OBJECTIVE: Report long-term outcomes of the NOURISH randomized controlled trial (RCT), which evaluated a universal intervention commencing in infancy to provide anticipatory guidance first-time mothers on “protective” complementary feeding practices that were hypothesized reduce childhood obesity risk. METHODS: The RCT enrolled 698 (mean age 30.1 years, SD = 5.3) with healthy term infants (51% female). Mothers randomly allocated usual care or attend two 6-session, 12-week group education...

Abstract Objective The waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) assesses abdominal adiposity and has been proposed to be of greater value in predicting obesity-related cardiovascular health risks children than BMI. present study aims develop WHtR cut-offs for overweight obesity based on the 85th 95th percentiles percentage body fat (%BF) a cohort adolescents. Design Waist circumference (WC), height, triceps subscapular skinfolds were used calculate %BF. Correlations between %BF / mid-abdominal skinfold...

Responsive feeding is a reciprocal process between caregiver and child that primarily child-led. It linked to the development of positive eating behaviors food preferences. There evidence household chaos, family dynamics, quality mealtime routines, financial hardship, insecurity can impact relationship.

In Pakistan, malnutrition is a chronic issue. Concerns regarding coexisting forms of (CFM) in an individual child are emerging, as children suffering from CFM have 4 to 12-fold higher risk death compared with healthy children. This study assessed the prevalence, trends, and socioeconomic determinants various types using Pakistan Demographic Health Survey (PDHS) datasets. Data aged 0-5 years old, complete height weight information, valid anthropometry, all regions (except residents Azad Jammu...

The role of fathers in feeding is an emerging field within child literature. Fathers have unique contributions to make family mealtimes and eating behaviours. However, qualitative research on fathers' experiences limited, especially the context disadvantage. This study explored perceptions their roles practices lived experience disadvantage through a symbolic interactionism lens. Twenty-five Australian children aged six months five years who experienced socioeconomic participated...

Understanding how fathers engage in feeding while experiencing disadvantage is important for family-focused interventions. A cross-sectional online survey involving 264 Australian was conducted to explore involvement and the relationships between practices, food insecurity, household work chaos. Practices related coercive control, structure, autonomy support were measured two age groups (<2 years 2-5 years). Multivariable linear regression used examine associations each practice....

Abstract Background Design thinking is an iterative process that innovates solutions through a person‐centric approach and increasingly used across health contexts. The lends itself to working with groups complex needs. One such group families experiencing economic hardship, who are vulnerable food insecurity face challenges child feeding. Objective This study describes the application of design framework, utilizing mixed methods, including co‐design, develop responsive child‐feeding...

Abstract Aim: To assess the statistical validity of waist‐height ratio (WHtR) as an appropriate method adjusting waist circumference (WC) for height in children and adolescents. Introduction: Recently, WHtR has been proposed to be greater value than body mass index (BMI), predicting obesity‐related cardiovascular co‐morbidities children. This index, however, is yet extensively validated within paediatric population. Methods: Height WC centimetres, were measured 3597 from grades 1 (5–7...

Aim To demonstrate that the waist–height ratio ( WHtR ) is a simple and effective screening tool could be used to identify obese children with metabolic syndrome. Methods Data from 109 boys girls, aged 10.00–16.50 years, who were recruited as part of Eat Smart study analysed. Systolic SBP diastolic DBP blood pressure, lipids (total cholesterol, triglycerides (TG), high‐ low‐density lipoproteins), insulin, glucose, height, weight waist circumference WC collected. These measurements calculate...

Abstract Childhood overweight and obesity are rapidly increasing in urban Vietnam. Dietary patterns understudied for their association with risk these children, it is unclear which parental societal factors should be targeted prevention efforts. The study assessed child characteristics, dietary patterns, associations childhood status Ho Chi Minh City, A sample of 221 children aged 9–11 years was randomly selected from four City primary schools. Weight, height waist circumference were...

Abstract Background Non‐AIDS‐associated chronic diseases in HIV+ patients have been on the rise since advent of antiretroviral therapy. Especially cardiovascular and disruption gastrointestinal tract limited health‐related quality life (QoL). Several those complications associated with systemic inflammation. Short‐chain fatty acids (SCFA), propionate as one major compounds, described an important link between gut microbiota immune system, defining pro‐ anti‐inflammatory milieu through direct...

Objective measurement of daily steps was used to assess whether children ( n = 2,076) in Years 1, 5 and 10 who reported walking or from school were more active likely reach recommended step targets than those driven took public transport school. Walking associated with higher school-day older (16,238 vs 15,275 for Year male p &lt; .05, 13,521 12,502 female .01, 12,109 11,373 .05). The proportion met thresholds walked compared motorized transport, this significant females (71.7% 54.5%, .01)....

Adolescents and young adults account for 50% of new infections with sexually transmitted infection (STI), while representing only 25% the active population. An evaluation sexual behavior, STI knowledge among youth different age groups is relevant to formulate effective health strategies. In this monocentric, open, prospective cross-sectional study, 268 asymptomatic subjects (14–30 years) were partitioned into three cohorts I: 14–19 (n = 42), II: 20–25 147) III: 25-30 79) years. A comparative...

Abstract Evidence from previous studies suggests a strong association between pediatric undernutrition and maternal stature. However, there's scarcity of evidence regarding the relationship stature coexisting forms malnutrition (CFM). This study examined prevalence trends CFM at individual, household, community levels, using data Demographic &amp; Health Surveys (DHS) Pakistan. Furthermore, this assessed short while adjusting for multiple covariates. A panel cross‐sectional analysis was...

Childhood obesity is a rising health concern in Vietnam, however, research this area not extensive. The aim of study was to determine the prevalence childhood overweight and obesity, associations between weight status selected lifestyle factors, such as diet physical activity levels, among children aged 6-10 years Hai Phong City, Vietnam.Two hundred seventy-six from an urban rural primary school participated cross-sectional study. Data on weight, height waist circumference were used...

Breastmilk is the only recommended source of nutrition for infants below six months age. However, a significant proportion children are either on supplemental breastfeeding (SBF) or weaned due to early introduction solid/semi-solid/soft food and liquids (SSF) before There good evidence that exclusive (EBF) in age protects them from preventable illnesses, including malnutrition. The relationship between infant feeding practices coexisting forms malnutrition (CFMs) has not yet been explored....

Abstract Background and objectives STIs present a significant threat to individual public health, disproportionately affecting youth. The study aimed evaluate (a) the prevalence of asymptomatic Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) infections among youth using rapid assay platform, (b) participants' sexual behaviour STI knowledge, (c) utility in reducing diagnosis‐to‐treatment time. Methods In this study, 272 subjects (14–31 years) were included between 12/2016 7/2018. A...

Since 2017, HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) care has been provided through an intersectoral collaboration at WIR (Walk-in-Ruhr, Center for Sexual Health and Medicine, Bochum, Germany). The aim of this study was to establish possible impact COVID-restrictions on the sexual behavior PrEP users in North Rhine-Westphalia. current collected data individuals using PrEP, their sexually transmitted infections (STIs) before (each quarter year 2018) during COVID-19 pandemic 2020). During first...

Abstract Aim The aim of the present study was to investigate association between duration predominant breastfeeding and waist height ratio—a validated index abdominal adiposity. Methods Waist ratio (waist circumference/height, both in centimetres) body mass (weight (kg)/height (m 2 ) were collected from 896 children aged 5.00–7.99 years. Mothers these reported on early feeding behaviour indicated their highest level education attained. 75th 95th percentiles used define high very ratio....