Parental mental health and child development from six to thirty-six months in a birth cohort study in Taiwan.

Incinerator Pollution and Child Development in the Taiwan Birth Cohort Study

This study aimed to investigate the direct and indirect effects of environmental pollutants on child development and parental concerns. It focused on the pathway relationships among the following factors: living within three kilometers of an incinerator, breastfeeding, place of residence, parental concerns about development, and parent-perceived child development. The Taiwan Birth Cohort Study ...

Factors affecting Exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months of birth: An Exploratory-Descriptive Study

Background & aim: Considering the important role of exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months of birth and its relation with sociocultural beliefs, this study was conducted to explore the factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months of birth in women residing in Neyshabour, Iran. Methods:</stro...

Frequency of Thyroid Function Disorders among a Population of Very-Low-Birth-Weight Premature Infants

Background: Thyroid function disorders, particularly congenital hypothyroidism (CHT), are important endocrine dysfunctions associated with permanent morbidities. CHT is more prevalent among preterm low-birth-weight neonates compared to term infants with normal weight. Methods: This prospective cohort study was conducted on 126 very-low-birth-weight (VLBW) neonates referred to the neonatal inten...

بررسی وضعیت تغذیه انحصاری با شیرمادردر کودکان مادران مراجعه کننده به مراکز بهداشتی درمانی شهر ساری

Background and purpose: Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months after birth has an important role in preventing children morbidity and mortality. Understanding the factors that influence exclusive breastfeeding is critical in promoting this behavior. This study aimed to determine the factors predicting exclusive breastfeeding among children of mothers attending primary health center...

Abstract Background: There is further evidence of breast feeding benefits for mother and infant health. In some regions of the world the rate of exclusive breastfeeding during the first 6 months of infant’s life has been decreased. The most important factors associated with the problem are socio-economic variables such as maternal age, mother’s employment status, level of education, and infant...