Browsing by Subject "Parents"
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Analysis of educational materials and destruction/opt-out initiatives for storage and use of residual newborn screening samples.
(Genet Test Mol Biomarkers, 2010-10)In recent years, the storage and use of residual newborn screening (NBS) samples has gained attention. To inform ongoing policy discussions, this article provides an update of previous work on new policies, educational materials, ... -
Biogenetic mechanisms predisposing to complex phenotypes in parents may function differently in their children.
(J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci, 2013-07)This study focuses on the participants of the Long Life Family Study to elucidate whether biogenetic mechanisms underlying relationships among heritable complex phenotypes in parents function in the same way for the same ... -
Brain research to ameliorate impaired neurodevelopment--home-based intervention trial (BRAIN-HIT).
(BMC pediatrics, 2010-04-30)This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of an early developmental intervention program on the development of young children in low- and low-middle-income countries who are at risk for neurodevelopmental ... -
COVID-19 vaccination intention and activation among health care system employees: A mixed methods study.
(Vaccine, 2022-08)<h4>Background</h4>Achieving high COVID-19 vaccination rates among employees is necessary to prevent outbreaks in health care settings. The goal of the study was to produce actionable and timely evidence about factors underlying ... -
Development and Preliminary Feasibility of iByte4Health: A Mobile Health (mHealth) Pediatric Obesity Prevention Intervention to Engage Parents with Low-Income of Children 2-9 Years.
(Nutrients, 2021-11-25)This research describes the development and preliminary feasibility of iByte4Health, a mobile health (mHealth) obesity prevention intervention designed for parents with a low-income of children 2-9 years of age. Study 1 ... -
Dose of early intervention treatment during children's first 36 months of life is associated with developmental outcomes: an observational cohort study in three low/low-middle income countries.
(BMC pediatrics, 2014-10-25)The positive effects of early developmental intervention (EDI) on early child development have been reported in numerous controlled trials in a variety of countries. An important aspect to determining the efficacy of EDI ... -
Hostile attributional bias and aggressive behavior in global context.
(Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A, 2015-07-28)We tested a model that children's tendency to attribute hostile intent to others in response to provocation is a key psychological process that statistically accounts for individual differences in reactive aggressive behavior ... -
Human Papillomavirus Awareness in Haiti: Preparing for a National HPV Vaccination Program.
(J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol, 2017-02)STUDY OBJECTIVE: Cervical cancer morbidity and mortality are pressing public health issues that affect women in Haiti. To inform efforts to develop a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program in Haiti, we sought to ... -
Inclusion of the Autism Population in Churches, Schools and Communities
(2021)AbstractThere is a population of individuals classified as having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This group of people should be included in places of worship, the schools they attend and the communities where they reside. ... -
Inclusion of the Autism Population in Churches, Schools and Communities
(2021)AbstractThere is a population of individuals classified as having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This group of people should be included in places of worship, the schools they attend and the communities where they reside. ... -
Newborns of obese parents have altered DNA methylation patterns at imprinted genes.
(International journal of obesity (2005), 2015-04)Several epidemiologic studies have demonstrated associations between periconceptional environmental exposures and health status of the offspring in later life. Although these environmentally related effects have been attributed ... -
Parental Criminal Justice Involvement and Children's Involvement With Child Protective Services: Do Adult Drug Treatment Courts Prevent Child Maltreatment?
(Subst Use Misuse, 2016)BACKGROUND: In light of evidence showing reduced criminal recidivism and cost savings, adult drug treatment courts have grown in popularity. However, the potential spillover benefits to family members are understudied. ... -
Reaching the First 90: Examining Accuracy and Acceptability of an Oral Fluid HIV Test in Children in Harare, Zimbabwe
(2018)Background: In 2016, 36.7 million people globally were living with HIV and approximately 70% knew their status. Novel HIV testing methods and strategies are needed to reach the first “90-90-90” target by 2020; that is 90% ... -
The effects of a universal short-term home visiting program: Two-year impact on parenting behavior and parent mental health.
(Child abuse & neglect, 2023-06)<h4>Background</h4>At the time of childbirth, families face heightened levels of unmet need. These needs, if left unmet, can lead parents to engage in less positive parenting practices, which in turn, increase the risk of ...
