2024
Commercial milk formula marketing entry points: setting the course of infant and young child feeding trajectories
Vilar-Compte M, Hernández-Cordero S, Pérez-Escamilla R, Tomori C. Commercial milk formula marketing entry points: setting the course of infant and young child feeding trajectories. BMC Public Health 2024, 24: 2653. PMID: 39342250, PMCID: PMC11438275, DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-19997-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSocioecological modelHealth professionalsCommercial milk formulaHealth care providersHealth care systemYoung child feedingCare providersCommercial determinantsCare systemChild feedingSocioeconomic statusHealth institutionsBreastfeeding decisionsQualitative studyLack trainingIYCFInfant feedingLife course phaseHealthSocietal levelBreastfeedingProfessionalsCounseling systemCourse phaseSocial norms
2023
Risk factors for household food insecurity in the Eastern Caribbean Health Outcomes Research Network cohort study
Martinez-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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEastern Caribbean Health Outcomes Research Network (ECHORN) Cohort StudyCohort studyRisk factorsHousehold food insecurityPrevalence of HHFIPopulation-based longitudinal cohort studyBivariate analysisCaribbean Food Security ScaleSex stratified analysisImportant risk factorLongitudinal cohort studyPotential risk factorsCohort study dataYears of ageSelf-rated physical healthEnvironmental risk factorsCross-sectional analysisHFI statusPrimary outcomeMultivariable analysisSmoking statusFood insecuritySevere food insecurityOrdinal logistic regressionStratified analysisClient experience of food assistance programs among adults in the United States: a qualitative evidence synthesis protocol
Rhodes 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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFood assistance programsAssistance programsQualitative studyPrimary qualitative studiesUnited StatesClient experiencePositive experiencesGRADE-CERQual approachExperiences of clientsQualitative evidence synthesis protocolSecurity organizationsCommunity membersQualitative evidence synthesisKey partnersThematic synthesisHealth practitionersHigh-quality programmingDevelopment of measuresReview findingsExperienceGrey literatureKey aspectsArticleClientsPartners
2021
Breastfeeding media coverage and beliefs during the COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico: implications for breastfeeding equity
Vilar-Compte M, Gaitán-Rossi P, Rhodes E, Cruz-Villalba V, Pérez-Escamilla R. Breastfeeding media coverage and beliefs during the COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico: implications for breastfeeding equity. International Journal For Equity In Health 2021, 20: 260. PMID: 34930273, PMCID: PMC8685797, DOI: 10.1186/s12939-021-01588-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSARS-CoV-2Socioeconomic statusCOVID-19COVID-19 pandemicBreastmilk of mothersLong-term health benefitsInfant feeding optionsPublic health priorityCOVID-19 infectionWorld Breastfeeding WeekYears of ageDirect breastfeedingResultsA totalLong-term benefitsHealth priorityBreastfeedingMexican adultsFeeding optionsHealth inequitiesHealth benefitsMothersBreastmilkAdultsRetrospective content analysisVulnerable groupsA self‐applied valid scale for rapid tracking of household food insecurity among pregnant women in Sri Lanka
Agampodi TC, Hromi‐Fiedler A, Agampodi SB, Amarasinghe GS, Wickramasinghe ND, Jayasinghe IU, Hettiarachchi AU, Perez‐Escamilla R. A self‐applied valid scale for rapid tracking of household food insecurity among pregnant women in Sri Lanka. Maternal And Child Nutrition 2021, 17: e13165. PMID: 33733618, PMCID: PMC8189217, DOI: 10.1111/mcn.13165.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychological distressConcurrent validityModel-fitting analysesItem severity scoresGood model fitCognitive testingAdult versionParameter logistic modelPregnant womenPsychometric propertiesSecurity ScaleValid scaleCaribbean Food Security ScalePsychometric validationCOVID-19 pandemicModel fitDistressSTATA version 14Item 8Valid toolPregnancy cohortSeverity scoreSpecial clinicFood Security ScaleHousehold food insecurity
