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View article: Brief Diet Screener for Assessing Adherence to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Diet: Development and Validation
Brief Diet Screener for Assessing Adherence to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Diet: Development and Validation Open
View article: Association Between Vitamin D and Cortisol Concentrations Among Pregnant Women
Association Between Vitamin D and Cortisol Concentrations Among Pregnant Women Open
Background: Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) and high circulating cortisol during pregnancy have each been linked to adverse maternal and child outcomes, such as pre-term birth. However, limited research has explored the association between vita…
View article: The effects of small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements on adolescent physical activity and sedentary behaviour: a follow-up of the International Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements-DYAD-Ghana trial
The effects of small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements on adolescent physical activity and sedentary behaviour: a follow-up of the International Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements-DYAD-Ghana trial Open
Few studies have examined the effects of early-life nutrition interventions on adolescent physical activity (PA). We aimed to examine the long-term effects of small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements (SQ-LNS) on adolescent PA and se…
View article: Economic, socio-emotional, and food security conditions during COVID-19 pandemic among caregivers of young adolescents aged 10-12 yrs in a semi-urban setting in Ghana
Economic, socio-emotional, and food security conditions during COVID-19 pandemic among caregivers of young adolescents aged 10-12 yrs in a semi-urban setting in Ghana Open
Background Few studies have described the consequences of the COVID − 19 pandemic among caregivers of young adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa. We aimed to explore the consequences of COVID-19 on economic, socio-emotional, and household foo…
View article: Early-life nutritional supplementation protects against home environmental risks in Ghanaian children's social-emotional development
Early-life nutritional supplementation protects against home environmental risks in Ghanaian children's social-emotional development Open
Introduction This study examines how an early-life small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplement (LNS) interacts with the home environment to influence Ghanaian children's social-emotional functioning at preschool age. Method In a randomi…
View article: Hospital Breastfeeding Support during the Early Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic: Worsening Care for Black, Hispanic, and Asian Mothers
Hospital Breastfeeding Support during the Early Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic: Worsening Care for Black, Hispanic, and Asian Mothers Open
View article: Associations Between Dietary Sodium and Potassium Intakes, Urinary Sodium and Potassium Excretion and Blood Pressure Among Adult Females in Oromia Region, Ethiopia
Associations Between Dietary Sodium and Potassium Intakes, Urinary Sodium and Potassium Excretion and Blood Pressure Among Adult Females in Oromia Region, Ethiopia Open
View article: Brief Diet Screener for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction and Stroke Recurrence Prevention: Development and Validation
Brief Diet Screener for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction and Stroke Recurrence Prevention: Development and Validation Open
View article: Effect of Early Life Exposure to Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements on Pubertal Hormones at 9–11 Years of Age
Effect of Early Life Exposure to Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements on Pubertal Hormones at 9–11 Years of Age Open
View article: Sustained Effects of Maternal Plus Child SQ-LNS in Early Life on Growth and Development Outcomes at Preschool Age Are Evident Among Females but Not Males in Ghana and Bangladesh
Sustained Effects of Maternal Plus Child SQ-LNS in Early Life on Growth and Development Outcomes at Preschool Age Are Evident Among Females but Not Males in Ghana and Bangladesh Open
View article: Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Hospital Breastfeeding Care in the US
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Hospital Breastfeeding Care in the US Open
Objectives This study examines the associations between race and ethnicity and receipt of Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) key clinical practices that support breastfeeding in US hospitals. Methods National data from 2016 to 2019 C…
View article: Effect of Early‐Life Lipid‐Based Nutrient Supplement and Home Environment on Autonomic Nervous System Regulation at 9–11 Years: A Follow‐Up of a Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of Early‐Life Lipid‐Based Nutrient Supplement and Home Environment on Autonomic Nervous System Regulation at 9–11 Years: A Follow‐Up of a Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Nutrition and the home environment contribute to the development of the autonomic nervous system (ANS). However, no study has examined the long‐term effects of prenatal and postnatal small‐quantity lipid‐based nutrient supplements (SQ‐LNS)…
View article: Anthropometric status, body composition and timing of pubertal milestones in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review
Anthropometric status, body composition and timing of pubertal milestones in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review Open
View article: Impact of Small-Quantity Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements on Pubertal Status of 9–13-Year Olds: A Follow-Up Study of the iLiNS-DYAD-Ghana Trial
Impact of Small-Quantity Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements on Pubertal Status of 9–13-Year Olds: A Follow-Up Study of the iLiNS-DYAD-Ghana Trial Open
This trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT00970866 (https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/record/NCT00970866).
