Low-Income Children and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the US.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2020.2065
Abstract: For general pediatricians who have worked in busy practices delivering well-child care, administering immunizations, and supporting children and families with social needs, the empty clinic hallways and examination rooms are a stark reminder of who… read more here.
Keywords: income children; school; low income; health ... See more keywords
How do early care and education workforce and classroom characteristics differ between subsidized centers and available center-based alternatives for low-income children?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2019.104567
Abstract: Abstract Although the federal child care subsidy program is the nation’s largest public investment in the early care and education (ECE) of low-income children, few studies have attempted to identify the ECE workforce and classroom… read more here.
Keywords: income children; center based; workforce classroom; center ... See more keywords
Comprehensive private schooling for low-income children: Experimental case-study evidence from Mexico
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijedudev.2021.102494
Abstract: Abstract We use first-grade lottery-based admissions to estimate impacts and cost-effectiveness of a subsidized comprehensive private school for low-income children in Mexico City, part of a philanthropic organization supporting and operating similar schools worldwide. Relative… read more here.
Keywords: lottery; income children; low income; comprehensive private ... See more keywords
Influence of Label Design on Children's Perception of 2 Snack Foods
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jneb.2016.10.021
Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the influence of label design on children's perception of 2 popular snack foods across 3 income levels. Design: Labels of 2 snack products (yogurt and sponge cake) were designed using a fractional… read more here.
Keywords: label design; income children; snack; influence label ... See more keywords
Associations Between Publicly Funded Preschool and Low-Income Children’s Kindergarten Readiness: The Moderating Role of Child Temperament
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DOI: 10.1037/dev0000651
Abstract: Publicly funded center-based preschool programs were designed to enhance low-income children’s early cognitive and social-emotional skills in preparation for kindergarten. In the U.S., the federal Head Start program and state-funded public school–based pre-kindergarten (pre-k) programs… read more here.
Keywords: publicly funded; income children; school; low income ... See more keywords
Everyday Heroes: The Personal and Economic Stressors of Early Care and Education Teachers Serving Low-Income Children
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DOI: 10.1080/10409289.2020.1785266
Abstract: ABSTRACT Research findings This study uses newly available data on low-income children and their teachers in a mixed-delivery, publicly funded early care and education (ECE) system to document the prevalence of personal and economic stressors… read more here.
Keywords: low income; personal economic; income children; economic stressors ... See more keywords
Improving Willingness to Try Fruits and Vegetables Among Low-Income Children Through Use of Characters
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DOI: 10.1089/heq.2019.0113
Abstract: Purpose: Low-income children are disproportionately affected by high rates of food insecurity and obesity, placing them at risk for poor health outcomes. Diets that are rich in fruits and vegetables (FV) are associated with health… read more here.
Keywords: among low; income children; willingness try; low income ... See more keywords
The effects of integrating behavioral health into primary care for low-income children.
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DOI: 10.1111/1475-6773.13230
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To evaluate the impact of TEAM UP-an initiative that fully integrates behavioral health services into pediatric primary care in three Boston-area Community Health Centers (CHCs)-on health care utilization and costs. DATA SOURCES 2014-2017 claims… read more here.
Keywords: primary care; health; behavioral health; income children ... See more keywords
Oral health behaviors and dental caries in low-income children with special health care needs: an observational prospective study.
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DOI: 10.1111/ipd.12656
Abstract: BACKGROUND Dental caries is a significant public health problem for low-income children with special health care needs (CSHCN). AIM We evaluated associations between oral health behaviors (e.g., diet, fluoride, dental care) and caries for CSHCN… read more here.
Keywords: income children; dental caries; low income; health ... See more keywords
Trajectories of Picky Eating in Low-Income US Children
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DOI: 10.1542/peds.2019-2018
Abstract: This study examines longitudinal trajectories of children’s picky eating and associations of those trajectories with child BMI and maternal feeding behaviors. BrightcoveDefaultPlayer10.1542/6138666208001PEDS-VA_2019-2018 Video Abstract BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Picky eating is common, yet little is known… read more here.
Keywords: maternal feeding; income children; trajectories picky; low income ... See more keywords
The Impact of Micronutrient Fortified Foods on Cognitive Functioning among Low-Income Children: A Pilot and Feasibility Study
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DOI: 10.3390/nu12113351
Abstract: Brain development continues throughout childhood and requires micronutrients for optimal maturation, but studies have typically examined only a limited number of micronutrients and there has been inconsistent use of validated cognitive measures. This study evaluated… read more here.
Keywords: among low; income children; micronutrient fortified; low income ... See more keywords