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Curricula and resources related to social entrepreneurship and public health innovation within schools of public health in the United StatesHyde I, Khoshnood K, Chahine T and Basrai F (2024) Curricula and resources related to social entrepreneurship and public health innovation within schools of public health in the United States. Front. Public Health. 12:1354787. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1354787

2024

Clients’ experiences and satisfaction with produce prescription programs in California: a qualitative evaluation to inform person-centered and respectful program modelsRhodes E, Pérez-Escamilla R, Okoli N, Hromi-Fiedler A, Foster J, McAndrew J, Duran-Becerra B, Duffany K. Clients’ experiences and satisfaction with produce prescription programs in California: a qualitative evaluation to inform person-centered and respectful program models. Frontiers In Public Health 2024, 12: 1295291. PMID: 38572012, PMCID: PMC10990041, DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1295291.
Food and nutrition security definitions, constructs, frameworks, measurements, and applications: global lessonsPérez-Escamilla R. Food and nutrition security definitions, constructs, frameworks, measurements, and applications: global lessons. Frontiers In Public Health 2024, 12: 1340149. PMID: 38550323, PMCID: PMC10977101, DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1340149.
DNA methylation in long COVIDXiao Y, Vermund S. DNA methylation in long COVID. Frontiers In Virology 2024, 4: 1371683. DOI: 10.3389/fviro.2024.1371683.
Household food insecurity is associated with greater autonomic dysfunction testing score in Latinos with type 2 diabetesBermúdez-Millán A, Feinn R, Lampert R, Pérez-Escamilla R, Segura-Pérez S, Wagner J. Household food insecurity is associated with greater autonomic dysfunction testing score in Latinos with type 2 diabetes. PLOS ONE 2024, 19: e0297681. PMID: 38394186, PMCID: PMC10889858, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0297681.
Assessment of a screening tool to aid home-based identification of adolescents (aged 10–14) living with HIV in Zambia and South Africa: HPTN 071 (PopART) studyChaila M, Mcleod D, Vermund S, Mbolongwe-Thornicroft M, Mbewe M, Mubekapi-Musadaidzwa C, Harper A, Schaap A, Floyd S, Hoddinott G, Hayes R, Fidler S, Ayles H, Shanaube K, Team O. Assessment of a screening tool to aid home-based identification of adolescents (aged 10–14) living with HIV in Zambia and South Africa: HPTN 071 (PopART) study. PLOS ONE 2024, 19: e0266573. PMID: 38363733, PMCID: PMC10871489, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0266573.
Experiences of breastfeeding peer counseling among women with low incomes in the US: a qualitative evaluationRhodes E, Zahid M, Abuwala N, Damio G, LaPlant H, Crummett C, Surprenant R, Pérez-Escamilla R. Experiences of breastfeeding peer counseling among women with low incomes in the US: a qualitative evaluation. BMC Pregnancy And Childbirth 2024, 24: 120. PMID: 38336607, PMCID: PMC10854050, DOI: 10.1186/s12884-023-06213-0.
Curricula and resources related to social entrepreneurship and public health innovation within schools of public health in the United StatesHyde I, Khoshnood K, Chahine T, Basrai F. Curricula and resources related to social entrepreneurship and public health innovation within schools of public health in the United States. Frontiers In Public Health 2024, 12: 1354787. PMID: 38406499, PMCID: PMC10884220, DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1354787.
Curricula and resources related to social entrepreneurship and public health innovation within schools of public health in the United StatesHyde I, Khoshnood K, Chahine T and Basrai F (2024) Curricula and resources related to social entrepreneurship and public health innovation within schools of public health in the United States. Front. Public Health. 12:1354787. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1354787
Safeguarding strategies in athletes with intellectual disabilities: A narrative reviewRaum G, Chowdhary K, Glotfelty‐Scheuering O, Stratton C, Tuakli‐Wosornu Y. Safeguarding strategies in athletes with intellectual disabilities: A narrative review. PM&R 2024, 16: 374-383. PMID: 38009695, DOI: 10.1002/pmrj.13110.
Occupational differences in the effects of retirement on hospitalizations for mental illness among female workers: Evidence from administrative data in ChinaWang T, Sun R, Sindelar J, Chen X. Occupational differences in the effects of retirement on hospitalizations for mental illness among female workers: Evidence from administrative data in China. Economics & Human Biology 2024, 53: 101367. PMID: 38340649, DOI: 10.1016/j.ehb.2024.101367.
Examining County-Level Associations between Federally Qualified Health Centers and Sexually Transmitted Infections: A Political Ecology of Health FrameworkWilliams C, Skrip L, Adams A, Vermund S. Examining County-Level Associations between Federally Qualified Health Centers and Sexually Transmitted Infections: A Political Ecology of Health Framework. Healthcare 2024, 12: 295. PMID: 38338180, PMCID: PMC10855137, DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12030295.
Depression and Anxiety Mediate the Relationship between Discrimination and Well-Being in a Sample of Latinx Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: Results from a Dual Mediation AnalysisMatlock K, Pérez-Escamilla R, Wagner J. Depression and Anxiety Mediate the Relationship between Discrimination and Well-Being in a Sample of Latinx Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: Results from a Dual Mediation Analysis. Journal Of Immigrant And Minority Health 2024, 1-8. PMID: 38244119, DOI: 10.1007/s10903-024-01582-w.
