Health Impacts

Refugee Children’s Participation in the Women, Infants, and Children Supplemental Nutrition (WIC) Program in Massachusetts, 1998-2010

Abstract Objectives: To (1) describe prevalence of growth abnormalities and anemia in refugee children; (2) describe the proportion of age-eligible refugee children enrolled in Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, […]

Severe Housing-Cost Burden and Obesity Among Preschool-Aged Low-Income Children in Los Angeles County

Abstract Despite high rates of housing-cost burden in the United States, little is known regarding its impact on childhood obesity. In this article, we determine whether low-income 2–5-year-olds living in […]

A Focus Group Study Observing Maternal Intention to Use a WIC Education App

Abstract Objective: In this study, we sought to determine technology acceptance of a mobile application (app) to facilitate healthy behaviors as perceived by English- and Spanish-speaking participants of the Supplemental […]

Effect of Lifestyle Coaching Including Telemonitoring and Telecoaching on Gestational Weight Gain and Postnatal Weight Loss: A Systematic Review

Abstract Background: Obesity during pregnancy, excessive gestational weight gain (GWG), and postpartum weight retention (PPWR) are associated with health risks for mothers and their offspring. Face-to-face lifestyle interventions can reduce […]

Randomized Control Trial of an Internet-Based Parenting Intervention for Mothers of Infants

Abstract Early parenting home-visiting interventions have been found to be highly effective in promoting child development. Yet, there are many obstacles in the implementation of home-visiting programs, including travel and […]

Successfully Changing a State’s Climate to Increase Blood Lead Level Testing

Abstract Childhood lead poisoning continues to be a persistent environmental pediatric health problem in New Hampshire (NH). In 2015, 660 (4.9%) children younger than 6 years had blood lead levels of […]

Using Medicaid Data to Improve Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Outcomes and Blood Lead Surveillance

Abstract Context: Wisconsin-specific data revealed that not all Medicaid providers were testing children appropriately for blood lead levels and not all blood lead tests were reported to the Department of Health […]

Identifying and Chronicling Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Achievements With “Success Stories”

Abstract Success stories showcase a public health program’s progress toward achieving population health objectives. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) develops “success stories” in partnership with state […]

Local Disparities in Breastfeeding Initiation and Duration: A Cross-Sectional Population-Based Survey in Ten Chicago Community Areas

Abstract Breastfeeding confers substantial health benefits to women and infants. While disparities in breastfeeding persist in the United States, the extent of these disparities at the local level is unclear. […]

Characteristics of Mothers and Infants Living in Homeless Shelters and Public Housing in New York City

Abstract Introduction: Homelessness can result in poor health. The number of families with children living in NYC homeless shelters increased 55% from 2008 to 2014. Half of children living in […]