Pub Date : 2024-09-28eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.1177/2333794X241284029
Intima Alrimawi, Elizabeth Bettini, Clishia Taylor, Ahmad Rajeh Saifan, Nabeel Al-Yateem
Child abuse and neglect (CAN) significantly impact health, the economy, and society. This narrative review examines CAN in the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region, comparing it with national and international levels. The review highlights high CAN rates in the DMV, driven by factors such as socioeconomic status, parental substance abuse, and child vulnerabilities. Screening and reporting challenges, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, impede accurate data collection. This review emphasizes the need for standardized reporting mechanisms, economic investment in public health, and intersectoral collaboration. It recommends targeted support for at-risk families, specialized care for vulnerable children, and the development of predictive screening tools. Continuous research on regional and cultural factors and the pandemic's impact is crucial for future resilience. Addressing CAN requires a comprehensive approach involving prevention, early detection, intervention, and policy reform to safeguard the well-being of children.
虐待和忽视儿童(CAN)对健康、经济和社会都有重大影响。本叙述性综述研究了华盛顿特区、马里兰州和弗吉尼亚州(DMV)地区的虐待和忽视儿童问题,并将其与国内和国际水平进行了比较。综述强调,受社会经济地位、父母药物滥用和儿童脆弱性等因素的影响,弗吉尼亚、马里兰和华盛顿特区的 CAN 发生率很高。由于 COVID-19 的流行,筛查和报告方面的挑战变得更加严峻,这阻碍了数据的准确收集。本次审查强调了标准化报告机制、公共卫生经济投资和跨部门合作的必要性。它建议为高危家庭提供有针对性的支持,为易感儿童提供专门护理,并开发预测性筛查工具。对地区和文化因素以及大流行的影响进行持续研究对于未来的抗灾能力至关重要。应对 CAN 需要采取全面的方法,包括预防、早期检测、干预和政策改革,以保障儿童的福祉。
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Objective. To determine the effect of a physical exercise training program, "HitSportGame" (HSG), on self-regulation of children with ADHD. Subjects and methods. The participants (N = 44) were children with ADHD aged 8 to 12 years (Mean 10.5 SD 1.4) without comorbidity with other neurodevelopmental disorders. Children were randomized to an experimental group and a wait-list control group. The experimental group participated in the Hit-Sport-Game (HSG) training program thrice a week for 12 weeks. The self-control skills of the participants in both groups were evaluated with the CACIA (Child and Adolescent Self-Control Questionnaire) 1 week before and 1 week after completing the entire intervention. Results. The results showed significant improvements with effect sizes from moderate to large in the scales of personal feedback (P = .003; η2p = 0.183), criteria self-control (P = .029; η2p = 0.112), and procedural self-control (P = .015; η2p = 0.131) after the intervention in the experimental group compared to the control group, which showed no difference on any of these scales. The reward delay scale did not show significant changes associated with the intervention (P = .104; η2p = 0.059). Conclusions. HitSportGame physical exercise training demonstrated favorable effects on some self-control skills such as personal feedback, criterial self-control and procedural self-control of children with ADHD. However, it did not show any effect on the ability to delay rewards in this population.
