Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mother owl program of the VII health region of Pernambuco / Impactos da pandemia da COVID-19 no programa mãe coruja da VII região de saúde de Pernambuco

Resumo Objectives: to analyze the impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on the Mother Owl Program of the VII Health Region of Pernambuco. Methods: descriptive, cross-sectional and quantitative study, carried out at the VII Regional Health Management, in Salgueiro-PE. Data were collected from the Mother Owl Information System, from August to November 2021, being related to women and children registered from 2019 to March 2021. Adopting a time frame for before and during the pandemic, the Student's t and chi-square tests in the analysis of continuous and categorical variables, respectively. Results: data from 581 women and 412 children were analyzed. Before the pandemic, there was a higher average number of prenatal consultations (p<0.001) and greater completeness in the children's race data (p<0.001). During the pandemic, there was a lower frequency of breastfeeding in the first hour of life (p<0.001) and of filling in the data regarding maternal education (p<0.001). In addition, no more than 7 childcare consultations were performed (p<0.001). Conclusions: the assistance of women and children was impacted, mainly with the drop in prenatal and childcare consultations, showing that COVID-19 had a negative impact on the health of people monitored by the Program and on the quality of information inserted in the system.

Resumo Objetivos: analisar os impactos causados pela pandemia da COVID-19 no Programa Mãe Coruja da VII Região de Saúde de Pernambuco. Métodos: estudo descritivo, transversal e quantitativo, realizado na VII Gerência Regional de Saúde, em Salgueiro-PE. Os dados foram coletados do Sistema de Informação Mãe Coruja, no período de agosto a novembro de 2021, sendo relacionados às mulheres e crianças cadastradas de 2019 a março de 2021. Adotando-se um marco temporal para antes e durante a pandemia, foram utilizados os testes t de Student e qui-quadrado nas análises das variáveis contínuas e categóricas, respectivamente. Resultados: foram analisados os dados de 581 mulheres e 412 crianças. Antes da pandemia constatou-se maior média de consultas de pré-natal (p<0,001) e maior completude nos dados de raça das crianças (p<0,001). Durante a pandemia ocorreu menor frequência da amamentação na primeira hora de vida (p<0,001) e do preenchimento dos dados referentes à escolaridade materna (p<0,001). Assim como, não foram realizadas mais que sete consultas de puericultura (p<0,001). Conclusões: a assistência das mulheres e crianças foi impactada, principalmente com a queda de consultas do pré-natal e da puericultura, evidenciando que a COVID-19 repercutiu negativamente na saúde das pessoas acompanhadas pelo Programa e na qualidade das informações inseridas no sistema.

Percursos de cuidado na atenção à saúde mental de crianças / Paths of care in children's mental health care / Caminos de cuidado en la atención mental de los niños

Os Centros de Atenção Psicossocial para a Infância e Adolescência (CAPSi) são locais que ofertam serviços na atenção secundária, sob a perspectiva da reforma psiquiátrica e seguindo as diretrizes do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). O presente trabalho apresenta os resultados de uma pesquisa qualitativa, desenvolvida a partir de um estudo de casos múltiplos, cujo objetivo foi compreender como se estabelece o percurso do cuidado na saúde mental da criança em contexto da atenção secundária. A coleta de dados ocorreu a partir de análise documental e entrevista semiestruturada, e as informações obtidas passaram por análise de conteúdo. Foram identificadas dificuldades na comunicação e no compartilhamento dos casos entre os diferentes níveis de atenção e na construção de um Plano Terapêutico Singular (PTS). Com relação ao desligamento das crianças, observou-se mais encaminhamentos e desistências que processos de alta, resultado que necessita problematização tendo-se em vista a possibilidade de cronificação dos casos. (AU)

Psychosocial Care Centers for Children and Adolescents offer services in secondary health care, under the perspective of psychiatric reform and by following Brazil's Unified Health System guidelines. This paper presents the results of a qualitative research that was developed through a multiple case study, in order to understand how the path is established in the context of secondary health care for children. Data were collected through documental analysis and semi-structured interview, then the informationwere processed by content analysis. There were identified difficulties in communication, in the process of sharing cases between different levels of health care as well as in the development of Singular Therapeutic Project. Regarding the disengagement of children from the service, there were more referrals and wavers than discharge processes, which needs to be problematized given the risk of chronification of the cases. (AU)

Los Centros de Atención Psicosocial para Niños y Adolescentes son lugares que ofrecen servicios de atención secundaria en salud, desde la perspectiva de la reforma psiquiátrica y siguiendo las pautas del Sistema Único de Salud en Brasil. El presente trabajo presenta los resultados de una investigación cualitativa, desarrollada a partir de un estudio de casos multiples, con el objetivo de comprender cómo se establece el camino de la atención en la salud mental del niños en este contexto de atención secundaria. La recopilación de datos se basó en análisis de documentos y entrevistas semiestructuradas, y la información obtenida pasó por un análisis de contenido. Se identificaron dificultades en la comunicación y el intercambio de casos entre los niveles de atención y la construcción de un Proyecto Terapéutico Singular. Con respecto a desvinculación de los niños, hubo más encaminamientos y abandonos que procesos de alta, un resultado que debe ser problematizado en vista de la posibilidad de cronificación de los casos en el servicio de salud mental. (AU)

Basic social resource needs screening in the gynecologic oncology clinic: a quality improvement initiative.

