Findings are discussed in terms of prior research and the potential implications for prevention scientists working with Latino populations. Excessive and inadequate gestational weight gain (GWG) are associated with a number of negative health outcomes for mother and infant. Approximately two-thirds or more of Latinas gain outside of GWG guidelines. Acculturation plays a role in GWG-related factors, however the views of Latinas are often aggregated in overall study samples, thus trivializing the specific needs of this demographic group. The purpose of the present meta-ethnography was to better understand GWG beliefs, attitudes, and practice among Latinas by synthesizing extant qualitative findings on this topic. Qualitative studies offer an important window into Latinas' views and practices related to GWG. A qualitative meta-ethnography (a form of meta-synthesis) was implemented to synthesize qualitative studies about Latinas' views of GWG-related factors. An initial sample of articles was distilled based on meta-ethnography guidelines from Noblit and Hare (1988) to a final sample of six qualitative articles that included perspectives from Latrmation and resources that are culturally relevant and relatable. Although adolescence is a critical developmental period, there has not been coordinated effort to comprehensively address adolescent health within the field of maternal and child health (MCH). In order to inform future adolescent health efforts, MCH leaders in local health departments were asked to reflect on the greatest health challenges facing adolescents in their communities, the causes of these health challenges, the interventions currently implemented to promote adolescent health, and additional intervention needs. 15 interviews were conducted in 2018 with 13 city and county health departments and two community-based agencies (N = 19). Interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Mutually agreed upon themes were determined by the research team and these themes were used to code the transcripts. Mental and behavioral health and sexual and reproductive health issues were perceived to be the greatest health challenges facing adolescents. Participants attributed these health issues to the socialn that would lead to an improvement in adolescent health services within local health departments, as well as communities and the field of MCH. We evaluate the association between food insecurity (FI) and clinical depression, and the modifying effects of seasonality on this association. Food insecurity is assessed from 175 post-partum women in the rural Ntcheu District of central Malawi using the USAID's Household Food Insecurity Access Scale (HFIAS). Clinical depression is measured using a validated Chichewa version of the Self-Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ). Interviews were conducted from October 2016 to June 2017 and spanned 5 months of the dry season (April-November) and the 4 months of rainy season (December-March). After adjusting for age and parity, participants who reported high FI (HFIAS score ≥ 9) had 4.6 (95%CI 1.8-11.4) times the odds of meeting the cut-off for clinical depression (SRQ score ≥ 8). The effect was greater during the dry season (OR 9.9; 95%CI 2.0-48.6), than in the rainy season (OR 2.6; 95%CI 0.8-8.3) though the interaction term was not statistically significant (p = 0.18) CONCLUSIONS FOR PRACTICE High FI is associated with diagnostic markers of clinical depression.After adjusting for age and parity, participants who reported high FI (HFIAS score ≥ 9) had 4.6 (95%CI 1.8-11.4) times the odds of meeting the cut-off for clinical depression (SRQ score ≥ 8). The effect was greater during the dry season (OR 9.9; 95%CI 2.0-48.6), than in the rainy season (OR 2.6; 95%CI 0.8-8.3) though the interaction term was not statistically significant (p = 0.18) CONCLUSIONS FOR PRACTICE High FI is associated with diagnostic markers of clinical depression. Esophageal dysmotility and disorders of the lower esophageal sphincter are well documented in morbidly obese patients. Esophageal achalasia has been reported in up to 1% of obese patients but the development of such esophageal motility disorder after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is extremely rare. The purpose of this video was to demonstrate the management of a type II esophageal achalasia diagnosed in a 46-year-old female patient 4-year after LSG. An intraoperative video has been anonymized and edited to demonstrate the feasibility of laparoscopic Heller myotomy and anterior Dor fundoplication on the mentioned patient. The operation started with the section of the perigastric adhesions. Proceeding in a clockwise direction, the esophagogastric junction, the anterior esophageal wall, and the His angle were freed. A residual slightly dilated fundus was found and isolated. After mobilization of the distal esophagus and identification of the anterior vagus nerve, a "hockey stick" myotomy was carried out for 6cm on the esophagus and for 2cm on the gastric side. An anterior Dor fundoplication was fashioned using the residual gastric fundus. Esophageal achalasia in patients that previously underwent LSG is exceptional but should always be suspected in case of pathognomonic symptoms onset. In tertiary referral centers, laparoscopic Heller myotomy and, if technically feasible, an anterior Dor fundoplication seem safe and effective to relieve gastroesophageal outflow obstruction and prevent gastroesophageal reflux.Esophageal achalasia in patients that previously underwent LSG is exceptional but should always be suspected in case of pathognomonic symptoms onset. In tertiary referral centers, laparoscopic Heller myotomy and, if technically feasible, an anterior Dor fundoplication seem safe and effective to relieve gastroesophageal outflow obstruction and prevent gastroesophageal reflux.Post bariatric control of food intake is influenced by psychological and behavioral factors. https://www.selleckchem.com/products/GDC-0449.html We investigated dietary habits and food intake during COVID-19 quarantine among recently operated patients. Patients were assessed for total and per meal energy and macronutrient intake as well as frequency of food consumption per processing level. Patients were also classified according to adherence to nutritional recommendations from our outpatient clinic. Main results are indicative of inappropriate nutritional intake during COVID-19 quarantine in postoperative bariatric patients. We observed that many patients failed to meet the recommended protein intake (89.2%) along a relatively high intake of ultra-processed foods (~1/4 of the diet). Our data suggest the need for the implementation of strategies to extend nutritional care to at-risk patients during social distancing. |