2018
Validation of the International Guide for Monitoring Child Development demonstrates good sensitivity and specificity in four diverse countries
Ertem IO, Krishnamurthy V, Mulaudzi MC, Sguassero Y, Bilik B, Srinivasan R, Balta H, Gulumser O, Gan G, Calvocoressi L, Johnson B, Shabanova V, Forsyth B. Validation of the International Guide for Monitoring Child Development demonstrates good sensitivity and specificity in four diverse countries. Acta Paediatrica 2018, 108: 1074-1086. PMID: 30472813, PMCID: PMC6520130, DOI: 10.1111/apa.14661.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2011
Intervention Groups for HIV-Infected Women: The Need for Additional Services
Eloff I, Forsyth B, Finestone M, Ebersöhn L, Visser M, Ferreira R, Boeving A, Sikkema K. Intervention Groups for HIV-Infected Women: The Need for Additional Services. South African Journal Of Psychology 2011, 41: 38-51. DOI: 10.1177/008124631104100105.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIntervention groupGroup interventionExperimental intervention groupIntervention trialsFrequent reasonPsychosocial referralsSuch referralsIntervention studiesReferralSevere emotional disturbanceSouth African mothersStudy participantsAfrican mothersInterventionHIVYoung childrenBehavioral problemsChildrenMothersEmotional disturbanceLimited accessParticipantsService deliveryAdditional supportLack of mobility
2009
Perception of vulnerability among mothers of healthy infants in a middle‐income country
Dogan D, Ertem I, Karaaslan T, Forsyth B. Perception of vulnerability among mothers of healthy infants in a middle‐income country. Child Care Health And Development 2009, 35: 868-872. PMID: 19735267, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2214.2009.01015.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChild Vulnerability ScaleMiddle-income countriesHealthy childrenCross-sectional observational studyHealthy young childrenPotential risk factorsVulnerable child syndromeKnown health riskSocio-demographic factorsPerceptions of vulnerabilityHealthy infantsPediatric literatureRisk factorsObservational studyMaternal perceptionHealthy populationPaternal ageItem-total scale correlationsSocio-demographic variablesLAMI countriesChild syndromeBirth orderYoung childrenChildrenMothers
2003
Psychological aspects of HIV infection in children
Forsyth B. Psychological aspects of HIV infection in children. Child And Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics Of North America 2003, 12: 423-437. PMID: 12910816, DOI: 10.1016/s1056-4993(03)00023-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychological effectsPsychological aspectsThreat of deathPsychological issuesParents' degreeSubstance abusePervasive effectsCare givingNumber of childrenChildrenHIV diseaseHIV infectionPharmaceutical treatmentAdolescentsDiseaseAbuseNumber of peopleStigmaHolistic approachPeopleGivingIllnessInfection
2000
HIV Infection in Children: A New Hope
Forsyth B. HIV Infection in Children: A New Hope. Child And Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics Of North America 2000, 9: 279-294. PMID: 10768067, DOI: 10.1016/s1056-4993(18)30119-6.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1997
Development of a Supplement to the HOME Scale for Children Living in Impoverished Urban Environments
ERTEM I, FORSYTH B, AVNI-SINGER A, DAMOUR L, CICCHETTI D. Development of a Supplement to the HOME Scale for Children Living in Impoverished Urban Environments. Journal Of Developmental And Behavioral Pediatrics 1997, 18: 322-328. PMID: 9349975, DOI: 10.1097/00004703-199710000-00006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsImpoverished urban environmentsNew clinical dataYoung childrenNursing Child Assessment Teaching ScaleHigh-risk familiesConstruct validityPsychometric propertiesNursing Child AssessmentClinical dataInter-rater reliabilityHigh inter-rater reliabilityHome visitsGood psychometric propertiesPilot studyValid additionChildren's AssessmentInternal consistencyChildrenSupplementsHOME scale
1995
Primary care of children with HIV infection
Forsyth B. Primary care of children with HIV infection. Current Opinion In Pediatrics 1995, 7: 502-512. PMID: 8541949, DOI: 10.1097/00008480-199510000-00004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary care physiciansCare physiciansPneumocystis carinii pneumonia prophylaxisPediatric HIV diseasePrevention (CDC) classification systemSpecific treatment approachesComprehensive health carePneumonia prophylaxisIntravenous immunoglobulinAntiretroviral medicationsHIV diseaseHIV infectionPrimary careSpecialty clinicCoordinated careClinical aspectsEarly infancyNumber of childrenTreatment approachesEpidemic increaseDisease controlHealth careEarly introductionCareChildren
1994
Psychiatric Aspects of HIV Infection and AIDS on the Family
Adnopoz J, Forsyth B, Nagler S. Psychiatric Aspects of HIV Infection and AIDS on the Family. Child And Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics Of North America 1994, 3: 543-555. DOI: 10.1016/s1056-4993(18)30486-3.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1993
Psychological sequelae of medical complications during pregnancy.
