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Cross-sectional and longitudinal changes in body composition, anxiety, and depression in a clinical sample of adolescents with anorexia nervosa J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Alexis Dosal, Brenna Denhardt, Rebekah Diaz, Katrina Obleada, Marissa Feldman, Jasmine Reese, Sarah Sobalvarro
Objective Eating disorders among children and adolescents have increased in prevalence, and mortality rates for anorexia nervosa are among the highest for any psychiatric disorder. Our current study aimed to (a) examine the cross-sectional relationship between body composition and anxiety/depressive symptoms among 97 adolescents and young adults who have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, (b) examine
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Effects of a neuropsychosocial teleassistance intervention on social cognition and health-related quality of life of pediatric patients with neuromuscular diseases J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Irune García, Oscar Martínez, Imanol Amayra, Monika Salgueiro, Alicia Aurora Rodríguez, Juan Francisco López-Paz
Objective This study aimed to determine the effects of a neuropsychosocial teleassistance group-based intervention on improving social cognitive functioning and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in pediatric neuromuscular diseases (NMD). Methods Thirty-five pediatric patients with NMD were assigned to the neuropsychosocial intervention program (n = 20) or waiting list control condition (n = 15)
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Topical Review: Getting into the head of youth with chronic pain: how theory of mind deficits may relate to the development and maintenance of pediatric pain J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Bridget A Nestor, Joe Kossowsky, Sarah M Nelson
Objective Theory of mind (ToM) is the ability to understand the thoughts, feelings, and mental states of others and is critical for effective social and psychological functioning. ToM deficits have been associated with various psychological disorders and identified in adult pain populations. For youth with chronic pain, ToM deficits may underlie the biological, psychological, and social factors that
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Perceived transition readiness among adolescents and young adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 and plexiform neurofibromas: a cross-sectional descriptive study J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Atara Siegel, Robin Lockridge, Kari L Struemph, Mary Anne Toledo-Tamula, Paige Little, Pamela L Wolters, Anne Dufek, Cecilia Tibery, Melissa Baker, Brigitte C Wideman, Staci Martin
Objectives Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a genetic cancer predisposition syndrome that can impact multiple organ systems and is associated with plexiform neurofibroma tumors, requiring care from birth through adulthood. Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with NF1 face several barriers to transition from pediatric to adult care. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess transition readiness in
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Understanding the impacts of chronic pain on autistic adolescents and effective pain management: a reflexive thematic analysis adolescent–maternal dyadic study J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Abbie Jordan, Amelia Parchment, Jeremy Gauntlett-Gilbert, Abigail Jones, Bethany Donaghy, Elaine Wainwright, Hannah Connell, Joseline Walden, David J Moore
Objective Sensory elements are core features in chronic pain and autism, yet knowledge of the pain experience in autistic adolescents is limited. Little is known regarding how autistic adolescents experience chronic pain, manage their pain and perceive psychological treatment for their chronic pain. Methods Ten autistic adolescents (6 female, 3 male, and 1 self-identified as agender) with chronic pain
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A pilot randomized trial evaluating the Cool 2 Be Safe Junior Playground Safety Program for preschool children J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Amanda Cox, Barbara A Morrongiello
Objective Unintentional injury is the leading cause of death to children worldwide, and playgrounds pose a significant risk of injury. Those aged 5 and 6 years are particularly vulnerable to playground injuries. Previous interventions have typically targeted environmental modifications or increased supervision to reduce playground injuries; however, minimal research has focused on implementing behavioral
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Neurodevelopmental assessments used to measure preschoolers’ cognitive development in Latin America: a systematic review J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2024-01-21 Meagan E Williams, Elizabeth A Corn, Santiago Martinez Ransanz, Madison M Berl, Regan Andringa-Seed, Sarah B Mulkey
Objective The objective of this study was to systematically review the standardized neurodevelopmental assessments used to study preschool-aged children’s cognitive development in Spanish-speaking Latin America. Methods The authors systematically searched PubMed, PsycINFO, and ERIC databases for peer-reviewed articles from Spanish-speaking Latin American countries. Articles were included if they measured
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Diabetes distress in urban Black youth with type 1 diabetes and their caregivers: associations with glycemic control, depression, and health behaviors J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2024-01-13 Meredyth Evans, Deborah A Ellis, Anthony T Vesco, Marissa A Feldman, Jill Weissberg-Benchell, April Idalski Carcone, Jennifer Miller, Claudia Boucher-Berry, Colleen Buggs-Saxton, Bernard Degnan, Bassem Dekelbab, Tina Drossos
Objectives Adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and their caregivers endorse high diabetes distress (DD). Limited studies have documented the impact of DD on Black youth. The aims of the present study were to (1) describe DD among a sample of Black adolescents with T1D and their caregivers, (2) compare their DD levels with published normative samples, and (3) determine how DD relates to glycemic
