Arch Pediat Adol Med
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Arch Pediat Adol Med · Feb 2007
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialA randomized trial of a multicomponent intervention for adolescent sun protection behaviors.
To evaluate a multicomponent primary care-based intervention to increase sun protection behaviors among adolescents. Excessive sun exposure in childhood increases the lifetime risk of melanomas and other forms of skin cancer. Interventions to improve sun protection behaviors in childhood have been based primarily in school and community settings, with little attention to the role of primary care physicians. ⋯ Primary care counseling coupled with a minimal-intensity expert system intervention can improve adolescents' sun protection behaviors.
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Arch Pediat Adol Med · Jan 2007
Randomized Controlled TrialMultimicronutrient supplementation for undernourished pregnant women and the birth size of their offspring: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.
To evaluate the effect of multimicronutrient supplementation for undernourished pregnant women on the birth size of their offspring, incidence of low-birth-weight infants (<2500 g), and early neonatal morbidity. ⋯ Compared with iron and folic acid supplementation, the administration of multimicronutrients to undernourished pregnant women may reduce the incidence of low birth weight and early neonatal morbidity.
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Arch Pediat Adol Med · Jan 2007
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of multisource feedback on resident communication skills and professionalism: a randomized controlled trial.
To determine whether augmenting standard feedback on resident performance with a multisource feedback intervention improved pediatric resident communication skills and professionalism. ⋯ A multisource feedback intervention positively affected communication skills and professional behavior among pediatric residents.
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Arch Pediat Adol Med · Nov 2006
Randomized Controlled TrialHome-visiting intervention to improve child care among American Indian adolescent mothers: a randomized trial.
To assess the impact of a paraprofessional-delivered home-visiting intervention to promote child care knowledge, skills, and involvement among pregnant American Indian adolescents. ⋯ A paraprofessional-delivered, family-strengthening home-visiting program significantly increased mothers' child care knowledge and involvement. A longer and larger trial is needed to understand the intervention's potential to improve adolescent parenting and related child outcomes in American Indian communities.
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Arch Pediat Adol Med · Aug 2006
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyHealthy steps in an integrated delivery system: child and parent outcomes at 30 months.
To test the effects of the Healthy Steps for Young Children program (HS) (which supports parents managing children's developmental and behavioral issues)-with and without a prenatal component-on child health and development, parenting practices, and parental well-being. ⋯ For members of an integrated delivery system, the HS intervention was associated with positive effects on children's health and parenting practices. There was little evidence of any additional benefit of HS services initiated during the prenatal period.