2023
Healthcare professionals and commercial milk formula recommendations in the urban Mexican context
Hernández-Cordero S, Vilar-Compte M, Tomori C, Lara-Mejía V, Rovelo-Velázquez N, Hayes K, Pérez-Escamilla R. Healthcare professionals and commercial milk formula recommendations in the urban Mexican context. Frontiers In Public Health 2023, 11: 1260222. PMID: 38045970, PMCID: PMC10693414, DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1260222.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCommercial milk formulaPregnant womenInfant feeding decisionsHealthcare professionalsEarly infant feeding practicesInfant feeding recommendationsInfant feeding practicesFeeding decisionsFocus group discussionsHCP beliefsHCP recommendationOptimal careChildren 0Infant feedingHCP perceptionsChild healthCurrent recommendationsBreastfeedingMilk formulaFeeding practicesFeeding recommendationsSecondary objectiveSecondary qualitative data analysisFacility policiesWomenMaternal emotional regulation strategy is associated with newborn feeding practices within 72 h after delivery: Cross sectional analyses of a multi-center study in China
Li H, Lin S, Shen X, Amaerjiang N, Shu W, Li M, Xiao H, Segura-Pérez S, Pérez-Escamilla R, Fan X, Hu Y. Maternal emotional regulation strategy is associated with newborn feeding practices within 72 h after delivery: Cross sectional analyses of a multi-center study in China. Journal Of Affective Disorders 2023, 333: 202-208. PMID: 37084980, DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2023.04.042.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFeeding practicesH postpartumEarly feeding practicesInfant feeding practicesHealth of mothersMulti-center studyNewborn feeding practicesDevelopment of infantsChi-square testEBF ratesMultivariable analysisPart of interventionsNewborn periodSocio-demographic characteristicsBreastfeeding interventionsSelf-administrated questionnaireHealth providersEmotional regulationLogistic regressionBaseline surveyLongitudinal studyMothersCOVID-19 pandemicPostpartumSectional analysis
2022
Prelacteal feeding and its relationship with exclusive breastfeeding and formula consumption among infants in low- and middle-income countries
Neves P, Armenta-Paulino N, Arroyave L, Ricardo L, Vaz J, Boccolini C, Richter L, Peréz-Escamilla R, Barros A. Prelacteal feeding and its relationship with exclusive breastfeeding and formula consumption among infants in low- and middle-income countries. Journal Of Global Health 2022, 12: 04104. PMID: 36560875, PMCID: PMC9789363, DOI: 10.7189/jogh.12.04104.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsConsumption of formulaMonths of agePrelacteal feedingExclusive breastfeedingFormula consumptionDemographic Health SurveyMultiple Indicator Cluster SurveyAntenatal careMiddle-income countriesEarly feeding practicesWorld Health Organization definitionRetrospective cohort studyRepresentative Demographic Health SurveysCohort studyAdjusted analysisBreast milkEarly initiationHealth SurveyCrude effectBreastfeedingCrude analysisMaternity facilitiesFeeding practicesOrganization definitionBirth assistanceDiscrepancies in infant feeding recommendations between grandmothers and healthcare providers in rural Mexico
Luna P, Paredes-Ruvalcaba N, Valdes T, Guerrero B, García-Martínez A, Escamilla R, Bueno-Gutiérrez D. Discrepancies in infant feeding recommendations between grandmothers and healthcare providers in rural Mexico. International Breastfeeding Journal 2022, 17: 77. PMID: 36419119, PMCID: PMC9682729, DOI: 10.1186/s13006-022-00518-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInfant feeding recommendationsIndigenous communitiesHealthcare providersFeeding recommendationsLegacy of colonizationNon-milk foodsLives of peopleNeocolonial structuresDuration of breastfeedingEvidence-informed approachYears of ageGovernment programsRural MexicoPublic health policySocioecological frameworkMethodsQualitative studyHealth policyOngoing processInfant feedingSecondary data analysisBreastfeeding programFeeding practicesRural areasNegative attitudesCommunityBarriers and Facilitators to Optimal Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices in the Central Region of Ghana: Perceptions of Heath Care Providers
Hromi-Fiedler A, Sandow A, Pérez-Escamilla R, Segbedji C, Addo-Lartey A, Aryeetey R. Barriers and Facilitators to Optimal Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices in the Central Region of Ghana: Perceptions of Heath Care Providers. Current Developments In Nutrition 2022, 6: 576. PMCID: PMC9193413, DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzac060.034.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchYoung child feeding practicesBarriers/facilitatorsChild feeding practicesFeeding practicesIYCF counselingOptimal infantCare providersComplementary feeding practicesHeath care providersIndividual-level barriersMulti-level interventionsCross-cutting barriersBreastmilk insufficiencyMaternal hygieneIYCF knowledgeBreast problemsHealth facilitiesHome visitsPolicies/guidelinesCommunity-level characteristicsProvider supportIll healthProvider perspectivesOptimal IYCFLevel barriersInfant and Young Child Feeding Perceptions and Practices Among Caregivers Living in Three Districts in the Central Region of Ghana
