Health behavior change in pregnant women: a two-phase study.

Background: Maternal health behaviors during pregnancy/infancy can have a significant impact on maternal and child health. Many women engage in health risk behaviors during pregnancy. Multiple health behavior change (MHBC) interventions provide support to change health behaviors, but further information is needed on potential targets for such an intervention, as well as on the feasibility of technology use and e-health with this population.

Pilot study results for a novel behavior plus nutrition intervention for caregivers of young children with type 1 diabetes.

Objective: To present results for a parent-based educational intervention targeting mealtime behaviors plus nutrition among families of young children (mean age, 5.0 ± 1.2 years) with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM).

Obesity in young children with autism spectrum disorders: prevalence and associated factors.

Background: The purpose of this study was to identify rates of overweight and obesity in young children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and factors related to overweight.

Methods: Retrospective chart reviews were conducted for 273 children with ASD [i.e.

Relationship between camp attendance and self-perceptions in children with chronic health conditions: a meta-analysis.

Objective: A meta-analysis examined the association between camp attendance and changes in self-perceptions in children with chronic health conditions.

Methods: Studies using quantitative methods to assess changes in self-perceptions while attending camps designed for children with chronic health conditions were included in analyses. A random-effects model was used, and Cohen's d was used to calculate effect sizes at both post-camp and follow-up.

Prevalence and correlates of posttraumatic stress in parents of young children postburn.

This study examined the prevalence and correlates of posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) in the parents of very young children who sustained a minor to moderate size burn injury. Although prior research has explored this relationship in families of children with major burns, only minimal research has focused on children with minor to moderate injuries. Forty-five parents of young children (<6 years) with a burn injury (mean TBSA = 2.

Six degrees of separation: an exploratory network analysis of mentoring relationships in pediatric psychology.

Objective: The present study is an exploratory social network analysis of mentee-mentor relationships in the field of pediatric psychology.

Method: An online survey was distributed to members of the Division 54 Society of Pediatric Psychology (SPP) listserv asking them to name up to 10 psychologists from whom they had "received mentoring" and who influenced their careers. Directed network analyses were conducted to examine features of the resulting mentoring network.

Perceived benefits of mentoring in pediatric psychology: a qualitative approach.

Objective: To identify tangible and intangible benefits of mentoring cited by a select group of identified mentors.

Methods: Twenty frequently named mentors within pediatric psychology provided responses to open-ended questions regarding benefits they have experienced through the mentoring process.

Results: Mentors identified many personal and professional benefits of the mentoring relationship, although they did not clearly distinguish between tangible and intangible advantages to the relationship.