BACKGROUND: Social determinants of health are known to contribute to disparities in health outcomes. Routine screening for basic social needs is not a part of standard care; however, the association of those needs with increased healthcare utilization and poor compliance with guideline-directed care is well established. OBJECTIVE: In this study, we aimed to assess the prevalence of basic social resource needs identified through a quality improvement initiative in a gynecologic oncology outpatient clinic. In addition, we aimed to identify clinical and demographic factors associated with having basic social resource needs. STUDY DESIGN: We performed a prospective cohort study of women presenting to a gynecologic oncology clinic at an urban academic institution who were screened for basic social resource needs as part of a quality improvement initiative from July 2017 to May 2018. The following 8 domains of resource needs were assessed: food insecurity, housing insecurity, utility needs, financial strain, transportation, childcare, household items, and difficulty reading hospital materials. Women with needs were referred to resources to address those needs. Demographic and clinical information were collected for each patient. The prevalence of needs and successful follow-up interventions were calculated. Patient factors independently associated with having at least 1 basic social resource need were identified using multivariable Poisson regression. RESULTS: A total of 752 women were screened in the study period, of whom 274 (36%) reported 1 or more basic social resource need, with a median of 1 (range, 1-7) need. Financial strain was the most commonly reported need (171 of 752, 23%), followed by transportation (119 of 752, 16%), difficulty reading hospital materials (54 of 752, 7%), housing insecurity (31 of 752, 4%), food insecurity (28 of 752, 4%), household items (22 of 752, 3%), childcare (15 of 752, 2%), and utility needs (13 of 752, 2%). On multivariable analysis, independent factors associated with having at least 1 basic social resource need were being single, divorced or widowed, nonwhite race, current smoker, nonprivate insurance, and a history of anxiety or depression. A total of 36 of 274 (13%) women who screened positive requested assistance and were referred to resources to address those needs. Of the 36 women, 25 (69%) successfully accessed a resource or felt equipped to address their needs, 9 (25%) could not be reached despite repeated attempts, and 2 (6%) declined assistance. CONCLUSION: Basic social resource needs are prevalent in women presenting to an urban academic gynecologic oncology clinic and can be identified and addressed through routine screening. To help mitigate ongoing disparities in this population, screening for and addressing basic social resource needs should be incorporated into routine comprehensive care in gynecologic oncology clinics.

High Protein Intake Among Preschoolers in Childcare in a Region at Elevated Risk for Obesity.

OBJECTIVES: To compare diet quality of convenience samples of children 2-3 and 4-5 years attending 11 of 75 childcare centers in Hays County, Texas to a nationally representative sample, as part of a needs assessment to inform a childcare center-based intervention. METHODS: Parents completed 24-h recalls of their child's diet in 2014. Usual dietary intake of the regional and age-matched sample from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2011-2014) was estimated using the National Cancer Institute method. Diet quality was assessed using the Healthy Eating Index. Quantile regression and t-tests compared nutrient intake and Healthy Eating Index scores between the two samples. RESULTS: Children ages 2-3 and 4-5 years in the regional sample (n = 124) consumed a higher percent of calories from protein (19%) than children in the national sample (n = 1613; 14%, P < .0.0001). In the regional sample, 21% of children 2-3 years consumed protein in excess of the AMDR compared to fewer than 1% of children in the national sample. CONCLUSIONS FOR PRACTICE: Assessing regional diet while planning health outreach is important. Among children in childcare in this community, high protein intake may contribute to weight disparity. Workshops with childcare center staff to address center policies, environments, and parent outreach could address replacing some high-protein foods with other nutrient-rich foods.

Contributions of Early Care and Education Programs to Diet Quality in Children Aged 3 to 4 Years in Central North Carolina.