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A pilot, single-arm feasibility study of an integrated cognitive-behavioral treatment for anxiety in young autistic children J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2024-01-13 Amy Keefer, Jeremy Perrin, Vini Singh, Calliope Holingue, Sarah Winchell, Roma A Vasa
Objective Anxiety is prevalent in young autistic children under 7 years of age. Yet there is a paucity of empirically based interventions for this age group. DINO Strategies for Anxiety and Uncertainty Reduction (DINOSAUR) is an innovative cognitive behavioral intervention that seeks to optimize treatment response in young autistic children by targeting anxiety and the contributing mechanisms of intolerance
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Integrated behavioral health prevention for infants in pediatric primary care: a mixed-methods pilot study J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Robert T Ammerman, Tiffany M Rybak, Rachel B Herbst, Constance A Mara, Cynthia Zion, Meera A Patel, Emma Burstein, Brea A Lauer, Aria E Fiat, Phoebe Jordan, Mary Carol Burkhardt, Jessica M McClure, Lori J Stark
Objective Pediatric primary care is a promising setting in which to deliver preventive behavioral health services to young children and their families. Integrated behavioral health care models typically emphasize treatment rather than prevention. This pilot study examined the efficacy of an integrated behavioral health preventive (IBH-P) intervention delivered by psychologists and focused on supporting
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Longitudinal and Concurrent Effortful Control as Predictors of Risky Bicycling in Adolescence: Moderating Effects of Age and Gender J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Nam-Yoon Kim, Jodie M Plumert, Joseph K Kearney, Lee Anna Clark, Lilian Dindo, Elizabeth E O’Neal
Objective Collisions between bicycles and motor vehicles are one of the leading risk factors for injury and death in childhood and adolescence. We examined longitudinal and concurrent effortful control (EC) as predictors of risky bicycling behavior in early- to mid-adolescence, with age and gender as moderators. We also examined whether EC was associated with parent-reported real-world bicycling behavior
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Psychosocial Functioning of Parents of Youth Receiving Intensive Interdisciplinary Pain Treatment J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-12-14 Jennifer Christofferson, Jennifer A Scheurich, William R Black, Cara M Hoffart, Dustin P Wallace
Objective Parents of youth with chronic pain report psychosocial difficulties, yet treatment often focuses on improving their child’s functioning and pain. This study evaluated changes in parents’ social and emotional functioning and explored predictors of change, as they completed a parent-focused intervention while their child was enrolled in an intensive interdisciplinary pain treatment (IIPT) program
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Exploring Differences in Physical Health in Young Children With and Without ADHD J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Madeline M Curzon, Anthony S Dick, Catherine Coccia, Paulo A Graziano
Objective To assess differences in child physical health outcomes and metrices associated with obesity in a sample of predominantly Hispanic/Latinx young children with and without attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Methods Participants included 127 children diagnosed with ADHD and 96 typically developing (TD) children between 4 and 7 years of age. Objective measures of children’s body
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Online Intervention Targeting Postnatal Depression and Anxiety in Chilean First-Time Mothers: Feasibility Trial J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-12-09 Soledad Coo, María Ignacia García, J Carola Pérez, Daniela Aldoney, Marcia Olhaberry, Olga Fernández, Nicolle Alamo, Pamela Franco, Francisca Pérez, Sofía Fernández, Jane Fisher, Heather Rowe
Objective Internet-based interventions may positively impact maternal symptoms of postnatal depression and anxiety. This study assessed the feasibility, acceptability, perceived usefulness, and preliminary effectiveness of an m-Health version of “What Were We Thinking?” (m-WWWT). Methods A mixed-methods with a 2-arm randomized parallel design was used. From a total of 477 women, 157 met the inclusion
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Behind the Wheel: Unraveling the Impact of Experience Over Age Over the First 18 Months of Licensure J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-12-07 Despina Stavrinos, Benjamin McManus, Sylvie Mrug, Thomas Anthony, Andrea T Underhill, Piyush Pawar
Objective This study examined how driving attention develops with age and driving. Methods In this observational longitudinal study, 190 adolescents (53% female, 73% Black) were enrolled across four groups: 16- and 18-year olds with and without driving experience. They underwent driving simulation with eye-tracking technology seven times over 18 months. By using a combination of factorial and longitudinal
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JPP Student Journal Club Commentary: Prevention of Unintentional Injury During Preschool: Consideration of Risky Play and Superhero Identification. J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Sarah G Curci,Jarred V Gallegos
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Latent Profiles of Sleep Disturbance and Impairment in Elementary School-Age Youth: Concurrent and Longitudinal Associations with Emotional, Behavioral, and Academic Functioning J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Tarrah B Mitchell, John L Cooley, Caroline Cummings, Gabriela Lelakowska, Laurel D Wolfe, Brianna T Ricker, Rebecca Farias