Focus areas and methodological characteristics of North American-based health disparity research in sports medicine: a scoping reviewKliethermes S, Asif I, Blauwet C, Christensen L, Coleman N, Lavallee M, Moeller J, Phillips S, Rao A, Rizzone K, Sund S, Tanji J, Tuakli-Wosornu Y, Stafford C. Focus areas and methodological characteristics of North American-based health disparity research in sports medicine: a scoping review. British Journal Of Sports Medicine 2024, 58: bjsports-2023-107607. PMID: 38216322, PMCID: PMC10961938, DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2023-107607.
Critical research gaps in treating growth faltering in infants under 6 months: A systematic review and meta-analysisTomori C, O’Connor D, Ververs M, Orta-Aleman D, Paone K, Budhathoki C, Pérez-Escamilla R. Critical research gaps in treating growth faltering in infants under 6 months: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLOS Global Public Health 2024, 4: e0001860. PMID: 38190356, PMCID: PMC10773941, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0001860.
Publisher Correction: Female aging: when translational models don’t translateGilmer G, Hettinger Z, Tuakli-Wosornu Y, Skidmore E, Silver J, Thurston R, Lowe D, Ambrosio F. Publisher Correction: Female aging: when translational models don’t translate. Nature Aging 2024, 4: 164-164. PMID: 38177332, DOI: 10.1038/s43587-023-00561-4.
Scaling up a home-visiting program for child development in Brazil: a comparative case studies analysisBuccini G, Gubert M, de Araújo Palmeira P, Godoi L, dos Santos L, Esteves G, Venancio S, Pérez-Escamilla R. Scaling up a home-visiting program for child development in Brazil: a comparative case studies analysis. The Lancet Regional Health - Americas 2024, 29: 100665. PMID: 38235370, PMCID: PMC10793162, DOI: 10.1016/j.lana.2023.100665.
Experiences of Interpersonal Violence in Sport and Perceived Coaching Style Among College AthletesZogg C, Runquist E, Amick M, Gilmer G, Milroy J, Wyrick D, Grimm K, Tuakli-Wosornu Y. Experiences of Interpersonal Violence in Sport and Perceived Coaching Style Among College Athletes. JAMA Network Open 2024, 7: e2350248. PMID: 38227316, PMCID: PMC10792469, DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.50248.
Spatiotemporal trends in COVID-19 vaccine sentiments on a social media platform and correlations with reported vaccine coverageZhou X, Zhang X, Larson H, de Figueiredo A, Jit M, Fodeh S, Vermund S, Zang S, Lin L, Hou Z. Spatiotemporal trends in COVID-19 vaccine sentiments on a social media platform and correlations with reported vaccine coverage. Bulletin Of The World Health Organization 2024, 102: 32-45. PMID: 38164328, PMCID: PMC10753281, DOI: 10.2471/blt.23.289682.

2023

Navigation in immersive virtual reality: a comparison of 1:1 walking to 1:1 wheelingWeser V, Sieberer J, Berry J, Tuakli-Wosornu Y. Navigation in immersive virtual reality: a comparison of 1:1 walking to 1:1 wheeling. Virtual Reality 2023, 28: 4. DOI: 10.1007/s10055-023-00901-0.
Responses to Real-World and Hypothetical Menthol Flavor Bans Among US Young Adults Who Smoke Menthol CigarettesTam J, Jimenez-Mendoza E, Buckell J, Sindelar J, Meza R. Responses to Real-World and Hypothetical Menthol Flavor Bans Among US Young Adults Who Smoke Menthol Cigarettes. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2023, ntad259. PMID: 38147008, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntad259.
Responses to Real-World and Hypothetical E-Cigarette Flavor Bans Among US Young Adults Who Use Flavored E-CigarettesTam J, Jimenez-Mendoza E, Buckell J, Sindelar J, Meza R. Responses to Real-World and Hypothetical E-Cigarette Flavor Bans Among US Young Adults Who Use Flavored E-Cigarettes. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2023, ntad258. PMID: 38141252, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntad258.
Implementation of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative in Mexico: a systematic literature review using the RE-AIM frameworkBueno A, Vilar-Compte M, Cruz-Villalba V, Rovelo-Velázquez N, Rhodes E, Pérez-Escamilla R. Implementation of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative in Mexico: a systematic literature review using the RE-AIM framework. Frontiers In Public Health 2023, 11: 1251981. PMID: 38145069, PMCID: PMC10740192, DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1251981.
Female aging: when translational models don’t translateGilmer G, Hettinger Z, Tuakli-Wosornu Y, Skidmore E, Silver J, Thurston R, Lowe D, Ambrosio F. Female aging: when translational models don’t translate. Nature Aging 2023, 3: 1500-1508. PMID: 38052933, DOI: 10.1038/s43587-023-00509-8.
Risk factors for household food insecurity in the Eastern Caribbean Health Outcomes Research Network cohort studyMartinez-Brockman J, Hromi-Fiedler A, Galusha D, Oladele C, Acosta L, Adams O, Maharaj R, Nazario C, Nunez M, Nunez-Smith M, Pérez-Escamilla R, Group O. Risk factors for household food insecurity in the Eastern Caribbean Health Outcomes Research Network cohort study. Frontiers In Public Health 2023, 11: 1269857. PMID: 38074748, PMCID: PMC10702572, DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1269857.
Healthcare professionals and commercial milk formula recommendations in the urban Mexican contextHernández-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.
Comparative Effectiveness of Bivalent (Original/Omicron BA.4/BA.5) COVID-19 Vaccines in AdultsKopel H, Nguyen V, Boileau C, Bogdanov A, Winer I, Ducruet T, Zeng N, Bonafede M, Esposito D, Martin D, Rosen A, Van de Velde N, Vermund S, Gravenstein S, Mansi J. Comparative Effectiveness of Bivalent (Original/Omicron BA.4/BA.5) COVID-19 Vaccines in Adults. Vaccines 2023, 11: 1711. PMID: 38006043, PMCID: PMC10675676, DOI: 10.3390/vaccines11111711.
