2020
Determinants of Breastfeeding Among Mexican Women with Higher Education Working in a Private University
García-Appendini I, Vilar-Compte M, Ortiz-Vázquez L, Pérez-Escamilla R. Determinants of Breastfeeding Among Mexican Women with Higher Education Working in a Private University. Current Developments In Nutrition 2020, 4: nzaa054_063. PMCID: PMC7257527, DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzaa054_063.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFree infant formulaExclusive breastfeeding durationBreastfeeding durationExclusive breastfeedingInfant formulaBaby-Friendly Hospital InitiativeMexican womenPrivate hospitalsDeterminants of breastfeedingC-section deliveryYoung offspringCross-sectional studyYears of ageGroup of womenMothers 18Methods RetrospectiveBreastfeeding outcomesHospital InitiativeRegression modelsBreastfeeding practicesMaternity hospitalBaby's lifeHospitalSociodemographic characteristicsBreastfeeding
2012
Scaling Up of Breastfeeding Promotion Programs in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: the “Breastfeeding Gear” Model
Pérez-Escamilla R, Curry L, Minhas D, Taylor L, Bradley E. Scaling Up of Breastfeeding Promotion Programs in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: the “Breastfeeding Gear” Model. Advances In Nutrition 2012, 3: 790-800. PMID: 23153733, PMCID: PMC3648703, DOI: 10.3945/an.112.002873.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMiddle-income countriesBF programBreastfeeding promotion programsObservational quantitative studyCost-effective interventionMother-child healthBF outcomesGrey Literature ReportBreastfeeding promotionPromotion programsSystematic reviewStudy designEvidence-based frameworkEvidence-based advocacyProgram deliveryQualitative studyKey barriersWorkforce developmentGoal settingReviewHospitalCommunity levelLiterature reportsTrials
2011
Persistent Food Insecurity (PFI), HIV, and Maternal Stress Levels in Peri‐Urban Ghana
Garcia J, Hromi‐Fiedler A, Mazur R, Marquis G, Sellen D, Lartey A, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Persistent Food Insecurity (PFI), HIV, and Maternal Stress Levels in Peri‐Urban Ghana. The FASEB Journal 2011, 25: 216.6-216.6. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.25.1_supplement.216.6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPersistent food insecurityMaternal stress levelsHIV-positiveHIV-positive womenUS Household Food Security Survey ModuleHousehold Food Security Survey ModuleFood Security Survey ModuleHIV statusVoluntary counselingMonths postpartumMaternal stressIntervention studiesHIVStress scoresTime pointsCohen scaleWomenSurvey ModuleFood insecurePeri-urban GhanaFood insecurityHospitalPostpartumMonthsStress levels
2008
Relationship between energy intake and weight in Latino adults with type 2 diabetes, Preliminary Results: DIALBEST Trial
Chhabra J, Vega‐López S, Calle M, Putnik P, Fernandez M, D’Agostino D, Damio G, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Relationship between energy intake and weight in Latino adults with type 2 diabetes, Preliminary Results: DIALBEST Trial. The FASEB Journal 2008, 22: 875.4-875.4. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.22.1_supplement.875.4.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1997
The effectiveness of a hospital-based program to promote exclusive breast-feeding among low-income women in Brazil.
Lutter C, Perez-Escamilla R, Segall A, Sanghvi T, Teruya K, Wickham C. The effectiveness of a hospital-based program to promote exclusive breast-feeding among low-income women in Brazil. American Journal Of Public Health 1997, 87: 659-63. PMID: 9146449, PMCID: PMC1380850, DOI: 10.2105/ajph.87.4.659.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast-feeding promotion programsControl hospitalsProgram hospitalsPromotion programsBreast-feeding historyMultivariate survival analysisHospital-based programLow-income womenSimilar demographic characteristicsMaternal recallHospital programSurvival analysisHospitalProspective designDemographic characteristicsWomenIdentification of risk factors for short breastfeeding duration in Mexico city through survival analysis
Perez‐Escamilla R, Lutter C, Wickham C, Phillips M, Treviño‐Siller S, Sanghvi T. Identification of risk factors for short breastfeeding duration in Mexico city through survival analysis. Ecology Of Food And Nutrition 1997, 36: 43-64. DOI: 10.1080/03670244.1997.9991504.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRisk factorsSurvival analysisInfant feeding patternsMultivariate survival analysisInfant feeding policiesLarge public hospitalInsufficient milkMaternity wardBiomedical determinantsMaternal motivationTeenaged mothersNursery wardPublic hospitalsBreastfeedingWardsFeeding patternsMonthsMexico CityMaternal employmentDurationHospital
1995
Infant bottle propping among a low-income urban population in Mexico.
