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
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 childrenChildrenMothersHIV/AIDS stigma in a South African community
Visser M, Makin J, Vandormael A, Sikkema K, Forsyth B. HIV/AIDS stigma in a South African community. AIDS Care 2009, 21: 197-206. PMID: 19229689, PMCID: PMC4238924, DOI: 10.1080/09540120801932157.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSouth African communityAfrican communitiesHIV/AIDS-related stigmaSpecific cultural contextNature of stigmaHIV/AIDS stigmaPersonal stigmaCultural contextCultural factorsPerceptions of stigmaSocio-demographic characteristicsAssessment of HIVHIV/AIDSGreater supportCultural viewpointsPeople's knowledgeCultural beliefsAIDS stigmaSouth AfricaSuch effortsCommunityStigmaLevel of stigmaStigmatising attitudesKey areas
2008
The political context of AIDS-related stigma and knowledge in a South African township community
Forsyth B, Vandormael A, Kershaw T, Grobbelaar J. The political context of AIDS-related stigma and knowledge in a South African township community. SAHARA-J Journal Of Social Aspects Of HIV/AIDS 2008, 5: 74-82. PMID: 18709210, PMCID: PMC4239696, DOI: 10.1080/17290376.2008.9724904.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeAdolescentAdultAttitude to HealthBlack PeopleCausalityDenial, PsychologicalFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth PolicyHumansMaleMass MediaMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisNational Health ProgramsPoliticsPovertyRegression AnalysisSouth AfricaStereotypingSurveys and QuestionnairesUrban PopulationConceptsPolitical contextSouth African township communityKey government officialsSouth African government's responseSouth African townshipSocio-economic stressorsSouth African presidentAIDS epidemicGovernment positionsGovernment responsesTownship communitiesPolitical viewsGovernment officialsThabo MbekiAfrican townshipAfrican presidentDiscursive positionsAIDS stigmatizationWidespread climateHIV/AIDSPresentation of AIDSSocial factorsOrthodox viewStigmaComplex relationshipDevelopment of Parallel Scales to Measure HIV-Related Stigma
Visser MJ, Kershaw T, Makin JD, Forsyth BW. Development of Parallel Scales to Measure HIV-Related Stigma. AIDS And Behavior 2008, 12: 759-771. PMID: 18266101, PMCID: PMC4244074, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-008-9363-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTwo-factor structureStigma ScaleEvidence of validityLives of HIVInterpersonal distancingCommunity sampleMoral judgmentUnderstanding stigmaHIV/AIDSParallel scaleInternal consistencyPregnant womenMultidimensional conceptHIVPervasive effectsPossible interventionsStigmaSerious consequencesDifferent perspectivesSample groupJudgmentsScalePersonal viewClinicAIDS
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
1996
The Child Vulnerability Scale: An Instrument to Measure Parental Perceptions of Child Vulnerability1
Forsyth B, Horwitz S, Leventhal J, Bruger J, Leaf P. The Child Vulnerability Scale: An Instrument to Measure Parental Perceptions of Child Vulnerability1. Journal Of Pediatric Psychology 1996, 21: 89-101. PMID: 8820075, DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/21.1.89.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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
Colic and the effect of changing formulas: A double-blind, multiple-crossover study
Forsyth B. Colic and the effect of changing formulas: A double-blind, multiple-crossover study. The Journal Of Pediatrics 1989, 115: 521-526. PMID: 2677292, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-3476(89)80274-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCow's milk formulaColicky infantsMilk formulaCasein hydrolysate formulaDouble-blind trialCow's milkMultiple crossover studyChange of formulaHydrolysate formulaWashout periodBlind studyMethodologic flawsColicNutramigenInfantsFormula changesSignificant differencesMeaningful responsesPositive responseMirror 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
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