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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 5 of 5 Research Studies DisplayedJefferson UT, Zachary I, Majee W
Employing a user-centered design to engage mothers in the development of a mHealth breastfeeding application.
The Mother's Milk Connection mHealth application was designed to improve breastfeeding duration and access to support. This article describes a user-centered design process to engage mothers in the development of the Mother's Milk Connection application. Stakeholder and user engagement indicated the integration of four distinct features acceptable for use as a comprehensive mHealth intervention to improve access to breastfeeding support. Further, mHealth has the potential to be a useful strategy for providing breastfeeding support, and a clinical trial regarding the efficacy of the Mother's Milk Connection application is needed.
AHRQ-funded; HS022140.
Citation: Jefferson UT, Zachary I, Majee W .
Employing a user-centered design to engage mothers in the development of a mHealth breastfeeding application.
Comput Inform Nurs 2019 Oct;37(10):522-31. doi: 10.1097/cin.0000000000000549..
Keywords: Breast Feeding, Maternal Care, Pregnancy, Women, Health Information Technology (HIT), Patient and Family Engagement, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Health Promotion, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Caregiving
Ray KN, Demirci JR, Uscher-Pines L
Geographic access to international board-certified lactation consultants in Pennsylvania.
The goals of this study were to assess geographic access to international board-certified lactation consultants in Pennsylvania, to compare access in rural vs. urban counties, and to compare access by county-level breastfeeding initiation rates. Researchers used geographic information systems methodology and a cross-sectional observational design to calculate the proportion of all young children, children in urban and rural counties, children in counties with low, medium, and high breastfeeding initiation rates who lived within specific distances of board-certified lactation consultants in Pennsylvania. Comparisons were made to answer the research goals. While the results indicate that most Pennsylvania children live in proximity to a board-certified lactation consultant, a lower percentage of children in rural counties and in counties with lower breastfeeding rates do.
AHRQ-funded; HS022989.
Citation: Ray KN, Demirci JR, Uscher-Pines L .
Geographic access to international board-certified lactation consultants in Pennsylvania.
J Hum Lact 2019 Feb;35(1):90-99. doi: 10.1177/0890334418768458..
Keywords: Access to Care, Breast Feeding, Newborns/Infants, Rural Health
Abrams EM, Greenhawt M, Fleischer DM
Early solid food introduction: role in food allergy prevention and implications for breastfeeding.
The authors explore the evidence suggesting that introduction of solid foods before age 6 months might reduce the risk of food allergy. In addition, they review the possible implications of earlier solid food introduction on both the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding and the total duration of breastfeeding. Finally, they argue that harmonization of early introduction guidelines with breastfeeding guidelines is needed to maximize the benefits of both exclusive breastfeeding and early complementary food introduction
AHRQ-funded; HS024599.
Citation: Abrams EM, Greenhawt M, Fleischer DM .
Early solid food introduction: role in food allergy prevention and implications for breastfeeding.
J Pediatr 2017 May;184:13-18. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2017.01.053.
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Keywords: Breast Feeding, Newborns/Infants, Newborns/Infants, Nutrition, Prevention
Kato E, Rajupet S
AHRQ Author: Kato E
Primary interventions to support breastfeeding.
This case study involves a 26-year-old woman, who presents for a routine prenatal visit at 28 weeks’ gestation. Her medical history is significant for poorly controlled asthma, and her family history is significant for breast cancer diagnosed in her mother. It poses three multiple choice questions together with the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations and related background information.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Kato E, Rajupet S .
Primary interventions to support breastfeeding.
Am Fam Physician 2017 Apr 15;95(8):517-18.
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Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Breast Feeding, Primary Care, Pregnancy, Asthma
Greenhawt M, Venter C
Having your cake and EATing it too: early timing of multiple allergen introduction does not increase the risk of developing food allergy in standard risk, breastfed infants.
This study sought to determine if there is a protective association between early allergen introduction and a reduced risk of developing food allergy in high-risk infants, but not in standard-risk children. Overall, it found no difference in the rate of food allergy development with introduction of potentially allergenic solids at 3 vs 6 months.
AHRQ-funded; HS024599.
Citation: Greenhawt M, Venter C .
Having your cake and EATing it too: early timing of multiple allergen introduction does not increase the risk of developing food allergy in standard risk, breastfed infants.
Evid Based Med 2017 Apr;22(2):60. doi: 10.1136/ebmed-2016-110488.
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Keywords: Breast Feeding, Newborns/Infants, Newborns/Infants