The Impact of Breastfeeding Education on Attitudes Toward Breastfeeding in Adolescents Attending Public Urban, Suburban, and Rural High Schools

The medically supported benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and their children include, but are not limited to : decreasing the risk of pneumonia, diarrhea, and type-II diabetes, acting as a method of hormonal birth control, and decreasing the incidence of post-partum depression (World Health Organization, 2015). According to the World Health Organization (2015), breastfeeding is also the most economically secure way to ensure proper nutrition for an infant. However, cultural norms of the United States, as evidenced in the media and public opinion, exploit and sexualize the bodies of women. Many families, therefore, are hesitant to breastfeed for fear of judgement, or refuse to breastfeed as a result of internalized oppression (Woods, Chesser, & Wipperman, 2013). Research shows that most women make decisions about parenthood and breastfeeding long before they choose to have children (Ho & McGrath, 2016). The teenage years are those in which individuals form their identity and do so largely in the context of their social environment (Erikson, 1993). Furthermore, studies suggest that social supports are a major contributing factor to breastfeeding attitudes and intentions (Seidel et al., 2013). Therefore, this research proposal presents a format of evidence based education to target the adolescent population to address this issue of not only public and women’s health, but women’s rights

Achieving genuinely dynamic road user charging : issues with a GNSS-based approach

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Prevalence of drooling, swallowing, and feeding problems in cerebral palsy across the lifespan: a systematic review and meta‐analyses

Aim: To determine the prevalence of drooling, swallowing, and feeding problems in persons with cerebral palsy (CP) across the lifespan. Method: A systematic review was conducted using five different databases (AMED, CINAHL, Embase, MEDLINE, and PubMed). The selection process was completed by two independent researchers and the methodological quality of included studies was assessed using the STROBE and AXIS guidelines. Meta-analyses were conducted to determine pooled prevalence estimates of drooling, swallowing, and feeding problems with stratified group analyses by type of assessment and Gross Motor Function Classification System level. Results: A total of 42 studies were included. Substantial variations in selected outcome measures and variables were observed, and data on adults were limited. Pooled prevalence estimates determined by meta-analyses were as high as 44.0% (95% confidence interval [CI] 35.6–52.7) for drooling, 50.4% (95% CI 36.0–64.8) for swallowing problems, and 53.5% (95% CI 40.7–65.9) for feeding problems. Group analyses for type of assessments were non-significant; however, more severely impaired functioning in CP was associated with concomitant problems of increased drooling, swallowing, and feeding. Interpretation: Drooling, swallowing, and feeding problems are very common in people with CP. Consequently, they experience increased risks of malnutrition and dehydration, aspiration pneumonia, and poor quality of life. What this paper adds: Drooling, swallowing, and feeding problems are very common in persons with cerebral palsy (CP). The prevalence of drooling, swallowing, and feeding problems is 44.0%, 50.4%, and 53.5% respectively. There are limited data on the prevalence of drooling, swallowing, and feeding problems in adults. Higher Gross Motor Function Classification System levels are associated with higher prevalence of drooling, swallowing, and feeding problems. There is increased risk for malnutrition, dehydration, aspiration pneumonia, and poor quality of life in CP

Concert recording 2022-10-20

[Track 1]. Sinfonia no. 10 in B minor / Felix Mendelssohn -- [Track 2]. Novelletten no. 1 / Samuel Coleridge-Taylor -- [Track 3]. Suite in E major, op. 63. I. Prauledium ; II. Pizzicato and adagietto ; III. Fuge / Arthur Foote

Concert recording 2022-10-20

[Track 1]. Sinfonia no. 10 in B minor / Felix Mendelssohn -- [Track 2]. Novelletten no. 1 / Samuel Coleridge-Taylor -- [Track 3]. Suite in E major, op. 63. I. Prauledium ; II. Pizzicato and adagietto ; III. Fuge / Arthur Foote