, Federerated States of Micronesia
ConclusionsOur findings suggest that young, unmarried, never pregnant women face an unmet need for family planning. Additionally, women with lower access to and use of healthcare services have lower use of family planning. (Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - March 8, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
First and Second Stage Risk Factors Associated with Perineal Lacerations
ConclusionOperative vaginal delivery is a modifiable risk factor associated with an increased risk of perineal laceration. Amnioinfusion appeared protective against injury, which could reflect a spurious finding, but may also represent true risk reduction similar to the mechanism of warm perineal compress. (Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - March 5, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
An Application of Social Vulnerability Index to Infant Mortality Rates in Ohio Using Geospatial Analysis- A Cross-Sectional Study
ConclusionThe application of SVI using geospatial techniques could identify priority areas, where social factors are increasing the vulnerability to infant mortality rates, for potential interventions that could reduce disparities through strategic and equitable policies. (Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - March 5, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
The Association of Prenatal Diagnoses with Mortality and Long-Term Morbidity in Children with Specific Isolated Congenital Anomalies: A European Register-Based Cohort Study
ConclusionsOur findings do not show improved outcomes for prenatally diagnosed infants. For conditions where prenatal diagnoses were associated with greater mortality and morbidity, the findings might be attributed to increased detection of more severe anomalies. The increased mortality and morbidity in those diagnosed prenatally may be related to the lower mean gestational age (GA) at birth, leading to insufficient surfactant for respiratory effort. This is especially important for these four groups of children as they have to undergo anaesthesia and surgery shortly after birth. Appropriate prenatal counselling about the ...
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - March 4, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Identifying the Health Concerns of Pregnant British Pakistani Women Living in Deprived Areas: A Qualitative Study
DiscussionResearchers, midwives, health providers, local authority and policy makers interested in improving the health of pregnant Pakistani women may use these findings to develop further research and interventions to improve the poor health of this population. (Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - March 1, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Correction to: Group Well Child Care for Mothers with Opioid Use Disorder: Framework for Implementation
(Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - March 1, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
