Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically impacted everyday life. Not only it assailed the world’s populations with millions of deaths and cases, but also ravaged global economies affected lives women their children. purpose this study was to detail women’s experiences during solutions they came up deal problems encountered. Method: Data collection occurred in midwestern United States, State Indiana, from August 2020 2021. Sixty-six participated study. used open-ended survey questions....

Human milk has the best impact on childhood survival. In Ghana, it is estimated that 43% of women exclusively breastfeed for 0–5 months and only 42% breastfeeding mothers continue through 20–23 months. Although Ghanaian government implemented policies to facilitate exclusive breastfeeding, substantial gaps achieve optimal newborn health wellbeing remain. The purpose this study was evaluate prevalence human sharing practices among women. Qualitative responses were received from females (n =...

Although political and academic interest exists in Ghana to include human milk banks (HMB) into current maternal child health programs, efforts establish a HMB have not yet been subjected any real empirical inspection with the view toward implementation. Furthermore, views establishment of assessed among Ghanaian women. The aims study were examine women's about HMB, investigate willingness donate HMB.Quantitative qualitative responses received from females (n = 1,270) aged 18+ years....

There are health benefits to breastfeeding for both mothers and their children. The preventive effects of continue into adulthood, lowering rate various chronic illnesses. African American women, especially lower socioeconomic status, less likely breastfeed in comparison racial ethnic counterparts. purpose this study was explore how women experience the early stages postpartum care. Two focus groups (N=20, 10 each group) were conducted with mothers. Results revealed that participants felt...

Human donor milk from established banks is the safest alternative to mother’s own milk. The current study examined US mothers’ perceptions of human as a response ongoing infant formula shortage in United States. A cross-sectional with closed and open-ended items was administered through nine Facebook groups, final sample 863 responses retained study. We used descriptive inferential statistics for statistical analysis, content thematic analyses were conducted on responses. In our sample,...

Abstract A review of the current literature indicates that childhood obesity is on rise. What more disconcerting this epidemic has significantly affected preschool-age population, with percentage overweight children increasing from 5.0% to 12.4%, as indicated by National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) surveys taken in 1976 1980 2003 2006. To end, study examines incorporation (or lack thereof), health-related physical activity 40 preschools Indiana. Participants were asked...

This study examined the experiences of teachers who teach 4-to 8-year-old children with special needs in Ghanaian public school classrooms.Also were management strategies put place to assist dealing their unique situations.A team five researchers interviewed 68 needs.Results indicate that a majority support inclusion classrooms but concerned about lack appropriate resources for proper instruction.In addition, participants indicated 60% did not want participate group work.The most challenging...

Purpose The paper examines African immigrant parents' views on dental decay and whether such affect their decision to obtain insurance for children. also the cultural underpinnings of immigrants' oral health care practices. Design/methodology/approach data study were collected in states Indiana Virginia. 2005 by author a research assistant. A total 420 parents (220 males 200 females) took part research, answering questions about 601 Findings results indicate that sizeable number school‐aged...

Gun-related injuries and deaths among children occur at disproportionately high rates in the United States. Children who live homes with guns are most likely victims. This study describes teachers' views on whether gun safety should be taught to preschool elementary years.A total of 150 survey questionnaires were distributed public private school teachers preschools schools 2 counties a Midwestern state.In total, 62% 102 respondents indicated that they favored teaching safety, while 13%...

Background: In Ghana, the COVID-19 pandemic led to government’s decision shut down schools for nearly nine months. This study explores experiences of preschool teachers in Ghana during pandemic. Methods: The was carried out using Qualitative Description approach and aspects Albert Bandura’s Social Learning Theory. Twenty-five agreed carry face-to-face interviews with researchers. An audio recorder device used record interviews, each interview lasting between 35–55 min. analysis by two...

Children spend most of their day hours in school, so the dietary choices they make during school days are important for childhood development and later life. This research examined food among immigrant families with school-age children Indiana, USA. Open-ended questions were answered by 52 parents 2017. Parents who had classes ranging from kindergarten to grade 12. NVivo 11 was used initial analysis dataset, several themes identified. After analysis, data categorized into major condense...

Background Teaching children about healthy lifestyles in early care settings can contribute to children’s optimal health during the COVID-19 era; this is because are vulnerable communicable diseases such settings. This study aimed discover activities that educators implementing their childcare assist become COVID- 19 era. Methods An open-ended survey was sent providers through anonymous links. The requirement for participation being an adult aged 18+ years and educator Responses from 45...

Scholarship on child health indicates that the early years of life are vital for all aspects and development. In particular, a solid foundation predicts good outcomes; therefore, systematic strategies combating diseases needed to ensure optimal young children in care environments. This study examined used by 48 preschool teachers from 10 pre-schools US Midwest order combat diseases. The following results emerged: Participants noted should not attend childcare if they vomiting, have fever or...