Michael J. Corwin
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View article: The Importance of Community Resources for Breastfeeding
The Importance of Community Resources for Breastfeeding Open
CONTEXT: Breastfeeding (BF) has many benefits for infant health. BF initiation and duration vary by parental characteristics (e.g., race/ethnicity, income, education). It is unclear how community resources may impact BF practices. OBJECTIV…
View article: High Prevalence of Maternal Report of Falling Asleep During Infant Feeding and Associated Factors
High Prevalence of Maternal Report of Falling Asleep During Infant Feeding and Associated Factors Open
CONTEXT: Infants require frequent nighttime feedings. Parents may fall asleep while feeding (FAF) their infants, which can pose a safety risk to the infants. OBJECTIVE: To examine 1) prevalence of FAF and if planned; 2) association between…
View article: The importance of community resources for breastfeeding
The importance of community resources for breastfeeding Open
Background Breastfeeding has long-lasting effects on children’s cognition, behavioral, mental and physical health. Previous research shows parental characteristics (e.g., education, race/ethnicity, income level) are associated with breastf…
View article: Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Breastfeeding Continuation Among U.S. Hispanic Mothers: Identification of Mechanisms
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Breastfeeding Continuation Among U.S. Hispanic Mothers: Identification of Mechanisms Open
Objective: We examined the extent to which social, maternal, and infant factors and Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) domains-attitudes, perceived control, and subjective norms-mediate the relationship between maternal race and ethnicity an…
View article: Disparities in Breastfeeding Among U.S. Black Mothers: Identification of Mechanisms
Disparities in Breastfeeding Among U.S. Black Mothers: Identification of Mechanisms Open
Objective: Disparities in U.S. breastfeeding rates persist among Black mothers according to birth country and between Black and White mothers, necessitating further investigation of modifiable mediating factors to inform interventions. Thi…
View article: Factors Associated With Choice of Infant Sleep Location
Factors Associated With Choice of Infant Sleep Location Open
OBJECTIVE: To assess the prevalence of and factors associated with actual recent practice and near-future intention for infant sleep location in a national sample. METHODS: There were 3260 mothers from 32 US hospitals who responded to a su…
View article: Mediators of Improved Adherence to Infant Safe Sleep Using a Mobile Health Intervention
Mediators of Improved Adherence to Infant Safe Sleep Using a Mobile Health Intervention Open
The intervention achieved success in improving adherence to SS recommendations by changing maternal attitudes and norms about supine sleeping and room-sharing without bed-sharing. Recognition that these attitudes and norms appear to be the…
View article: TodaysBaby Quality Improvement: Safe Sleep Teaching and Role Modeling in 8 US Maternity Units
TodaysBaby Quality Improvement: Safe Sleep Teaching and Role Modeling in 8 US Maternity Units Open
Implementation of a multisite QI intervention for safe sleep parenting education and role modeling led to increased knowledge of and compliance with safe sleep practices during postpartum hospitalization.
View article: Factors Associated With Choice of Infant Sleep Position
Factors Associated With Choice of Infant Sleep Position Open
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends infants be placed supine for sleep. Our objectives in this study were to, in a nationally representative sample, examine (1) prevalence of maternal intention regardin…
View article: Salivary caffeine concentrations are comparable to plasma concentrations in preterm infants receiving extended caffeine therapy
Salivary caffeine concentrations are comparable to plasma concentrations in preterm infants receiving extended caffeine therapy Open
Aims Caffeine concentrations in preterm infants are usually measured in the blood. However, salivary assays may provide a valid and practical alternative. The present study explored the validity and clinical utility of salivary caffeine co…
View article: Maternal Report of Advice Received for Infant Care
Maternal Report of Advice Received for Infant Care Open
BACKGROUND: Advice has been associated with increased adherence to recommended infant care practices, and may represent a modifiable factor to promote infant health. METHODS: A stratified, 2-stage, clustered design, with oversampling of bl…