2021
Associations between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Sexual Risk among Postpartum Women
Thomas JL, Lewis JB, Ickovics JR, Cunningham SD. Associations between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Sexual Risk among Postpartum Women. International Journal Of Environmental Research And Public Health 2021, 18: 3848. PMID: 33917634, PMCID: PMC8038841, DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18073848.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdverse Childhood ExperiencesChildCondomsFemaleHumansPostpartum PeriodPregnancySexual BehaviorSexually Transmitted DiseasesConceptsRapid repeat pregnancyACE exposureSexual riskPostpartum womenRepeat pregnancyPostpartum periodContraceptive methodsChild health outcomesYears of ageSexual risk outcomesAdverse childhood experiencesChildhood experiencesRisky sexual behaviorSTI acquisitionMaternal healthEpidemiological evidenceReproductive ageContraceptive useHealth outcomesCondom useAge 18Logistic regressionPregnancyWomenConvenience sample
2020
Perinatal Depressive Symptom Trajectories Among Adolescent Women in New York City
Simons HR, Thorpe LE, Jones HE, Lewis JB, Tobin JN, Ickovics JR. Perinatal Depressive Symptom Trajectories Among Adolescent Women in New York City. Journal Of Adolescent Health 2020, 67: 84-92. PMID: 32268996, PMCID: PMC11225562, DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2019.12.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentDepressionDepression, PostpartumFemaleHumansNew York CityPostpartum PeriodPregnancyRisk FactorsConceptsDepressive symptom trajectoriesDepressive symptomsAdolescent womenSymptom trajectoriesHigher symptomsDepressive symptom dataDepressive symptoms postpartumModerate depressive symptomsDistinct trajectory patternsHigher depressive symptomsGroup-based trajectory modelingPregnancy characteristicsEarly pregnancyPrenatal careEarly treatmentPerinatal periodSymptom dataSymptomsPregnancy distressNew York CityControl participantsWomenTrajectory groupsPostpartumYork City
2018
Postpartum Depressive Symptoms: Gestational Weight Gain as a Risk Factor for Adolescents Who Are Overweight or Obese
Cunningham SD, Mokshagundam S, Chai H, Lewis JB, Levine J, Tobin JN, Ickovics JR. Postpartum Depressive Symptoms: Gestational Weight Gain as a Risk Factor for Adolescents Who Are Overweight or Obese. Journal Of Midwifery & Women's Health 2018, 63: 178-184. PMID: 29569357, PMCID: PMC5878115, DOI: 10.1111/jmwh.12686.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrepregnancy body mass indexGestational weight gainBody mass indexPostpartum depressive symptomsExcessive gestational weight gainExcessive weight gainDepressive symptomsWeight gainPregnancy overweightRisk factorsMental healthHigher postpartum depressive symptomsPregravid body mass indexAppropriate gestational weight gainEpidemiologic Studies Depression ScaleMedical record abstractionPostpartum weight retentionHealthy weight gainPrenatal depressive symptomsMaternal mental healthAdverse physical health outcomesHealth care providersWomen's mental healthPhysical health outcomesInterconceptional periods
2017
Depressive Symptoms and Gestational Length Among Pregnant Adolescents: Cluster Randomized Control Trial of CenteringPregnancy® Plus Group Prenatal Care
Felder JN, Epel E, Lewis JB, Cunningham SD, Tobin JN, Rising SS, Thomas M, Ickovics JR. Depressive Symptoms and Gestational Length Among Pregnant Adolescents: Cluster Randomized Control Trial of CenteringPregnancy® Plus Group Prenatal Care. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 2017, 85: 574-584. PMID: 28287802, PMCID: PMC5548378, DOI: 10.1037/ccp0000191.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGroup prenatal careIndividual prenatal carePerinatal depressive symptomsShorter gestational agePrenatal carePreterm birthGestational ageDepressive symptomsPregnant adolescentsClinical sitesEpidemiologic Studies Depression ScaleThird pregnancy trimesterCommunity health centersNonpharmacological optionsPerinatal adolescentsPregnancy trimesterThird trimesterMedical recordsUltrasound datingHealth centersDepression ScaleIndividual careSymptomsCenteringPregnancyCare
2015
Prenatal Depressive Symptoms and Postpartum Sexual Risk Among Young Urban Women of Color
Cunningham SD, Smith A, Kershaw T, Lewis JB, Cassells A, Tobin JN, Ickovics JR. Prenatal Depressive Symptoms and Postpartum Sexual Risk Among Young Urban Women of Color. Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2015, 29: 11-17. PMID: 26165914, PMCID: PMC5536107, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2015.04.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentBlack or African AmericanContraception BehaviorDepressionDepression, PostpartumFemaleHispanic or LatinoHumansIncidenceLogistic ModelsNew York CityOdds RatioPostpartum PeriodPregnancyPregnancy ComplicationsPregnancy Trimester, SecondRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSexual BehaviorSexual PartnersSexually Transmitted DiseasesSurveys and QuestionnairesUnsafe SexYoung AdultConceptsPrenatal depressive symptomsDepressive symptomsSex partnersSexual riskCondom useHigh-risk sex partnersUrban womenEpidemiologic Studies Depression ScaleCommunity health centersMain outcome measuresPostpartum sexual activityBaseline outcome variablesHigh-risk partnersAntenatal depressionSecond trimesterYear postpartumHealth centersOutcome measuresSomatic itemsSymptomsYoung urban womenYoung womenPregnancyPregnant teensOutcome variables
2014
Changes in experiences with discrimination across pregnancy and postpartum: age differences and consequences for mental health.
