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Associations of household unmet basic needs and health outcomes among very low birth weight children
We examined associations of past year household hardships (housing, energy, food, and healthcare hardships) with postnatal growth, developmental risk, health status, and hospitalization among children 0–36 mon...
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Household unmet basic needs in the first 1000 days and preterm birth status
To examine the relationship of individual and composite number of unmet basic needs (housing, energy, food, and healthcare hardships) in the past year with preterm birth status among children aged 0–24 months.
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Open AccessGrandi Byen—supporting child growth and development through integrated, responsive parenting, nutrition and hygiene: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Poor child growth and development outcomes stem from complex relationships encompassing biological, behavioral, social, and environmental conditions. However, there is a dearth of research on integrated approa...
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Open AccessAn ecological momentary assessment study of physical activity behaviors among mothers of toddlers from low-income households
Mothers of young children from low-income communities may be vulnerable to barriers associated with low physical activity. The purpose of this study was to examine associations between home environment factors...
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Varying Effect of a Randomized Toddler Home Safety Promotion Intervention Trial by Initial Home Safety Problems
Toddlers are vulnerable to unintentional injuries. A safety intervention targeting low-income families of toddlers, was effective at improving home safety. The current study examined whether the effect varies ...
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First 1000 Days and Beyond: Strategies to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
The United Nations is preparing for global equity and prosperity through 2030 with the introduction of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). At least 7 of the 17 goals are relevant to children, emphasizing...
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Open AccessToddler physical activity study: laboratory and community studies to evaluate accelerometer validity and correlates
Toddlerhood is an important age for physical activity (PA) promotion to prevent obesity and support a physically active lifestyle throughout childhood. Accurate assessment of PA is needed to determine trends/c...
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Open AccessElevated blood pressure in adolescent girls: correlation to body size and composition
To improve understanding of the pathophysiology of hypertension in adolescents and pave the way for risk stratification, studies have sought to determine the correlates of blood pressure (BP). Inconsistencies ...
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Homelessness During Pregnancy: A Unique, Time-Dependent Risk Factor of Birth Outcomes
Evaluate homelessness during pregnancy as a unique, time-dependent risk factor for adverse birth outcomes. 9,995 mothers of children <48 months old surveyed at emergency departments and primary care clinics in...
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Maternal Depression and Child Growth in Develo** Countries: A Focus on the Postnatal Period
The prevalence of maternal depression and infant malnutrition is high in develo** countries. Maternal depression can interfere with parenting behaviors and may negatively impact infant nutrition and growth. ...
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Mixed Method Approaches to Understanding Cancer-Related Dietary Risk Reduction among Public Housing Residents
Improving diet is one important pathway for addressing cancer disparities. We conducted mixed-method analyses of 468 24-h dietary recalls from 156 African–American women residents of Washington DC public housi...
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Nutrition and children’s cognition: research methods and findings
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African American adolescent mothers and grandmothers: A multigenerational approach to parenting
This study is an adaptation and extension of Apfel and Seitz’s (Family Relations, 40(4), 421–429, 1991) models of adolescent parenting and adolescent-grandmother relationships to a sample of 148 African American,...
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The Effect of Maternal Victimization on Children: A Cross-Informant Study
The impact of maternal victimization on the behavioral, social, emotional, and cognitive development in a group of 206 low-income, predominantly African American children from inner city, pediatric primary hea...
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The Impact of Gender on Productivity and Satisfaction Among Medical School Psychologists
The impact of gender on productivity and satisfaction was examined among a random sample of 293 psychologists employed as faculty members in medical schools. Forty-one percent of the respondents ...
