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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 18 of 18 Research Studies DisplayedMabry-Hernandez IR, Legg M
AHRQ Author: Mabry-Hernandez IR
Behavioral counseling interventions for healthy weight and weight gain in pregnancy.
This AHRQ-authored Putting Prevention Into Practice (PPIP) article is a quiz on the Behavioral Counseling Interventions for Healthy Weight and Weight Gain in Pregnancy U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation. Three questions are included with the answers and references at the end of the quiz. The questions are 1) Under what circumstances should physicians offer behavioral interventions; 2) What is the recommended gestational weight gain for the case study patient; and 3) Which of the 3 approaches to promote healthy weight gain during pregnancy are correct for the patient?
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Mabry-Hernandez IR, Legg M .
Behavioral counseling interventions for healthy weight and weight gain in pregnancy.
Am Fam Physician 2022 Feb;105(2):187-88..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Pregnancy, Prevention, Women, Case Study, Evidence-Based Practice
Mills J, Mohnot S
AHRQ Author: Mills J
Screening for gestational diabetes.
This “Putting Prevention into Practice: An Evidence Based Approach” paper is a case study with questions and answers related to a patient with gestational diabetes.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Mills J, Mohnot S .
Screening for gestational diabetes.
Am Fam Physician 2021 Dec 1;104(6):641-42..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Diabetes, Pregnancy, Screening, Prevention, Women, Evidence-Based Practice, Guidelines, Case Study
Pillay J, Donovan L, Guitard S
Screening for gestational diabetes: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
The objective of this study was to update the 2012 review on screening for gestational diabetes to inform the US Preventive Services Task Force. The investigators concluded that direct evidence on screening vs no screening remained limited. One- vs 2-step screening was not significantly associated with improved health outcomes. At or after 24 weeks of gestation, treatment of gestational diabetes was significantly associated with improved health outcomes.
Citation: Pillay J, Donovan L, Guitard S .
Screening for gestational diabetes: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
JAMA 2021 Aug 10;326(6):539-62. doi: 10.1001/jama.2021.10404..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Diabetes, Pregnancy, Screening, Evidence-Based Practice, Women, Prevention, Guidelines
Fan T, Lee G
AHRQ Author: Fan T
Interventions for tobacco smoking cessation in adults, including pregnant persons.
This AHRQ-authored Putting Preventions in Practice quiz has three questions and answers on the US Preventive Services Task Force final recommendation on interventions for tobacco smoking cessation in adults, including pregnant persons. A case study is presented with questions on the best behavioral interventions, e-cigarette use, and pharmacotherapy for tobacco cessation in pregnant persons. References are also provided at the end of the answers.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Fan T, Lee G .
Interventions for tobacco smoking cessation in adults, including pregnant persons.
Am Fam Physician 2021 Jun 15;103(12):753-54..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Tobacco Use, Prevention, Case Study, Pregnancy, Women, Substance Abuse
Mills J, Hulse S
AHRQ Author: Mills J
Screening for asymptomatic bacteriuria in adults.
This case study poses three questions concerning a 33-year-old woman presenting for a first prenatal visit at 8 weeks' gestation. The woman reported morning nausea and breast tenderness. A review of systems and physical examination were consistent with early pregnancy but were otherwise unremarkable.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Mills J, Hulse S .
Screening for asymptomatic bacteriuria in adults.
Am Fam Physician 2020 Apr 15;101(8):493-94..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Screening, Prevention, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Pregnancy, Maternal Care, Women, Case Study
Kahwati LC, Clark R, Berkman N
Screening for bacterial vaginosis in pregnant adolescents and women to prevent preterm delivery: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
Researchers sought to update the evidence on screening and treatment of asymptomatic bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy for the USPSTF. They found that the evidence suggests no difference in the incidence of preterm delivery and related outcomes from treatment for asymptomatic bacterial vaginosis in a general obstetric population but was inconclusive for women with a prior preterm delivery. Maternal adverse events from treatment appear to be infrequent and minor, but the evidence about harms from in utero exposure was inconclusive.
AHRQ-funded; 290201500011I.
Citation: Kahwati LC, Clark R, Berkman N .