目的确定体育锻炼训练项目 "HitSportGame"(HSG)对多动症儿童自我调节能力的影响。研究对象和方法。参与者(N = 44)均为患有多动症的儿童,年龄在 8 至 12 岁之间(平均值 10.5 SD 1.4),且未合并其他神经发育障碍。儿童被随机分为实验组和候补对照组。实验组参加了每周三次、为期 12 周的 "击球-运动-游戏"(HSG)训练计划。在完成整个干预前一周和完成整个干预后一周,使用儿童和青少年自控力问卷(CACIA)对两组参与者的自控能力进行评估。结果显示结果显示,与对照组相比,实验组在干预后的个人反馈量表(P = .003;η2 p = 0.183)、标准自我控制量表(P = .029;η2 p = 0.112)和程序自我控制量表(P = .015;η2 p = 0.131)都有明显改善,效果大小从中等到较大不等。奖励延迟量表没有显示出与干预相关的显著变化(P = .104; η2 p = 0.059)。结论HitSportGame体育锻炼训练对多动症儿童的一些自我控制能力,如个人反馈、标准自我控制和程序自我控制有良好的影响。但是,该训练方法对这一人群延迟奖励的能力没有任何影响。
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Pub Date : 2024-09-27eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.1177/2333794X241286719
Mei-Ling Lin, Yok-Fong Paat
Objectives. It has been established that an adult's perceived ability to effectively address negative emotions predicts their life satisfaction. To increase the understanding of ethnic minority children's mental health and quality of life, this study examined the relationship between perceived emotional self-efficacy and life satisfaction of Hispanic children. Methods. Using the nonexperimental-correlational research design and the convenience sampling method, a total of 176 fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-grade students (73 boys, 103 girls; 88% Hispanic) in one public elementary school on the US-Mexico border were recruited to participate in this study. Emotional self-efficacy was measured using the emotional subscale of the Self-Efficacy Questionnaire for Children and subjective well-being was measured using the Student Life Satisfaction Scale. Spearman correlation and ordinal regression analyses were used to test the study hypotheses. Results. Consistent with findings from the current literature, emotional self-efficacy was positively associated with subjective well-being. Children in lower elementary grades were more likely to report higher emotional self-efficacy than those in higher elementary grades. Boys were more likely to report higher life satisfaction than girls. Conclusions and Relevance. Using a sample of elementary school children with Hispanic backgrounds on the US-Mexico border, this study attested to the empirical link between emotional self-efficacy and life satisfaction. Our study findings stress the importance of early identification of students with low emotional self-efficacious beliefs and the early introduction of social-emotional learning programs in elementary schools to enhance students' emotional self-efficacy. This study contributes to positive psychology literature and provides insights for future school-based mental health practice and research.
{"title":"Perceived Emotional Self-Efficacy and Life Satisfaction of Elementary School Children on the US-Mexico Border.","authors":"Mei-Ling Lin, Yok-Fong Paat","doi":"10.1177/2333794X241286719","DOIUrl":"10.1177/2333794X241286719","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Objectives.</i> It has been established that an adult's perceived ability to effectively address negative emotions predicts their life satisfaction. To increase the understanding of ethnic minority children's mental health and quality of life, this study examined the relationship between perceived emotional self-efficacy and life satisfaction of Hispanic children. <i>Methods.</i> Using the nonexperimental-correlational research design and the convenience sampling method, a total of 176 fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-grade students (73 boys, 103 girls; 88% Hispanic) in one public elementary school on the US-Mexico border were recruited to participate in this study. Emotional self-efficacy was measured using the emotional subscale of the Self-Efficacy Questionnaire for Children and subjective well-being was measured using the Student Life Satisfaction Scale. Spearman correlation and ordinal regression analyses were used to test the study hypotheses. <i>Results.</i> Consistent with findings from the current literature, emotional self-efficacy was positively associated with subjective well-being. Children in lower elementary grades were more likely to report higher emotional self-efficacy than those in higher elementary grades. Boys were more likely to report higher life satisfaction than girls. <i>Conclusions and Relevance.</i> Using a sample of elementary school children with Hispanic backgrounds on the US-Mexico border, this study attested to the empirical link between emotional self-efficacy and life satisfaction. Our study findings stress the importance of early identification of students with low emotional self-efficacious beliefs and the early introduction of social-emotional learning programs in elementary schools to enhance students' emotional self-efficacy. This study contributes to positive psychology literature and provides insights for future school-based mental health practice and research.</p>","PeriodicalId":12576,"journal":{"name":"Global Pediatric Health","volume":"11 ","pages":"2333794X241286719"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11456195/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142380584","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-09-27eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.1177/2333794X241286916
Yacine Zouirech, Abir Manni, Badr Rouijel, Ahmed El Baoudi, Hajar El Agouri, Nawfal Fejjal
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is an extremely rare cutaneous tumor in children, marked by local aggressiveness, slow growth, high recurrence rate, and low metastatic potential. Its prevalence is often underestimated in children due to its slow growth and frequent misdiagnosis. Diagnosing DFSP can be challenging due to nonspecific symptoms. While most cases present as nodular lesions on the trunk or proximal extremities, some lesions, such as atrophic plaques or sclerotic nodular plaques, can mimic vascular malformations and confuse clinicians. Histologic and immunohistochemical studies are essential for definitive diagnosis. The treatment of choice is complete surgical resection with wide margins to reduce the risk of recurrence. We report two pediatric DFSP cases on the trunk, including one mimicking vascular malformations. Both cases had successful 4 cm margin resections, with no recurrences observed after 6 months and 2 years of follow-up, respectively. Continuous surveillance will be maintained for at least 5 years.
