Featured Publications
Virtual interviewing with marginalized young adult mothers: appreciating the New Norm
Flaherty S, Sadler L. Virtual interviewing with marginalized young adult mothers: appreciating the New Norm. Public Health Nursing 2023, 40: 740-749. PMID: 37317821, PMCID: PMC10530169, DOI: 10.1111/phn.13220.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQualitative researchNew normsSpecific interview questionsQualitative interviewsInclusive representationMethodological best practicesIdentified categoriesOverarching themesQualitative studyInterview questionsEarly homeMethods studyBest practicesInterviewsParticipationOngoing stressorsNormsPerson interviewsLimited researchInterviewingYoung adult mothersResearchResponsibilityThemesCommunity
2024
Parenting experiences and outcomes among former adolescent mothers: A mixed methods study
Flaherty S, Knobf M, Holland M, Slade A, Nelson L, Sadler L. Parenting experiences and outcomes among former adolescent mothers: A mixed methods study. PLOS ONE 2024, 19: e0303119. PMID: 38748745, PMCID: PMC11095697, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0303119.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultFemaleHumansMothersParentingPregnancyPregnancy in AdolescenceYoung AdultConceptsMixed methods studyParenting outcomesRandomized clinical trialsAdolescent mothersMethods studyParents' experiencesSequential mixed methods studyExplanatory sequential mixed methods studyHome visiting programsPositive parenting outcomesPhase involved interviewsVisiting programsParticipants' experiencesChild behavior problemsPromote personal growthParticipants 2Maternal experienceQuantitative phaseQualitative dataPersonal growthEarly adulthoodBehavior problemsMothersHostile parentingOutcomes
2023
Participation in an Attachment-Based Home Visiting Program Is Associated with Lower Child Salivary C-Reactive Protein Levels at Follow-Up
Tobón A, Condon E, Slade A, Holland M, Mayes L, Sadler L. Participation in an Attachment-Based Home Visiting Program Is Associated with Lower Child Salivary C-Reactive Protein Levels at Follow-Up. Journal Of Developmental And Behavioral Pediatrics 2023, 44: e292-e299. PMID: 37126599, PMCID: PMC10353420, DOI: 10.1097/dbp.0000000000001180.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSalivary inflammatory biomarkersInflammatory biomarkersEarly childhood adversityC-reactive protein levelsChildhood adversitySalivary cytokine levelsEarly adversityMaternal-child dyadsHome Visiting ProgramSalivary CRP levelsMother-infant dyadsBlack/African AmericanHispanics/LatinosRCT completionCRP levelsCytokine levelsFollow-upSalivary specimensVisiting ProgramEarly interventionNegative psychosocial outcomesPsychosocial outcomesLong-term biological effectsProtein levelsMtb
2022
Using probabilistic record linkage and propensity‐score matching to identify a community‐based comparison population
Holland ML, Taylor RM, Condon E, Rinne GR, Bleicher S, Li C, Seldin M, Sadler L. Using probabilistic record linkage and propensity‐score matching to identify a community‐based comparison population. Research In Nursing & Health 2022, 45: 390-400. PMID: 35388528, PMCID: PMC9064948, DOI: 10.1002/nur.22226.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBirth certificate dataInterpregnancy intervalComparison groupRecord linkageProbabilistic record linkageRetrospective cohort studyCommunity-based comparison groupFirst-time mothersPropensity-score matchingCohort studyBirth outcomesLarge comparison groupCertificate dataComparison populationHV programsMultiple comparison groupsBirth certificates
2010
Depression among adolescent mothers enrolled in a high school parenting program.
Meadows-Oliver M, Sadler LS. Depression among adolescent mothers enrolled in a high school parenting program. Journal Of Psychosocial Nursing And Mental Health Services 2010, 48: 34-41. PMID: 20873701, PMCID: PMC3710716, DOI: 10.3928/02793695-20100831-04.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2008
Developmental Status of Children of Teen Mothers: Contrasting Objective Assessments With Maternal Reports
Ryan-Krause P, Meadows-Oliver M, Sadler L, Swartz MK. Developmental Status of Children of Teen Mothers: Contrasting Objective Assessments With Maternal Reports. Journal Of Pediatric Health Care 2008, 23: 303-309. PMID: 19720265, PMCID: PMC3561665, DOI: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2008.09.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChild developmentSubjective perceptionDevelopment reinforceGroup mean scoresInfant developmentTeen mothersMaternal reportsBayley ScalesIndividual childrenDevelopmental assessmentAdolescent mothersDevelopmental statusUrban high schoolStages QuestionnaireBSIDVolunteer sampleChildrenHigh schoolDevelopmental delayDifferent domainsCommunity settingsMother/child pairsPercent of mothersChild pairsMean score
2007
Sources of Stress and Support and Maternal Resources of Homeless Teenage Mothers
Meadows‐Oliver M, Sadler LS, Swartz MK, Ryan‐Krause P. Sources of Stress and Support and Maternal Resources of Homeless Teenage Mothers. Journal Of Child And Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing 2007, 20: 116-125. PMID: 17598805, DOI: 10.1111/j.1744-6171.2007.00093.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPromising Outcomes in Teen Mothers Enrolled in a School‐Based Parent Support Program and Child Care Center
Sadler LS, Swartz MK, Ryan‐Krause P, Seitz V, Meadows‐Oliver M, Grey M, Clemmens DA. Promising Outcomes in Teen Mothers Enrolled in a School‐Based Parent Support Program and Child Care Center. Journal Of School Health 2007, 77: 121-130. PMID: 17302854, DOI: 10.1111/j.1746-1561.2007.00181.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentChild Day Care CentersChild DevelopmentChild, PreschoolConnecticutFamily CharacteristicsFemaleHumansInfantMaleMother-Child RelationsMothersOutcome Assessment, Health CareParentingPilot ProjectsPregnancyPregnancy in AdolescenceProgram EvaluationSchool Health ServicesSocial SupportConceptsParent support programChild care centersEducational outcomesSupport programsUrban high schoolSelf-perceived parental competenceChild care settingsRapid subsequent pregnancyHigh schoolTeaching interactionsTeen mothersObservation measuresChild developmental assessmentSchoolsCare centerSafe environmentParental competenceChild outcomesMean scoreMaternal characteristicsCompetenceHealth outcomesDevelopmental assessmentProgramSupport networks
2005
Minding the Baby
Slade A, Sadler L, De Dios-Kenn C, Webb D, Currier-Ezepchick J, Mayes L. Minding the Baby. The Psychoanalytic Study Of The Child 2005, 60: 74-100. PMID: 16649676, DOI: 10.1080/00797308.2005.11800747.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2001
Parental competence among African American adolescent mothers and grandmothers
Sadler L, Anderson S, Sabatelli R. Parental competence among African American adolescent mothers and grandmothers. Journal Of Pediatric Nursing 2001, 16: 217-233. PMID: 11498815, DOI: 10.1053/jpdn.2001.25532.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAnalysis of VarianceAttitude to HealthBlack or African AmericanFamilyFemaleHumansInfantLife Change EventsModels, PsychologicalMother-Child RelationsMothersNursing Methodology ResearchParentingPsychology, AdolescentPsychology, ChildRegression AnalysisSelf ConceptSocial SupportStress, PsychologicalSurveys and QuestionnairesTemperamentUrban HealthConceptsParental competenceAfrican American adolescent mothersAdolescent mothersUrban African American mothersCombined regression equationBelsky's DeterminantsPersonal resourcesInfant temperamentAfrican American mothersContextual sourcesMultiple regression analysisAge 4Infants ages 4MasteryAmerican mothersInfluence of grandmothersCompetence