Screening for bacterial vaginosis in pregnant adolescents and women to prevent preterm delivery: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
JAMA 2020 Apr 7;323(13):1293-309. doi: 10.1001/jama.2020.0233..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Screening, Evidence-Based Practice, Prevention, Women, Children/Adolescents, Pregnancy, Maternal Care, Antibiotics, Medication
Mabry-Hernandez I, Yan LD
AHRQ Author: Mabry-Hernandez I
Screening for hepatitis B virus in pregnant women.
This case study involves a 33-year-old U.S.-born pregnant clinician presenting for a first prenatal visit. She was pregnant once, more than two years ago; at that time she screened negative for the hepatitis B virus (HBV). She reports that she received an HBV vaccination one year ago during a work-related physical examination.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Mabry-Hernandez I, Yan LD .
Screening for hepatitis B virus in pregnant women.
Am Fam Physician 2020 Jan 15;101(2):115-16..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Hepatitis, Pregnancy, Women, Maternal Care, Screening, Pregnancy, Case Study
Mills J, Day B
AHRQ Author: Mills J
Interventions to prevent perinatal depression.
This case study relates to interventions to prevent perinatal depression. It includes a case description as well as follow up questions and answers.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Mills J, Day B .
Interventions to prevent perinatal depression.
Am Fam Physician 2019 Sep 15;100(6):365-66..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Pregnancy, Depression, Behavioral Health, Prevention, Women, Case Study
Henderson JT, Webber EM, Bean SI
Screening for hepatitis B infection in pregnant women: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
In this research letter, the authors described their evidence update conducted to inform the USPSTF in updating its 2009 recommendation. They found that targeted resources are needed to ensure that case management is effectively implemented through health care that reaches vulnerable populations most at risk of perinatal transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV), including women born in countries where HBV is endemic. They concluded that improving access to prenatal care, screening, and case management are among the strategies to help eliminate perinatal HBV infection in the United States.
AHRQ-funded; 290201500007I.
Citation: Henderson JT, Webber EM, Bean SI .
Screening for hepatitis B infection in pregnant women: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
AHRQ-funded; 290201500007I..
Keywords: Evidence-Based Practice, Hepatitis, Pregnancy, Prevention, Screening, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Women
Selph SS, Bougatsos C, Dana T
Screening for HIV Infection in pregnant women: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
Prenatal screening for HIV can inform use of interventions to reduce the risk of mother-to-child transmission. The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) previously found strong evidence that prenatal HIV screening reduced risk of mother-to-child transmission. The previous evidence review was conducted in 2012. The objective of this study was to update the 2012 review on prenatal HIV screening to inform the USPSTF.
AHRQ-funded; 290201500009I.
Citation: Selph SS, Bougatsos C, Dana T .
Screening for HIV Infection in pregnant women: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
JAMA 2019 Jun 18;321(23):2349-60. doi: 10.1001/jama.2019.2593..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Screening, Pregnancy, Women, Evidence-Based Practice
Cantor AG, Hendrickson R, Blazina I
Screening for elevated blood lead levels in childhood and pregnancy: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
The purpose of this study was to synthesize evidence on the effects of screening, testing, and treatment for elevated blood lead level in pregnant women and children aged 5 years and younger in the primary care setting to inform the US Preventive Services Task Force. The investigators found that screening questionnaires were not accurate for identifying children with elevated blood lead levels. Additionally, chelating agents in children were not significantly associated with sustained effects on blood level levels but were associated with harms.
AHRQ-funded; 290201500009I.
Citation: Cantor AG, Hendrickson R, Blazina I .
Screening for elevated blood lead levels in childhood and pregnancy: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
JAMA 2019 Apr 16;321(15):1510-26. doi: 10.1001/jama.2019.1004..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Evidence-Based Practice, Pregnancy, Prevention, Screening, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Women
O'Connor E, Senger CA, Henninger ML
Interventions to prevent perinatal depression: evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
This evidence review, funded by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force examined if interventions to prevent perinatal depression was effective. A large number of studies were identified, and 50 were included in the review. There was an absolute difference in the risk of perinatal depression from 1.3% reduction in the control group to 31.8% greater reduction in the intervention group. Most of the studies were limited to women at increased risk for perinatal depression. Counseling interventions seemed to be the most effective.
AHRQ-funded; 290201500017I.
Citation: O'Connor E, Senger CA, Henninger ML .
