2024
Critical research gaps in treating growth faltering in infants under 6 months: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Tomori C, O’Connor D, Ververs M, Orta-Aleman D, Paone K, Budhathoki C, Pérez-Escamilla R. Critical research gaps in treating growth faltering in infants under 6 months: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLOS Global Public Health 2024, 4: e0001860. PMID: 38190356, PMCID: PMC10773941, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0001860.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchWeight gainHigh riskSystematic reviewInfant formulaChild health outcomesFull-text eligibilityGrowth falteringInclusion criteriaLactation supportModerate heterogeneityHealth outcomesInfantsSmall sample sizeStatistical differenceBangladeshi studyMonthsSupplemental milkSignificant differencesCOVID-19 pandemicInterventionHigh rateHigh attritionTrialsDF-100Eligibility
2023
Implementation of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative in Mexico: a systematic literature review using the RE-AIM framework
Bueno A, Vilar-Compte M, Cruz-Villalba V, Rovelo-Velázquez N, Rhodes E, Pérez-Escamilla R. Implementation of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative in Mexico: a systematic literature review using the RE-AIM framework. Frontiers In Public Health 2023, 11: 1251981. PMID: 38145069, PMCID: PMC10740192, DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1251981.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBaby-Friendly Hospital InitiativeRE-AIM frameworkTen StepsHospital InitiativeHealth facilitiesEfficacy/effectivenessCritical Appraisal ChecklistReview inclusion criteriaData extraction toolSystematic literature reviewSuccessful breastfeedingSupport breastfeedingInclusion criteriaDate restrictionsSystematic reviewAppraisal ChecklistStudy biasLiterature reviewImplementation researchBreastfeedingGroup meetingsReviewPrior studiesMultiple strategiesStrong evidence
2022
Impact of prelacteal feeds and neonatal introduction of breast milk substitutes on breastfeeding outcomes: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Pérez‐Escamilla R, Hromi‐Fiedler A, Rhodes EC, Neves PAR, Vaz J, Vilar‐Compte M, Segura‐Pérez S, Nyhan K. Impact of prelacteal feeds and neonatal introduction of breast milk substitutes on breastfeeding outcomes: A systematic review and meta‐analysis. Maternal And Child Nutrition 2022, 18: e13368. PMID: 35489107, PMCID: PMC9113480, DOI: 10.1111/mcn.13368.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBF outcomesBreast milkNeonatal periodSystematic reviewProspective studyRisk factorsSuboptimal breastfeeding outcomesLate neonatal periodOnly prospective studiesSignificant risk factorsEarly introductionDays of lifeWeb of SciencePrelacteal feedsBF durationBreastfeeding outcomesWeeks postpartumInclusion criteriaPrelactealsStudy designEffective interventionsObserved associationsOutcomesFeeding studyCessation
2021
Interventions supporting medical practitioners in the provision of lactation care: A systematic review and narrative analysis
Boss M, Saxby N, Pritchard D, Pérez‐Escamilla R, Clifford R. Interventions supporting medical practitioners in the provision of lactation care: A systematic review and narrative analysis. Maternal And Child Nutrition 2021, 17: e13160. PMID: 33590635, PMCID: PMC8189190, DOI: 10.1111/mcn.13160.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk of biasSystematic reviewMedical practitionersCochrane Library databasesInfant feeding decisionsFull-text articlesQuality of reportingPractitioner careIntervention reportingInclusion criteriaEvidence-based decision supportLactation careLibrary databasesClinical practiceGood quality researchClinical decisionHealth interventionsMost childrenFeeding decisionsCareSuch visitsPeer-reviewed empirical studiesInterventionRiskImplementation strategies
2011
Food insecurity and depression predict change in fruit and vegetable intake in Latinos with Type 2 Diabetes
Chhabra J, Vega‐López S, Samuel G, Segura‐Pérez S, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Food insecurity and depression predict change in fruit and vegetable intake in Latinos with Type 2 Diabetes. The FASEB Journal 2011, 25: 986.5-986.5. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.25.1_supplement.986.5.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2010
Effects of breastfeeding peer counseling for obese women on infant health outcomes
Chapman D, Wetzel K, Bermudez‐Millan A, Young S, Damio G, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Effects of breastfeeding peer counseling for obese women on infant health outcomes. The FASEB Journal 2010, 24: 91.6-91.6. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.24.1_supplement.91.6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInfant health outcomesLogistic regression analysisLow-income womenObese womenIntervention groupHealth outcomesObese low-income womenPeer counselingPeer counseling interventionRe-hospitalization rateInfant feeding dataControl group infantsMedical Research FoundationMonths of ageRegression analysisBaseline group differencesPC interventionsExclusive breastfeedingStandard careRespiratory infectionsGroup infantsMedical recordsInclusion criteriaBF rateBreastfeeding
1994
Infant feeding policies in maternity wards and their effect on breast-feeding success: an analytical overview.
Pérez-Escamilla R, Pollitt E, Lönnerdal B, Dewey K. Infant feeding policies in maternity wards and their effect on breast-feeding success: an analytical overview. American Journal Of Public Health 1994, 84: 89-97. PMID: 8279619, PMCID: PMC1614910, DOI: 10.2105/ajph.84.1.89.Peer-Reviewed Original Research