Parent-Child Time During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence from the American Time Use Survey
Conclusions for PracticeParents ’ time in supervisory childcare increased substantially, and gender and income disparities in enriching time spent engaged with children grew. Examining parent-child time use patterns is important to understand the pandemic’s effects and can provide insight on how best to support children and fa milies during the recovery. (Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - November 20, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Acceptability of Dyad Care Management After Preterm Birth: A Qualitative Study
Conclusions for PracticeDyad care management after preterm birth is acceptable to potential program end-users and clinicians. Dyad health promotion may contribute to improved birth outcomes, infant, and parent health. (Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - November 19, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
“We hear and we fear” – Insights of 1203 Women on Personnel Conversations During Cesarean Delivery
DiscussionIntraoperative conversations of the personnel occur during vast majority of cesarean deliveries. Given that a substantial proportion of patients find these conversations disturbing, it is advisable to conduct a preliminary assessment of maternal preferences. This proactive step can help tailor communication strategies to individual patient comfort and preferences, ultimately enhancing the birthing experience and maternal well-being. (Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - November 19, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Breastfeeding and Sleeping Patterns Among 6 –12-Month-Old Infants in Norway
Conclusions for PracticeFrequent night waking, bed sharing and night breastfeeding were common among 6 –12 months old breastfed infants. Frequent night breastfeeding may lengthen an infant’s nighttime sleep duration. The study findings indicate that adequate information and support should be given to breastfeeding mothers in relation to the sleeping pattern of breastfed infants in order to promo te continued breastfeeding practices. (Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - November 19, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Deliveries in Lebanon, the Country with the Highest Refugee Density in the World: A Descriptive Review
ConclusionTotal number of deliveries and cesarean sections is on the rise in Lebanon. Cesarean section practice should be audited by the LMPH and the Lebanese Order of Physicians (LOP). Local and international agencies should prioritize the implementation and management of family planning facilities in refugee hosting countries. (Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - November 18, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Identifying Longer-Term Health Events and Outcomes and Health Service Use of Low Birthweight CALD Infants in Australia
This study has responded to the knowledge gap of low birthweight on the Australian economy by identifying that there are significant inequalities in access to health services for CALD women in Australia, as well as increased health events and poor birth outcomes for these infants when compared to those of mothers born in Australia. (Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - November 18, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Early Insights into Implementation of Universal Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment for Perinatal Substance Use
Conclusions for PracticeEarly implementation efforts suggest this approach is feasible in this obstetric setting. Similar implementation studies should consider implementing universal screening for substance use and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders simultaneously; guide efforts using an implementation framework; invest resources in more intensive training and ongoing coaching for providers; and adopt strategies to track frequency and fidelity of brief intervention. (Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - November 17, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
The COVID-19 Pandemic ’s Impact on Health Service Utilization Among Pregnant Women in Three Nigerian States: A Mixed Methods Study
ConclusionsThe pandemic negatively impacted health service utilization amongst pregnant women in Nigeria. A better understanding of differences in state response could help inform future actions. The findings highlight the need for health systems to consider how to facilitate service utilization during a pandemic, such as providing safe transport or increasing outreach, and to minimize stigma for those seeking care. (Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - November 17, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Sociocultural and Geographic Factors Influencing the Health and Development of Young Children in Washington, District of Columbia
Conclusions for PracticeLived experiences voiced by underrepresented parents can potentially inform design of community-centered programing. Policymakers must take into account community strengths and weaknesses during the development of community services. Due to inequities in childhood health outcomes, it is imperative that policymakers receive information from parents to make informed decisions. (Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - November 17, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Stressors and Silver Linings during COVID-19: Implications for Supporting Families with Young Children in a Post-Pandemic World
Conclusions for PracticeExperiences of families with young children during COVID-19 were not uniform. Economic stability and reliable childcare may be critical mediators of family stress. Results affirm that the pandemic ’s impacts were distributed through channels largely built on, and possibly exacerbating, existing disparities. For lower-income families with young children, funding for public and private programs that target economic stability and childcare assistance may merit prioritization in future socio-ec onomic disruptions. (Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - November 16, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Barriers and Strategies Used to Continue School-Based Health Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Conclusions for PracticeLessons from the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic provide critical information for natural disaster and public health emergency preparedness. School locality should be considered in the development of plans to continue the delivery of school-based health services after natural disasters or during public health emergencies. (Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - November 16, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Cumulative Prenatal Risk Factors and Developmental Coordination Disorder in Young Children
ConclusionsThese findings warrant further investigation into the cumulative impact of multiple prenatal RFs and whether specific combinations of RFs might be more strongly linked to DCD than others. These results provide additional insight into possible causes and prevention of DCD. (Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - November 15, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Associations Between Gestational Weight Gain, Gestational Diabetes, and Childhood Obesity Incidence
DiscussionResults indicated total and trimester-specific maternal weight gain was a strong predictor of early childhood obesity, though obesity risk by age 6 was lower for children of mothers with GDM. Additional research is needed to elucidate underlying mechanisms directly related to trimester-specific weight gain and GDM that impede or protect against obesity prevalence during early childhood. (Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - November 15, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
A Mixed-Methods Study on Topical Fluoride Beliefs and Refusal Behaviors for Caregivers of Children with Special Health Care Needs
Conclusions for Practice While caregivers of CSHCN were not more likely to refuse topical fluoride than caregivers of healthy children, there may be important differences in the underlying reasons for refusing topical fluoride. (Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - November 15, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Outcomes at the Motherhood Center: A Comparison of Virtual and On-Site Versions of a Specialized Perinatal Partial Hospitalization Program
DiscussionThese findings indicate that specialized partial hospitalization treatment for individuals with moderate to severe psychiatric illness can be effectively provided via telehealth, thus offering improved convenience, accessibility, and safety without compromising care. We conclude that remotely administered group psychotherapy is an effective intervention for women with moderate to severe PMADs. (Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal)
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - November 15, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
