2024
The importance of community resources for breastfeeding
LoCasale-Crouch J, Wallace M, Heeren T, Kerr S, Yue Y, Deeken G, Turnbull K, Jaworski B, Mateus M, Moon R, Hauck F, Kellams A, Colson E, Corwin M. The importance of community resources for breastfeeding. International Breastfeeding Journal 2024, 19: 16. PMID: 38448983, PMCID: PMC10916149, DOI: 10.1186/s13006-024-00623-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChild Opportunity IndexCommunity resourcesBreastfeeding initiationMaternal race/ethnicityAssociated with breastfeeding initiationUS birthing hospitalsCensus tract measuresAssociated with non-useCountry of birthRates of breastfeedingSAFE studyNationally representative sampleLikelihood of breastfeedingNationally-representative dataImpacts breastfeeding practicesMonths of infant ageMothers of infantsHealth behaviorsPhysical healthRace/ethnic groupsShape healthHispanic mothersBreastfeeding practicesBirth hospitalizationRace/ethnicity
2011
Impact of an Educational Intervention on Caregivers’ Beliefs About Infant Crying and Knowledge of Shaken Baby Syndrome
Bechtel K, Le K, Martin KD, Shah N, Leventhal JM, Colson E. Impact of an Educational Intervention on Caregivers’ Beliefs About Infant Crying and Knowledge of Shaken Baby Syndrome. Academic Pediatrics 2011, 11: 481-486. PMID: 21940233, DOI: 10.1016/j.acap.2011.08.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsShaken baby syndromeHospital dischargeIntervention groupEducational interventionAnticipatory guidanceUrban primary care centerPediatric residentsInfant cryingNewborn hospital dischargeHistorical control groupPrimary care centersIntervention group caregiversBeliefs/knowledgePostpartum interventionsCare centerAdjusted associationsInfant deathBaby syndromeShaken BabyHospital staffControl groupYoung infantsMore mothersInfantsLogistic regression
2001
Position for Newborn Sleep: Associations with Parents' Perceptions of Their Nursery Experience
Colson E, Bergman D, Shapiro E, Leventhal J. Position for Newborn Sleep: Associations with Parents' Perceptions of Their Nursery Experience. Birth 2001, 28: 249-253. PMID: 11903213, DOI: 10.1046/j.1523-536x.2001.00249.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSupine positionSudden infant death syndromeUrban primary care centerPrimary care centersWell-child visitsInfant death syndromeCause of deathCurrent American AcademyInfant sleeping positionPercent of parentsPostpartum hospitalInner-city parentsHealthy infantsPostpartum periodProne positionCare centerPediatrics recommendationsDeath syndromeInner-city settingsNewborn sleepSleeping positionInfant sleepInfantsAmerican AcademyPostpartum experiences