Publications by authors named "E R Colson"
Objectives: Sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) occurs disproportionately among opioid exposed newborns (OENs) compared to those unexposed. The extent that primary caregivers of OENs adhere to SUID-reducing infant care practices is unknown. We examined rates of SUID-reducing practices (smoking cessation, breastfeeding, and safe sleep [supine sleep, room-sharing not bed-sharing, nonuse of soft bedding or objects]) in a pilot sample of caregivers of OENs.
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- Approximately 28.2% of mothers reported falling asleep while feeding their infants, with most cases being unplanned.
- The study found no significant differences in FAF based on sociodemographic factors, but feeding location played a role—mothers feeding in a chair were less likely to FAF compared to those feeding in bed.
- Mothers who received education on safe sleep practices reported notably lower rates of FAF, suggesting the importance of providing guidance to new parents on safe infant feeding practices.
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- The study focused on how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the mental health of kindergarteners from low-income families, based on interviews with 22 U.S. mothers.
- Most mothers reported negative impacts on their children's social, behavioral, and emotional health, though some noted improvements in family relationships.
- The findings highlight the need for better access to mental health screening and treatment to help children cope with pandemic-related challenges and prepare for future disruptions.
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