Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Towards COVID-19 Among Pregnant and Postpartum Women in Rural Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Study
ConclusionsWe found that improved knowledge was associated with positive attitudes and behaviours that lead to the adoption of preventive measures. There was no association with ANC practices as attendance was very low in this region. The findings could be utilised to develop communication strategies for future public health emergencies in similar settings. (Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - January 31, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Evaluation of an Online Training Course for Childcare Providers Participating in the CACFP Infant Feeding Program
DiscussionThe online course was feasible and effective for providing training on CACFP guidelines for childcare providers. Feedback from participants can be adapted and used for future training programs to further improve the course and delivery methods and efficiently reach a broad audience of childcare providers. (Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - January 27, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
The COVID-19 Pandemic and Routine Prenatal Care: Use of Online Visits
Conclusions for PracticeDespite the difficulties and perceived dangers of in-person visits during the COVID-19 pandemic, the COVID-19 pandemic had little negative impact upon the outpatient prenatal care received by patients in this hospital system. (Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - January 25, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Short Term Coping-Behaviors and Postpartum Health in a Population-Based Study of Women with a Live Birth, Stillbirth, or Neonatal Death
DiscussionAccess to a variety of evidence-based and culturally-appropriate positive coping strategies may help individuals experiencing perinatal loss avoid adverse health consequences. (Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - January 25, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Cannabis Smoking and Storage within the Home: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Pregnant Women and Women with Young Children
ConclusionsAmid rapidly shifting cannabis policies, further examination of household cannabis practices is needed. Public heath efforts should focus on reducing in-home cannabis exposure and promote safe storage and smoking practices for families with children in the home. (Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - January 25, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Building Capacity for Research on Community Doula Care: A Stakeholder-Engaged Process in California
ConclusionThe findings of our stakeholder-engaged process provide a roadmap that will lead to equity-oriented research centering clients, doulas, and their communities. (Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - January 24, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Addressing the Community Resource and Social Service Needs of Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Perspectives of Home Visiting Staff and Clients in Georgia
This study sought to describe strategies employed by home visiting programs during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic to address the community resource and social service needs of home visiting clients in Georgia.MethodsWe conducted a mixed methods study between December 2020 and April 2021 using online surveys and key informant interviews of home visiting staff and clients from 21 program sites. Structured content analysis was conducted of the triangulated data to elicit thematic findings.ResultsDue to the pandemic-induced economic conditions, clients expressed increased demand for housing, employment, and childcare...
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - January 23, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
How Much is too Much? High Utilization of Prenatal Care and Its Impact on Primary Cesarean Birth Among Women in the United States
This study evaluates the association between the adequacy of PNC utilization and primary cesarean birth.MethodsThe analysis used 2018 birth certificate data, and the sample included nulliparous women with no reported pregnancy or delivery complications (N = 729,140). Logistic regression was used to model the association between the adequacy of PNC utilization and delivery method, as well as identify other factors associated with the delivery method.ResultsAmong women with a primary cesarean birth, 36.2% had received adequate plus PNC. After adjustment, there was no significant association between women receiving inadeq...
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - January 23, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Short term Outcomes of COVID-19 Vaccines Among Lactating Mother and Child Dyads in Bangladesh: A Multi-centre, Cross-sectional Study
DiscussionThis large study of lactating woman-child dyads in Bangladesh, who received a diverse range of WHO-approved COVID-19 vaccines, showed no serious short-term adverse effects. (Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - January 22, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Medicaid Expansion and Perinatal Health Outcomes: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Conclusions for PracticeStudy findings suggest that expanded access to more complete insurance benefits with limited cost-sharing for pregnant people, a group that already had high rates of insurance coverage, did not impact the birthing parents ’ and infant health outcomes examined. (Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - January 20, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Pregnancy Planning and its Association with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Findings from the Study to Explore Early Development
ConclusionPregnancy planning was inversely associated with ASD and ASD symptomatology in NHW mother-child pairs. The findings were not explained by several adverse maternal or perinatal health factors. The associations observed in NHW mother-child pairs did not extend to other race-ethnicity groups, for whom pregnancy planning was lower overall. (Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - January 10, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Maternal and Perinatal Health Disparities Among Middle Eastern and North African Women and Children in the United States
DiscussionMENA women and children are classified as White by the federal government. Our results highlight that the health of foreign-born MENA women and children differ from their White counterparts. (Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - January 9, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Measuring a Critical Component of Contraceptive Decision Making: The Contraceptive Concerns and Beliefs Scale
DiscussionThe psychometrically robust Concerns instrument can be used in research to measure autonomous contraceptive decision-making and to design person-centered care. (Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - January 9, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Comprehensive Treatment for Pregnant and Parenting Women with Substance Use Disorders and Their Children: The UNC Horizons Story
Conclusions for PracticeBreaking the cycle of addiction for women and children must focus on helping women with substance use problems develop a sense of hope that their lives can improve, and a sense of feeling safe and nurtured. (Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - January 8, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Multidisciplinary Workup for Stillbirth at a Tertiary-Care Hospital in Northeast Mexico: Findings, Challenges and Perspectives
ConclusionsThe best tools for evaluation of stillbirth were the elaboration of clinical history, physical examination, and prenatal ultrasound. Diabetes and obesity were the most frequent risk factors found in our population. These factors are preventable by implementing strategies that lead to better prenatal care. (Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - January 6, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
