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Articles Published in Peer-Reviewed Journals
January 2001 - May 2002

The following articles include key findings from studies funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau's (MCHB) Research Program. A total of 51 articles have been published in 26 different peer-reviewed journals between January 2001 and May 2002.

Click here to download a cumulative list of the 663 articles published by MCHB-funded research projects, 1987-2000.

American Journal of Hematology

Hilgartner M, Maeder M, Mahoney E, Donfield S, Evatt B, Hoots WK, and the Hemophilia Growth and Development Study. 2001. Response to measles, mumps and rubella revaccination among HIV-positive and HIV-negative children and adolescents with hemophilia. American Journal of Hematology 66:92-98.

 

American Journal of Human Biology

Bradley JL, Brown JE, Himes JH. 2001. Reliability and validity of parental measurements of infant size. American Journal of Human Biology 13:275-279.

 

American Journal of Public Health

Joyce T, Bauer T, Minkoff H. 2001. Welfare reform and the perinatal health and health care use of Latino women in California, New York City, and Texas. American Journal of Public Health 91(11):1857-1864.
Summary (MCH Alert, 11/9/01)

Pearl M, Braveman P, Abrams B. 2001. Relationship of neighborhood socioeconomic characteristics to birthweight among 5 ethnic groups in California. American Journal of Public Health 9111:1808-1814.
Summary (MCH Alert, 11/16/01)

Neumark-Sztainer D, Story M, Hannan PF, et al. 2002. Overweight status and eating patterns among adolescents: Where do youths stand in comparison with the Healthy People 2010 objectives? American Journal of Public Health 92(5):844-851.
Summary (MCH Alert, 5/10/02)

 

Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine

Gardner W, Pajer KA, Kelleher KJ, Scholle SH, Wasserman RC. 2002. Child sex differences in primary care clinicians' mental health care of children and adolescents. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine 156(5):454-459.

Gielen AC, McDonald EM, Wilson Modena EH, Hwang W, Serwint JR, Andrews JS, Wang M. 2002. Effects of improved access to safety counseling, products, and home visits on parents' safety practices: results of a randomized trial. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine 156(1):33-40.

Gielen AC, Wilson ME, McDonald EM, Serwint JR, Andrews JS, Hwang WT, Wang MC. 2001. Randomized trial of enhanced anticipatory guidance for injury prevention. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine 155(1):42-49.

Ireys HT, Chernoff R, DeVet KA, Kim Y. 2001. Maternal outcomes of a randomized controlled trial of a community-based support program for families of children with chronic illnesses. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine 155(7):771-777.

Neumark-Sztainer D, Story M, Hannan PJ, Perry CL, Irving LM. 2002. Weight-related concerns and behaviors among overweight and non-overweight adolescents: implications for preventing weight-related disorders. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine 156(2):171-178.
Summary (MCH Alert, 2/22/02)

Perry CL, McGuire MT, Neumark-Sztainer D, Story M. 2002. Adolescent vegetarians: How well do their dietary patterns meet the Healthy People 2010 objectives? Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine 156(5):431-437.

 

Child Development

Bazhenova OV, Plonskaia O, Porges SW. 2001. Vagal reactivity and affective adjustment in infants during interaction challenges. Child Development 72(5):1314-1326.

 

Early Human Development

Singer LT, Hawkins S, Huang J, Davillier M, Baley J. 2001. Developmental outcomes and environmental correlates of very low birthweight, cocaine-exposed infants. Early Human Development 64(2):91-103.

 

International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders

French SA, Story M, Neumark-Sztainer D, Fulkerson JA, Hannan P. 2001. Fast food restaurant use among adolescents: Associations with nutrient intake, food choices, behavioral and psychosocial variables. International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders 25:1823-1833.

Neumark-Sztainer D, Falkner N, Story M, Perry C, Hannan PJ, Mulert S. 2002. Weight-teasing among adolescents: Correlations with weight status and disordered eating behaviors. International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders 26(1):123-131.