BACKGROUND: Parents and early care and education (ECE) are the key influencers of young children's diets, but there is limited information about how each contribute to children's overall diet quality. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine what proportion of children's dietary intake occurs within the ECE setting and whether diet quality is higher at ECE centers and, consequently, on weekdays than weekends. DESIGN: This cross-sectional analysis of a larger cluster randomized controlled trial used multiple 24-hour dietary intakes measured through a combination of the Dietary Observation in Child Care protocol and parent-reported food diaries. PARTICIPANTS/SETTING: Participants (N=840) included children aged 3 to 4 years enrolled in ECE centers in central North Carolina for whom 24-hour dietary intake was captured via observation of meals and snacks consumed at ECE and parent-report of all remaining meals and snacks. Data were collected from 2015 to 2016. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Diet quality at ECE and elsewhere was evaluated using the Healthy Eating Index 2015. STATISTICAL ANALYSES PERFORMED: Mixed-effects models were used to determine differences in mean Healthy Eating Index 2015 component and total scores. Models were adjusted for children's age and sex and accounted for clustering within ECE centers and families. RESULTS: Children consumed approximately 40% of daily energy, nutrients, and food groups at ECE centers. The mean total Healthy Eating Index 2015 score was higher for foods and beverages consumed at ECE centers (58.3±0.6) than elsewhere (52.5±0.6) (P<0.0001). The mean total Healthy Eating Index 2015 score was also higher on weekdays (58.5±0.5) than on weekends (51.3±0.5) (P<0.0001). CONCLUSIONS: Children consume a majority of dietary intake away from ECE centers. Overall, diet quality is low, but the quality of foods consumed by children at ECE centers is higher than that consumed elsewhere. ECE centers remain an important source of nutrition and further investigation is warranted to identify ways to support both ECE centers and families to provide healthier eating environments.

The Quality of Nutrition and Physical Activity Environments of Family Child-Care Homes in a State in the Southern United States.

BACKGROUND: Family child-care homes (FCCHs) are an important provider of nonparental child care for low-income families. Little is known about the quality of nutrition and physical activity environments of FCCHs in the southern United States, where child obesity and child poverty levels are high. OBJECTIVES: To assess the quality of the nutrition and physical activity environments of a sample of FCCHs in Mississippi and examine the differences by urban vs rural location. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. PARTICIPANTS/SETTING: Data were from a random sample of 134 FCCHs that enroll children aged 3 to 5 years. The sample was stratified by urban vs rural location and participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Providers completed a modified version of the Environment and Policy Assessment and Observation-Self Report tool by mail and reported on provisions, practices, policies, and the general FCCH nutrition and physical activity environment. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: A nutrition environment score (range=0 to18), physical activity environment score (range=0 to 24), and a combined nutrition and physical activity environment score (range=0 to 42) were calculated from Environment and Policy Assessment and Observation-Self Report tool data. STATISTICAL ANALYSES PERFORMED: Descriptive statistics and t tests were computed, with statistical significance set at P≤0.05. RESULTS: Average scores for the nutrition, physical activity, and combined nutrition and physical activity environment were 9.4, 11.1, and 20.5, respectively. The average nutrition environment score (9.6 vs 9.2; P=0.39) and physical activity environment score (11.3 vs 11.0; P=0.62) did not differ between urban and rural homes. The combined nutrition and physical activity scores (20.8 vs 20.2; P=0.50) also did not differ between urban and rural homes. CONCLUSIONS: Findings highlight the need to improve the nutrition and physical activity environments of FCCHs, regardless of geographic location. Further research is needed to understand barriers to providing higher-quality nutrition and physical activity environments.

Acceptability, internal consistency and test-retest reliability of scales to assess parental and nursery staff's self-efficacy, motivation and knowledge in relation to pre-school children's nutrition, oral health and physical activity.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the acceptability, internal consistency and test-retest reliability of self-efficacy, motivation and knowledge scales relating to pre-school children's nutrition, oral health and physical activity. DESIGN: An online questionnaire was completed twice with an interval of 7-11d. SETTING: Online questionnaires were sent to participants via email from nursery managers. The parent questionnaire was also available on the parenting website www.netmums.com.ParticipantsEighty-two parents and sixty-nine nursery staff from Bristol, UK who had and worked with 2-4-year-olds, respectively. RESULTS: Response rates were 86·3 and 86·0 % and missing data 15·9 and 14·5 % for the second administration of the parent and nursery staff questionnaires, respectively. Weighted κ coefficients for individual items mostly fell under the 'moderate' agreement category for the parental (75·0 %) and nursery staff (55·8 %) items. All self-efficacy and motivation scales had acceptable levels of internal consistency (Cronbach's α coefficients>0·7). The intraclass correlation coefficients for the self-efficacy, motivation and knowledge scales ranged between 0·48 and 0·82. Paired t tests found an increase between test and retest knowledge scores for the Nutrition Motivation (t=-2·91, df=81, P=0·00) and Knowledge (t=-3·22, df=81, P=0·00) scales in the parent questionnaire. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings demonstrate that the items and scales show good acceptability, internal consistency and test-retest reliability.

