Acceptance of a web-based intervention in individuals who committed sexual offenses against children: cross-sectional study - Schr öder S, Buntrock C, Neumann L, Müller JL, Fromberger P.
BACKGROUND: Individuals who have committed sexual offenses against children often have difficulties finding treatment, despite its potential effectiveness. Although the development of web-based interventions could enhance therapeutic supply, up to now the ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 29, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

A prospective epidemiological survey of paediatric trauma in Africa: a cross-sectional study - Ali AE, Ademuyiwa AO, Lakhoo K, Kefas J, Houmenou E, Abdulsalam M, Leopold A, Bankol é R, Gbenou S, Covi P.
BACKGROUND: Trauma is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children worldwide. There is a need for development and provision of efficient paediatric trauma services based on adequate information and funding which are lacking in low- and middle-inc... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 29, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

There Aren't Enough Child Development Specialists, so the County Is Hiring Its Own
A rural New York county is hiring its own child development specialists in an effort to decrease long waiting periods for care due to workforce shortages. Notes the benefits of early intervention for both the child and other public health services. Discusses COVID impacts and challenges to accessing care for local families. (Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center - January 29, 2024 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

A constitutionally dubious California bill would ban possession of AI-generated child pornography
Back in 2016, a study found that it was increasingly difficult for subjects to distinguish between actual photographs of people and computer-generated simulations of them. The researchers suggested that development would complicate prosecution of child pornography cases. That concern has been…#ussupremecourt #firstamendment #assembly #bill1831 #paloalto #supremecourt #stanley #georgia #thurgoodmarshall #renaissance (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Risk factors of postpartum depression among Korean women: an analysis based on the Korean Pregnancy Outcome Study (KPOS) - Shim SH, Lee SY, Jung I, Heo SJ, Han YJ, Kwak DW, Kim MH, Park HJ, Chung JH, Lim JH, Kim MY, Cha DH, Shim SS, Cho HY, Ryu HM.
BACKGROUND: Postpartum depression (PPD) can negatively affect infant well-being and child development. Although the frequency and risk factors of PPD symptoms might vary depending on the country and culture, there is limited research on these risk factors ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

The longitudinal relationship between childhood trauma and adolescents' externalizing problems: a moderated mediation model - Zhang W, Wang Z.
BACKGROUND: Externalizing problems among adolescents are prevalent, which are associated with a range of maladaptive developmental outcomes. Existing studies investigated the influence of childhood trauma, and attentional control on and how sensory process... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Abortion Restrictions Hurt Women ’ s Mental Health
Abortion restrictions affect women’s health in more ways than one. According to a new study published in JAMA, simply living in a state that limits access to abortion is linked to worsened symptoms of anxiety and depression in women of childbearing age. To find this pattern, a team at Johns Hopkins University analyzed responses from more than 700,000 people to the U.S. Census Household Pulse Survey between Dec. 2021 and Jan. 2023. The survey asked people to rank their anxiety and depression symptoms on a scale of 0 to 4, allowing the research team to assign averages to various groups across the three time periods...
Source: TIME: Health - January 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Haley Weiss Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news

Being Born Even a Bit Early Could Harm a Child's Development
FRIDAY, Jan. 25, 2024 -- Babies born even slightly early have a higher long-term risk of developmental difficulties that could affect their behavior and learning ability, a new study finds. Infants born moderately (32-33 weeks) or late preterm... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - January 26, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Rwanda: Breastfeeding Woes - Coping With Mastitis
[New Times] The issue of mastitis, an inflammation (swelling) in the breast that is usually caused by an infection, has gained attention as more people share their experiences with this often-under-discussed condition. (Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - January 25, 2024 Category: OBGYN Tags: Central Africa East Africa Health and Medicine Pregnancy and Childbirth Rwanda Sustainable Development Women and Gender Source Type: news

Africa: Strep A Explainer - Why Invasive Cases Are Increasing, How It Spreads and What Symptoms to Look for
[The Conversation Africa] A jump in the number of people with serious illness caused by group A Streptococcus -- also referred to as Streptococcus pyogenes or Strep A -- has made headlines recently. There has also been a higher than usual number of deaths from group A Streptococcus infections, including in children, leaving people with questions about why and how these infections are spreading, and what symptoms to be aware of. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - January 25, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Africa Health and Medicine Sustainable Development Source Type: news

February JHSON Virtual Nursing Grand Rounds
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Source: Johns Hopkins University and Health Systems Archive - January 24, 2024 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

The effect of paternal co-parenting on preschool children's problem behaviors: the chain-mediating role of maternal parenting burnout and psychological aggression - Qiao T, Wang L, Chang J, Huang X, Wang X, Ye P.
OBJECTIVE: With the social changes, a growing number of women have joined the workforce, leading to a shift in the traditional roles of child-rearing. There has been a growing focus on the significance of fathers' roles in child development, particularly t... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 24, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news

Child-development startup raises $1.3M pre-seed funding, expands into RI
Jen Wirt struggled to find developmental therapists for her own children. Now, she's raising money for a startup to make finding them easier. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - January 23, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Cassie McGrath Source Type: news

Mass. child-development startup raises $1.3M pre-seed funding
Jen Wirt struggled to find developmental therapists for her own children. Now, she's raising money for a startup to make finding them easier. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - January 23, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Cassie McGrath Source Type: news

Measles and Misinformation Are Two Huge Public-Health Threats
Measles would be gone if we wanted it to be. We’ve had a highly effective, safe vaccine for it for 60 years. But because of rising anti-vaccine sentiments, measles is back, with recent cases in  Philadelphia, New Jersey and Virginia. Unless we tackle the misinformation that is at the root of vaccine hesitancy, more children will get sick from this and other nasty, preventable diseases in 2024.   The U.S. is not the only high-income country seeing measles outbreaks. Europe saw a thirty-fold increase in cases last year.  In England, the West Midlands is currently experiencing its highest rates si...
Source: TIME: Health - January 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Simon Williams Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news