Objective The links from youth sleep problems to emotional, behavioral, and academic functioning are well documented. Latent variable mixture modeling (LVMM) has been used to explore these relations; however, additional research is needed in diverse samples and with self-reports of sleep-related difficulties. The objectives of the current study were to identify profiles based on patterns of sleep disturbance
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Emerging Risk of Adolescent Depression and Suicide Detected Through Pediatric Primary Care Screening J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-11-25 Molly Davis, Jason D Jones, Karen T G Schwartz, Gillian Dysart, Amy So, Jami F Young
Objective The goal of the current study was to document patterns of stability and change in adolescent depression and suicide risk detected via universal depression screening in pediatric primary care and to determine who may go on to experience emerging risk. Methods Retrospective electronic health record information (sociodemographic data and depression screening results for 2 timepoints) was extracted
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Family Rules and Routines During the Early Phases of Pediatric Cancer Treatment: Associations With Child Emotional and Behavioral Health J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Carolyn R Bates, Vincent S Staggs, Kelsey M Dean, Keith J August, Christie A Befort, Lynne M Covitz, Meredith L Dreyer Gillette
Objective Consistent family rules and routines promote positive adaptation to stress and may be protective to child emotional and behavioral functioning. Few studies have quantified family engagement in these behaviors during pediatric cancer treatment or examined associations with child emotional and behavioral health. Methods In this cross-sectional observational study, 86 primary caregivers of youth
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Race/Ethnicity Inequities in the Association Between Movement Behaviors and Suicidal Thoughts/Ideation Among Adolescents. J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-11-17 Diego Augusto Santos Silva,Markus Joseph Duncan,Nicholas Kuzik,Mark S Tremblay
OBJECTIVE We aimed to analyze the associations between movement behaviors (physical activity, screen time, and sleep), independently and jointly, and suicidal thoughts/ideation among Brazilian adolescents according to race/ethnicity. METHODS This cross-sectional study surveyed 4,081 adolescents aged 15-19 years (49.9% females) across all Brazilian geographic regions. Data were collected using a self-administered
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Real-World Adoption of Mental Health Support Among Adolescents: Cross-Sectional Analysis of the California Health Interview Survey. J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-11-17 Xin Zhao,Stephen M Schueller,Jeongmi Kim,Nicole A Stadnick,Elizabeth Eikey,Margaret Schneider,Kai Zheng,Dana B Mukamel,Dara H Sorkin
OBJECTIVE We aim to examine: (a) the extent to which patterns of adoption of counseling services and digital mental health interventions (DMHIs) shifted in recent years (2019-2021); (b) the impact of distress on adoption of mental health support; and (c) reasons related to adolescents' low adoption of DMHIs when experiencing distress. METHODS Data were from three cohorts of adolescents aged 12-17 years
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Enhancing Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among Adolescents Living With HIV Through Group-Based Therapeutic Approaches in Uganda: Findings From a Pilot Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial. J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Samuel Kizito,Proscovia Nabunya,Fred M Ssewamala
OBJECTIVE We examine the preliminary impact of group-cognitive behavioral therapy (G-CBT) versus a family-strengthening intervention delivered via multiple family group (MFG) in improving ART adherence among adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) in Uganda. METHODS We analyzed data from a pilot cluster-randomized trial (2020-2022) conducted in 9 clinics in Uganda among 89 participants, who were eligible
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Grit and Health-Related Quality of Life in Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer: Mediating Role of Health Self-Efficacy and Treatment Adherence. J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Elise R McKelvey,Nataliya Zelikovksy,Alexandra M Psihogios
OBJECTIVE Challenges with health-related quality of life (HRQOL) are common among adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer. Literature on HRQOL has largely been focused on individual deficits, rather than individual strengths. The present study investigated the relations between a strengths-based concept called grit (i.e., perseverance and passion for long-term goals), self-management (i.e.,
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Behavioral Health Screening and Follow-Up Services in Pediatric Trauma Centers Across the United States. J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Leigh E Ridings,Hannah C Espeleta,Nicole Litvitskiy,Kristen Higgins,Olivia Bravoco,Tatiana M Davidson,Christian J Streck,Nancy Kassam-Adams,Kenneth J Ruggiero
OBJECTIVE Over 120,000 U.S. children are hospitalized for traumatic injury annually, a major risk factor for behavioral health problems such as acute/posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. Pediatric trauma centers (PTCs) are well positioned to address the recent mandate by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma to screen and refer for behavioral health symptoms. However
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Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms, Underperception of Respiratory Compromise, and Illness Representations in Black and Latino Children With Asthma. J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Natalie Fruchter,Kimberly Arcoleo,Deepa Rastogi,Denise Serebrisky,Karen Warman,Jonathan M Feldman