An analysis of actors participating in the design and implementation of workplace breastfeeding interventions in Mexico using the NetMap analysis approachLitwan K, Lara-Mejía V, Chahine T, Hernández-Cordero S, Vilar-Compte M, Pérez-Escamilla R. An analysis of actors participating in the design and implementation of workplace breastfeeding interventions in Mexico using the NetMap analysis approach. Frontiers In Public Health 2023, 11: 1192600. PMID: 38026332, PMCID: PMC10663280, DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1192600.
Overall, Direct, Spillover, and Composite Effects of Components of a Peer-Driven Intervention Package on Injection Risk Behavior Among People Who Inject Drugs in the HPTN 037 StudyHernández-Ramírez R, Spiegelman D, Lok J, Forastiere L, Friedman S, Latkin C, Vermund S, Buchanan A. Overall, Direct, Spillover, and Composite Effects of Components of a Peer-Driven Intervention Package on Injection Risk Behavior Among People Who Inject Drugs in the HPTN 037 Study. AIDS And Behavior 2023, 28: 225-237. PMID: 37932493, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-023-04213-x.
Risk of death and readmission among individuals with heart failure and HIV: A systematic review and meta-analysisZhou Y, Zhang X, Gao Y, Alvi R, Erqou S, Chen Y, Wang H, Wang W, Li X, Zanni M, Neilan T, Vermund S, Qian H, Qian F. Risk of death and readmission among individuals with heart failure and HIV: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal Of Infection And Public Health 2023, 17: 70-75. PMID: 37992436, DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2023.11.004.
Increasing Spiritual Beliefs are Associated With Lower HIV Incidence Among Black Men Who Have Sex With Men: Results From HPTN 061 Longitudinal StudyRansome Y, Taggart T, Huang A, Vermund S, Mayer K, Nunn A. Increasing Spiritual Beliefs are Associated With Lower HIV Incidence Among Black Men Who Have Sex With Men: Results From HPTN 061 Longitudinal Study. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2023, 94: 196-202. PMID: 37850978, DOI: 10.1097/qai.0000000000003278.
Gender, skin color, and household composition explain inequities in household food insecurity in BrazilSantos L, Pérez-Escamilla R, de Souza Cherol C, Ferreira A, Salles-Costa R. Gender, skin color, and household composition explain inequities in household food insecurity in Brazil. PLOS Global Public Health 2023, 3: e0002324. PMID: 37788232, PMCID: PMC10547153, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0002324.
Acknowledging, measuring and acting on the importance of water for food and nutritionYoung S, Bethancourt H, Cafiero C, Gaitán-Rossi P, Koo-Oshima S, McDonnell R, Melgar-Quiñonez H, Neufeld L, Oenema S, Pérez-Escamilla R, Viviani S, Frongillo E. Acknowledging, measuring and acting on the importance of water for food and nutrition. Nature Water 2023, 1: 825-828. DOI: 10.1038/s44221-023-00146-w.
A declaration on the value of experiential measures of food and water insecurity to improve science and policies in Latin America and the CaribbeanMelgar-Quiñonez H, Gaitán-Rossi P, Pérez-Escamilla R, Shamah-Levy T, Teruel-Belismelis G, Young S. A declaration on the value of experiential measures of food and water insecurity to improve science and policies in Latin America and the Caribbean. International Journal For Equity In Health 2023, 22: 184. PMID: 37670356, PMCID: PMC10481585, DOI: 10.1186/s12939-023-01956-w.
Client experience of food assistance programs among adults in the United States: a qualitative evidence synthesis protocolRhodes E, Nyhan K, Okoli N, Duffany K, Rodriguez M, Perkins B, Ross D, Pérez-Escamilla R. Client experience of food assistance programs among adults in the United States: a qualitative evidence synthesis protocol. Frontiers In Public Health 2023, 11: 1193451. PMID: 37719734, PMCID: PMC10501444, DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1193451.
Pathways to scale up early childhood programs: A scoping review of Reach Up and Care for Child DevelopmentBuccini G, Kofke L, Case H, Katague M, Pacheco M, Pérez-Escamilla R. Pathways to scale up early childhood programs: A scoping review of Reach Up and Care for Child Development. PLOS Global Public Health 2023, 3: e0001542. PMID: 37556418, PMCID: PMC10411826, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0001542.
Breastfeeding and the role of the commercial milk formula industry – Authors' replyTomori C, Baker P, Pérez-Escamilla R, Piwoz E, Rollins N. Breastfeeding and the role of the commercial milk formula industry – Authors' reply. The Lancet 2023, 402: 449-450. PMID: 37543421, DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(23)01257-6.
Sex-Specific Differences in Left Ventricular Mass and Volumes with Body Mass Index among Children Aged 6 to 8: A Cross-Sectional Study in ChinaXiao H, Shu W, Li M, Xu L, Amaerjiang N, Zunong J, Vermund S, Huang D, Chong M, Hu Y. Sex-Specific Differences in Left Ventricular Mass and Volumes with Body Mass Index among Children Aged 6 to 8: A Cross-Sectional Study in China. Nutrients 2023, 15: 3066. PMID: 37447393, PMCID: PMC10347080, DOI: 10.3390/nu15133066.
