Acceptability of adverse childhood experiences questions for health surveillance in U.S. Armed Forces.

Background: Research has documented a consistent and strong association between adverse childhood experiences (ACE) and negative health outcomes in adulthood. The Department of Defense is expanding health surveillance of military members and considering the inclusion of ACE questions.

Objective: To explore the perceptions and attitudes of service members and spouses regarding the use of ACE questions in routine health surveillance.

Prenatal breastfeeding education and breastfeeding outcomes.

Purpose: To examine the impact of various breastfeeding outcomes of three cohorts receiving different methods of prenatal breastfeeding education.

Methods: Retrospective cohort design with patients attending a breastfeeding education class at an Army medical center. Controls were matched for sponsor rank, marital status, and smoking status.