Rosenthal L, Earnshaw VA, Lewis TT, Reid AE, Lewis JB, Stasko EC, Tobin JN, Ickovics JR. Changes in experiences with discrimination across pregnancy and postpartum: age differences and consequences for mental health. American Journal Of Public Health 2014, 105: 686-93. PMID: 24922166, PMCID: PMC4264991, DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2014.301906.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPostpartum Intimate Partner Violence and Health Risks Among Young Mothers in the United States: A Prospective Study
Agrawal A, Ickovics J, Lewis JB, Magriples U, Kershaw TS. Postpartum Intimate Partner Violence and Health Risks Among Young Mothers in the United States: A Prospective Study. Maternal And Child Health Journal 2014, 18: 1985-1992. PMID: 24562504, PMCID: PMC4142118, DOI: 10.1007/s10995-014-1444-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAnalysis of VarianceBlack or African AmericanCondomsConnecticutDepressionFemaleGeorgiaHumansInterpersonal RelationsInterviews as TopicMaternal-Child Health CentersMothersParent-Child RelationsPostpartum PeriodPregnancyPregnancy in AdolescenceProspective StudiesRisk FactorsSexual PartnersSpouse AbuseStress, PsychologicalUnited StatesYoung AdultConceptsMonths postpartumYoung mothersIntimate partner violenceCondom useHealth risksCondom negotiationInfant sleeping problemsGynecology clinicProspective studyPostpartum periodPartner violenceIPV screeningPostpartumPrevention programsSleeping problemsYoung womenTime pointsMeasures analysisMothersParental stressDepressionRiskMonths
2013
Family and Relationship Influences on Parenting Behaviors of Young Parents
Kershaw T, Murphy A, Lewis J, Divney A, Albritton T, Magriples U, Gordon D. Family and Relationship Influences on Parenting Behaviors of Young Parents. Journal Of Adolescent Health 2013, 54: 197-203. PMID: 24113495, PMCID: PMC3947006, DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2013.08.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentFamilyFamily RelationsFemaleHumansInterpersonal RelationsMaleParentingParentsPostpartum PeriodPregnancySex FactorsYoung AdultConceptsSense of competenceFamily factorsParenting behaviorsRomantic relationshipsParents' romantic relationshipsPositive life changesInfluence of relationshipsNegative parentingYoung parentsFemale parentingRelationship factorsParenting involvementMonths postpartumRelationship influencesImportance of relationshipsMale parenting behaviorExpectant couplesMothers' involvementPositive experiencesLife changesParentingYoung mothersParentsCompetenceChildhood
2010
The Skinny on Sexual Risk: The Effects of BMI on STI Incidence and Risk
Kershaw TS, Arnold A, Lewis JB, Magriples U, Ickovics JR. The Skinny on Sexual Risk: The Effects of BMI on STI Incidence and Risk. AIDS And Behavior 2010, 15: 1527-1538. PMID: 20976536, PMCID: PMC3158959, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-010-9842-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexNormal-weight womenSTI incidenceMonths postpartumWeight womenSexual riskEffect of BMISexual risk behaviorsSexual risk preventionObese womenOverweight womenBMI groupsMass indexRisky partnersRisk behaviorsPostpartumIncidenceWeight lossYoung mothersWomenRisky sexRiskSTIsPrevention
2006
Prenatal and Parenting Stress on Adolescent Maternal Adjustment: Identifying a High-Risk Subgroup
Holub CK, Kershaw TS, Ethier KA, Lewis JB, Milan S, Ickovics JR. Prenatal and Parenting Stress on Adolescent Maternal Adjustment: Identifying a High-Risk Subgroup. Maternal And Child Health Journal 2006, 11: 153-159. PMID: 17066314, DOI: 10.1007/s10995-006-0159-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPostpartum emotional distressMaternal adjustmentEmotional distressParenting stressAdolescent mothersHigher parenting stressPrenatal stressMeasures of feelingsHigh prenatal stressPsychological developmentDistressAdolescentsEarly interventionPregnant adolescentsStress groupProspective longitudinal cohort studyHigh-risk subgroupsLongitudinal cohort studyChild health outcomesHealth outcomesMean scoreOptimal maternalCohort studyThird trimesterMonths postpartum