2020
Food insecurity measurement and prevalence estimates during the COVID-19 pandemic in a repeated cross-sectional survey in Mexico
Gaitán-Rossi P, Vilar-Compte M, Teruel G, Pérez-Escamilla R. Food insecurity measurement and prevalence estimates during the COVID-19 pandemic in a repeated cross-sectional survey in Mexico. Public Health Nutrition 2020, 24: 412-421. PMID: 33050968, PMCID: PMC7653232, DOI: 10.1017/s1368980020004000.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCross-sectional surveyCaribbean Food Security ScaleRepeated cross-sectional surveyCOVID-19 pandemicCOVID-19 lockdownFood insecurity prevalenceFood Security ScaleGeneral populationFood insecurityPrevalence estimatesSocio-economic statusMonthly prevalenceTelephone modalityTelephone surveyConcurrent validityPhone survey
2019
A qualitative analysis of text message conversations in a breastfeeding peer counselling intervention
Martinez‐Brockman J, Harari N, Goeschel L, Bozzi V, Pérez‐Escamilla R. A qualitative analysis of text message conversations in a breastfeeding peer counselling intervention. Maternal And Child Nutrition 2019, 16: e12904. PMID: 31823503, PMCID: PMC7083457, DOI: 10.1111/mcn.12904.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeer counselorsPostpartum periodSpecial Supplemental Nutrition ProgramTwo-way text messagingTime of enrollmentSupplemental Nutrition ProgramEarly life nutritionLactation AdviceIntervention armBreastfeeding protectionLife nutritionNutrition ProgramPeer counselling programmeBaby nutritionText message exchangesCounselling interventionBreastfeedingSocial supportText messagingNutritionPresent studyInterventionCounselling programmeAdditional themesText messagesImpact of Maternal Anxiety on Breastfeeding Outcomes: A Systematic Review
Hoff CE, Movva N, Rosen Vollmar A, Pérez-Escamilla R. Impact of Maternal Anxiety on Breastfeeding Outcomes: A Systematic Review. Advances In Nutrition 2019, 10: 816-826. PMID: 31079143, PMCID: PMC6743815, DOI: 10.1093/advances/nmy132.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMaternal anxietyPostpartum anxietyBreastfeeding outcomesPrenatal anxietyMedical Subject Headings termsSubject Headings termsPrimary outcomeMo postpartumHigh-income countriesEligibility criteriaImpact of anxietyMother-infant behaviorsSystematic reviewNarrative reviewGreater methodological rigorMaternal functioningMethodological rigorRelevant studiesOutcomesText wordsPostpartumAssociationAnxietyNegative associationFuture studiesDietary 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
2018
Ultra-processed foods consumption among inmates in a women's prison in São Paulo, Brazil.
Audi C, Santiago S, Andrade M, Assumpção D, Francisco P, Segall-Corrêa A, Pérez-Escamilla R. Ultra-processed foods consumption among inmates in a women's prison in São Paulo, Brazil. Revista Española De Sanidad Penitenciaria 2018, 20: 87-94. PMID: 30908571, PMCID: PMC6463322.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUltra-processed foodsUsual dietDaily consumptionHealth-related behaviors dataUltra-processed food consumptionHigh blood triglyceridesFood frequency questionnaireOverweight/obeseSelf-reported morbidityCross-sectional studyStructured interview questionnaireFrequency questionnaireWomen's dietsBlood triglyceridesHigh prevalenceMetabolic alterationsHealthy lifestyleInterview questionnairePrevalenceGreen leafyFood consumptionDietTwo-thirdsPrisoners' dietsFemale inmates
2017
Feasibility and acceptability of a text message intervention used as an adjunct tool by WIC breastfeeding peer counsellors: The LATCH pilot