Adult psychosocial outcomes of men and women who were looked-after or adopted as children: prospective observational study.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether men and women who were looked-after (in public care) or adopted as children are at increased risk of adverse psychological and social outcomes in adulthood. DESIGN, SETTING: Prospective observational study using the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children, which recruited pregnant women and their male partners in and around Bristol, UK in the early 1990s. PARTICIPANTS: 8775 women and 3654 men who completed questionnaires at recruitment (mean age: women 29; men 32) and 5 years later. EXPOSURE: Childhood public care status: looked-after; adopted; not looked-after or adopted (reference group). OUTCOMES: Substance use (alcohol, cannabis, tobacco) prepregnancy and 5 years later; if ever had addiction; anxiety and depression during pregnancy and 5 years later; if ever had mental health problem; social support during pregnancy; criminal conviction. RESULTS: For women, 2.7% were adopted and 1.8% had been looked-after; for men, 2.4% and 1.4%, respectively. The looked-after group reported the poorest outcomes overall, but this was not a universal pattern, and there were gender differences. Smoking rates were high for both the looked-after (men 47%, women 58%) and adopted (men 44%, women 40%) groups relative to the reference group (both 28%). The looked-after group were at increased risk of a high depression score (men: 26% vs 11%, OR 2.9 (95% CI 1.5 to 5.6); women: 24% vs 9%, 3.4 (2.2 to 5.0)). A high anxiety score was reported by 10% of the reference women, compared with 26% of those looked-after (3.0 (2.0 to 4.5)) and 17% of those adopted (1.8 (1.2 to 2.6)). Looked-after men and women reported the lowest social support, while criminal convictions and addiction were highest for looked-after men. Adjustment for adult socioeconomic position generally attenuated associations for the looked-after group. CONCLUSIONS: The needs of those who experience public care as children persist into adulthood. Health and social care providers should recognise this.

Pre-school nutrition-related behaviours at home and early childhood education services: findings from the Growing Up in New Zealand longitudinal study.

OBJECTIVE: Pre-school nutrition-related behaviours influence diet and development of lifelong eating habits. We examined the prevalence and congruence of recommended nutrition-related behaviours (RNB) in home and early childhood education (ECE) services, exploring differences by child and ECE characteristics. DESIGN: Telephone interviews with mothers. Online survey of ECE managers/head teachers. SETTING: New Zealand. SUBJECTS: Children (n 1181) aged 45 months in the Growing Up in New Zealand longitudinal study. RESULTS: A mean 5·3 of 8 RNB were followed at home, with statistical differences by gender and ethnic group, but not socio-economic position. ECE services followed a mean 4·8 of 8 RNB, with differences by type of service and health-promotion programme participation. No congruence between adherence at home and in ECE services was found; half of children with high adherence at home attended a service with low adherence. A greater proportion of children in deprived communities attended a service with high adherence, compared with children living in the least deprived communities (20 and 12 %, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: Children, across all socio-economic positions, may not experience RNB at home. ECE settings provide an opportunity to improve or support behaviours learned at home. Targeting of health-promotion programmes in high-deprivation areas has resulted in higher adherence to RNB at these ECE services. The lack of congruence between home and ECE behaviours suggests health-promotion messages may not be effectively communicated to parents/family. Greater support is required across the ECE sector to adhere to RNB and promote wider change that can reach into homes.

Práticas populares de cura e o uso de plantas medicinais pormães ribeirinhas no cuidado infantil / Prácticas populares de cura y plantas medicinales usados por las madresribereñas en el cuidado infantil / Popular healing practices and medical plants use for riparian mothers in early childhood care

Objetivo: analisar as praticas populares de cura com plantas medicinais pelas mães ribeirinhas durante o cuidado dos filhos. Métodos: Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, de etnoenfermagem, com coleta de dados por meio de entrevista semiestruturada e observação participante. Participaram do estudo 15 mães da comunidade ribeirinha Vila Nova Maringá, Amazonas. Para análise dos dados foi utilizada a análise temática. Pesquisa aprovada pelo CEP EEAN/HESFA n°54/08. Resultados: Constatou-se que as praticas populares de cura variam de acordo com a etiologia; que 17 problemas físicos de saúde infantis podem ser tratados com 37 plantas medicinais; e que grande parte das plantas utilizadas encontram respaldo no saber científico. Conclusão: Acredita-se que a pesquisa tenha relevância para a enfermagem e comunidade, pois permitiu o intercâmbio de saberes popular e científico, bem como apontou uma necessidade de investimentos que trabalhem com esta temática.

Objectives: to analyze the popular healing practices with the use of medicinal plants by the riverside mothers during child care. Methods: This is a qualitative research, ethnonursing with data collection through semi-structured interview and participant observation.Study participants were 15 mothers of the riverside community Vila Nova Maringa, Amazonas, Brazil. For data analysis it was used the thematic analysis. Research approved by the CEP EEAN/HESFA n°54/08. Results: It was found that the popular healing practices vary according to the etiology; 17 that infant physical health problems can be treated with 37 medicinal plants; and that many of the plants used are supported by the scientific knowledge. Conclusion: It is believed that research has relevance for nursing and community, because it allowed the exchange of popular and scientific knowledge, and pointed to a need for investment into works with this theme.