 

Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Retrovirology

Daar E, Lynn H, Donfield S, Gomperts E, Hilgartner M, Hoots WK, Chernoff D, Arkin S, Wong W-y, Winkler C and the Hemophilia Growth and Development Study. 2001. The relationship between human immunodeficiency virus type 1 and hepatitis C viral load in hemopiliacs. Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Retrovirology 26(5):466-472.

Rogers AS, Lindsey J, Donfield S, D'Angelo L. 2001. HIV-1 RNA levels and the development of clinical disease in two different adolescent populations. Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Retrovirology 26(5):449-457.

 

Journal of Adolescent Health

Irving LM, Wall M, Newmark-Sztainer D, Story M. 2002. Steroid use among adolescents: Findings from Project EAT. Journal of Adolescent Health 30(4):243-252.

Perry CL, Mcguire MT, Neumark-Sztainer D, Story M. 2001. Characteristics of vegetarian adolescents in a multiethnic urban population. Journal of Adolescent Health 29(6):406-416.

Youngblade LM, Col J, Shenkman E. 2002. Health care use and charges for adolescents enrolled in a Title XXI program. Journal of Adolescent Health 30(4):262-272.

 

Journal of Clinical Child Psychology

Black MM, Papas MA, Hussey JM, Dubowitz H, Kotch JB, Starr RH. 2002. Behavior problems among preschool children born to adolescent mothers: effects of maternal depression and perceptions of partner relationships. Journal of Clinical Child Psychology 31(1):16-26.

 

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology

Wade SL, Borawski EA, Taylor HG, Drotar D, Yeates KO, Stancin T. 2001. The relationship of caregiver coping to family outcomes during the initial year following pediatric traumatic injury. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology 69(3):406-415.

 

Journal of Human Lactation

Bronner Y, Barber T, Davis S. 2001. Breastfeeding peer counseling: policy implications. Journal of Human Lactation 17(2):105-109.

Bronner Y, Barber T, Miele L. 2001. Breastfeeding peer counseling: rationale for the National WIC Survey. Journal of Human Lactation 17(2):135-139.

Bronner Y, Barber T, Vogelhut J, Resnik AK. 2001. Breastfeeding peer counseling: results from the National WIC Survey. Journal of Human Lactation 17(2):119-125.

 

Journal of Infectious Diseases

Daar E, Lynn H, Donfield S, Gomperts E, Hilgartner M, Hoots WK, Chernoff D, Arkin S, Wong W-y, Winkler C and the Hemophilia Growth and Development Study. 2001. Hepatitis C viral load is associated with human immunodeficiency virus type 1 disease progression in hemophiliacs. Journal of Infectious Diseases 183:589-595.

Thio C, Carrington M, Goedert J, Vlahov D, Nelson K, Hilgartner M, O'Brien S, Karacki P, Marti D, Astemborski J, Thomas D. 2001. Racial differences in HLA-class II associations with hepatitis C virus outcome. Journal of Infectious Diseases 184(1):16-22.

 

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing

Steward DK, Pridham KF. 2002. Growth patterns of extremely low-birth-weight hospitalized preterm infants. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing 31(1):57-65.

 

Journal of Pediatric Psychology

Rapoff MA. 2001. Pushing the envelope: Furthering research on improving adherence to chronic pediatric disease regimens. Journal of Pediatric Psychology 26:277-278.

Sirois PA, Posner M, Stehbens JA, Loveland KA, Nichols S, Donfield SM, Bell TS, Hill SD, Amodei N. 2002. Quantifying practice effects in longitudinal research with the WISC-R and WAIS-R: a study of children and adolescents with hemophilia and male siblings without hemophilia. Journal of Pediatric Psychology 27(2):121-131.

Yeates KO, Taylor HG, Barry CT, Drotar D, Wade SL, Stancin T. 2001. Neurobehavioral symptoms in childhood closed-head injuries: Changes in prevalence and correlates during the first year post-injury. Journal of Pediatric Psychology 26:79-91.