Harari N, Rosenthal MS, Bozzi V, Goeschel L, Jayewickreme T, Onyebeke C, Griswold M, Perez‐Escamilla R. Feasibility and acceptability of a text message intervention used as an adjunct tool by WIC breastfeeding peer counsellors: The LATCH pilot. Maternal And Child Nutrition 2017, 14 PMID: 28766913, PMCID: PMC6866153, DOI: 10.1111/mcn.12488.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBreast FeedingConnecticutFeasibility StudiesFemaleFocus GroupsFood AssistanceHumansMalePatient Acceptance of Health CarePatient Education as TopicPatient SatisfactionPeer InfluencePilot ProjectsPostpartum PeriodPregnancyPregnancy Trimester, SecondPregnancy Trimester, ThirdSocial SupportTelemedicineText MessagingWorkforceYoung AdultConceptsLactation AdviceEBF ratesControl armWeeks PPHr of deliveryExclusive breastfeeding ratesPeer counselorsText message interventionIntervention group mothersSupplemental Nutrition ProgramMulticentre trialPrimary outcomeTreat analysisWeeks' gestationFeasibility outcomesIntervention armBreastfeeding ratesTexting interventionUnlimited text messagingMessage interventionGroup mothersMothers' satisfactionNutrition ProgramPeer counselling programmeAdjunct toolDelivery mode and breastfeeding outcomes among new mothers in Nicaragua
Kiani SN, Rich KM, Herkert D, Safon C, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Delivery mode and breastfeeding outcomes among new mothers in Nicaragua. Maternal And Child Nutrition 2017, 14 PMID: 28621054, PMCID: PMC6866214, DOI: 10.1111/mcn.12474.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBirth WeightBottle FeedingBreast FeedingCesarean SectionCross-Sectional StudiesDiagnostic Self EvaluationFeeding MethodsFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansInfant Nutritional Physiological PhenomenaInfant, NewbornLactation DisordersMaleMothersNicaraguaNutrition SurveysPregnancyPrimary Health CareQualitative ResearchRetrospective StudiesUrban HealthConceptsMode of deliveryExclusive breastfeedingEarly initiationPrelacteal feedingInitiation of breastfeedingAssociation of modeImportance of breastfeedingHr of birthLogistic regression analysisCaesarean deliveryLarger infantsVaginal deliveryRisk factorsPublic clinicsBreastfeedingMaternal perceptionBirth experienceNew mothersC-sectionInfantsMonthsMothersDelivery modeRegression analysisBirth
2016
Dietary patterns in Liberian refugees in Buduburam, Ghana
Ross WL, Gallego‐Pérez D, Lartey A, Sandow A, Pérez‐Escamilla R, Hromi‐Fiedler A. Dietary patterns in Liberian refugees in Buduburam, Ghana. Maternal And Child Nutrition 2016, 13 PMID: 27921367, PMCID: PMC6866052, DOI: 10.1111/mcn.12401.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDietary patternsLiberian refugeesHealthy patternMore adherentRefugee settlementDietary pattern adherenceFood frequency questionnaireDistinct dietary patternsAssociations of interestCross-sectional surveyFrequency questionnairePattern adherenceFat patternGhanaian womenFood consumptionFood environmentSignificant differencesYoung childrenRefugee populationsSystematic sampleRefugeesAssociationAdherenceAcculturationLiberiansDeterminants 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 hospitalsUnderstanding the double burden of malnutrition in food insecure households in Brazil
Gubert MB, Spaniol AM, Segall‐Corrêa A, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Understanding the double burden of malnutrition in food insecure households in Brazil. Maternal And Child Nutrition 2016, 13 PMID: 27502214, PMCID: PMC6866242, DOI: 10.1111/mcn.12347.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOverweight/obesityHousehold food insecurityRisk factorsHierarchical multivariable logistic regression analysisMaternal overweight/obesityMultivariable logistic regression analysisSevere household food insecurityAdult overweight/obesityDouble burdenCostly chronic diseasesMother/child pairsSame householdStrong risk factorMajor risk factorType 2 diabetesLogistic regression analysisYears of agePoor child developmentMaternal overweightOverweight mothersChronic diseasesCardiovascular diseaseHealth SurveySecondary data analysisFood insecure households
2014
Impact of a Community Health Workers–Led Structured Program on Blood Glucose Control Among Latinos With Type 2 Diabetes: The DIALBEST Trial
