Integrated Approaches to Improve Birth Outcomes: Perinatal Periods of Risk, Infant Mortality Review, and the Los Angeles Mommy and Baby Project

Chao, Shin Margaret; Donatoni, Giannina; Bemis, Cathleen; Donovan, Kevin; Harding, Cynthia A.; Davenport, Deborah; Gilbert, Carol; Kasehagen, Laurin; Peck, Magda G.

doi:10.1007/s10995-010-0627-2

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“…A long history of research has consistently shown a positive association between an individual's perception of the availability of social support and health outcomes (Aneshensel & Stone, 1982;Berkman, 1984;Burleson & MacGeorge, 2002;Cohen, 1988;House et al, 1988;Krause, 1990). The positive benefits of social support have been seen across a range of health issues, such as cancer (Epplein et al, 2011;Uchino, 2004); cardiovascular disease (Uchino, 2006); diabetes (Griffith, Field, & Lustman, 1990); and pregnancy (Blake, Kiely, Card, ElMohandes, & El-Khorazaty, 2007;Chao et al, 2010;Chomitz, Cheung, & Lieberman, 1995;Conway & Kennedy, 2004;Cronenwett, 1985;Dejin-Karlsson, et al, 2000;Feldman, Dunkel-Schetter, Sandman, & Wadhwa, 2000;Liese, Snowden, & Ford, 1989;Sable & Wilkinson, 2000).…”

Section: Social Support and Healthmentioning

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It's Better to Give Than to Receive: The Role of Social Support, Trust, and Participation on Health-Related Social Networking Sites

Hether

Murphy

Valente

2014

Journal of Health Communication

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Nearly 60% of American adults and 80% of Internet users have sought health information online. Moreover, Internet users are no longer solely passive consumers of online health content; they are active producers as well. Social media, such as social networking sites, are increasingly being used as online venues for the exchange of health-related information and advice. However, little is known about how participation on health-related social networking sites affects users. Research has shown that women participate more on social networking sites and social networks are more influential among same-sex members. Therefore, this study examined how participation on a social networking site about pregnancy influenced members' health-related attitudes and behaviors. The authors surveyed 114 pregnant members of 8 popular pregnancy-related sites. Analyses revealed that time spent on the sites was less predictive of health-related outcomes than more qualitative assessments such as trust in the sites. Furthermore, providing support was associated with the most outcomes, including seeking more information from additional sources and following recommendations posted on the sites. The implications of these findings, as well as directions for future research, are discussed.

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Section: Social Support and Healthmentioning

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It's Better to Give Than to Receive: The Role of Social Support, Trust, and Participation on Health-Related Social Networking Sites

Hether

Murphy

Valente

2014

Journal of Health Communication

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“…Importantly, residential mobility during pregnancy was shown to be related to risk factors of adverse pregnancy outcomes, including age, smoking, and socioeconomic status (Miller et al, 2010), all of which may act as confounders (Bell and Belanger, 2012). Other potential confounders in studies of reproductive outcomes include place of birth, medical and obstetric history (e.g., infections and medication use), lifestyle characteristics other than smoking (e.g., nutrition and alcohol use), as well as numerous pregnancy-related factors, such as initiation of prenatal care, weight gain during gestation, and prenatal complications (Shi and Chia, 2001;Chao et al, 2010). Among studies included in the current review, there appeared to be no consistency in terms of control for confounders.…”

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Atrazine and Pregnancy Outcomes: A Systematic Review of Epidemiologic Evidence

