Impact of the Timed and Targeted Counselling Model on Maternal Health Continuum of Care Outcomes in Northern Uganda: Protocol of a Quasi-Experimental Study.

Background: About 287,000 women died globally during their pregnancy journey in 2020, yet most of these deaths could have been prevented. In Uganda, studies show that using Community Health Worker (CHW) visits to households with a pregnant woman can support the prevention of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. One such intervention is through the timed and targeted counselling (ttC) approach, where CHWs deliver tailored messages to mothers and their male caregivers at key stages of pregnancy.

Exploring the Relationship of Dietary Intake With Inattention, Hyperactivity, and Impulsivity, Beyond ADHD.

Objectives: This study investigates the association between dietary intake and ADHD diagnosis and its dimensions in adolescents.

Methods: In the KOALA Birth Cohort Study, 810 adolescents aged 16 to 20 years provided information on ADHD diagnosis and completed a food frequency questionnaire. Dietary patterns were extracted using Principal Component Analysis.

The Effectiveness of Trauma-Informed Parenting Programs for Traumatized Parents and Their Components: A Meta-Analytic Study.

Parents who have been exposed to trauma face distinct challenges in parenting that can lead to negative child developmental outcomes and intergenerational transmission of trauma. Parenting programs for traumatized parents seem promising, but the existing evidence on their effectiveness has not yet been synthesized. This study aimed to examine the overall effect of trauma-informed parenting programs on (a) parenting and (b) parental mental health outcomes by conducting two three-level meta-analyses.

24-hour movement behaviours in the early years, potential behavioural determinants and prospective associations with growth, motor and social-emotional development: the My Little Moves study protocol.

Introduction: The early years are a critical period for establishing healthy 24-hour movement behaviours (physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep), yet studies examining prospective associations between all 24-hour movement behaviours and young children's growth and development are lacking. The My Little Moves study aims to (1) examine the prospective association between 24-hour movement behaviours of young children (ie, 0-4 years) and their growth, motor and social-emotional development; and (2) explore potential determinants of young children's 24-hour movement behaviours from an ecological perspective, to inform public health strategies aimed at promoting healthy behaviours and development.

Methods And Analysis: My Little Moves is a longitudinal observational cohort study, with data collection at baseline, and after 9 and 18 months follow-up.

The Association of a Vegan Diet during Pregnancy with Maternal and Child Outcomes: A Systematic Review.

With the increasing prevalence of pregnant women adhering to a vegan diet, gaining insight into their nutritional intake and its association with maternal and fetal outcomes is essential to providing recommendations and developing guidelines for general practice. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, a systematic review of the available scientific literature in Medline, Embase, and Cochrane was conducted in January 2024. : The titles and abstracts of 2211 unique articles were screened.

Correlates of adverse outcomes of adolescent pregnancy in Sidama region, Ethiopia. An unmatched case-control study.

Introduction: Adolescent pregnancy has received little attention, despite being it is the leading cause of maternal mortality and morbidity in low-income countries, including Ethiopia. Sidama regional state is one of the regions in Ethiopia that has high rates of adolescent pregnancy. This study aimed to identify factors related to adverse outcomes of adolescent pregnancy, in the Sidama region, Ethiopia.

Development and content validity of an application to assess 24-hour movement behaviors in 0-4-year-old children involving end-users and key stakeholders: the My Little Moves app.

Background: Recently, research focus has shifted to the combination of all 24-h movement behaviors (physical activity, sedentary behavior and sleep) instead of each behavior separately. Yet, no reliable and valid proxy-report tools exist to assess all these behaviors in 0-4-year-old children. By involving end-users (parents) and key stakeholders (researchers, professionals working with young children), this mixed-methods study aimed to 1) develop a mobile application (app)-based proxy-report tool to assess 24-h movement behaviors in 0-4-year-olds, and 2) examine its content validity.

Protective Factors for Antisocial Behavior in Youth: What is the Meta-Analytic Evidence?

Although both risk and protective factors are important components of etiological theories for antisocial behavior, far less is known about protective factors and their impact. This review summarized primary studies on the impact of different protective factors for antisocial behavior in youth. In total, 305 studies reporting on 1850 potentially protective factors were included.

Detection of heat-stable antibacterial activity in cotyledonary and discoid placentas.

The placenta serves in immunological defense of the fetus, providing proteins essential for innate immunity. Maternal and fetal portions of two mammalian placenta types, discoid, and cotyledonary, were separated and analyzed for antibacterial activity using a culture-independent method. Antibacterial activity was detected in both maternal and fetal portions of all placenta types tested.

Context matters-the phased development of an adaptable food literacy intervention: Up for Cooking.

Adapting interventions to the context increases the impact and sustainability of interventions. Literature acknowledges the need to adapt existing interventions and that these adaptations should be clearly reported. However, little is known about how to incorporate adaptation from the beginning.

Association of picky eating around age 4 with dietary intake and weight status in early adulthood: A 14-year follow-up based on the KOALA birth cohort study.

