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View article: Association Between Household Food Security, Dietary Quality and Breastfeeding Duration: An Analysis of NHANES 2015-2018
Association Between Household Food Security, Dietary Quality and Breastfeeding Duration: An Analysis of NHANES 2015-2018 Open
View article: Gender-Specific Interactions Between Adiposity, Alcohol Consumption, and Biological Stress Biomarkers Among College Students in the United States
Gender-Specific Interactions Between Adiposity, Alcohol Consumption, and Biological Stress Biomarkers Among College Students in the United States Open
Background: Obesity is a well-documented risk factor for cardiometabolic diseases associated with insulin resistance. However, research on its relationship with alcohol intake and stress markers, such as cortisol and α-amylase, remains lim…
View article: Determinants of anemia among children under five in Eastern Uganda: a community-based cross-sectional study
Determinants of anemia among children under five in Eastern Uganda: a community-based cross-sectional study Open
Background Anemia is a leading contributor to child morbidity and mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa. In Uganda, more than half of the children under 5 years are affected by anemia. Understanding context-specific determinants remains critical…
View article: Exploring the Potential Roles of SLC39A8 and POC5 Missense Variants in the Association Between Body Composition, Beverage Consumption, and Chronic Lung Diseases: A Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study
Exploring the Potential Roles of SLC39A8 and POC5 Missense Variants in the Association Between Body Composition, Beverage Consumption, and Chronic Lung Diseases: A Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study Open
The study examined the association between body composition and beverage consumption and the risk of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and explored the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) involved in these associat…
View article: Gender-Specific Interactions Between Obesity, Alcohol Consumption and Salivary Stress Biomarkers Among College Students in United States
Gender-Specific Interactions Between Obesity, Alcohol Consumption and Salivary Stress Biomarkers Among College Students in United States Open
View article: Prevalence and Determinants of Growth and Anemia Among Children Aged 6–59 Months in Busoga Region, Uganda, May–June 2024
Prevalence and Determinants of Growth and Anemia Among Children Aged 6–59 Months in Busoga Region, Uganda, May–June 2024 Open
View article: Impact of Climate Change-Induced Flooding Water Related Diseases and Malnutrition in Borno State, Nigeria: A Public Health Crisis
Impact of Climate Change-Induced Flooding Water Related Diseases and Malnutrition in Borno State, Nigeria: A Public Health Crisis Open
Climate change-induced flooding has caused public health crises in Borno State, Nigeria, which influence the increase of waterborne diseases and malnutrition. Flooding disrupts water and sanitation systems, creating breeding grounds for wa…
View article: Care groups in an integrated nutrition education intervention improved infant growth among South Sudanese refugees in Uganda’s West Nile post-emergency settlements: A cluster randomized trial
Care groups in an integrated nutrition education intervention improved infant growth among South Sudanese refugees in Uganda’s West Nile post-emergency settlements: A cluster randomized trial Open
Objective This study examined the effects of a peer-led integrated nutrition education intervention with maternal social support using Care Groups on infant growth among South Sudanese refugees in Uganda. Methods A community-based cluster-…
View article: The Association Between Hispanic Men’s Food Insecurity and Oral Health
The Association Between Hispanic Men’s Food Insecurity and Oral Health Open
View article: P17-036-23 Perceived Facilitators and Barriers to Complementary Feeding of Children Among South Sudanese Refugees in Post-Emergency Settlements in the West-Nile Region, Uganda
P17-036-23 Perceived Facilitators and Barriers to Complementary Feeding of Children Among South Sudanese Refugees in Post-Emergency Settlements in the West-Nile Region, Uganda Open
View article: Breastfeeding among South Sudanese refugees in protracted settlements in Adjumani district, Uganda: facilitators and barriers
Breastfeeding among South Sudanese refugees in protracted settlements in Adjumani district, Uganda: facilitators and barriers Open
View article: A Peer-Led Integrated Nutrition Education Intervention through Care Groups Improved Complementary Feeding of Infants in Postemergency Settlements in the West-Nile Region in Uganda: A Cluster Randomized Trial
A Peer-Led Integrated Nutrition Education Intervention through Care Groups Improved Complementary Feeding of Infants in Postemergency Settlements in the West-Nile Region in Uganda: A Cluster Randomized Trial Open
View article: The associations between women's empowerment measures, child growth and dietary diversity: Findings from an analysis of demographic and health surveys of seven countries in Eastern Africa
The associations between women's empowerment measures, child growth and dietary diversity: Findings from an analysis of demographic and health surveys of seven countries in Eastern Africa Open
Evidence on the efficacy of women's empowerment to improve child growth and minimum dietary diversity (MDD) in the Eastern Africa (EA) region is limited. This cross‐sectional study used recent Demographic and Health Survey data of mother–c…
View article: Maternal Peer Support Through a Caregroup Model Improves Complementary Feeding of Infants by Refugee Mothers in Post-Emergency Settlements in the West-Nile Region in Uganda
Maternal Peer Support Through a Caregroup Model Improves Complementary Feeding of Infants by Refugee Mothers in Post-Emergency Settlements in the West-Nile Region in Uganda Open
Introduction: Infant complementary feeding in refugee settlements remains inadequate, amidst declining humanitarian aid. However, there is limited evidence for interventions to address these nutrition challenges in the refugee settlements.…
