2020
Sex differences in the associations of physical activity and macronutrient intake with child body composition: A cross‐sectional study of 3‐ to 7‐year‐olds in Samoa
Thompson AA, Duckham RL, Desai MM, Choy CC, Sherar LB, Naseri T, Soti‐Ulberg C, Reupena MS, Wetzel AI, Hawley NL. Sex differences in the associations of physical activity and macronutrient intake with child body composition: A cross‐sectional study of 3‐ to 7‐year‐olds in Samoa. Pediatric Obesity 2020, 15: e12603. PMID: 31925928, PMCID: PMC7060109, DOI: 10.1111/ijpo.12603.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOverweight/obesityPhysical activityBody compositionNutritional intakeDual-energy X-ray absorptiometryPeripheral fat ratioFood frequency questionnaireChildren's nutritional intakeCross-sectional studyChildren's body compositionSamoan childrenX-ray absorptiometrySex-specific associationsSex-stratified analysesFrequency questionnaireObjective physical activity monitoringCarbohydrate intakeIndependent associationDietary intakeMacronutrient intakePhysical activity monitoringIntakeLower trunkFat ratioObesity
2017
Child, maternal and household-level correlates of nutritional status: a cross-sectional study among young Samoan children
Choy CC, Desai MM, Park JJ, Frame EA, Thompson AA, Naseri T, Reupena MS, Duckham RL, Deziel NC, Hawley NL. Child, maternal and household-level correlates of nutritional status: a cross-sectional study among young Samoan children. Public Health Nutrition 2017, 20: 1235-1247. PMID: 28162141, PMCID: PMC10261405, DOI: 10.1017/s1368980016003499.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOverweight/obesityCross-sectional community-based surveyNutritional statusOdds of anemiaOverweight/obeseCross-sectional studyPrevalence of stuntingCommunity-based surveyCondition-specific interventionsMother-child pairsNutritional status outcomesEarly childhood growthHigher family socio-economic statusAnemic mothersObese childrenSugar intakeSamoan childrenChildhood growthStatus outcomesSocio-economic statusDual burdenAge groupsAnemiaHealth programsGrowth standards
2014
Need and Unmet Need for Care Coordination Among Children With Mental Health Conditions
Brown NM, Green JC, Desai MM, Weitzman CC, Rosenthal MS. Need and Unmet Need for Care Coordination Among Children With Mental Health Conditions. Pediatrics 2014, 133: e530-e537. PMID: 24534403, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2013-2590.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental health conditionsCare coordinationFamily-centered careUnmet needHealth conditionsOutcome measuresHealth care characteristicsPrevalence of needLogistic regression modelsParents of childrenCare characteristicsChild healthHigh riskChild anxiety disordersLower riskHealth servicesPrevalenceAnxiety disordersVulnerable populationsChildrenNational surveyFamily supportSocial supportLow incomeCare
2012
Relationship between Use of Water from Community-Scale Water Treatment Refill Kiosks and Childhood Diarrhea in Jakarta
Sima LC, Desai MM, McCarty KM, Elimelech M. Relationship between Use of Water from Community-Scale Water Treatment Refill Kiosks and Childhood Diarrhea in Jakarta. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 2012, 87: 979-984. PMID: 23128290, PMCID: PMC3516100, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.2012.12-0224.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2011
Dietary Intake in Head Start vs Non–Head Start Preschool-Aged Children: Results from the 1999-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Bucholz EM, Desai MM, Rosenthal MS. Dietary Intake in Head Start vs Non–Head Start Preschool-Aged Children: Results from the 1999-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Journal Of The Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics 2011, 111: 1021-1030. PMID: 21703380, DOI: 10.1016/j.jada.2011.04.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRecommended Dietary AllowanceNutrition Examination SurveyExamination SurveyDietary intakeNational HealthHead Start programsMultivariate logistic regressionStart programTotal nutrient intakePercentage of childrenPreschool groupNon-Head StartPreschool aged childrenInadequate intakeDietary guidelinesMicronutrient intakeHead Start participantsLow-income childrenHead StartParental recallDietary allowancePhosphorous intakeVitamin EVitamin AMultivariate analysis
2010
Comparing the Effectiveness of Shared versus Private Latrines in Preventing Trachoma in Rural Tanzania
Montgomery MA, Desai MM, Elimelech M. Comparing the Effectiveness of Shared versus Private Latrines in Preventing Trachoma in Rural Tanzania. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 2010, 82: 693-695. PMID: 20348521, PMCID: PMC2844581, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.2010.09-0540.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2009
Assessment of latrine use and quality and association with risk of trachoma in rural Tanzania
Montgomery MA, Desai MM, Elimelech M. Assessment of latrine use and quality and association with risk of trachoma in rural Tanzania. Transactions Of The Royal Society Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 2009, 104: 283-289. PMID: 19926106, DOI: 10.1016/j.trstmh.2009.10.009.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2001
The Role of Child Care in a Community-Wide Outbreak of Hepatitis A
Venczel L, Desai M, Vertz P, England B, Hutin Y, Shapiro C, Bell B. The Role of Child Care in a Community-Wide Outbreak of Hepatitis A. Pediatrics 2001, 108: e78-e78. PMID: 11694662, DOI: 10.1542/peds.108.5.e78.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPopulation attributable riskLicensed child care centersHepatitis A ratesHepatitis A casesHepatitis ACase-control studyCare centerCare contactsControl subjectsCare settingsChild care settingsHousehold contactsChild care centersHepatitis A.Routine vaccinationRisk factorsCenter attendeesChild care center attendanceLicensed child care facilitiesA ratesSurveillance dataChild care attendeesHepatitis A virus transmissionSimilar epidemiologic featuresHepatitis A vaccination