P18-047-23 Latina Women's Experiences With Breastfeeding Care and Recommendations for Quality Improvement: A Qualitative StudyRhodes E, Morales S, Vicente G, Brown L, Duffany K, Nardella D, VanderWoude E, Pérez-Escamilla R. P18-047-23 Latina Women's Experiences With Breastfeeding Care and Recommendations for Quality Improvement: A Qualitative Study. Current Developments In Nutrition 2023, 7: 101105. DOI: 10.1016/j.cdnut.2023.101105.
P24-015-23 The Household Food Environment Differs Among Latina Sub-Groups at Risk for Type 2 DiabetesBermudez-Millan A, Segura-Pérez S, Agresta H, Wagner J, Grady J, Pérez-Escamilla R. P24-015-23 The Household Food Environment Differs Among Latina Sub-Groups at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes. Current Developments In Nutrition 2023, 7: 100307. DOI: 10.1016/j.cdnut.2023.100307.
Global Health Perspectives on Race in Research: Neocolonial Extraction and Local MarginalizationTankwanchi A, Asabor E, Vermund S. Global Health Perspectives on Race in Research: Neocolonial Extraction and Local Marginalization. International Journal Of Environmental Research And Public Health 2023, 20: 6210. PMID: 37444057, PMCID: PMC10341112, DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20136210.
High-Level Drug-Resistant Mutations among HIV-1 Subtype A6 and CRF02_AG in KazakhstanSanaubarova A, Pujol-Hodge E, Dzissyuk N, Lemey P, Vermund S, Brown A, Ali S. High-Level Drug-Resistant Mutations among HIV-1 Subtype A6 and CRF02_AG in Kazakhstan. Viruses 2023, 15: 1407. PMID: 37515095, PMCID: PMC10384832, DOI: 10.3390/v15071407.
A Review of the Effect of COVID-19-Related Lockdowns on Global Cancer ScreeningBharwani A, Li D, Vermund S. A Review of the Effect of COVID-19-Related Lockdowns on Global Cancer Screening. Cureus 2023, 15: e40268. PMID: 37448422, PMCID: PMC10336183, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.40268.
Validation of “Life's Essential 8” Metrics With Cardiovascular Structural Status in Children: The PROC Study in ChinaShu W, Li M, Xiao H, Amaerjiang N, Khattab N, Zunong J, Guan M, Vermund S, Hu Y. Validation of “Life's Essential 8” Metrics With Cardiovascular Structural Status in Children: The PROC Study in China. Journal Of The American Heart Association 2023, 12: e029077. PMID: 37301752, PMCID: PMC10356051, DOI: 10.1161/jaha.122.029077.
Breastfeeding is associated with the intelligence of school‐age children in MexicoPeña‐Ruiz L, Unar‐Munguía M, Colchero M, Alarid‐Escudero F, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Breastfeeding is associated with the intelligence of school‐age children in Mexico. Maternal And Child Nutrition 2023, 19: e13534. PMID: 37218453, PMCID: PMC10483941, DOI: 10.1111/mcn.13534.
Consensus-building during the Becoming Breastfeeding Friendly (BBF) initiative in Samoa: A qualitative content analysisDaiy K, Arslanian K, Choy C, Manuele-Magele A, Soti-Ulberg C, Hromi-Fiedler A, Hawley N, Pérez-Escamilla R. Consensus-building during the Becoming Breastfeeding Friendly (BBF) initiative in Samoa: A qualitative content analysis. PLOS Global Public Health 2023, 3: e0001725. PMID: 37093783, PMCID: PMC10124882, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0001725.
Viabilidad de una escala de experiencias de inseguridad del agua en hogares mexicanosShamah-Levy T, Mundo-Rosas V, Muñoz-Espinosa A, Méndez Gómez-Humarán I, Pérez-Escamilla R, Melgar-Quiñones H, Frongillo E, Young S. Viabilidad de una escala de experiencias de inseguridad del agua en hogares mexicanos. Salud Pública De México 2023, 65: 219-226. PMID: 38060876, DOI: 10.21149/14424.
Maternal emotional regulation strategy is associated with newborn feeding practices within 72 h after delivery: Cross sectional analyses of a multi-center study in ChinaLi 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.
Implementation of a Hardware-Assisted Bluetooth-Based COVID-19 Tracking Device in a High School: Mixed Methods StudyLi D, Shelby T, Brault M, Manohar R, Vermund S, Hagaman A, Forastiere L, Caruthers T, Egger E, Wang Y, Manohar N, Manohar P, Davis J, Zhou X. Implementation of a Hardware-Assisted Bluetooth-Based COVID-19 Tracking Device in a High School: Mixed Methods Study. JMIR Formative Research 2023, 7: e39765. PMID: 36525333, PMCID: PMC10131711, DOI: 10.2196/39765.
Multilevel Factors Associated With Participation in Group Well-Child CareAloe C, Hall K, Pérez-Escamilla R, Rosenthal M, Fenick A, Sharifi M. Multilevel Factors Associated With Participation in Group Well-Child Care. Academic Pediatrics 2023, 23: 1376-1384. PMID: 36933616, DOI: 10.1016/j.acap.2023.03.004.
Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and T2D diabetes in the Eastern CaribbeanOladele C, Khandpur N, Galusha D, Hassan S, Colón-Ramos U, Miller M, Adams O, Maharaj R, Nazario C, Nunez M, Pérez-Escamilla R, Hassell T, Nunez-Smith M. Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and T2D diabetes in the Eastern Caribbean. Public Health Nutrition 2023, 26: 1403-1413. PMID: 36856024, PMCID: PMC10346089, DOI: 10.1017/s1368980023000381.