Objetivo: analizar las practicas de curacion populares con el uso de plantas medicinales por las madres de ribera durante el cuidado del nino. Métodos: Se trata de una investigacion cualitativa, etnoenfermeria con la recopilacion de datos a traves de entrevistas semiestructuradas y observacion participante. Los participantes del estudio fueron 15 madres de la comunidad riberena Vila Nova Maringa, Amazonas. Para el analisis de datos se utilizo el analisis tematico. De investigacion aprobado por el CEP EEAN/HESFA n°54/08. Resultados: Se encontro que las practicas de curacion populares varian de acuerdo a la etiologia; 17 que los problemas de salud fisica para ninos pueden ser tratados con 37 plantas medicinales; y que muchas de las plantas utilizadas estan basadas en el conocimiento cientifico. Conclusión: Se cree que la investigacion tiene relevancia para el mal gema y la comunidad debido a que permitia el intercambio de conocimiento popular y cientifica, y senalo una necesidad de inversion para trabajar con este tema.

Asociación entre el tiempo de permanencia en el Programa de Estancias Infantiles para niños en situación de pobreza y el nivel de desarrollo infantil / Association between time of permanence at early education program (Estancias Infantiles) and developmental level for children in situation of poverty

Resumen: Introducción: El Programa de Estancias Infantiles (PEI) se enfoca en padres de niños de 1-3 años en situación de pobreza. Incluye educación y cuidado de los niños por 8 h, 5 días por semana. El objetivo del estudio fue evaluar la asociación entre el tiempo de permanencia en el PEI y el nivel de desarrollo infantil. Métodos: Estudio transversal de base poblacional en dos estados de México. Se incluyeron todos los niños de 12-48 meses inscritos al PEI de noviembre de 2014 a enero de 2015. Se evaluó el nivel de desarrollo con la prueba EDI. Se calculó la razón de momios de prevalencia (RMP) para desarrollo normal por tiempo de estancia, ajustado por sexo, edad y discapacidad, teniendo como referencia a los niños que tenían < 30 días en el PEI. Resultados: Se incluyeron 3387 niños de 177 estancias infantiles: 53% de sexo masculino; 22.3% de 12-24 meses, 37.6% de 25-36 meses y 40.1% de 37-42 meses de edad. El RMP ajustado para desarrollo normal fue de 1.90 (IC95%:1.30-2.78) para 6-11 meses, 2.36 (IC95%:1.60-3.50) para 12-17 meses, 2.78 (IC95%:1.65-4.65) para 18-23 meses y 3.46 (2.13-5.60) para > 24 meses. Por área de desarrollo, se observó una mayor probabilidad de desarrollo normal a partir de 6 meses de estancia para lenguaje y social, y a partir de 12 meses para motor grueso, fino y conocimiento. Conclusiones: El tiempo de permanencia en el PEI a partir de 6 meses incrementa, de forma significativa y progresiva, la probabilidad de tener un desarrollo normal independiente del sexo y edad.

Abstract: Background: Early education program (EEP) was created to support parents with 1 to 3 year olds living in poverty situation in Mexico, and includes education and child daycare for 8 h five days per week. The objective of this study was to evaluate the association between length of stay in EEP and the level of development in children. Methods: Cross sectional, population-based study conducted in two Mexican states. All children aged between 12 to 48 months enrolled in EEP from November 2014 to January 2015 were included. Child Development Evaluation (CDE) test was used to screen early development in every child. Normal early development prevalence odds ratio (OR) was calculated adjusted by gender, impairment and state, using as a reference those children with less than 30 days in the program. Results: The study included 3,387 children from 177 EEP nurseries, from which 53% were male; age by group was divided in 12-24 months (22.3%), 25-36 months (37.6%) and 37-42 months (40.1%). Normal development adjusted OR by age was 1.9 (CI95%: 1.30-2.78) for 6-11 months, 2.36 (CI95%: 1.60-3.50) for 12-17 months, 2.78 (CI95%: 1.65-4.65) for 18-23 months and 3.46 (CI95%: 2.13-5.60) for >24 months. By area of development, a greater probability of having a normal result for language and social areas was observed after 6 months in the program, and for motor (both gross and fine) and knowledge areas after 12 months. Conclusion: The length of the stay in the EEP after 6 months significantly and progressively increases the probability of normal development regardless of gender and age.

[Medical and inpatient care in childhood and adolescence : Representative results of the federal state module Thuringia in KiGGS wave 1]. / Ärztliche und stationäre Versorgung im Kindes- und Jugendalter : Repräsentative Ergebnisse des Landesmoduls Thüringen in KiGGS Welle 1.

