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
Systematic review and meta‐analysis of breastfeeding and later overweight or obesity expands on previous study for World Health Organization
Horta BL, Rollins N, Dias MS, Garcez V, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Systematic review and meta‐analysis of breastfeeding and later overweight or obesity expands on previous study for World Health Organization. Acta Paediatrica 2022, 112: 34-41. PMID: 35727183, DOI: 10.1111/apa.16460.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsResidual confoundingWorld Health OrganizationSystematic reviewPublication biasHealth OrganizationSocioeconomic statusOdds of overweightBenefits of breastfeedingRandom-effects modelWeb of ScienceIndependent reviewersPositive confoundingOverweightObesityBreastfeedingConfoundingAssociationReviewStatusPrevious studiesMEDLINEInfantsStudyLILACSImpact 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 studyCessationImpact of baby behaviour on caregiver's infant feeding decisions during the first 6 months of life: A systematic review
Vilar‐Compte M, Pérez‐Escamilla R, Orta‐Aleman D, Cruz‐Villalba V, Segura‐Pérez S, Nyhan K, Richter LM. Impact of baby behaviour on caregiver's infant feeding decisions during the first 6 months of life: A systematic review. Maternal And Child Nutrition 2022, 18: e13345. PMID: 35363420, PMCID: PMC9113474, DOI: 10.1111/mcn.13345.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInfant feeding decisionsMonths of lifeBaby's behaviorFeeding decisionsSystematic reviewMaternal breastfeeding confidenceIntroduction of formulaRisk of biasTitles/abstractsCritical Appraisal ChecklistMilk insufficiencyLactation problemsAdequate counsellingInfant feedingHigh-income countriesDate restrictionsAnticipatory guidanceHealth providersQuasi-experimental studyAppraisal ChecklistCaregiversMonthsMedical librariansCounsellingReviewRisk factors for self‐reported insufficient milk during the first 6 months of life: A systematic review
Segura‐Pérez S, Richter L, Rhodes EC, Hromi‐Fiedler A, Vilar‐Compte M, Adnew M, Nyhan K, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Risk factors for self‐reported insufficient milk during the first 6 months of life: A systematic review. Maternal And Child Nutrition 2022, 18: e13353. PMID: 35343065, PMCID: PMC9113468, DOI: 10.1111/mcn.13353.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk factorsCaesarean sectionInsufficient milkSystematic reviewMaternal overweight/obesityStage II laborOverweight/obesityUnnecessary caesarean sectionsMultifactorial risk factorsMonths of lifeIncome countriesBreastfeeding initiationFormula supplementationEpidural anesthesiaOnset of lactationHigh-income countriesMaternity facilitiesBiomedical factorsHospital practiceBaby's behaviorProtective factorsReview protocolTen StepsMental healthMothers' interpretations
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
2020
Household food insecurity and early childhood development: Systematic review and meta‐analysis
de Oliveira K, de Almeida G, Gubert MB, Moura AS, Spaniol AM, Hernandez DC, Pérez‐Escamilla R, Buccini G. Household food insecurity and early childhood development: Systematic review and meta‐analysis. Maternal And Child Nutrition 2020, 16: e12967. PMID: 32052571, PMCID: PMC7296813, DOI: 10.1111/mcn.12967.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow-middle income countriesHigh-income countriesHousehold food insecuritySystematic reviewEarly childhood developmentPoor early childhood developmentDevelopmental riskECD domainsAssociation of HFIIncome countriesProspective studyLanguage restrictionsChildhood developmentNineteen studiesElectronic databasesMeta-AnalysisMotor developmentFood insecurityOnly studyGrey literaturePowerful stressor
2019
Impact of Maternal Anxiety on Breastfeeding Outcomes: A Systematic Review