{"title":"Surgical Management of Pediatric Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans: About Two Challenging Case Reports.","authors":"Yacine Zouirech, Abir Manni, Badr Rouijel, Ahmed El Baoudi, Hajar El Agouri, Nawfal Fejjal","doi":"10.1177/2333794X241286916","DOIUrl":"10.1177/2333794X241286916","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is an extremely rare cutaneous tumor in children, marked by local aggressiveness, slow growth, high recurrence rate, and low metastatic potential. Its prevalence is often underestimated in children due to its slow growth and frequent misdiagnosis. Diagnosing DFSP can be challenging due to nonspecific symptoms. While most cases present as nodular lesions on the trunk or proximal extremities, some lesions, such as atrophic plaques or sclerotic nodular plaques, can mimic vascular malformations and confuse clinicians. Histologic and immunohistochemical studies are essential for definitive diagnosis. The treatment of choice is complete surgical resection with wide margins to reduce the risk of recurrence. We report two pediatric DFSP cases on the trunk, including one mimicking vascular malformations. Both cases had successful 4 cm margin resections, with no recurrences observed after 6 months and 2 years of follow-up, respectively. Continuous surveillance will be maintained for at least 5 years.</p>","PeriodicalId":12576,"journal":{"name":"Global Pediatric Health","volume":"11 ","pages":"2333794X241286916"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11450917/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142383298","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-09-24eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.1177/2333794X241285964
Gbolahan Olatunji, Emmanuel Kokori, Nicholas Aderinto, Anoud Abdul, Vincent Tsoi, Lamyaa Mohamed, Mohammed Alsabri Hussein Alsabri
Background. Pediatric critical care in low-resource settings faces challenges like inadequate infrastructure, limited personnel, financial constraints, and cultural considerations, leading to poor outcomes for critically ill children. Methods. This review synthesizes information from 2 articles on pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). It identifies challenges such as high care costs, cultural preferences, and resource allocation issues. Results. Challenges include the financial burden of care, limited resources, and the need for external funding. Family preferences impact healthcare decisions, leading to ethical dilemmas. Resource allocation issues affect patient outcomes, including delayed diagnoses and high mortality rates. Conclusion. Addressing these challenges requires a multifaceted approach involving governments, healthcare providers, and international stakeholders. Standardizing care, investing in infrastructure and training, and promoting collaboration are essential to improving pediatric critical care and ensuring equitable access.
