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View article: Associations between Nugent‐bacterial vaginosis and preterm birth and other adverse pregnancy outcomes in rural northwestern Bangladesh
Associations between Nugent‐bacterial vaginosis and preterm birth and other adverse pregnancy outcomes in rural northwestern Bangladesh Open
Objective Bacterial vaginosis, defined by Nugent score (Nugent‐BV), has been associated with preterm birth and other adverse pregnancy outcomes. However, few studies have longitudinally described the associations between Nugent‐BV and adve…
View article: Maternal and Infant Determinants of Zinc Status and Zinc’s Association with Anthropometry in 3-Month-Old Bangladeshi Infants
Maternal and Infant Determinants of Zinc Status and Zinc’s Association with Anthropometry in 3-Month-Old Bangladeshi Infants Open
Background/Objectives: Zinc deficiency remains a public health concern in South Asia but is rarely studied through gestation to infancy. Methods: We identified maternal and infant factors related to plasma zinc of 3 mo old Bangladeshi infa…
View article: Spatial Trends in Effects of Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation on Low Birth Weight and Infant Wasting in Rural Bangladesh
Spatial Trends in Effects of Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation on Low Birth Weight and Infant Wasting in Rural Bangladesh Open
View article: Multiple Micronutrient Versus Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation on Maternal Morbidity in Late Pregnancy: The JiVitA-3 Cluster-Randomized Trial
Multiple Micronutrient Versus Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation on Maternal Morbidity in Late Pregnancy: The JiVitA-3 Cluster-Randomized Trial Open
View article: Effect of prenatal multiple micronutrient supplementation compared with iron and folic acid supplementation on size at birth and subsequent growth through 24 mo of age: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Effect of prenatal multiple micronutrient supplementation compared with iron and folic acid supplementation on size at birth and subsequent growth through 24 mo of age: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
View article: Complementary Food Supplements Fill Energy and Protein Gaps among Children with Dietary Inadequacy in a Complementary Feeding Trial in Rural Bangladesh
Complementary Food Supplements Fill Energy and Protein Gaps among Children with Dietary Inadequacy in a Complementary Feeding Trial in Rural Bangladesh Open
CFSs can significantly bridge energy and protein intake gaps. With earlier trial findings that CFSs filled micronutrient gaps and improved growth, these findings strengthen evidence supporting using CFSs for improved health outcomes. This …
View article: Early childhood height is a determinant of young adult stature in rural Nepal
Early childhood height is a determinant of young adult stature in rural Nepal Open
View article: Human Milk Choline Concentration in Relation to Infant Intake Recommendations: Findings From the JiVitA-3 Study
Human Milk Choline Concentration in Relation to Infant Intake Recommendations: Findings From the JiVitA-3 Study Open
View article: Antenatal Diet Quality Modifies the Effect of Multiple Micronutrients (MMS) vs Iron-Folic Acid (IFA) on Risk of Low Birth Weight (LBW) in Bangladesh
Antenatal Diet Quality Modifies the Effect of Multiple Micronutrients (MMS) vs Iron-Folic Acid (IFA) on Risk of Low Birth Weight (LBW) in Bangladesh Open
Objectives: In a large cluster-randomized trial in rural area in North-West Bangladesh, MMS vs IFA reduced risk of LBW by 12%. In meta-analyses, pregnant women (PW) with anemia appear to benefit more from MMS than non-anemic PW, suggesting…
View article: Antenatal and Pubescent Diet Is Associated With Lung Function in a Trial Birth Cohort in Rural Nepal
Antenatal and Pubescent Diet Is Associated With Lung Function in a Trial Birth Cohort in Rural Nepal Open
View article: Prelacteal feeding is not associated with infant size at 3 months in rural Bangladesh: a prospective cohort study
Prelacteal feeding is not associated with infant size at 3 months in rural Bangladesh: a prospective cohort study Open
View article: Early Childhood Height is a Determinant of Young Adult Stature in Rural Nepal
Early Childhood Height is a Determinant of Young Adult Stature in Rural Nepal Open
Background: Does preschool height predict adult stature in undernourished settings? The extent to which preschool length or height forecasts young adult stature is unclear in chronically undernourished populations. Methods: In 2006-8, we a…
View article: OR02-03-23 A Plasma Inflammasome in Early Pregnancy Among Rural Bangladeshi Women
OR02-03-23 A Plasma Inflammasome in Early Pregnancy Among Rural Bangladeshi Women Open
View article: P18-050-23 Milk B Vitamin Response to Supplementation With Multiple Micronutrients Versus Iron-Folic Acid During Pregnancy Through 3 Months Postpartum in Rural Bangladesh
P18-050-23 Milk B Vitamin Response to Supplementation With Multiple Micronutrients Versus Iron-Folic Acid During Pregnancy Through 3 Months Postpartum in Rural Bangladesh Open
View article: P07-023-23 Human Milk Zinc, Copper, and Selenium Concentrations at 3 Months Postpartum Among Bangladeshi Women: Associations With Maternal Plasma Mineral Concentrations
P07-023-23 Human Milk Zinc, Copper, and Selenium Concentrations at 3 Months Postpartum Among Bangladeshi Women: Associations With Maternal Plasma Mineral Concentrations Open
View article: P07-007-23 Human Milk Fatty Acid Composition in Relation to Maternal Diet: Findings From the JiVitA-3 Study
P07-007-23 Human Milk Fatty Acid Composition in Relation to Maternal Diet: Findings From the JiVitA-3 Study Open
View article: P11-054-23 Plasma Proteomic Indicators of Iron and Hemoglobin Status in Early Pregnancy Among Women of Rural Bangladesh
P11-054-23 Plasma Proteomic Indicators of Iron and Hemoglobin Status in Early Pregnancy Among Women of Rural Bangladesh Open