Pérez-Escamilla R, Segura-Millán S, Dewey K. Infant bottle propping among a low-income urban population in Mexico. Bulletin Of The Pan American Health Organization 1995, 29: 138-46. PMID: 7640692.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk factorsLow-income urban populationMultivariate logistic regressionMonths of lifeLow socioeconomic statusFormula feedingHealthy infantsBreast milkMonths postpartumFemale infantComplete weaningInfantsLogistic regressionPossible health risksPublic hospitalsUrban womenHospitalMother's partnerSocioeconomic statusWeeksYoung mothersInfant's bottleMonthsWomenMothers
1994
Factors Associated with Perceived Insufficient Milk in a Low-Income Urban Population in Mexico 1 , 2
Segura-Millán S, Dewey K, Perez-Escamilla R. Factors Associated with Perceived Insufficient Milk in a Low-Income Urban Population in Mexico 1 , 2. Journal Of Nutrition 1994, 124: 202-212. PMID: 8308569, DOI: 10.1093/jn/124.2.202.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInsufficient milkMaternal educationPerceived Insufficient MilkPrenatal care variablesHealthy term infantsLow-income urban populationInfant feeding experiencesFormula supplementationTerm infantsBreast-fedSore nipplesVaginal deliveryHealthy mothersMo postpartumCare variablesSurvival analysisMultivariate analysisPrevious childHospitalLogistic regressionEarly introductionWomenInfantsFeeding experienceWk
1993
Determinants of lactation performance across time in an urban population from Mexico
Perez-Escamilla R, Segura-Millán S, Pollitt E, Dewey K. Determinants of lactation performance across time in an urban population from Mexico. Social Science & Medicine 1993, 37: 1069-1078. PMID: 8235739, DOI: 10.1016/0277-9536(93)90441-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFull breastfeedingInfant ageMaternal body mass indexDeterminants of breastfeedingHealthy term infantsBody mass indexEarly introductionSocial supportFormula supplementationSupplementary bottlesTerm infantsMass indexHealthy mothersBreastfeedingMultivariate analysisLactation performanceFirst weekPublic hospitalsMonthsAgeMothersMaternal employmentDurationUrban populationHospital
1992
Effect of the maternity ward system on the lactation success of low-income urban Mexican women
Perez-Escamilla R, Segura-Millán S, Pollitt E, Dewey K. Effect of the maternity ward system on the lactation success of low-income urban Mexican women. Early Human Development 1992, 31: 25-40. PMID: 1486816, DOI: 10.1016/0378-3782(92)90012-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNUR groupFull breastfeeding ratePrenatal care variablesUrban Mexican womenPrevious breastfeeding experiencePotential confounding factorsFormula supplementationHospital stayVaginal deliveryHealthy infantsPrimiparous womenBreastfeeding ratesHealthy mothersBreastfeeding experienceCare variablesLactation successControl groupSurvival analysisConfounding factorsHospitalRoomingLactation performanceMexican womenWard systemNon-parametric survival analysisInfant 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 HermosilloWeeksNeonatal feeding patterns and reports of insufficient milk among low‐income urban Mexican mothers
Perez‐Escamilla R, Mejia L, Dewey K. Neonatal feeding patterns and reports of insufficient milk among low‐income urban Mexican mothers. Ecology Of Food And Nutrition 1992, 27: 91-102. DOI: 10.1080/03670244.1992.9991231.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInsufficient milkHospital dischargeLow-income Mexican womenHealthy term infantsDays PPPublic maternity hospitalHome 8Supplementary bottlesFeeding patternsFull breastfeedingPrenatal visitTerm infantsMaternity hospitalHealth workersHigh incidenceHospital staffFormula usePrevious childMexican womenInfant formulaHospital environmentWomenBreastfeedingHospitalInfants