At a young age, health care is mainly provided by doctors in private practice. In this study, the health care of children and adolescents in Thuringia is analysed. Data base is the federal state module Thuringia (2010-2012, n = 4884; 0-17 years), which was conducted by the Robert Koch Institute as part of KiGGS wave 1 (2009-2012). The health care of children and adolescents is described based on 7 indicators: total medical visits, paediatrician visits, general practitioner visits, hospitalisation, health screening examinations and vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV). Prevalence and mean values with 95 % confidence intervals were reported, and with logistic and linear regressions, the significance of the group differences was examined. Results show that 93.9 % of children and adolescents aged 0-17 years in Thuringia went in the last 12 months to doctors in private practice; the average number of doctor visits was 6.6 contacts. 75.1 % of 0­ to 17-year-olds were treated by a paediatrician, and 29.9 % visited a general practitioner. In addition, 13.1 % of 0­ to 17-year-olds in Thuringia have spent at least one night in hospital in the last 12 months; the average number of hospital nights was 7.2. With 90.5 %, the majority of the children aged 7-13 years completed the health screening program for children (U3-U9, without U7a). 67.5 % of the 14- to 17-year-old girls were vaccinated against HPV with at least one dose (lifetime prevalence), and 56.3 % have received a full vaccination with 3 doses. In addition, 62.0 % of 14- to 17-year-old girls went at least once to a gynaecologist. There are significant differences by gender, age, socio-economic status and place of residence (urban/rural). In summation, the results indicate a high utilisation rate by children and adolescents in Thuringia. Additionally, the findings point out prevention potentials such as the vaccination against HPV.

Pregnancy and Parenthood among Surgery Residents: Results of the First Nationwide Survey of General Surgery Residency Program Directors.

BACKGROUND: Although family and lifestyle are known to be important factors for medical students choosing a specialty, there is a lack of research about general surgery residency program policies regarding pregnancy and parenthood. Similarly, little is known about program director attitudes about these issues. STUDY DESIGN: We performed a cross-sectional survey of United States (US) general surgery residency program directors. RESULTS: Sixty-six respondents completed the survey: 70% male, 59% from university-based programs, and 76% between 40 and 59 years of age. Two-thirds (67%) reported having a maternity leave policy. Less than half (48%) reported having a leave policy for the non-childbearing parent (paternity leave). Leave duration was most frequently reported as 6 weeks for maternity leave (58%) and 1 week for paternity leave (45%). Thirty-eight percent of general surgery residency program directors (PDs) reported availability of on-site childcare, 58% reported availability of lactation facilities. Forty-six percent of university PDs said that the research years are the best time to have a child during residency; 52% of independent PDs said that no particular time during residency is best. Sixty-one percent of PDs reported that becoming a parent negatively affects female trainees' work, including placing an increased burden on fellow residents (33%). Respondents perceived children as decreasing female trainees' well-being more often than male trainees' (32% vs 9%, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Program director reports indicated a lack of national uniformity in surgical residency policies regarding parental leave, length of leave, as well as inconsistency in access to childcare and availability of spaces to express and store breast milk. Program directors perceived parenthood to affect the training and well-being of female residents more adversely than that of male residents.

Childcare use and overweight in Finland: cross-sectional and retrospective associations among 3- and 5-year-old children.

BACKGROUND: Different types of non-parental childcare have been found to associate with childhood overweight in several, but not all studies. Studies on the matter are mainly North American. OBJECTIVES: The objective of our study was to examine associations between childcare use and overweight in Finland. METHODS: The cross-sectional and partly retrospective data consists of 1683 3- and 5-year-old children participating in the Child Health Monitoring Development project (LATE-project) conducted in 2007-2009 in Finland. Children were measured at health check-ups and information on child's age when entering childcare, the number of childcare places the child has had, current type of childcare (parental, informal, [group] family childcare, childcare centre) and the current amount of childcare (hours) were gathered. Parents' body mass indices, family educational level, family structure, maternal smoking during pregnancy and child's birth weight were treated as covariates. RESULTS: Beginning childcare before age 1 (adjusted model: odds ratio [OR] 2.53, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.41-4.52) and, for girls only, number of childcare places (adjusted model: OR 1.33, 95% CI 1.11-1.60), were associated with an increased risk of overweight. The current type of childcare or the time currently spent in childcare was not associated with overweight. CONCLUSION: Beginning childcare before age 1, which is quite rare in Finland, and having attended several childcare places were associated with overweight even when adjusting for family socioeconomic status and other family background variables. The significance of these findings needs to be further studied.

UK Preschool-aged children's physical activity levels in childcare and at home: a cross-sectional exploration.

BACKGROUND: Young children are thought to be inactive in childcare, but little is known about location-specific activity levels. This observational study sought to describe the in-care and out-of-care activity patterns of preschool-aged children and explore differences in physical activity level by childcare attendance. METHODS: Three to four-year-old children were recruited from 30 preschool and nursery 'settings' in Cambridgeshire, UK. Average minutes per hour (min/h) spent sedentary (SED), in light physical activity (LPA) and in moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) were measured by accelerometry for up to 7 days (mean: 6.7 ± 1.1). Weekly childcare attendance patterns were reported by parents. The within-child association between childcare attendance and outcomes was assessed using two- and three-level hierarchical regression; sex by care (in/out) interactions were considered. RESULTS: Two hundred and two children (51% female) had valid activity data for ≥2 days. Children, and particularly boys, were less sedentary and more active when in care compared to at home (SED: Boys: ß (SE): -6.4 (0.5) min/h, Girls: -4.8 (0.5); LPA: Boys: 0.6 (0.4), Girls: 1.8 (0.4); MVPA: Boys: 5.7 (0.5); Girls: 3.0 (0.4)). Differences between in-care and at-home activity were largest in the (early) mornings and early evenings for boys; no compensation in at-home activity occurred later in the day. On days when children were in care part-time (1-5 h) or full-time (>5 h), they were significantly less sedentary and more active compared with non-care days. CONCLUSIONS: Young children, and particularly boys, accumulate more MVPA in care compared to at home. Future research should identify factors accounting for this difference and consider targeting non-care time in intervention efforts to increase higher-intensity activity and decrease sedentary time in preschoolers.