{"title":"Challenges and Strategies in Pediatric Critical Care: Insights From Low-Resource Settings.","authors":"Gbolahan Olatunji, Emmanuel Kokori, Nicholas Aderinto, Anoud Abdul, Vincent Tsoi, Lamyaa Mohamed, Mohammed Alsabri Hussein Alsabri","doi":"10.1177/2333794X241285964","DOIUrl":"10.1177/2333794X241285964","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Background.</i> Pediatric critical care in low-resource settings faces challenges like inadequate infrastructure, limited personnel, financial constraints, and cultural considerations, leading to poor outcomes for critically ill children. <i>Methods.</i> This review synthesizes information from 2 articles on pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). It identifies challenges such as high care costs, cultural preferences, and resource allocation issues. <i>Results.</i> Challenges include the financial burden of care, limited resources, and the need for external funding. Family preferences impact healthcare decisions, leading to ethical dilemmas. Resource allocation issues affect patient outcomes, including delayed diagnoses and high mortality rates. <i>Conclusion.</i> Addressing these challenges requires a multifaceted approach involving governments, healthcare providers, and international stakeholders. Standardizing care, investing in infrastructure and training, and promoting collaboration are essential to improving pediatric critical care and ensuring equitable access.</p>","PeriodicalId":12576,"journal":{"name":"Global Pediatric Health","volume":"11 ","pages":"2333794X241285964"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11440561/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142344881","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-09-22eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.1177/2333794X241284476
Aisha Abdulraheem Sameea, Ekram Wassim Abd El-Wahab, Sherif Omar Osman
Background. Little is known about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Qatar. The lack of consensus in ASD screening has led to differences in the reported prevalence with escalating rates over time. Objective(s). To screen for ASD and to identify associate factors among Qatary children aged 18 to 48 months. Methods. A cross-sectional study included 600 eligible children at 10 Primary Health Care Centers (PHCCs) in Qatar. Identification of ASD was based on the M-CHAT™ criteria. Results. The number of ASD screen-positive children in the M-CHAT™ was 25.13 per 10.000, and was significantly associated with older maternal age (10.5%) and history of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (20.0%) [AOR] = 4.88; 95%[CI]: 1.50-16.30)]. The Odds of detecting ASD was lower in children below 2 years of age (AOR = 0.92; 95% CI: 0.87-0.98]). Conclusion. This study demonstrates the utility of M-CHAT™ for ASD screening in PHCCs. Identification of the factors associated with positive ASD screening can highlight areas suitable for future intervention.
{"title":"Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Among 18 to 48 Month Old Children: A Multi-Center Study in Qatar.","authors":"Aisha Abdulraheem Sameea, Ekram Wassim Abd El-Wahab, Sherif Omar Osman","doi":"10.1177/2333794X241284476","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/2333794X241284476","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Background.</i> Little is known about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Qatar. The lack of consensus in ASD screening has led to differences in the reported prevalence with escalating rates over time. <i>Objective(s).</i> To screen for ASD and to identify associate factors among Qatary children aged 18 to 48 months. <i>Methods.</i> A cross-sectional study included 600 eligible children at 10 Primary Health Care Centers (PHCCs) in Qatar. Identification of ASD was based on the M-CHAT™ criteria. <i>Results.</i> The number of ASD screen-positive children in the M-CHAT™ was 25.13 per 10.000, and was significantly associated with older maternal age (10.5%) and history of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (20.0%) [AOR] = 4.88; 95%[CI]: 1.50-16.30)]. The Odds of detecting ASD was lower in children below 2 years of age (AOR = 0.92; 95% CI: 0.87-0.98]). <i>Conclusion.</i> This study demonstrates the utility of M-CHAT™ for ASD screening in PHCCs. Identification of the factors associated with positive ASD screening can highlight areas suitable for future intervention.</p>","PeriodicalId":12576,"journal":{"name":"Global Pediatric Health","volume":"11 ","pages":"2333794X241284476"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11423378/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142344884","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-09-22eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.1177/2333794X241283175
Phuong Thi Mai, Cong Thao Trinh, The Huan Hoang, Van Trung Hoang
Meningocele, a rare subtype of cephalocele, can manifest in various positions and exhibit diverse characteristics. On the other hand, dacryocystocele, also a rare anatomical disorder, typically presents as a cyst located between the nose and the eye. Generally, distinguishing between these 2 lesions is not difficult. The presented case involves a fetus with suspected dacryocystocele, ultimately diagnosed postpartum as meningocele, underscoring the complexities in distinguishing between these conditions. The article details the patient's prenatal examinations, imaging findings, and the subsequent surgical intervention, highlighting the significance of meticulous diagnosis for effective prenatal management. The case illuminates the potential oversight and misdiagnosis challenges associated with atypical cephaloceles, contributing valuable insights for clinicians involved in prenatal diagnosis and management.