Hoff CE, Movva N, Rosen Vollmar A, Pérez-Escamilla R. Impact of Maternal Anxiety on Breastfeeding Outcomes: A Systematic Review. Advances In Nutrition 2019, 10: 816-826. PMID: 31079143, PMCID: PMC6743815, DOI: 10.1093/advances/nmy132.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMaternal anxietyPostpartum anxietyBreastfeeding outcomesPrenatal anxietyMedical Subject Headings termsSubject Headings termsPrimary outcomeMo postpartumHigh-income countriesEligibility criteriaImpact of anxietyMother-infant behaviorsSystematic reviewNarrative reviewGreater methodological rigorMaternal functioningMethodological rigorRelevant studiesOutcomesText wordsPostpartumAssociationAnxietyNegative associationFuture studies
2016
Pacifier use and interruption of exclusive breastfeeding: Systematic review and meta‐analysis
dos Santos Buccini G, Pérez‐Escamilla R, Paulino LM, Araújo CL, Venancio SI. Pacifier use and interruption of exclusive breastfeeding: Systematic review and meta‐analysis. Maternal And Child Nutrition 2016, 13 PMID: 27863027, PMCID: PMC6866034, DOI: 10.1111/mcn.12384.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPacifier useEBF interruptionSystematic reviewPoor breastfeeding outcomesModifiable risk factorsProspective cohort studyCross-sectional studyRestriction of languageWeb of ScienceCohort studyExclusive breastfeedingSearch of CINAHLBreastfeeding outcomesRisk factorsClinical trialsPooled effectObservational studyMethodological qualityChild healthNull associationMeta-AnalysisStudy designConsistent associationLimited external validityAssociationImpact of the Baby‐friendly Hospital Initiative on breastfeeding and child health outcomes: a systematic review
Pérez-Escamilla R, Martinez JL, Segura-Pérez S. Impact of the Baby‐friendly Hospital Initiative on breastfeeding and child health outcomes: a systematic review. Maternal And Child Nutrition 2016, 12: 402-417. PMID: 26924775, PMCID: PMC6860129, DOI: 10.1111/mcn.12294.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAfrica South of the SaharaAsiaBreast FeedingChild HealthEuropeFemaleHealth EducationHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth PromotionHospitalsHumansInfantObservational Studies as TopicProgram EvaluationRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicSocial SupportTreatment OutcomeUnited NationsUnited StatesWorld Health OrganizationConceptsBaby-Friendly Hospital InitiativeChild health outcomesHealth outcomesSystematic reviewBreastfeeding outcomesHospital InitiativeLong-term breastfeeding outcomesBFHI's Ten StepsInfant health outcomesYoung child feedingDose-response relationshipNarrative systematic reviewBF outcomesBFHI implementationBFHI stepsSteps womenTerm infantsObservational studyChild feedingTen StepsOutcomesBreastfeedingInfantsPrimary aimQuasi-experimental design
2012
Scaling Up of Breastfeeding Promotion Programs in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: the “Breastfeeding Gear” Model
Pérez-Escamilla R, Curry L, Minhas D, Taylor L, Bradley E. Scaling Up of Breastfeeding Promotion Programs in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: the “Breastfeeding Gear” Model. Advances In Nutrition 2012, 3: 790-800. PMID: 23153733, PMCID: PMC3648703, DOI: 10.3945/an.112.002873.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMiddle-income countriesBF programBreastfeeding promotion programsObservational quantitative studyCost-effective interventionMother-child healthBF outcomesGrey Literature ReportBreastfeeding promotionPromotion programsSystematic reviewStudy designEvidence-based frameworkEvidence-based advocacyProgram deliveryQualitative studyKey barriersWorkforce developmentGoal settingReviewHospitalCommunity levelLiterature reportsTrials
2010
HEALTH CARE ACCESS AMONG HISPANIC IMMIGRANTS: ¿ALGUIEN ESTÁ ESCUCHANDO?[IS ANYBODY LISTENING?]
Pérez‐Escamilla R, Garcia J, Song D. HEALTH CARE ACCESS AMONG HISPANIC IMMIGRANTS: ¿ALGUIEN ESTÁ ESCUCHANDO?[IS ANYBODY LISTENING?]. Annals Of Anthropological Practice 2010, 34: 47-67. PMID: 21116464, PMCID: PMC2992323, DOI: 10.1111/j.1556-4797.2010.01051.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHealth care accessCare accessHealth careCommunity health workersPhysical care needsHealth care costsNon-Hispanic whitesFear of stigmaHispanic immigrantsHealth workersHigh riskCare needsCommunity outreach programsMigrant farm workersHispanic mortality paradoxCare costsSystematic reviewMigrant healthComprehensive healthCareMortality paradoxSocial supportHealthImportant barriersFarm workers