Use of the Environment and Policy Evaluation and Observation as a Self-Report Instrument (EPAO-SR) to measure nutrition and physical activity environments in child care settings: validity and reliability evidence.

BACKGROUND: Early care and education (ECE) centers are important settings influencing young children's diet and physical activity (PA) behaviors. To better understand their impact on diet and PA behaviors as well as to evaluate public health programs aimed at ECE settings, we developed and tested the Environment and Policy Assessment and Observation - Self-Report (EPAO-SR), a self-administered version of the previously validated, researcher-administered EPAO. METHODS: Development of the EPAO-SR instrument included modification of items from the EPAO, community advisory group and expert review, and cognitive interviews with center directors and classroom teachers. Reliability and validity data were collected across 4 days in 3-5 year old classrooms in 50 ECE centers in North Carolina. Center teachers and directors completed relevant portions of the EPAO-SR on multiple days according to a standardized protocol, and trained data collectors completed the EPAO for 4 days in the centers. Reliability and validity statistics calculated included percent agreement, kappa, correlation coefficients, coefficients of variation, deviations, mean differences, and intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC), depending on the response option of the item. RESULTS: Data demonstrated a range of reliability and validity evidence for the EPAO-SR instrument. Reporting from directors and classroom teachers was consistent and similar to the observational data. Items that produced strongest reliability and validity estimates included beverages served, outside time, and physical activity equipment, while items such as whole grains served and amount of teacher-led PA had lower reliability (observation and self-report) and validity estimates. To overcome lower reliability and validity estimates, some items need administration on multiple days. CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrated appropriate reliability and validity evidence for use of the EPAO-SR in the field. The self-administered EPAO-SR is an advancement of the measurement of ECE settings and can be used by researchers and practitioners to assess the nutrition and physical activity environments of ECE settings.

Pregnancy and Parenthood in Radiation Oncology, Views and Experiences Survey (PROVES): Results of a Blinded Prospective Trainee Parenting and Career Development Assessment.

PURPOSE: Medical training spans nearly a decade, during which many physicians traditionally begin families. Although childrearing responsibilities are shared by men and women in the modern era, differences in time allocated to child care by sex and its potential impact on residency experience merit discussion. METHODS AND MATERIALS: An anonymous, voluntary, 102-item survey was distributed to 540 current radiation oncology residents and 2014 graduates that asked about marital and parental status, pregnancy during residency, publication productivity, career aspirations, and experiences working with pregnant co-residents. Respondents with children were asked about childcare arrangements, and women who were pregnant during residency were asked about radiation safety, maternity leave, and breastfeeding experiences. RESULTS: A total of 190 respondents completed the survey, 107 men (56.3%) and 84 women (43.7%). Ninety-seven respondents (51.1%) were parents, and 84 (44.2%) reported a pregnancy during residency. Respondents with children more often were male (65% vs 47.3%; P=.014), in a higher level of training (79.3% vs 54.8% were PGY4 or higher; P=.001), were older (median age of 32, interquartile range [IQR]:31-35] vs age 30 [IQR: 29-33]; P<.001), had a PhD (33% vs 19.3%, respectively; P=.033), were married (99% vs 43%, respectively; P<.001), and had a partner who did not work (24.7% vs 1.9%, respectively; <.001). There were no differences in the number of manuscripts published or the number of residents who expressed likelihood of pursing an academic career by parental status. Among parents, men more frequently had partners who did not work (38.1% vs 0%, respectively; P<.001) and reported that their partner performed a greater percentage of childcare duties (70% [IQR: 60%-80%] vs 35% [IQR: 20%-50%], respectively; P<.001). CONCLUSIONS: Pregnancy and parenthood are common during residency. Female residents are frequently responsible for more childcare duties than males but have similar research productivity and career aspirations. Further investigation is critical to elucidate gender disparities in parenthood and career development.

Background factors of molar-incisor hypomineralization in a group of Finnish children.