View article: Perinatal Depression and Breastfeeding: A Mixed Methods Study Among South Sudanese Refugees in the West Nile Region in Uganda
Perinatal Depression and Breastfeeding: A Mixed Methods Study Among South Sudanese Refugees in the West Nile Region in Uganda Open
The specific study objectives were: 1) to identify perceived common stressors among parents in refugee settlements, 2) to analyze the associations of perinatal depression and early initiation of breastfeeding and 3) to analyze the associat…
View article: Facilitators and Barriers of Breastfeeding in Post-emergency Settlements: Qualitative Findings From Uganda
Facilitators and Barriers of Breastfeeding in Post-emergency Settlements: Qualitative Findings From Uganda Open
View article: Maternal Social Support Is Associated with Knowledge and Attitudes on Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Among Refugee Mothers in Post- Emergency Settlements in Uganda
Maternal Social Support Is Associated with Knowledge and Attitudes on Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Among Refugee Mothers in Post- Emergency Settlements in Uganda Open
OBJECTIVES: Research on the effectiveness of maternal social support to improve knowledge, attitudes, and practices about the consumption of healthy diets is limited in Uganda. Our study examined the association between maternal social sup…
View article: Child Development in a Region of Madagascar With High Child Undernutrition
Child Development in a Region of Madagascar With High Child Undernutrition Open
OBJECTIVES: The Vakinankaratra region of Madagascar has a high burden of child undernutrition, a strong risk factor for poor child development. The purpose of this preliminary study was to assess the household stimulation environment and t…
View article: Fathers’ involvement in child care activities: Qualitative findings from the highlands of Madagascar
Fathers’ involvement in child care activities: Qualitative findings from the highlands of Madagascar Open
Few studies have investigated fathers’ roles in child care in Madagascar. This study explored the perceptions, attitudes, and practices regarding fathers’ involvement in child care using qualitative methods. Ten focus group discussions wer…
View article: Maternal experience of intimate partner violence is associated with suboptimal breastfeeding practices in Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia: insights from a DHS analysis
Maternal experience of intimate partner violence is associated with suboptimal breastfeeding practices in Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia: insights from a DHS analysis Open
View article: The WHO and UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) Indicators for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene and Their Association with Linear Growth in Children 6 to 23 Months in East Africa
The WHO and UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) Indicators for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene and Their Association with Linear Growth in Children 6 to 23 Months in East Africa Open
The slow decrease in child stunting rates in East Africa warrants further research to identify the influence of contributing factors such as water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). This study investigated the association between child lengt…
View article: “What We Are Going to Eat Today, We Are Looking for It Today”: Exploring Barriers and Enablers of Optimal Complementary Feeding in Madagascar
“What We Are Going to Eat Today, We Are Looking for It Today”: Exploring Barriers and Enablers of Optimal Complementary Feeding in Madagascar Open
OBJECTIVES: Complementary feeding practices in Madagascar are inadequate. The purpose of this study was to identify maternal barriers to and enablers of optimal child feeding practices in the Vakinankaratra region of Madagascar. METHODS: S…
View article: Child Dietary Diversity, Household Food Insecurity, Child Stunting and Maternal Mental Health Symptoms in Vakinankaratra, Madagascar
Child Dietary Diversity, Household Food Insecurity, Child Stunting and Maternal Mental Health Symptoms in Vakinankaratra, Madagascar Open
View article: Maternal Social Support Is Associated with Child Complementary Feeding, and Household Food Security in the Vakinankaratra Region, Madagascar
Maternal Social Support Is Associated with Child Complementary Feeding, and Household Food Security in the Vakinankaratra Region, Madagascar Open
OBJECTIVES: There is limited research on the associations between maternal social support and household food security and child feeding practices in Madagascar. Our study examined the association between maternal social support, household …
View article: Maternal determinants of optimal breastfeeding and complementary feeding and their association with child undernutrition in Malawi (2015–2016)
Maternal determinants of optimal breastfeeding and complementary feeding and their association with child undernutrition in Malawi (2015–2016) Open
View article: Maternal Experience of Intimate Partner Violence Is Associated with Suboptimal Breastfeeding in Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia: Insights from DHS Analyses (P10-059-19)
Maternal Experience of Intimate Partner Violence Is Associated with Suboptimal Breastfeeding in Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia: Insights from DHS Analyses (P10-059-19) Open
View article: Women’s Empowerment Measures and Their Association with Child Dietary Diversity and Child Nutritional Status: Findings from DHS Form Eight East African Countries (P10-007-19)
Women’s Empowerment Measures and Their Association with Child Dietary Diversity and Child Nutritional Status: Findings from DHS Form Eight East African Countries (P10-007-19) Open
View article: Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Indicators and Their Association with Child Linear Growth: A Multi-Country DHS Analysis in East Africa (P10-013-19)
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Indicators and Their Association with Child Linear Growth: A Multi-Country DHS Analysis in East Africa (P10-013-19) Open
View article: Quality of School Wellness Policies may not Reflect Participation in Health Promotion Programs
Quality of School Wellness Policies may not Reflect Participation in Health Promotion Programs Open