Goodman

Mandel

DeSesso

et al. 2014

Birth Defects Research Pt B

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Atrazine (ATR) is a commonly used agricultural herbicide that has been the subject of epidemiologic studies assessing its relation to reproductive health problems. This review evaluates both the consistency and the quality of epidemiologic evidence testing the hypothesis that ATR exposure, at usually encountered levels, is a risk factor for birth defects, small for gestational age birth weight, prematurity, miscarriages, and problems of fetal growth and development. We followed the current methodological guidelines for systematic reviews by using two independent researchers to identify, retrieve, and evaluate the relevant epidemiologic literature on the relation of ATR to various adverse outcomes of birth and pregnancy. Each eligible paper was summarized with respect to its methods and results with particular attention to study design and exposure assessment, which have been cited as the main areas of weakness in ATR research. As a quantitative meta-analysis was not feasible, the study results were categorized qualitatively as positive, null, or mixed. The literature on ATR and pregnancy-related health outcomes is growing rapidly, but the quality of the data is poor with most papers using aggregate rather than individual-level information. Without good quality data, the results are difficult to assess; however, it is worth noting that none of the outcome categories demonstrated consistent positive associations across studies. Considering the poor quality of the data and the lack of robust findings across studies, conclusions about a causal link between ATR and adverse pregnancy outcomes are not warranted.

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“…Third, the action statements can be used to further the work of the Perinatal Periods of Risk (PPOR) approach [53][54][55][56]. PPOR, a comprehensive approach to help communities use data to reduce infant mortality, was designed for use in urban areas with high infant mortality rates.…”

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Application of a Mixed Methods Approach to Identify Community-Level Solutions to Decrease Racial Disparities in Infant Mortality

Kasehagen¹,

Brandert²,

Nickol³

et al. 2014

J. Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities

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Objectives This study aimed to identify community-level actions to decrease racial disparities in infant mortality (IM). Design Six urban multidisciplinary teams generated ideas for decreasing racial disparities in IM using a mixed methods concept mapping approach. Participants rated each idea as to its necessity and action potential and grouped ideas by theme. A cluster analysis produced a series of visual representations, showing relationships between the identified actions and the clustering of actions into themes. Multidimensional scaling techniques were used to produce analyses describing the necessity of and action potential for implementing the proposed ideas. Participants identified actions communities could take to decrease racial disparities in IM and suggested applications of the knowledge gained from the mapping process. Results Participants produced a total of 128 actions, within 11 thematic clusters, for decreasing racial disparities in IM. The thematic clusters contained a range of elements designed to promote knowledge and understanding of the relationship between health and racism; improve educational systems and community opportunities; facilitate community-driven health promotion, marketing, and research; improve health services -014-0008-4 for women; address physical and social environments that impact community health; prioritize resource allocation of community-based services; institutionalize strategies that promote equity across all systems; and create and support legislation and policies that address social determinants of health. Correlation coefficients of the clusters ranged from 0.17 to 0.90. Average necessity ratings ranged from 2.17 to 3.73; average action potential ratings ranged from 1.64 to 3.61. Conclusion Findings suggest that thematic clusters with high action potential usually represented ongoing community activities or actions communities could easily initiate. Community size, existing programs, partnerships, policies, and influential advocates were among the factors cited affecting feasibility of implementation. Clusters with lower action potential require broader, longer term, policy, institutional or systemwide changes, and significant resources. High necessity clusters often contained actions perceived as essential for change, but sometimes outside of a community's control. Participants identified a number of practical actions that were considered to hold potential for individual, community, and institutional changes which could result in decreasing racial disparities in IM.. Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities (2014) 1:69-84 DOI 10.1007/s40615

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Integrated Approaches to Improve Birth Outcomes: Perinatal Periods of Risk, Infant Mortality Review, and the Los Angeles Mommy and Baby Project

Cited by 11 publications

References 6 publications

It's Better to Give Than to Receive: The Role of Social Support, Trust, and Participation on Health-Related Social Networking Sites

It's Better to Give Than to Receive: The Role of Social Support, Trust, and Participation on Health-Related Social Networking Sites

Atrazine and Pregnancy Outcomes: A Systematic Review of Epidemiologic Evidence

Application of a Mixed Methods Approach to Identify Community-Level Solutions to Decrease Racial Disparities in Infant Mortality

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