2022
Barriers and Facilitators to Optimal Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices in the Central Region of Ghana: Perceptions of Heath Care Providers
Hromi-Fiedler A, Sandow A, Pérez-Escamilla R, Segbedji C, Addo-Lartey A, Aryeetey R. Barriers and Facilitators to Optimal Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices in the Central Region of Ghana: Perceptions of Heath Care Providers. Current Developments In Nutrition 2022, 6: 576. PMCID: PMC9193413, DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzac060.034.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchYoung child feeding practicesBarriers/facilitatorsChild feeding practicesFeeding practicesIYCF counselingOptimal infantCare providersComplementary feeding practicesHeath care providersIndividual-level barriersMulti-level interventionsCross-cutting barriersBreastmilk insufficiencyMaternal hygieneIYCF knowledgeBreast problemsHealth facilitiesHome visitsPolicies/guidelinesCommunity-level characteristicsProvider supportIll healthProvider perspectivesOptimal IYCFLevel barriersWhat works to protect, promote and support breastfeeding on a large scale: A review of reviews
Tomori C, Hernández‐Cordero S, Busath N, Menon P, Pérez‐Escamilla R. What works to protect, promote and support breastfeeding on a large scale: A review of reviews. Maternal And Child Nutrition 2022, 18: e13344. PMID: 35315573, PMCID: PMC9113479, DOI: 10.1111/mcn.13344.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIncome settingsBaby-Friendly Hospital InitiativeHealth systemEffective interventionsEvidence baseKangaroo mother careRisk of biasReview of interventionsBreastfeeding outcomesHospital InitiativeMother careBreastfeeding protectionReview of reviewsHome visitsAssessment of biasHealth settingsSkin careModerate qualityMultilevel interventionsSocial ecological modelImportance of continuityInterventionCareFamily settingsStructural interventions
2020
Strengths and Barriers in Achieving “Green Status” of Breastfeeding; The Story of Frontline Health Care Workers in Sri Lanka
Agampodi T, Dharmasoma N, Dissanayaka T, Koralagedara I, Warnasekara J, Pérez-Escamilla R, Agampodi S. Strengths and Barriers in Achieving “Green Status” of Breastfeeding; The Story of Frontline Health Care Workers in Sri Lanka. Current Developments In Nutrition 2020, 4: nzaa043_002. PMCID: PMC7258521, DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzaa043_002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPublic health midwivesFrontline health care workersHealth care workersHome visitsCare workersGrass root level health workersLactation management centrePostpartum home visitsSri LankaPublic health systemProper breastfeedingIrrational prescriptionCup feedingLabour roomEarly initiationHealth workersCurrent recommendationsHigher social classHealth systemFunding sourcesCare provisionSri Lankan communityFocus group discussionsMothersBreastfeeding
2019
Impact of UNICEF’s Community Infant and Young Child Feeding (C-IYCF) Counselling Package on Priority IYCF Practices in Nigeria (P16-038-19)
Lamstein S, Pérez-Escamilla R, Adeyemi S, Koniz-Booher P, Nanama S, Bégin F, Omotola B, Adebisi B, Kaligirwa C, Stammer E, Oni F. Impact of UNICEF’s Community Infant and Young Child Feeding (C-IYCF) Counselling Package on Priority IYCF Practices in Nigeria (P16-038-19). Current Developments In Nutrition 2019, 3: 3131590. PMCID: PMC6574359, DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzz050.p16-038-19.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIntervention local government areasCommunity infantsIYCF practicesCounselling packageExclusive breastfeeding ratesSupport group meetingsLocal Government AreaExclusive breastfeedingBreastfeeding ratesEarly initiationHealth workersHome visitsHousehold-level covariatesCommunity sensitizationSupportive supervisionBaseline surveyKaduna State MinistrySocioeconomic statusCommunity volunteersBreastfeedingInfantsCommunity workersIntervention planningLevel covariatesAdditional research
2009
Short and long term impacts of diabetes peer counseling on HbA1c among Latinos: Preliminary results
Perez‐Escamilla R, Vega‐López S, Damio G, Segura‐Pérez S, Fernandez M, Calle M, Samuel G, Chhabra J, D'Agostino D. Short and long term impacts of diabetes peer counseling on HbA1c among Latinos: Preliminary results. The FASEB Journal 2009, 23: 336.8-336.8. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.23.1_supplement.336.8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIntervention groupType 2 diabetesIntervention group participantsOngoing diabetesGlycemic controlMonth 2Clinical careHome visitsControl groupWeekly visitsFirst monthPeer counselingMonthsPeer counselorsGroup differencesGroup participantsDiabetesGreater improvementPractice trialsVisitsLong-term impactGroupLong termStatistical powerTerm impact
2008
Breastfeeding Education and Support Trial for Obese Women
Chapman D, Bermudez‐Millan A, Wetzel K, Damio G, Kyer N, Young S, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Breastfeeding Education and Support Trial for Obese Women. The FASEB Journal 2008, 22: 1080.4-1080.4. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.22.1_supplement.1080.4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchObese womenHome visitsPeer counseling interventionPostpartum home visitsBaby-Friendly HospitalPeer counselorsPrenatal home visitsUsual careExclusive breastfeedingMean BMIPostpartum participantsPregnant womenPrenatal clinicsSUPPORT trialBreast pumpClinical experiencePeer counselingDaily visitsWomenVisitsCounseling interventionBreastfeedingSupervised clinical experiencePreliminary findingsTrialsImpact of diabetes peer counseling on glycosylated hemoglobin among Latinos enrolled in the DIALBEST Trial: Preliminary results
Perez‐Escamilla R, Vega‐Lopez S, Segura‐Perez S, Damio G, Fernandez M, Calle M, Samuel G, Chhabra J, D’Agostino D. Impact of diabetes peer counseling on glycosylated hemoglobin among Latinos enrolled in the DIALBEST Trial: Preliminary results. The FASEB Journal 2008, 22: 677.19-677.19. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.22.1_supplement.677.19.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchControl groupIntervention groupPeer counselorsType 2 diabetesIntervention group participantsOngoing diabetesBaseline BMIGlycemic controlMonth 12Plasma glucoseMonth 2Medical appointmentsPhysical activityClinical careHome visitsWeekly visitsFirst monthPeer counselingGlucose monitoringMonthsGroup participantsDiabetesSignificant correlationInterventionGreater improvement
2005
Effectiveness of Breast-Feeding Peer Counseling in a Low-Income, Predominantly Latina Population
Chapman D, Damio G, Young S, Pérez-Escamilla R. Effectiveness of Breast-Feeding Peer Counseling in a Low-Income, Predominantly Latina Population. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 2005, 60: 157-158. DOI: 10.1097/01.ogx.0000154433.25184.ae.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPostpartum home visitsBreast feedingControl womenHome visitsPeer counselingMonths postpartumIntervention groupPeer counselorsLow-income Latina womenBreast feeding techniqueHealthy singleton infantsHours of dischargePrenatal home visitsLow-income womenPerinatal contactProspective trialSingleton infantsWeeks' gestationPrenatal clinicsNewborn infantsRoutine educationGeneral populationNumber of visitsUrban hospitalLower risk