OBJECTIVE: Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) is a common developmental enamel defect characterized by demarcated opacities in permanent molars and incisors. Its etiology still remains unclear. The aim of this retrospective cohort study was to assess if the socioeconomic environment of the child is associated with MIH. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study was located in two rural towns and three urban cities in Finland. A total of 818 children, between 7-13 years old, were examined for MIH using the evaluation criteria in line with those of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry, but excluding opacities smaller than 2 mm in diameter. The mothers filled in a questionnaire which included questions related to the family's way of living (e.g. area of residency, farming, day care attendance) and socioeconomic status (family income, number of mother's school years, level of maternal education). RESULTS: The prevalence of MIH in the study population was 17.1%. Family income, urban residency and day care attendance were associated with MIH in the univariate analysis. In the multivariate analysis using binary logistic regression, only urban residency during a child's first 2 years of life remained associated with MIH. The prevalence of MIH in urban areas was 21.3% and in rural areas 11.5% (OR = 2.18, CI = 1.35-3.53, p = 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of MIH was related to urban residency and could not be explained by any other factor included in the study.

Evaluación de las prácticas de cuidado materno infantil en áreas con pobreza extrema del Perú, 2012 / Evaluating maternal child care practices in extreme poverty areas in Peru, 2012

Objetivos. Evaluar las prácticas de cuidado materno-infantil en áreas con pobreza extrema del Perú. Materiales y métodos. Estudio transversal realizado entre agosto y septiembre de 2012, con muestreo probabilístico, trietápico y estratificado por departamento. Se seleccionaron 540 hogares que tenían al menos un niño menor de 36 meses (475 hogares) y/o mujer gestante (80 hogares) en áreas rurales de Cajamarca, Amazonas, Huánuco, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, Apurímac, Cusco, Puno y Ucayali. Resultados. Con relación al último embarazo, 69,0% de la madres refirió haber tenido su primer control prenatal en el primer trimestre; 65,3% haber cumplido más de seis controles a lo largo del embarazo; 81,1% haber dado a luz en un establecimiento de salud, y solo 31,0% haber elegido un método de planificación familiar dentro de los 42 días posparto. Con relación al último niño menor de 3 años, 64,1% tuvo contacto precoz madre-niño, y 62,8% inició la lactancia materna dentro de la hora de nacido. Además, 89,6% de los niños menores de 6 meses recibía lactancia materna exclusiva, y 89,1% de los niños de 6 a 8 meses ya tenía alimentación complementaria. Fiebre, diarrea, vómitos y dificultad respiratoria fueron las señales de peligro más referidas para la búsqueda de atención en niños. Conclusiones. La evaluación ha permitido establecer una línea de base sobre la cual se diseñará e implementará una estrategia que posibilite una mejora en las prácticas clave de cuidado materno-infantil en la población objetivo del Programa de Apoyo a la Reforma del Sector Salud.

Objectives. To evaluate maternal and child care practices in areas with extreme poverty in Peru. Materials and methods. Cross-sectional study conducted between August and September 2012; with probabilistic, three-stage stratification by “department” (geographic region) sampling. 540 households were selected that had at least one child younger than 36 months (475 households) and/or a pregnant women (80 households), in rural areas of Cajamarca, Amazonas, Huanuco, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, Apurimac, Cusco, Puno and Ucayali. Results. Regarding the last pregnancy, 69.0% of the mothers reported having had their first prenatal care in the first trimester; 65.3% reported having completed more than six check-ups throughout the pregnancy; 81.1% reported having given birth in a health facility, and only 31.0% chose a method of family planning within 42 days postpartum. With regard to the last child under 3 years old, 64.1% had early mother-infant contact, and 62.8% initiated breastfeeding within one hour of birth. In addition, 89.6% of children under 6 months old exclusively received breastfeeding and 89.1% of children aged 6-8 months old already had received complementary feeding. Fever, diarrhea, vomiting and breathing difficulty were the most mentioned warning signs for seeking care for children. Conclusions. Through this study, a baseline has been established on which a strategy can be designed and implemented to improve best practices for maternal and child care as part of the “Programa de Apoyo” within the Health Sector Reform.

Child day-care attendance and Helicobacter pylori infection in the Portuguese birth cohort Geração XXI.

Helicobacter pylori infection is the most important risk factor for gastric cancer. It is acquired predominantly during childhood, and understanding the determinants of infection in early life may translate into identifying preventive measures. However, the independent role of child day-care attendance remains to be understood. The aim of the study was to evaluate the association between child day-care attendance and H. pylori infection in early life. The study was nested within Geração XXI, a birth cohort assembled in Portugal. Serum anti-H. pylori IgG was quantified using ELISA in 1047 children between the ages of 4 and 5 years, and information on child day-care attendance since birth was collected. Odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs), adjusted for the child's age and number of siblings, as well as maternal education and infection status, were computed using unconditional logistic regression. The prevalence of H. pylori infection was 30.6% (95% CI 27.9-33.6), and it increased significantly with the cumulative time of attendance in day-care centers/homes (from 13.2% among never attendees to 40.2% among those attending for >36 months; P for trend<0.001). The odds ratio was 4.88 (95% CI 2.55-9.35) among those attending these institutions for more than 3 years, in comparison with never attendees. H. pylori infection remains a frequent and early event in Portugal. Child day-care attendance increases the risk of infection, making this setting a target for preventive measures.