Burger J, Horwitz S, Forsyth B, Leventhal J, Leaf P. Psychological sequelae of medical complications during pregnancy. Pediatrics 1993, 91: 566-71. PMID: 8441560, DOI: 10.1542/peds.91.3.566.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPregnancy complicationsPostpartum depressionPrimary care pediatric practicesSevere pregnancy complicationsCommunity-based sampleNeonatal hospitalizationSevere complicationsMedical complicationsComplicated pregnanciesPediatric practiceComplicationsPregnancyPsychological sequelaeInterview SurveyWomenDepressionDemographic factorsRiskLong-term perceptionMothersChildrenChild vulnerabilityHospitalizationPrematuritySequelae
1992
Identification and management of psychosocial and developmental problems in community-based, primary care pediatric practices.
Horwitz S, Leaf P, Leventhal J, Forsyth B, Speechley K. Identification and management of psychosocial and developmental problems in community-based, primary care pediatric practices. Pediatrics 1992, 89: 480-5. PMID: 1371342, DOI: 10.1542/peds.89.3.480.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNew morbidityPediatric practiceGreater New Haven areaDevelopmental problemsPrimary care pediatric practicesNew Haven areaPractice of pediatricsWorld Health OrganizationAcute carePrimary careWell childrenSpecialty servicesPsychiatric problemsChild Behavior ChecklistEligible familiesCliniciansActive interventionHealth OrganizationMild problemsMorbidityBehavior ChecklistChildrenPsychological problemsCareIntervention
1989
Mirror image of environmental deprivation: Severe childhood obesity of psychosocial origin
Christoffel K, Forsyth B. Mirror image of environmental deprivation: Severe childhood obesity of psychosocial origin. Child Abuse & Neglect 1989, 13: 249-256. PMID: 2743183, DOI: 10.1016/0145-2134(89)90011-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSevere obesityGrowth failurePsychosocial originSevere childhood obesityHealth care providersEarly childhoodSeparation of motherOrganic causeChildhood obesityOptimal treatmentMaternal depressionCare providersObesityPsychosocial issuesPsychosocial dysfunctionGrowth abnormalitiesChildhoodDiagnostic featuresChildrenParental limit settingChild careFailureFamily disorganizationEnvironmental deprivationDysfunction
1982
Observation scales to identify serious illness in febrile children.
McCarthy P, Sharpe M, Spiesel S, Dolan T, Forsyth B, DeWitt T, Fink H, Baron M, Cicchetti D. Observation scales to identify serious illness in febrile children. Pediatrics 1982, 70: 802-9. PMID: 7133831, DOI: 10.1542/peds.70.5.802.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhysical examinationFebrile childrenSerious illnessPrimary care centersCenter emergency roomDegree of illnessIndependent predictorsCare centerPatientsIllnessThree-point scaleTotal scorePrivate practiceSix-item modelPhysiciansMultiple regression analysisRegression analysisChildrenScoresExaminationObservation itemsAgreement level
1981
Further definition of history and observation variables in assessing febrile children.
Mccarthy P, Jekel J, Stashwick C, Spiesel S, Dolan T, Sharpe M, Forsyth B, Baron M, Fink H, Rosenbloom M, Etkin T, Zelson J. Further definition of history and observation variables in assessing febrile children. Pediatrics 1981, 67: 687-93. PMID: 7254998, DOI: 10.1542/peds.67.5.687.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFebrile childrenSerious illnessEye functionHouse officersDegree of illnessMonths of agePediatric house officersPhysical examinationSevere impairmentExperienced cliniciansPediatriciansIllnessChildrenOACliniciansNursesFurther definitionStimulus-response behaviorHistory variablesHistoryImpairmentMonthsResponse