Interventions to prevent perinatal depression: evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
JAMA 2019 Feb 12;321(6):588-601. doi: 10.1001/jama.2018.20865.
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Keywords: Depression, Evidence-Based Practice, Pregnancy, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Women, Behavioral Health, Maternal Care
Mabry-Hernandez I, Romano MJ
AHRQ Author: Mabry-Hernandez I
Screening for preeclampsia.
A 28-year-old white woman comes to your clinic for prenatal care reporting a new-onset severe headache. She is currently pregnant with twins at an estimated gestational age of 22 weeks. Her obstetric history is significant for one previous term singleton vaginal delivery at 24 years of age without complications. This case study poses three multiple choice questions together with the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations and related background information.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Mabry-Hernandez I, Romano MJ .
Screening for preeclampsia.
Am Fam Physician 2018 Jan 15;97(2):117-18.
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Keywords: Blood Pressure, Case Study, Maternal Care, Pregnancy, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
Henderson JT, Thompson JH, Burda BU
Preeclampsia screening: evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
The researchers systematically reviewed the benefits and harms of preeclampsia screening and risk assessment for the US Preventive Services Task Force. Their review of 21 studies concluded that evidence to estimate benefits and harms of preeclampsia screening and the test performance of different screening approaches over the course of pregnancy was limited. Externally validated risk prediction models had limited applicability.
AHRQ-funded; 290201200151I.
Citation: Henderson JT, Thompson JH, Burda BU .
Preeclampsia screening: evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
JAMA 2017 Apr 25;317(16):1668-83. doi: 10.1001/jama.2016.18315.
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Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Pregnancy, Blood Pressure, Screening, Evidence-Based Practice, Guidelines, Women, 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
Viswanathan M, Treiman KA, Kish-Doto J
Folic acid supplementation for the prevention of neural tube defects: an updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
This report reviewed the evidence on folic acid supplementation for preventing neural tube defects to inform the US Preventive Services Task Force for an updated Recommendation Statement. In studies conducted before the initiation of food fortification in the United States in 1998, folic acid supplementation provided protection against neural tube defects. Newer postfortification studies have not demonstrated a protective association but have the potential for misclassification and recall bias.
AHRQ-funded; 290201200015I.
Citation: Viswanathan M, Treiman KA, Kish-Doto J .
Folic acid supplementation for the prevention of neural tube defects: an updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
JAMA 2017 Jan 10;317(2):190-203. doi: 10.1001/jama.2016.19193.
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Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Pregnancy, Prevention, Evidence-Based Practice, Vitamins and Supplements
Patnode CD, Henderson JT, Thompson JH
Behavioral counseling and pharmacotherapy interventions for tobacco cessation in adults, including pregnant women: a review of reviews for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
The researchers reviewed the effectiveness and safety of pharmacotherapy and behavioral interventions for tobacco cessation. They concluded that behavioral and pharmacotherapy interventions improve rates of smoking cessation among the general adult population, alone or in combination. Data on the effectiveness and safety of electronic nicotine delivery systems are limited.
AHRQ-funded; 290201200015I.
Citation: Patnode CD, Henderson JT, Thompson JH .
Behavioral counseling and pharmacotherapy interventions for tobacco cessation in adults, including pregnant women: a review of reviews for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
Ann Intern Med 2015 Oct 20;163(8):608-21. doi: 10.7326/m15-0171..
Keywords: Behavioral Health, Evidence-Based Practice, Medication, Pregnancy, Prevention, Tobacco Use, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Women
Cantor AG, Bougatsos C, Blazina I
Routine iron supplementation and screening for iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy: a systematic review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
This study reviews screening and supplementation for iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy. Prevalence in the U.S. rises to 28.4 percent in the final trimester from 5 percent in early pregnancy. There is inconclusive evidence that prenatal iron supplementation improves maternal or infant health outcomes, but supplementation may improve maternal hematological indices.
AHRQ-funded; 290201200015I
Citation: Cantor AG, Bougatsos C, Blazina I .
Routine iron supplementation and screening for iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy: a systematic review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
Ann Intern Med. 2015 Apr 21;162(8):566-76. doi: 10.7326/m14-2932..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Pregnancy, Vitamins and Supplements, Screening