Yeates KW, Taylor HG, Woodrome SE, et al. 2002. Race as a moderator of parent and family outcomes following pediatric traumatic brain injury. Journal of Pediatric Psychology 27(4):393-403.
Summary (MCH Alert, 5/17/02)

 

Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research

Jackson SC, Roberts JE. 2001. Complex syntax production of African American preschoolers. Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research 44(5):1083-1096.

 

Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Findling RL, Short EJ, Manos MJ. 2001. Developmental aspects of psychostimulant treatment in children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 40(12):1441-1447.

Findling RL, Short EJ, Manos MJ. 2001. Short-term cardiovascular effects of methylphenidate and adderall. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 40(5):525-529.

 

Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society

Taylor HG, Yeates KO, Wade SL, Drotar D, Stancin T, Burant C. 2001. Bidirectional child-family influences on outcomes of traumatic brain injury in children. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society 7(6):755-767.

 

Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care

Stancin T, Kaugars AS, Thompson GH, Taylor HG, Yeates KO, Wade SL, Drotar D. 2001. Child and family functioning 6 and 12 months after a serious pediatric fracture. Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care 51(1):69-76.

 

Maternal and Child Health Journal

Perry DF, Ireys HT. 2001. Maternal perceptions of pediatric providers for children with chronic illnesses. Maternal and Child Health Journal 5(1):15-20.

 

Mental Retardation

Warfield ME. 2001. Employment, parenting and well-being among mothers of children with disabilities. Mental Retardation 39:297-301.

 

Minnesota Physician

Jordan C. 2001. Getting the lead out: A community-university collaborative approach. Minnesota Physician.

 

Neuropsychology

Taylor HG, Yeates KO, Wade SL, Drotar D, Stancin T, Minich NA. 2002. A prospective study of short- and long-term outcomes after traumatic brain injury in children: behavior and achievement. Neuropsychology 16(1):15-27.

 

Pediatrics

Black MM, Papas MA, Hussey JM, Hunter W, Dubowitz H, Kotch JB, English D, Schneider M. 2002. Behavior and development of preschool children born to adolescent mothers: risk and 3-generation households. Pediatrics 109(4):573-580.
Summary (MCH Alert, 5/3/02)

Black MM, Siegel EH, Abel Y, Bentley ME. 2001. Home and videotape intervention delays early complementary feeding among adolescent mothers. Pediatrics 107(5):E67.
Summary

Dubowitz H, Black MM, Kerr MA, Hussey JM, Morrel TM, Everson MD, Starr RH. 2001. Type and timing of mothers' victimization: effects on mothers and children. Pediatrics 107(4):728-735.

Escobar GJ, Braveman PA, Ackerson L, Odouli R, Coleman-Phox K, Capra AM, Wong C, Lieu TA. 2001. A randomized comparison of home visits and hospital-based group follow-up visits after early postpartum discharge. Pediatrics 108(3):719-727.

Hilgartner MW, Donfield SM, Lynn HS, Hoots WK, Gomperts ED, Daar ES, Chernoff D, Pearson SK. 2001. The effect of plasma human immunodeficiency virus RNA and CD4(+) T lymphocytes on growth measurements of hemophilic boys and adolescents. Pediatrics 107(4):E56.

Minter KR, Roberts JE, Hooper SR, Burchinal MR, Zeisel SA. 2001. Early childhood otitis media in relation to children's attention-related behavior in the first six years of life. Pediatrics 107(5):1037-1042.

Stancin T, Drotar D, Taylor HG, Yeates KO, Wade SL, Minich NM. 2002. Health-related quality of life of children and adolescents after traumatic brain injury. Pediatrics 109(2):E34.

Stevens MW, Gorelick MH. 2001. Short-term outcomes after acute treatment of pediatrics asthma. Pediatrics 107(6):1357-1362.

 

Statistics in Medicine

Lynn HS. 2001. Maximum likelihood inference for left-censored HIV RNA data. Statistics in Medicine 20(1):33-45.

 


For more information about the MCH Research Program, contact Kishena Wadhwani, c/o Maternal and Child Health Bureau, 5600 Fishers Lane, Parklawn Building Room 18A-55, Rockville, Maryland 20857; phone: (301) 4443-2927; e-mail: kwadhwan@hrsa.gov.