Abstract:
:Research on the effect of family structure on childhood obesity is scarce. This study examines the effect of number of parents and number of siblings on US children's body mass index (BMI) and risk of obesity. We conducted a secondary data analysis of the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study-Kindergarten Cohort (ECLS-K), which consists of a nationally representative cohort of children who entered kindergarten in 1998-1999, to examine the effect of family structure on children's body mass index and risk of obesity from kindergarten through 8th grade. Study outcomes were BMI in kindergarten and 8th grade, obesity status in kindergarten and 8th grade, and change in BMI from kindergarten through 8th grade. Multivariate regressions were used to assess the association between family structure and study outcomes while adjusting for other covariates. In 8th grade, children with no siblings had higher BMI (23.7 vs. 22.6; P ≤ 0.01) and higher probability of being obese (25.8 vs. 19.7 %; P ≤ 0.05) than their counterparts with two or more siblings. They also had a larger increase in BMI from kindergarten through 8th grade than children living with two or more siblings (7.3 vs. 6.3; P = 0.02). Our analysis suggests that the association between family structure and obesity persists and even intensifies through 8th grade. These findings have important implications for targeting obesity support and counseling for families.
journal_name
Matern Child Health Jjournal_title
Maternal and child health journalauthors
Chen AY,Escarce JJdoi
10.1007/s10995-013-1422-7subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2014-09-01 00:00:00pages
1772-7issue
7eissn
1092-7875issn
1573-6628journal_volume
18pub_type
杂志文章abstract:OBJECTIVE:Previous work is conflicted regarding the relationship between motor skill development and physical activity. One potential explanation for this equivocality is the difficulty and lack of precision in physical activity measurement, particularly within preschool populations. Our exploration of plank performanc...
journal_title:Maternal and child health journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s10995-019-02753-0
更新日期:2019-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::Information on patterns and correlates of residential mobility can be important in studies of environmental factors and birth outcomes. The objective of this study was to describe residential mobility patterns and possible sociodemographic correlates of residential mobility among pregnant women. We obtained informatio...
journal_title:Maternal and child health journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s10995-009-0492-z
更新日期:2010-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Objectives The magnitude, characteristics, and morbidity of term (≥37 weeks gestation) newborns that are small-for-gestational-age (SGA) in the U.S. are underexplored. We sought to examine characteristics and trends for SGA-coded term newborns in the U.S. Methods Data were obtained from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample...
journal_title:Maternal and child health journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s10995-016-2165-z
更新日期:2017-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:To determine if the quality of prenatal care predicts skilled institutional delivery, a primary means of reducing maternal mortality. METHODS:The probability of skilled institutional delivery is predicted among 4173 rural low-income women of reproductive age in seven Mexican states, as a function of materna...
journal_title:Maternal and child health journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s10995-006-0079-x
更新日期:2006-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::Cigarette smoking during pregnancy is one of the most preventable causes of infant morbidity and mortality, yet 80 % of women who smoked prior to pregnancy continue to smoke during pregnancy. Past studies have found that lower maternal-fetal attachment predicts smoking status in pregnancy, yet past research has not ex...
journal_title:Maternal and child health journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s10995-013-1330-x
更新日期:2014-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::This study investigated the mediating roles of sleep and depression on the relationships between stress, fat intake, and fruit and vegetable intake among low-income overweight and obese pregnant women by trimesters. Participants (N = 213) completed a self-administered survey including stress (exogenous variable), depr...
journal_title:Maternal and child health journal
pub_type: 杂志文章,多中心研究
doi:10.1007/s10995-014-1604-y
更新日期:2015-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:This study evaluated demographic patterns related to prenatal cannabinoid urine drug screening (UDS) over a 5-year period during which recreational marijuana was legalized and became accessible in Washington State. METHODS:Using electronic health record data, we performed a retrospective analysis for delive...
journal_title:Maternal and child health journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s10995-020-03010-5
更新日期:2020-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::To examine how maternal and paternal pregnancy wantedness and couple concordance regarding pregnancy wantedness predict children's social-emotional development in kindergarten. We used data from nationally representative US sample from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study Birth Cohort. Exposures of interest were mat...
journal_title:Maternal and child health journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s10995-013-1320-z
更新日期:2014-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Background Vaccine preventable diseases are making a comeback in the US. However, research is lacking on illness representations of vaccine preventable diseases and their application in improving childhood immunization. Objective We utilized the common sense model of self-regulation to examine illness representations ...
journal_title:Maternal and child health journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s10995-017-2363-3
更新日期:2018-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Objectives Inappropriate discipline such as harsh physical punishment is a social determinant of health. The objective was to determine if a brief parent training intervention that teaches discipline strategies is culturally sensitive. Methods English or Spanish-speaking parents of 1-5 year old children viewed a multi...
journal_title:Maternal and child health journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s10995-016-2107-9
更新日期:2017-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::This paper discusses characteristics that are associated with enhanced maternal and child health (MCH) epidemiology functioning in state health agencies. The concept of the "MCH Epidemiology Effort" is introduced as "the epidemiologic work carried out by multiple units and agencies aimed at informing program planning ...
journal_title:Maternal and child health journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s10995-010-0680-x
更新日期:2011-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::The objectives of this study are to characterize methamphetamine (MA) usage patterns during pregnancy, examine whether patterns of MA use are associated with sociodemographic characteristics and prenatal care, and test the hypothesis that persistent or increasing MA use during pregnancy is associated with greater use ...
journal_title:Maternal and child health journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s10995-009-0491-0
更新日期:2010-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:The primary purpose of this study was to determine the association between type of healthcare provider delivering prenatal care and intent to exclusively breastfeed. METHODS:A self-report survey was administered to 455 expectant mothers. Logistic regression was performed to determine the association between...