View article: Assessing Children's Autonomic Nervous System Activity During Structured Tasks: A Feasibility and Reliability Study in Ghana
Assessing Children's Autonomic Nervous System Activity During Structured Tasks: A Feasibility and Reliability Study in Ghana Open
The significance of physiological regulation in relation to behavioral and emotional regulation is well documented, but primarily in economically advantaged contexts. Few studies have been conducted in low‐ and middle‐income countries. We …
View article: Associations Between Duration of Exclusive or Predominant Breastfeeding and Cognition: A Longitudinal Study of 9–11 Year Old Ghanaian Adolescents
Associations Between Duration of Exclusive or Predominant Breastfeeding and Cognition: A Longitudinal Study of 9–11 Year Old Ghanaian Adolescents Open
Objectives: To investigate the association of exclusive or predominant breastfeeding (EBF or PBF) from 0 to 5 mo of age with cognitive outcomes in 9-11 yr old Ghanaian children. Methods: This is a secondary analysis using data from the 9-1…
View article: Effect of Small-Quantity Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements on Adolescent Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior: A Follow-Up Study of iLiNS-DYAD Trial in Ghana
Effect of Small-Quantity Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements on Adolescent Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior: A Follow-Up Study of iLiNS-DYAD Trial in Ghana Open
View article: Mollusc and crustacean consumption in the first 1000 days: a scoping review
Mollusc and crustacean consumption in the first 1000 days: a scoping review Open
Mollusc and crustacean consumption in the first 1000 d may improve maternal and child health by providing essential nutrients. However, in some contexts, molluscs and crustaceans have been associated with allergies and environmental contam…
View article: Sustained effects of small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements provided during the first 1000 days on child growth at 9–11 y in a randomized controlled trial in Ghana
Sustained effects of small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements provided during the first 1000 days on child growth at 9–11 y in a randomized controlled trial in Ghana Open
There is a sustained impact of prenatal and postnatal SQ-LNS on linear growth among female children and children whose mothers were not overweight. This trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT00970866 (https://clinicaltrials.gov/…
View article: Modified-Weight Healthy Eating Index-2015 Scores Are More Strongly Associated With Mortality Risk Than Standard Scores
Modified-Weight Healthy Eating Index-2015 Scores Are More Strongly Associated With Mortality Risk Than Standard Scores Open
View article: P17-015-23 Seasonal Differences in Household Food Security Among Oyster Harvesting Communities in Ghana: A Longitudinal Study
P17-015-23 Seasonal Differences in Household Food Security Among Oyster Harvesting Communities in Ghana: A Longitudinal Study Open
View article: P28-035-23 Higher Morning Cortisol Is Associated With Lower Intuitive Eating in Midlife Women
P28-035-23 Higher Morning Cortisol Is Associated With Lower Intuitive Eating in Midlife Women Open
View article: P22-037-23 Improving the Diet Quality of WICParticipating Women Using Digital Food Environments: Study Protocol
P22-037-23 Improving the Diet Quality of WICParticipating Women Using Digital Food Environments: Study Protocol Open
View article: PTFS05-05-23 Effect of Small Quantity Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements Provided During the First 1000 Days on Linear Growth From Birth to 9–11 Years in a Randomized Controlled Trial in Ghana
PTFS05-05-23 Effect of Small Quantity Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements Provided During the First 1000 Days on Linear Growth From Birth to 9–11 Years in a Randomized Controlled Trial in Ghana Open
View article: P17-002-23 Cognitive Outcomes at Age 9–11 Years of Children Who Received Pre- and Post-Natal Small-Quantity Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements in a Randomized Controlled Trial in Ghana
P17-002-23 Cognitive Outcomes at Age 9–11 Years of Children Who Received Pre- and Post-Natal Small-Quantity Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements in a Randomized Controlled Trial in Ghana Open
and poor mental health outcomes were health consequences of food insecurity among women in this region.Conclusions: Food insecurity is prevalent among women in SSA.Interventions in this region should aim to address the determinants to impr…
View article: P19-011-23 Inflammation Does Not Mediate Relationship Between BMI/BMI-for-Age Z-Score and Retinol or Retinol-Binding Protein in Adult Women or Young Children: An Analysis of 24 Surveys
P19-011-23 Inflammation Does Not Mediate Relationship Between BMI/BMI-for-Age Z-Score and Retinol or Retinol-Binding Protein in Adult Women or Young Children: An Analysis of 24 Surveys Open
View article: Prenatal and postnatal small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements and children’s social–emotional difficulties at ages 9–11 y in Ghana: follow-up of a randomized controlled trial
Prenatal and postnatal small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements and children’s social–emotional difficulties at ages 9–11 y in Ghana: follow-up of a randomized controlled trial Open
Overall positive effects of SQ-LNS on social-emotional development previously found at age 5 y are not sustained to age 9-11 y; however, there is some evidence of positive effects among children in less-enriched environments. The lack of e…
View article: Dietary magnesium intakes among women of reproductive age in Ghana—A comparison of two dietary analysis programs
Dietary magnesium intakes among women of reproductive age in Ghana—A comparison of two dietary analysis programs Open
Background Despite the importance of magnesium to health and most importantly to women of reproductive age who are entering pregnancy, very few surveys have investigated the magnesium status of women of reproductive age, particularly in Af…
View article: Maternal low and high hemoglobin concentrations and associations with adverse maternal and infant health outcomes: an updated global systematic review and meta-analysis
Maternal low and high hemoglobin concentrations and associations with adverse maternal and infant health outcomes: an updated global systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Growing evidence suggests low and high maternal hemoglobin (Hb) concentrations may have adverse consequences for maternal and child health. There remain questions on specific Hb thresholds to define anemia and high Hb as well as…
View article: Mangrove Oysters (Crassostrea Tulipa) from Selected Estuarine Sites in Ghana: Mineral Concentrations and Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination Among Women Shellfishers
Mangrove Oysters (Crassostrea Tulipa) from Selected Estuarine Sites in Ghana: Mineral Concentrations and Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination Among Women Shellfishers Open