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Objective. This study examined bacterial skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) in pediatric patients at a hospital in Vietnam. Methods. An April 2022-June 2023 prospective obsevational study at a Tertiary Paediatric Centre in Vietnam. Results. From We analyzed 87 cases and found that the greatest occurrence rates were reported during the summer season. Common symptoms were fever, edema, and lower leg involvement. Curiously, although blood cultures seldom verified the offender, Staphylococcus aureus was the most common cause. Additionally, the study found that children with infections including pus were administered a more extended course of antibiotics. Approximately one-third of the patients underwent surgical procedures, and most of them were administered intravenous antibiotics. Fortunately, all the youngsters made a full recovery. Conclusions. In summary, the results indicate that children with purulent SSTIs, primarily attributed to Staphylococcus aureus, may need longer courses of antibiotics. Intravenous antibiotic administration emerged as the predominant therapeutic modality.
{"title":"Clinical Characteristics and Treatment Outcomes of Pediatric Bacterial Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in Central Vietnam: A Prospective Study.","authors":"Chau Duc Nguyen-Huu, Thi Nhung Cao, Van-Tuy Nguyen","doi":"10.1177/2333794X241283785","DOIUrl":"10.1177/2333794X241283785","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Objective.</i> This study examined bacterial skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) in pediatric patients at a hospital in Vietnam. <i>Methods.</i> An April 2022-June 2023 prospective obsevational study at a Tertiary Paediatric Centre in Vietnam. <i>Results.</i> From We analyzed 87 cases and found that the greatest occurrence rates were reported during the summer season. Common symptoms were fever, edema, and lower leg involvement. Curiously, although blood cultures seldom verified the offender, <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> was the most common cause. Additionally, the study found that children with infections including pus were administered a more extended course of antibiotics. Approximately one-third of the patients underwent surgical procedures, and most of them were administered intravenous antibiotics. Fortunately, all the youngsters made a full recovery. <i>Conclusions.</i> In summary, the results indicate that children with purulent SSTIs, primarily attributed to <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>, may need longer courses of antibiotics. Intravenous antibiotic administration emerged as the predominant therapeutic modality.</p>","PeriodicalId":12576,"journal":{"name":"Global Pediatric Health","volume":"11 ","pages":"2333794X241283785"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11418239/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142307501","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-09-20eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.1177/2333794X241280830
María Del Rosario Torres-Sepúlveda, Laura E Martínez de Villarreal, Jesús Zacarías Villarreal-Pérez, María Del Consuelo Ruiz Herrera, Patricia Del Carmen Arredondo Vázquez, Ana Karen Treviño-Morales
Objectives. To describe the results of a 16-year experience of a state-coverage expanded newborn screening program (NBSP) in Northeast México. Methods. Between 2002 and 2017, dried blood spots of newborns were screened for congenital hypothyroidism (CH), congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), biotinidase deficiency, galactosemia, cystic fibrosis, and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency via immunofluorescence and amino and fatty acid disorders and organic acidemias using tandem mass spectrometry. Frequency rates were determined. Results. Overall, 192 487 samples were processed; 99.4% had negative results, and 598 were diagnosed. The frequency was 3.01/1000 newborns. G6PD deficiency, CH, amino acidemia, organic acidemia, cystic fibrosis, CAH, fatty acid oxidation disorder, galactosemia, and biotinidase deficiency cases were 1:773, 1:962, 1:4277, 1:4476, 1:11,322, 1:10,693, 1:10,693, 1:38,497, and 1:64,162, respectively. Conclusion. Using different technologies in NBSP increased the number of conditions detected, facilitating infant morbidity and mortality prevention. The frequency of disorders depends on the population's genetic background and diagnostic capacity.
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