The role of civil society in advancing the sugar-sweetened beverages tax policy in MexicoPérez-Escamilla R. The role of civil society in advancing the sugar-sweetened beverages tax policy in Mexico. 2023, 288-297. DOI: 10.4324/9781003200086-24.
Age-dependent impairment in antibody responses elicited by a homologous CoronaVac booster doseFilardi B, Monteiro V, Schwartzmann P, do Prado Martins V, Zucca L, Baiocchi G, Malik A, Silva J, Hahn A, Chen N, Pham K, Pérez-Then E, Miric M, Brache V, Cochon L, Larocca R, Della Rosa Mendez R, Silveira D, Pinto A, Croda J, Yildirim I, Omer S, Ko A, Vermund S, Grubaugh N, Iwasaki A, Lucas C, Initiative Y, Vogels C, Breban M, Koch T, Chaguza C, Tikhonova I, Castaldi C, Mane S, De Kumar B, Ferguson D, Kerantzas N, Peaper D, Landry M, Schulz W. Age-dependent impairment in antibody responses elicited by a homologous CoronaVac booster dose. Science Translational Medicine 2023, 15: eade6023. PMID: 36791210, DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.ade6023.
Population-Level Effectiveness of an Inactivated Whole-Virion COVID-19 Vaccine: A Test Negative Case-Control Study in the Dominican RepublicPérez-Then E, Miric M, Qian H, Chen Y, Wang Y, Vallejo V, Quezada W, Flaquer M, Olivo J, Castillo J, García N, Calderón K, Cueto S, Veras B, Russo M, Jiménez I, Guzmán S, Garabito L, Cueto E, Colombo F, Taveras D, Torres D, Baez J, Yunen J, Koenig E, Pérez E, López O, Severino Medina F, Wang X, Shao Y, Vermund S, Díaz G, Severino F, Acevedo A, Luciano J, Cuello J, Acevedo I, Espinál M, Martínez C, Díaz D, Espinál D, Almonte D, Rodríguez J, Rosa J, Reyes J, Fernández J, Mercado M, Carmona R, Liriano R, Heyliger A, Mejía A, Turbis A, Aquino C, José E, Rosario Y, Rosario C, Hermón J, Colón A, Flores A, Díaz C, Rodríguez D, Estrella J, Colón J, Reyes J, Gil L, Abbott M, Mota M, Polanco N, Jiménez I, Santana R, Herrera S, Castellanos A, Germosén A, Fajardo F, Mercedes K, Méndez M, Cuevas F S, Sánchez T, Payano Y, Gómez Y, Mejía Y, Sánchez D, Infante H, Grullón M, Lemos Y, Carpio P, Pineda C, Núñez M, Espiritusanto D, Álvarez G, Nina G, Cabrera K, Guerrero R, Mejía B, Nicolás K, Guante M, Lebrón M, Bidó M, Monción M, Brito E, Rosado S, apoyo P, Sosa A, Pimentel B, Feliciano D, Santos L, Morillo M, Mateo P, Cruz R, García M, Tavárez Y, Luna R, Castillo Y, Ulloa E, Pérez E. Population-Level Effectiveness of an Inactivated Whole-Virion COVID-19 Vaccine: A Test Negative Case-Control Study in the Dominican Republic. Open Forum Infectious Diseases 2023, 10: ofad075. PMID: 36998630, PMCID: PMC10043129, DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofad075.
Marketing of commercial milk formula: a system to capture parents, communities, science, and policyRollins N, Piwoz E, Baker P, Kingston G, Mabaso K, McCoy D, Neves P, Pérez-Escamilla R, Richter L, Russ K, Sen G, Tomori C, Victora C, Zambrano P, Hastings G, Group 2. Marketing of commercial milk formula: a system to capture parents, communities, science, and policy. The Lancet 2023, 401: 486-502. PMID: 36764314, DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(22)01931-6.
Breastfeeding: crucially important, but increasingly challenged in a market-driven worldPérez-Escamilla R, Tomori C, Hernández-Cordero S, Baker P, Barros A, Bégin F, Chapman D, Grummer-Strawn L, McCoy D, Menon P, Neves P, Piwoz E, Rollins N, Victora C, Richter L, Group 2. Breastfeeding: crucially important, but increasingly challenged in a market-driven world. The Lancet 2023, 401: 472-485. PMID: 36764313, DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(22)01932-8.
The political economy of infant and young child feeding: confronting corporate power, overcoming structural barriers, and accelerating progressBaker P, Smith J, Garde A, Grummer-Strawn L, Wood B, Sen G, Hastings G, Pérez-Escamilla R, Ling C, Rollins N, McCoy D, Group 2. The political economy of infant and young child feeding: confronting corporate power, overcoming structural barriers, and accelerating progress. The Lancet 2023, 401: 503-524. PMID: 36764315, DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(22)01933-x.
COVID-19 vaccine equity in AfricaTuryasingura N, James W, Vermund S. COVID-19 vaccine equity in Africa. Transactions Of The Royal Society Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 2023, 117: 470-472. PMID: 36622662, PMCID: PMC10235805, DOI: 10.1093/trstmh/trac130.
Food securityde Pee S, Pérez-Escamilla R. Food security. 2023, 306-315. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-821848-8.00067-6.
Health inequitiesPerez-Escamilla R. Health inequities. 2023, 327-335. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-821848-8.00176-1.
Ultra-processed foods and the nutritional transition among infants and young children: a radiography from BrazilPérez-Escamilla R. Ultra-processed foods and the nutritional transition among infants and young children: a radiography from Brazil. Cadernos De Saúde Pública 2023, 39: e00118123. PMID: 37878866, PMCID: PMC10599230, DOI: 10.1590/0102-311xen118123.