journal_title:Maternal and child health journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s10995-015-1884-x
更新日期:2016-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Objective Appropriate and timely complementary feeding practices are fundamental to a child's growth, health, and development during the first 2 years of life. This study aimed to understand (1) Ghanaian mother's complementary feeding practices, and (2) their perceived and observed impacts of complementary feeding on ...
journal_title:Maternal and child health journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s10995-016-1994-0
更新日期:2016-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Injuries are a leading cause of death, significant disability, and utilization of acute medical care. This study describes patterns of acute care services use related to injury and associated costs among children and adolescents in a state Medicaid population. METHODS:A retrospective, cross-se...
journal_title:Maternal and child health journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s10995-007-0284-2
更新日期:2008-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::Purpose The number of fetal deaths in the United States each year exceeds that of infant deaths. High quality fetal death certificate data are necessary for states to effectively address preventable fetal deaths. We evaluated completeness of detection of fetal deaths among Wyoming residents that occur out-of-state, qu...
journal_title:Maternal and child health journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s10995-017-2323-y
更新日期:2017-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::Identifying the educational and resource needs of new mothers is of paramount importance in developing programs to improve maternal and child health outcomes. The primary purpose of this study was to explore the educational needs of new mothers and identify opportunities to enhance healthcare providers' current educat...
journal_title:Maternal and child health journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s10995-013-1308-8
更新日期:2014-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Objectives To examine the relationships between prepregnancy diabetes mellitus (DM), gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), and prepregnancy body mass index, with several adverse birth outcomes: preterm delivery (PTB), low birthweight (LBW), and macrosomia, comparing American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) with othe...
journal_title:Maternal and child health journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s10995-016-2080-3
更新日期:2016-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::Objectives Previous studies have identified racial/ethnic disparities in infertility care, but patterns among American Indian/Alaska Natives (AI/AN) have not been reported. Our objective was to evaluate infertility services use in the US by race/ethnicity using data from the National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG). Me...
journal_title:Maternal and child health journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s10995-018-2586-y
更新日期:2019-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Lack of local data on pregnancy intendedness poses a serious problem for those responsible for regional program development and evaluation. This article demonstrates how the Boulder County Health Department addressed this problem by conducting its own assessment. The information gathered served as the basis f...
journal_title:Maternal and child health journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1023/a:1009583716022
更新日期:2000-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:The pattern of gestational weight gain (GWG) reflects general nutrient availability to support growing fetal and maternal compartments and may contribute to later health, but how it relates to changes in maternal body composition is unknown. We evaluated how the pattern of GWG related to changes in maternal ...
journal_title:Maternal and child health journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s10995-015-1747-5
更新日期:2015-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Introduction Appropriate dietary iodine is essential for thyroid hormone synthesis, especially in young children. Following an iodine fortification in bread initiative, approximately 6 % of Australian preschool children were expected to have an excessive iodine status. The aim of this study was to document the current...
journal_title:Maternal and child health journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s10995-016-2111-0
更新日期:2017-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:UNLABELLED:Randomized trials of bacterial vaginosis (BV) treatment among pregnant women to reduce preterm birth have had mixed results. Among non-pregnant women, BV recurs frequently after treatment. Randomized trials of early BV treatment for pregnant women in which recurrence was retreated have shown promise in reduc...
journal_title:Maternal and child health journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s10995-010-0661-0
更新日期:2011-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Policies supporting breastfeeding vary by state, but little is known about the geographical aspects of this variation. This study describes state breastfeeding licensing and administrative regulations targeting child care settings, compares regulations with national standards, and examines the spatial patterning and c...
journal_title:Maternal and child health journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s10995-014-1560-6
更新日期:2015-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Introduction This study aimed to describe Maternal Child and Family Health Nurses' (MCaFHNs) perception of their role across Australia. MCaFHNs deliver services to positively influence the growth and development of children in the early years. Little is known about their role as they deliver care to children and famil...
journal_title:Maternal and child health journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s10995-016-2081-2
更新日期:2016-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::Objective Low birth weight (LBW) is a significant health problem in the United States, and the incidence is higher in women with low socioeconomic status. Observational and epidemiological studies have revealed that social support reduces the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes. However, the current literature lacks re...
journal_title:Maternal and child health journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s10995-019-02789-2
更新日期:2019-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Concerns about financial barriers to vaccination led to the creation of the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, which provides free vaccines to states for disadvantaged children. Our objective was to understand the effect of free vaccine and insurance on pediatric nurse practitioners' (PNPs) likelihood of re...
journal_title:Maternal and child health journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1023/a:1009582919267
更新日期:2000-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:The goal of this study was to assess and improve the management of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) in maternity units in Malawi. The main objective was to determine whether criteria-based audit can improve adherence to standards for the management of PPH. METHODS:We used a before-and-after design and univariate...
journal_title:Maternal and child health journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s10995-008-0408-3
更新日期:2009-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Background Telephone helplines providing 24-h specialist-nurse contact present a source of immediate support for women encountering challenges with breastfeeding and may serve to prolong breastfeeding duration by building self-efficacy. To date there is little evidence on interaction effectiveness and still less on th...
journal_title:Maternal and child health journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s10995-018-2573-3
更新日期:2018-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:The postpartum period is a window of opportunity for diabetes prevention in women with recent gestational diabetes (GDM), but recruitment for clinical trials during this period of life is a major challenge. METHODS:We adapted a social-ecologic model to develop a multi-level recruitment strategy at the macro ...
journal_title:Maternal and child health journal
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1007/s10995-015-1825-8
更新日期:2016-02-01 00:00:00