Pérez-Escamilla R, Damio G, Chhabra J, Fernandez ML, Segura-Pérez S, Vega-López S, Kollannor-Samuel G, Calle M, Shebl FM, D’Agostino D. Impact of a Community Health Workers–Led Structured Program on Blood Glucose Control Among Latinos With Type 2 Diabetes: The DIALBEST Trial. Diabetes Care 2014, 38: 197-205. PMID: 25125508, PMCID: PMC4302259, DOI: 10.2337/dc14-0327.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBlood GlucoseBlood Glucose Self-MonitoringCommunity Health WorkersDelivery of Health CareDiabetes ComplicationsDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2FemaleGlycated HemoglobinHealthcare DisparitiesHispanic or LatinoHumansHypertensionLife StyleLipidsMaleMedication AdherenceMiddle AgedPatient Care TeamPatient Education as TopicPatient-Centered CareSelf CareTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultConceptsBlood glucose controlGlucose controlBlood lipid levelsCommunity health workersType 2 diabetesHealthy food choicesT2D complicationsCHW interventionGlycemic controlMedication adherenceBlood glucoseCHW groupLipid levelsHealth workersControl groupType 2Management disparitiesAdult LatinosHealthcare accessHealthy lifestyleDiabetesEffective interventionsStructured interventionMonthsStandard of healthcare
2013
Breastfeeding Education and Support Trial for Overweight and Obese Women: A Randomized Trial
Chapman DJ, Morel K, Bermúdez-Millán A, Young S, Damio G, Pérez-Escamilla R. Breastfeeding Education and Support Trial for Overweight and Obese Women: A Randomized Trial. Pediatrics 2013, 131: e162-e170. PMID: 23209111, PMCID: PMC3529944, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2012-0688.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExclusive breastfeedingLow-income womenObese womenStandard careMonths postpartumIntervention groupOverweight/obese womenPeer counseling interventionPostpartum home visitsBaby-Friendly HospitalMedical record reviewOverweight/obeseInfant feeding practicesLogistic regression analysisBreastfeeding barriersMonthly telephoneOverweight/Prenatal visitInfant hospitalizationRecord reviewEBF practiceBreast milkHospital interviewsWeeks postpartumSUPPORT trial
2012
Maternal HIV is associated with reduced growth in the first year of life among infants in the Eastern region of Ghana: the Research to Improve Infant Nutrition and Growth (RIING) Project
Lartey A, Marquis GS, Mazur R, Perez‐Escamilla R, Brakohiapa L, Ampofo W, Sellen D, Adu‐Afarwuah S. Maternal HIV is associated with reduced growth in the first year of life among infants in the Eastern region of Ghana: the Research to Improve Infant Nutrition and Growth (RIING) Project. Maternal And Child Nutrition 2012, 10: 604-616. PMID: 22905700, PMCID: PMC4193668, DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-8709.2012.00441.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMaternal HIVHIV statusInfant growthInfant HIV statusInfants of HIVMaternal HIV statusChildren of HIVPrevalence of underweightPrevalence of stuntingAge z-scoreMonths of ageFirst yearLongitudinal study designHIV-unknownHIV-negativeHIV-positiveInfant weightThird trimesterPregnant womenGhanaian infantsInfant nutritionHIVAnalysis of covarianceMost mothersInfants
2011
Acculturative type is associated with breastfeeding duration among low‐income Latinas
Chapman DJ, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Acculturative type is associated with breastfeeding duration among low‐income Latinas. Maternal And Child Nutrition 2011, 9: 188-198. PMID: 21787375, PMCID: PMC3275689, DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-8709.2011.00344.x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2010
Food insecurity and perceived stress but not HIV infection are independently associated with lower energy intakes among lactating Ghanaian women
Addo AA, Marquis GS, Lartey AA, Pérez‐Escamilla R, Mazur RE, Harding KB. Food insecurity and perceived stress but not HIV infection are independently associated with lower energy intakes among lactating Ghanaian women. Maternal And Child Nutrition 2010, 7: 80-91. PMID: 21143587, PMCID: PMC3053124, DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-8709.2009.00229.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEnergy intakeHIV infectionHuman immunodeficiency virus-seropositive womenMaternal socio-demographic characteristicsMean energy intakeLower energy intakeMulti-dimensional interventionsTime of studySeropositive womenHIV statusFood secure householdsSocio-demographic characteristicsZinc intakeMonths postpartumDietary intakeFood insecure householdsMost womenVitamin ANutrition educationGhanaian womenGood healthIntakeVitamin CWomenFood insecurity