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Prelacteal feeding and its relationship with exclusive breastfeeding and formula consumption among infants in low- and middle-income countriesNeves 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.
Protocol for the pilot quasi-experimental controlled trial of a gender-responsive implementation strategy with providers to improve HIV outcomes in Uganda. Protocol for the pilot quasi-experimental controlled trial of a gender-responsive implementation strategy with providers to improve HIV outcomes in Uganda. Pilot And Feasibility Studies 2022, 8: 264. PMID: 36564795, PMCID: PMC9783690, DOI: 10.1186/s40814-022-01202-0.
Preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy: challenges in clinical practiceYang H, DeWan A, Desai M, Vermund S. Preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy: challenges in clinical practice. Human Genomics 2022, 16: 69. PMID: 36536471, PMCID: PMC9764701, DOI: 10.1186/s40246-022-00442-8.
Does Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Reduce HIV Risk in Men Who Have Sex with Men?Lin Y, Gao Y, Sun Y, Turner D, Zou H, Vermund S, Qian H. Does Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Reduce HIV Risk in Men Who Have Sex with Men? Current HIV/AIDS Reports 2022, 19: 522-525. PMID: 36520379, DOI: 10.1007/s11904-022-00637-7.
Risk of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection: a systematic review and meta-analysisDeng L, Li P, Zhang X, Jiang Q, Turner D, Zhou C, Gao Y, Qian F, Zhang C, Lu H, Zou H, Vermund S, Qian H. Risk of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Scientific Reports 2022, 12: 20763. PMID: 36456577, PMCID: PMC9714387, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-24220-7.
Blockchain Technology for Electronic Health RecordsHan Y, Zhang Y, Vermund S. Blockchain Technology for Electronic Health Records. International Journal Of Environmental Research And Public Health 2022, 19: 15577. PMID: 36497654, PMCID: PMC9739765, DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192315577.
Discrepancies in infant feeding recommendations between grandmothers and healthcare providers in rural MexicoLuna 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.
Scaling up breastfeeding in England through the Becoming Breastfeeding Friendly initiative (BBF)Merritt R, Kendall S, Eida T, Dykes F, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Scaling up breastfeeding in England through the Becoming Breastfeeding Friendly initiative (BBF). Maternal And Child Nutrition 2022, 19: e13443. PMID: 36330699, PMCID: PMC9835572, DOI: 10.1111/mcn.13443.
Trends in Prescription Opioid Use in Motor Vehicle Crash Injuries in the United States: 2014–2018Jin L, Vermund S, Zhang Y. Trends in Prescription Opioid Use in Motor Vehicle Crash Injuries in the United States: 2014–2018. International Journal Of Environmental Research And Public Health 2022, 19: 14445. PMID: 36361324, PMCID: PMC9657604, DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192114445.
Interplay of Lymphocytes with the Intestinal Microbiota in Children with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseLiang T, Li D, Zunong J, Li M, Amaerjiang N, Xiao H, Khattab N, Vermund S, Hu Y. Interplay of Lymphocytes with the Intestinal Microbiota in Children with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Nutrients 2022, 14: 4641. PMID: 36364902, PMCID: PMC9657134, DOI: 10.3390/nu14214641.
Antiretroviral therapy resistance mutations among HIV infected people in KazakhstanMukhatayeva A, Mustafa A, Dzissyuk N, Issanov A, Mukhatayev Z, Bayserkin B, Vermund SH, Ali S. Antiretroviral therapy resistance mutations among HIV infected people in Kazakhstan. Scientific Reports 2022, 12: 17195. PMID: 36229577, PMCID: PMC9562405, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-22163-7.
How much does it cost to implement the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative training step in the United States and Mexico?Arslanian KJ, Vilar-Compte M, Teruel G, Lozano-Marrufo A, Rhodes EC, Hromi-Fiedler A, García E, Pérez-Escamilla R. How much does it cost to implement the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative training step in the United States and Mexico? PLOS ONE 2022, 17: e0273179. PMID: 36170264, PMCID: PMC9518892, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0273179.
Strengthening Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition Training and Counseling in Ghana: A Community-Based ApproachSandow A, Tice M, Pérez-Escamilla R, Aryeetey R, Hromi-Fiedler AJ. Strengthening Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition Training and Counseling in Ghana: A Community-Based Approach. Current Developments In Nutrition 2022, 6: nzac127. PMID: 36157847, PMCID: PMC9492258, DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzac127.
Barriers and facilitators to exclusive breastfeeding among Black mothers: A qualitative study utilizing a modified Barrier Analysis approachTran V, Masterson A, Frieson T, Douglass F, Pérez‐Escamilla R, Duffany K. Barriers and facilitators to exclusive breastfeeding among Black mothers: A qualitative study utilizing a modified Barrier Analysis approach. Maternal And Child Nutrition 2022, 19: e13428. PMID: 36098279, PMCID: PMC9749593, DOI: 10.1111/mcn.13428.
Passive Smoking Exposure Modifies Cardiovascular Structure and Function: Beijing Child Growth and Health Cohort (PROC) StudyXiao H, Li M, Li A, Amaerjiang N, Zunong J, Vermund SH, Pérez-Escamilla R, Song M, Hu Y, Jiang G. Passive Smoking Exposure Modifies Cardiovascular Structure and Function: Beijing Child Growth and Health Cohort (PROC) Study. Environmental Science And Technology 2022, 56: 14585-14593. PMID: 36094430, DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.2c00991.
