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Using Propensity Score Modeling to Minimize the Influence of Confounding Risks Related to Prenatal Tobacco Exposure [PDF]

, 2010
Introduction: Despite efforts to control for confounding variables using stringent sampling plans, selection bias typically exists in observational studies, resulting in unbalanced comparison groups.
Wiebe, Sandra A., Wakschlag, Lauren S., Sandra Wiebe, Fang, Hua (Julia), Espy, Kimberly A., Johnson, Craig, Chevalier, Nicolas, Fang, (Julia) Hua, Christian Stopp, Nicolas Chevalier, Craig Johnson, Hua Fang, Lauren S. Wakschlag, Stopp, Christian, Espy, Kimberly Andrews, Kimberly Andrews Espy, Wakschlag, Lauren S   +16 more
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Frequency, Burden and Pathogens of Acute Respiratory Illness in Very Preterm Infants During Infancy

Acta Paediatrica, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To describe the frequency, burden, and pathogen profile of acute respiratory illnesses (ARIs) in very preterm infants during the first year after neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) discharge. Methods Very preterm infants were followed prospectively (August 2015–January 2017) with monthly assessments of symptoms, medication use, and ...
Patricia De Gouveia Belinelo, Nada Townsi, Naomi R. Hemy, Chisha T. Sikazwe, David W. Smith, Benjamin Stoecklin, J. Jane Pillow, Graham L. Hall, Ingrid A. Laing, Shannon J. Simpson   +9 more
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Impulse Oscillometry Detected Physiological Abnormalities More Frequently Than Spirometry in Children With Largely Preserved Lung Function

Acta Paediatrica, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim We compared how well impulse oscillometry (IOS) and spirometry detected small airway dysfunction (SAD) in children with asthma and evaluated associations between IOS abnormalities, asthma control, and asthma severity. Methods This observational study comprised 106 children aged 6–18 years with asthma who underwent IOS and spirometry before
Paola Di Filippo, Annamaria Porreca, Duilio Petrongari, Massimiliano Raso, Benedetta Ciccone, Sabrina Di Pillo, Francesco Chiarelli, Marina Attanasi   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Adverse health effects of prenatal and postnatal tobacco smoke exposure on children [PDF]

Archives of Disease in Childhood, 2003
Parents who choose to smoke are possibly not aware of, or deny, the negative effects of passive smoking on their offspring. This review summarises a wide range of effects of passive smoking on mortality and morbidity in children. It offers paediatricians, obstetricians, specialists in preventive child health care, general practitioners, and midwives an
Hofhuis, WJD (Ward), Jongste, Johan, Merkus, PJFM   +2 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Effect of Group Prenatal Care Attendance on Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Preterm Birth

Birth, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Adequate prenatal care is an important tool for achieving optimal health outcomes for both mothers and their babies. A low group prenatal care (GPNC) attendance rate may influence clinical outcomes. We aimed to estimate the effect of GPNC attendance on the risk of gestational diabetes (GDM) and preterm birth (PTB). Methods This is
Roch A. Nianogo, Cheng‐Tzu Hsieh, Yixin Chen, Jessica L. Britt, Lu Zhang, Amy H. Crockett, Liwei Chen   +6 more
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Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol, Tobacco, and Coffee: Associated Congenital Complications and Adverse Birth Outcomes

, 2021
A few studies to date have examined the association between prenatal exposure to alcohol, tobacco, and coffee, and congenital complications/adverse birth outcomes among South Korean populations.
Young-Ah You, Gain Lee, Sarah Soyeon Oh, Sunwha Park, Young Ju Kim, Yongho Jee, AbuZar Ansari, Soo Min Kim, 박선화, 유영아, 김영주   +10 more
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Association of household tobacco exposure with recent respiratory symptoms and medical services utilisation in Hong Kong young children under 2 years old

Tobacco Induced Diseases, 2018
Background This study aimed to explore the association between household tobacco exposure and recent respiratory symptoms and medical service utilisations in Hong Kong young children.
Siyu Dai, Kate, Ching Ching Chan
doaj   +1 more source

Review: Paternal tobacco smoking and the risk of attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder in children – a systematic review and meta‐analysis

Child and Adolescent Mental Health, EarlyView.
Background Evidence on the association between paternal smoking and attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in offspring is inconsistent. We conducted a systematic review and meta‐analysis to synthesise the available evidence. Methods This meta‐analysis was performed following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta ...
Berihun Dachew, Yitayish Damtie, Getinet Ayano, Rosa Alati   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Household Tobacco Smoke Exposure in Asthmatic Children in Algeria: A Multicenter Study

Thoracic Research and Practice
OBJECTIVE: Passive and active tobacco smoke exposure can worsen asthma outcomes in children, yet data on its prevalence in Algeria are limited. To assess the prevalence and characteristics of tobacco smoke exposure, including prenatal and adolescent ...
Redouene Sid Ahmed Benazzouz, Massinissa Benyagoub, Azeddine Mekideche, Mohamed Safouane Benazzouz, Faiza Hadjersi   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Caregiver sensitivity moderates effects of gestational inflammation on child ADHD symptoms

Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, EarlyView.
Background Increased inflammation during pregnancy may increase the risk for child psychopathology, though prospective data remain preliminary. Child symptoms of attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are particularly important due to ADHD's role as an early precursor of many later forms of externalizing and internalizing problems.
Elinor L. Sullivan, Jessica M. Tipsord, Elizabeth K. Nousen, Julia Williams, Sara Shao, Diana Vazquez Duque, Jennifer M. Loftis, Sarah L. Karalunas, Joel T. Nigg, Hanna C. Gustafsson   +9 more
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