Introduction: A relatively common deviant type of eating behaviour among children is picky eating. Research on associations between picky eating and dietary patterns later in life is limited, and studies examining long-term effects on growth have yielded mixed results. The present study aimed to examine longitudinal associations of picky eating in early childhood with consumption of various foods, and weight status (body mass index, BMI) in young adulthood.

Effectiveness of midwifery-led care on pregnancy outcomes in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Midwifery-led care is an evidence-based practice in which a qualified midwife provides comprehensive care for low-risk pregnant women and new-borns throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period. Evidence indicates that midwifery-led care has positive impacts on various outcomes, which include preventing preterm births, reducing the need for interventions, and improving clinical outcomes. This is, however, mainly based on studies from high-income countries.

Correlates of screen time in the early years (0-5 years): A systematic review.

The majority of young children engage in high levels of screen time. To inform future interventions, knowledge on correlates of screen time is important. This review expands on previous work by focusing on the entire early childhood range, and including a broad focus regarding types of correlates and screens.

Effects of timed and targeted counselling by community health workers on maternal and household practices, and pregnancy and newborn outcomes in rural Uganda.

Introduction: Pregnancy and birth-related complications claim the lives of millions of women and newborns every year. Improving their survival chances remains an urgent global challenge, including in Uganda. Community health workers (CHWs) play a crucial role in bridging the gap between the community and the official health system in Uganda.

The Experiences of Midwives in Caring for Vulnerable Pregnant Women in The Netherlands: A Qualitative Cross-Sectional Study.

Vulnerable pregnant women have an increased risk for preterm birth and perinatal mortality. This study identifies the perspectives, perceived barriers, and perceived facilitators of midwives toward current care for vulnerable pregnant women in the Netherlands. Knowing those perspectives, barriers, and facilitators could help increase quality of care, thereby reducing the risks of preterm birth and perinatal mortality.

Impact of malaria control interventions on malaria infection and anaemia in low malaria transmission settings: a cross-sectional population-based study in Sudan.

Background: The past two decades were associated with innovation and strengthening of malaria control interventions, which have been increasingly adopted at large scale. Impact evaluations of these interventions were mostly performed in moderate or high malaria transmission areas. This study aimed to evaluate the use and performance of malaria interventions in low transmission areas on malaria infections and anaemia.

Differential effects and success stories of distance education in Covid-19 lockdowns on the development of reading comprehension in primary schools.

In the current study, the development in reading comprehension performance of students in lower-SES versus higher-SES schools during and after school closures due to Covid-19 lockdowns was examined, and compared to a normed reference group. Furthermore, we explored protective factors against negative effects at the time of school closures, by pinpointing successful practices in a sub sample of resilient lower-SES schools. The total sample consisted of 2202 students followed from grade 2-4.

Correlates of Physical Activity in 0- to 5-year-olds: A Systematic Umbrella Review and Consultation of International Researchers.

Background: Many children aged 0-5 years do not meet the WHO physical activity guidelines. To develop effective, evidence-based interventions, it is necessary to understand which factors are associated with physical activity in early childhood.

Objective: To summarize the current evidence on correlates of physical activity in 0- to 5-year-old children.

Psychometric properties of the item-reduced version of the comprehensive general parenting questionnaire for caregivers of preschoolers in a Finnish context.

Introduction: Many instruments for assessing general parenting have been reported as burdensome and are thus seldom used in studies exploring children's energy balance-related behaviors or weight. This study evaluates the factorial structure of the item-reduced version of the Comprehensive General Parenting Questionnaire (CGPQ), which assesses five constructs of general parenting.

Methods: The study uses data from two cross-sectional studies: Study 1 in 2014 (n = 173) and Study 2 in 2015-16 (n = 805).

Adherence to the Mediterranean diet among adults in Mediterranean countries: a systematic literature review.

Background And Aim: While the Mediterranean diet (MD) is promoted in non-Mediterranean countries, inhabitants of Mediterranean countries seem to be shifting away from this healthy diet. The aim of this study is to provide an overview of MD adherence in the general adult population of Mediterranean countries.

Methods: A systematic review was conducted following the PRISMA 2020 (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis) guidelines and registered in the Prospero database (CRD42020189337).

Effect Evaluation of , a Lebanese Secondary School-Based Nutrition Intervention: A Cluster Randomised Trial.

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of on dietary knowledge and adherence to dietary guidelines in Lebanese adolescents.

Design/setting: A cluster randomised controlled trial was conducted in public and private secondary schools located in urban and rural regions in Lebanon.

Participants: Sixteen secondary schools including 1,572 adolescents were randomly assigned to the intervention ( = 739) or control group ( = 833).

Intergenerational Talking Circles Exploring Psychosocial Stressors for Preterm Birth and Strategies for Resilience among American Indian Women.

Introduction: This study used phenomenological qualitative research design to understand the primary psychosocial stressors American Indian (AI) women face during pregnancy-factors that may be overlooked as contributing to the community's heightened preterm birth rate-and to identify mechanisms of resilience.

Method: Using Lakota talking circles (TCs) as the data collection method, researchers collected young mothers' and tribal elders' narratives about pregnancy and parenting. Themes were derived and verified from the transcripts.