‘Knowing we have these rights does not always mean we feel free to use them’: athletes’ perceptions of their human rights in sportTuakli-Wosornu YA, Goutos D, Ramia I, Galea N, Mountjoy ML, Grimm K, Wu Y, Bekker S. ‘Knowing we have these rights does not always mean we feel free to use them’: athletes’ perceptions of their human rights in sport. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine 2022, 8: e001406. PMID: 36071861, PMCID: PMC9386214, DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2022-001406.
Corrigendum to “Natural history and epidemiology of respiratory syncytial virus infection in the Middle East: Hospital surveillance for children under age two in Jordan” [Vaccine 33(47) (2015) 6479–6487]Halasa N, Williams J, Faouri S, Shehabi A, Vermund SH, Wang L, Fonnesbeck C, Khuri-Bulos N. Corrigendum to “Natural history and epidemiology of respiratory syncytial virus infection in the Middle East: Hospital surveillance for children under age two in Jordan” [Vaccine 33(47) (2015) 6479–6487]. Vaccine 2022, 40: 5537. PMID: 35965242, PMCID: PMC9371790, DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2022.08.003.
Maternal Mental Health in Late Pregnancy and Longitudinal Changes in Postpartum Serum Vitamin B-12, Homocysteine, and Milk B-12 Concentration Among Brazilian WomenBatalha MA, dos Reis Costa PN, Ferreira ALL, Freitas-Costa NC, Figueiredo ACC, Shahab-Ferdows S, Hampel D, Allen LH, Pérez-Escamilla R, Kac G. Maternal Mental Health in Late Pregnancy and Longitudinal Changes in Postpartum Serum Vitamin B-12, Homocysteine, and Milk B-12 Concentration Among Brazilian Women. Frontiers In Nutrition 2022, 9: 923569. PMID: 35898719, PMCID: PMC9309881, DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.923569.
Systematic review and meta‐analysis of breastfeeding and later overweight or obesity expands on previous study for World Health OrganizationHorta BL, Rollins N, Dias MS, Garcez V, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Systematic review and meta‐analysis of breastfeeding and later overweight or obesity expands on previous study for World Health Organization. Acta Paediatrica 2022, 112: 34-41. PMID: 35727183, DOI: 10.1111/apa.16460.
Interaction of Hydration Status and Physical Activity Level on Early Renal Damage in Children: A Longitudinal StudyLi M, Shu W, Amaerjiang N, Xiao H, Zunong J, Vermund SH, Huang D, Hu Y. Interaction of Hydration Status and Physical Activity Level on Early Renal Damage in Children: A Longitudinal Study. Frontiers In Nutrition 2022, 9: 910291. PMID: 35811990, PMCID: PMC9260418, DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.910291.
Latina Women’s Experiences With Health Facility Breastfeeding Care: Implications for Quality ImprovementRhodes E, Vicente G, Morales S, Brown L, Duffany K, VanderWoude E, Pérez-Escamilla R. Latina Women’s Experiences With Health Facility Breastfeeding Care: Implications for Quality Improvement. Current Developments In Nutrition 2022, 6: 707. PMCID: PMC9194250, DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzac061.091.
Barriers and Facilitators to Optimal Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices in the Central Region of Ghana: Perceptions of Heath Care ProvidersHromi-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.
Household Food Insecurity, Mental Distress and Sleep Quality Among Latinas at Risk for Type 2 DiabetesBermúdez-Millán A, Segura-Pérez S, Wagner J, Grady J, Pérez-Escamilla R. Household Food Insecurity, Mental Distress and Sleep Quality Among Latinas at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes. Current Developments In Nutrition 2022, 6: 6009140. PMCID: PMC9193542, DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzac051.009.
Non-COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among migrant populations worldwide: a scoping review of the literature, 2000-2020Tankwanchi AS, Jaca A, Ndlambe AM, Zantsi ZP, Bowman B, Garrison MM, Larson HJ, Vermund SH, Wiysonge CS. Non-COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among migrant populations worldwide: a scoping review of the literature, 2000-2020. Expert Review Of Vaccines 2022, 21: 1269-1287. PMID: 35635288, DOI: 10.1080/14760584.2022.2084075.
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Perceived Physical and Mental Health and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors of People With DisabilitiesTuakli-Wosornu YA, Wang K, Fourtassi M, Stratton C, Muñoz-Velasco LP, Hajjioui A, Cooper R, Balikuddembe JK, Peterson M, Pandiyan U, Krassioukov A, Tripathi DR, Palomba A, Hong BY. Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Perceived Physical and Mental Health and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors of People With Disabilities. American Journal Of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 2022, 102: 144-150. PMID: 35687754, DOI: 10.1097/phm.0000000000002056.
Infant and Young Child Feeding Perceptions and Practices Among Caregivers Living in Three Districts in the Central Region of GhanaAddo-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.
Advancing Public Health Entrepreneurship to Foster Innovation and ImpactHuang T, Ciari A, Costa S, Chahine T. Advancing Public Health Entrepreneurship to Foster Innovation and Impact. Frontiers In Public Health 2022, 10: 923764. PMID: 35692320, PMCID: PMC9184719, DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.923764.
No evidence of fetal defects or anti-syncytin-1 antibody induction following COVID-19 mRNA vaccinationLu-Culligan A, Tabachnikova A, Pérez-Then E, Tokuyama M, Lee HJ, Lucas C, Monteiro V, Miric M, Brache V, Cochon L, Muenker MC, Mohanty S, Huang J, Kang I, Dela Cruz C, Farhadian S, Campbell M, Yildirim I, Shaw AC, Ma S, Vermund SH, Ko AI, Omer SB, Iwasaki A. No evidence of fetal defects or anti-syncytin-1 antibody induction following COVID-19 mRNA vaccination. PLOS Biology 2022, 20: e3001506. PMID: 35609110, PMCID: PMC9129011, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3001506.