View article: P17-012-23 Preschool Height as a Determinant of Young Adult Stature in Rural Nepal
P17-012-23 Preschool Height as a Determinant of Young Adult Stature in Rural Nepal Open
View article: Vulnerable newborn types: analysis of subnational, population‐based birth cohorts for 541 285 live births in 23 countries, 2000–2021
Vulnerable newborn types: analysis of subnational, population‐based birth cohorts for 541 285 live births in 23 countries, 2000–2021 Open
Objective To examine prevalence of novel newborn types among 541 285 live births in 23 countries from 2000 to 2021. Design Descriptive multi‐country secondary data analysis. Setting Subnational, population‐based birth cohort studies ( n = …
View article: Neonatal mortality risk of vulnerable newborns: A descriptive analysis of subnational, population‐based birth cohorts for 238 203 live births in low‐ and middle‐income settings from 2000 to 2017
Neonatal mortality risk of vulnerable newborns: A descriptive analysis of subnational, population‐based birth cohorts for 238 203 live births in low‐ and middle‐income settings from 2000 to 2017 Open
Objective We aimed to understand the mortality risks of vulnerable newborns (defined as preterm and/or born weighing smaller or larger compared to a standard population), in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs). Design Descriptive mult…
View article: A Plasma Cuprome Exists With Predictors of Copper Status in Nepalese Children
A Plasma Cuprome Exists With Predictors of Copper Status in Nepalese Children Open
OBJECTIVES: Copper (Cu) is an essential micronutrient but, due to difficulties of measuring Cu by atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS), plasma Cu status is rarely assessed in low income countries. A less costly assay is needed. We have exp…
View article: Longitudinal Assessment of Prenatal, Perinatal, and Early-Life Aflatoxin B1 Exposure in 828 Mother–Child Dyads from Bangladesh and Malawi
Longitudinal Assessment of Prenatal, Perinatal, and Early-Life Aflatoxin B1 Exposure in 828 Mother–Child Dyads from Bangladesh and Malawi Open
Among pregnant women, aflatoxin exposure was persistently high in Malawi, while lower and seasonal in Bangladesh. Infants were partially protected from exposure in utero and with exclusive breastfeeding, but exposures reached adult levels …
View article: Small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements for children age 6–24 months: a systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis of effects on developmental outcomes and effect modifiers
Small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements for children age 6–24 months: a systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis of effects on developmental outcomes and effect modifiers Open
Child SQ-LNSs can be expected to result in modest developmental gains, which would be analogous to 1-1.5 IQ points on an IQ test, particularly in populations with a high child stunting burden. Certain groups of children who experience high…
View article: Chronic Vitamin E Deficiency in Rural Bangladeshi Women
Chronic Vitamin E Deficiency in Rural Bangladeshi Women Open
OBJECTIVES: Vitamin E deficiency (VED) appears to be common in rural areas of South Asia, with prevalence of ≥ 50% reported among women of reproductive age. Long term deficiency may impart neurological damage, but little information exists…
View article: Determinants of Plasma Ferritin at 3 Months of Age Among Rural Bangladeshi Infants From the JiVitA-3 Trial
Determinants of Plasma Ferritin at 3 Months of Age Among Rural Bangladeshi Infants From the JiVitA-3 Trial Open
View article: Characterization of pubertal development of girls in rural Bangladesh
Characterization of pubertal development of girls in rural Bangladesh Open
This study aimed to describe the timing and patterns of pubertal maturation of girls living in rural Bangladesh. Starting in September 2015, a total of 15,320 girls from a birth cohort, aged 9 to 15 years at initial encounter, were visited…
View article: Small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements for children age 6-24 months: a systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis of effects on developmental outcomes and effect modifiers
Small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements for children age 6-24 months: a systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis of effects on developmental outcomes and effect modifiers Open
Background Small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements (SQ-LNS) reduce child stunting and provide many of the fatty acids and micronutrients that are necessary for rapid brain development that occurs during infancy and early childhood.…
View article: Data associated with the publication: Characterization of pubertal development of girls in rural Bangladesh
Data associated with the publication: Characterization of pubertal development of girls in rural Bangladesh Open
This data archive consists of all the data used to produce the manuscript in PLoS One titled “Characterization of pubertal development of girls in rural Bangladesh”. This manuscript describes the timing and patterns of pubertal maturation …
View article: Use of weekly mobile phone call-unit to screen pregnant women and their newborns for acute respiratory and gastrointestinal illness symptoms in rural Bangladesh
Use of weekly mobile phone call-unit to screen pregnant women and their newborns for acute respiratory and gastrointestinal illness symptoms in rural Bangladesh Open
Background/Aims Acute respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses are major contributors to morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly in vulnerable populations of pregnant women and infants. It is critical to understand the burden of …
View article: Impact Evaluation of a Comprehensive Nutrition Program for Reducing Stunting in Children Aged 6–23 Months in Rural Malawi
Impact Evaluation of a Comprehensive Nutrition Program for Reducing Stunting in Children Aged 6–23 Months in Rural Malawi Open