Addo-Lartey A, Aryeetey R, Sandow A, Pérez-Escamilla R, Segbedji C, Hromi-Fiedler A. Infant and Young Child Feeding Perceptions and Practices Among Caregivers Living in Three Districts in the Central Region of Ghana. Current Developments In Nutrition 2022, 6: 6009499. DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzac060.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchExclusive breastfeedingFeeding recommendationsCaregiver practicesFoods/snacksNon-responsive feeding practicesComplementary feeding recommendationsCaregivers of childrenNight feedsResponsive feedingCaregivers' knowledgePersistent cryingSixth monthMeal frequencyFeeding practicesMethods FiftyIYCF counselingComplementary foodsHunger cuesStomach acheNew foodsInfantsCaregiversResults CaregiversEarly foodFamily food
2019
Dietary guidelines for children under 2 years of age in the context of nurturing care
Pérez‐Escamilla R, Segura‐Pérez S, Moran V. Dietary guidelines for children under 2 years of age in the context of nurturing care. Maternal And Child Nutrition 2019, 15: e12855. PMID: 31240831, PMCID: PMC7199077, DOI: 10.1111/mcn.12855.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDietary guidelinesResponsive feeding behavioursEarly childhood development outcomesYears of ageYoung childrenChildhood development outcomesResponsive feedingWeight statusCaregiver guidanceFeeding practicesComplementary foodsSatiety cuesChild cuesType of foodHealthy foodsChild hungerChildrenImproved feeding practicesInfantsDevelopmental outcomesOutcomesResponsive parentingGuidelinesFeeding behaviorDifferent subsets
2016
Determinants of perceived insufficient milk among new mothers in León, Nicaragua
Safon C, Keene D, Guevara WJU, Kiani S, Herkert D, Muñoz EE, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Determinants of perceived insufficient milk among new mothers in León, Nicaragua. Maternal And Child Nutrition 2016, 13 PMID: 27650889, PMCID: PMC6865952, DOI: 10.1111/mcn.12369.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInfant feeding practicesExclusive breastfeedingInsufficient milkFeeding practicesBaby-Friendly Hospital InitiativeNew mothersDisability-adjusted life yearsPrimary health centersInfant's nutritional needsMonths of lifeThird of childrenUrban public hospitalYears of ageMonths of ageInfant satietySuboptimal breastfeedingHospital InitiativeMaternal nutritionHealth centersChild healthBreastfeedingLife yearsMixed feedingNicaraguan MinistryPublic hospitals
2013
Childhood obesity prevention: a life-course framework
Pérez-Escamilla R, Kac G. Childhood obesity prevention: a life-course framework. International Journal Of Obesity Supplements 2013, 3: s3-s5. PMID: 25018875, PMCID: PMC4089584, DOI: 10.1038/ijosup.2013.2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSocial ecological modelObese womenOverweight/obese womenAdequate dietary habitsAdequate gestational weightObesity prevention initiativesObesity prevention programsOverweight/obesityComplementary feeding practicesEarly infancy periodExcessive body fatEvidence-based cyclesOptimal breastfeedingGestational weightPrimiparous womenPostpartum periodObesity preventionPhysical activityBody fatDietary habitsWeight postpartumFeeding practicesPrevention programsExcessive weightInfancy period
2009
Body self‐esteem and formula use in the first 24 hours postpartum among low‐income, obese Latinas
Chapman D, Wetzel K, Bermudez‐Millan A, Damio G, Kyer N, Young S, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Body self‐esteem and formula use in the first 24 hours postpartum among low‐income, obese Latinas. The FASEB Journal 2009, 23: 546.2-546.2. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.23.1_supplement.546.2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPartial breastfeedingBody esteem scoresRisk factorsOnly significant risk factorBivariate analysisPeer counseling interventionMedical record reviewSignificant risk factorsInfant feeding practicesDay 1 postpartumLogistic regression modelsObese womenPuerto Rican womenRecord reviewDay 1BreastfeedingFeeding practicesMultivariate analysisInfant formulaCounseling interventionWomenRegression modelsSugar waterScoresSignificant variables
2007
Maternal HIV status is associated with early breastfeeding practices of Ghanaian infants: Preliminary results from the RIING study
Marquis G, Lartey A, Brakohiapa L, Ampofo W, Perez‐Escamilla R, Sellen D, Mazur R. Maternal HIV status is associated with early breastfeeding practices of Ghanaian infants: Preliminary results from the RIING study. The FASEB Journal 2007, 21: a117-a117. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.21.5.a117-b.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchExclusive breastfeedingHIV statusGhanaian infantsMaternal HIV statusInfant feeding practicesMajority of mothersEarly breastfeeding practicesCohort studyHIV transmissionBreastfeeding practicesMonths postpartumAppropriate counselingInfant healthChild healthStudy mothersFeeding practicesTotal monthsMothersMonthsInfantsLower ratesFeeding patternsHealthStatusBreastfeeding
1992
Infant feeding practices among low-income Mexican urban women: a four month follow-up.
Pérez-Escamilla R, Roman Pérez R, Mejía L, Dewey K. Infant feeding practices among low-income Mexican urban women: a four month follow-up. Archivos Latinoamericanos De Nutrición 1992, 42: 259-67. PMID: 1342159.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInfant feeding practicesFormula feedingFeeding practicesExclusive formula feedingPrevious breastfeeding experienceMajority of infantsInfant feeding policiesHospital stayPartial breastfeedingFull breastfeedingHealthy womenBreastfeeding experienceBreastfeedingSolid foodPublic hospitalsUrban womenMonthsWomenHospitalSocial supportComplicationsStayInfantsCity of HermosilloWeeks