Expanding sports injury prevention to include trauma and adversityTuakli-Wosornu YA, Grimm K, MacLeod JG. Expanding sports injury prevention to include trauma and adversity. British Journal Of Sports Medicine 2022, 56: 835-836. PMID: 35609971, DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2022-105490.
Interventions and policy approaches to promote equity in breastfeedingVilar-Compte M, Pérez-Escamilla R, Ruano A. Interventions and policy approaches to promote equity in breastfeeding. International Journal For Equity In Health 2022, 21: 63. PMID: 35538529, PMCID: PMC9088147, DOI: 10.1186/s12939-022-01670-z.
What will it take to increase breastfeeding?Hernández‐Cordero S, Pérez‐Escamilla R. What will it take to increase breastfeeding? Maternal And Child Nutrition 2022, 18: e13371. PMID: 35534910, PMCID: PMC9113470, DOI: 10.1111/mcn.13371.
Safeguarding Reimagined: Centering Athletes’ Rights and Repositioning Para Sport to Chart a New PathTuakli-Wosornu YA, Kirby SL. Safeguarding Reimagined: Centering Athletes’ Rights and Repositioning Para Sport to Chart a New Path. Frontiers In Psychology 2022, 13: 815038. PMID: 35592165, PMCID: PMC9113050, DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.815038.
Night Eating Among Latinos With Diabetes: Exploring Associations With Heart Rate Variability, Eating Patterns, and SleepBermúdez-Millán A, Pérez-Escamilla R, Lampert R, Feinn R, Damio G, Segura-Pérez S, Chhabra J, Kanc K, Wagner JA. Night Eating Among Latinos With Diabetes: Exploring Associations With Heart Rate Variability, Eating Patterns, and Sleep. Journal Of Nutrition Education And Behavior 2022, 54: 449-454. PMID: 35534102, PMCID: PMC9097230, DOI: 10.1016/j.jneb.2022.02.006.
Impact of prelacteal feeds and neonatal introduction of breast milk substitutes on breastfeeding outcomes: A systematic review and meta‐analysisPérez‐Escamilla R, Hromi‐Fiedler A, Rhodes EC, Neves PAR, Vaz J, Vilar‐Compte M, Segura‐Pérez S, Nyhan K. Impact of prelacteal feeds and neonatal introduction of breast milk substitutes on breastfeeding outcomes: A systematic review and meta‐analysis. Maternal And Child Nutrition 2022, 18: e13368. PMID: 35489107, PMCID: PMC9113480, DOI: 10.1111/mcn.13368.
Countries' experiences scaling up national breastfeeding, protection, promotion and support programmes: Comparative case studies analysisHernández‐Cordero S, Pérez‐Escamilla R, Zambrano P, Michaud‐Létourneau I, Lara‐Mejía V, Franco‐Lares B. Countries' experiences scaling up national breastfeeding, protection, promotion and support programmes: Comparative case studies analysis. Maternal And Child Nutrition 2022, 18: e13358. PMID: 35438250, PMCID: PMC9113475, DOI: 10.1111/mcn.13358.
Impact of baby behaviour on caregiver's infant feeding decisions during the first 6 months of life: A systematic reviewVilar‐Compte M, Pérez‐Escamilla R, Orta‐Aleman D, Cruz‐Villalba V, Segura‐Pérez S, Nyhan K, Richter LM. Impact of baby behaviour on caregiver's infant feeding decisions during the first 6 months of life: A systematic review. Maternal And Child Nutrition 2022, 18: e13345. PMID: 35363420, PMCID: PMC9113474, DOI: 10.1111/mcn.13345.
Socio-demographic, maternal, and infant characteristics associated with early childhood development delays among children of young mothers in Brasília, BrazilKofke L, Pérez-Escamilla R, Gubert MB, Buccini G. Socio-demographic, maternal, and infant characteristics associated with early childhood development delays among children of young mothers in Brasília, Brazil. PLOS ONE 2022, 17: e0266018. PMID: 35353853, PMCID: PMC8967038, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0266018.
The Inconsistency Between Women's Preference and Actual Mode of Delivery in China: Findings From a Prospective Cohort StudyWu J, Feng L, Zhang H, Guo L, Pérez-Escamilla R, Hu Y. The Inconsistency Between Women's Preference and Actual Mode of Delivery in China: Findings From a Prospective Cohort Study. Frontiers In Public Health 2022, 10: 782784. PMID: 35433620, PMCID: PMC9005775, DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.782784.
Risk factors for self‐reported insufficient milk during the first 6 months of life: A systematic reviewSegura‐Pérez S, Richter L, Rhodes EC, Hromi‐Fiedler A, Vilar‐Compte M, Adnew M, Nyhan K, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Risk factors for self‐reported insufficient milk during the first 6 months of life: A systematic review. Maternal And Child Nutrition 2022, 18: e13353. PMID: 35343065, PMCID: PMC9113468, DOI: 10.1111/mcn.13353.
What works to protect, promote and support breastfeeding on a large scale: A review of reviewsTomori C, Hernández‐Cordero S, Busath N, Menon P, Pérez‐Escamilla R. What works to protect, promote and support breastfeeding on a large scale: A review of reviews. Maternal And Child Nutrition 2022, 18: e13344. PMID: 35315573, PMCID: PMC9113479, DOI: 10.1111/mcn.13344.

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