OBJECTIVE This study examined the associations between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, underperception of respiratory compromise, and illness representations in Black and Latino children with asthma. We hypothesized that increased child-reported ADHD symptoms, as well as parent reports for their child, would be associated with underperception of respiratory compromise, and
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A Scoping Review of the Complementary Feeding Practices and Early Eating Experiences of Children With Down Syndrome. J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Laura Hielscher,Karen Irvine,Amanda K Ludlow,Samantha Rogers,Silvana E Mengoni
OBJECTIVE Children with Down syndrome may experience more challenges in their early feeding and may be introduced to complementary foods comparatively later than typically developing (TD) children. This scoping review aimed to identify and synthesize the existing literature that describes feeding problems and early eating experiences relating to the period of complementary feeding for children with
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Commentary: Proactive and Responsive Integrated Primary Care Services to Meet the Needs of All Families. J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Jack H Andrews,Kristin M Hawley
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A Feasibility Randomized Trial Evaluating Safe Peds: A Virtual Reality Training Program to Teach Children When to Cross Streets Safely J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-11-12 Barbara A Morrongiello, Michael Corbett, Belle Dodd, Caroline Zolis
Objective Injury as pedestrians is a leading contributor to childhood deaths. This study evaluated the effectiveness of Safe Peds, a fully immersive virtual reality training program to teach children when to cross street safely, with the focus on a number of foundational skills and practicing these in traffic situations of varying complexity. Methods Children 7–10 years old were randomly assigned to
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Self-Control in Pediatric Migraine Management: A Topical Review. J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-11-08 Cecily N Conour,Hiroko Sugiwaka,Cecelia I Nelson,Christina L Duncan
OBJECTIVE This review examines the role that two types of self-control may play in youth's self-management of migraine. Although traditionally conceptualized from an inhibitory lens, self-control has both initiatory and inhibitory functions, and the authors suggest the distinction is important in relation to youth's ability to adhere to different components of migraine treatment regimens. METHODS
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Parental Feeding Style, Parenting Stress, and Child Mealtime Behaviors in Cystic Fibrosis. J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-11-07 Genevieve Maliszewski,Robin High,Junghyae Lee,Ashley Deschamp
OBJECTIVE Nutrition and weight gain significantly contribute to overall health outcomes in children with cystic fibrosis (CF). Strong emphasis is placed on these entities by the CF team, which can cause stress for parents and impact parent and child mealtime behaviors. The current study sought to investigate the relationship between parental feeding style, parenting stress, and parent and child mealtime
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Psychosocial Interventions for Children and Young People With Visible Differences Resulting From Appearance-Altering Conditions, Injury, or Treatment Effects: An Updated Systematic Review. J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-11-07 Emma Waite,Elizabeth Jenkinson,Saskia Kershaw,Ella Guest
OBJECTIVE Children and young people with visible differences can experience psychosocial difficulties, such as anxiety and teasing by others. Interventions targeting difficulties have previously been reviewed by Jenkinson et al. This review aimed to identify and critically assess recent studies evaluating the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions for children and young people with visible differences
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The Psychosocial Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Families of Youth of Color: A Prospective Cohort Study J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-11-06 Brenda Rojas Romagnoli, Thao-Ly T Phan, Amanda M Lewis, Melissa A Alderfer, Anne E Kazak, Kamyar Arasteh, Paul T Enlow
Objective Prospectively examine racial and ethnic disparities in exposure to COVID-19-related stressors and their impact on families. Methods A racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse cohort of caregivers of youth (n = 1,581) representative of the population served by a pediatric healthcare system completed the COVID-19 Exposure and Family Impact Scales in Oct/Nov 2020 and March/April 2021
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Topical Review: Acute and Chronic Pain Experiences in Transgender and Gender-Diverse Youth J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Katelynn E Boerner, Lauren E Harrison, Eleanor A J Battison, Corrin Murphy, Anna C Wilson
Objective To provide an overview of the existing literature on gender diversity in pediatric acute and chronic pain, propose an ecological systems model of understanding pain in transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) youth, and identify a direction for future work that will address the key knowledge gaps identified. Methods Relevant literature on pain and gender diversity was reviewed, drawing from adult
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Mother–Infant Dyadic Synchrony and Interaction Patterns After Infant Cardiac Surgery J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 Stephanie Tesson, Dianne Swinsburg, Claudia Nielson-Jones, Daniel S J Costa, David S Winlaw, Nadia Badawi, Gary F Sholler, Phyllis N Butow, Nadine A Kasparian
Objective Parents and their infants with complex congenital heart disease (CHD) face relational challenges, including marked distress, early separations, and infant hospitalizations and medical procedures, yet the prevalence of parent-infant interaction difficulties remains unclear. Using a standardized observational paradigm, this study investigated mother-infant dyadic synchrony, interactional patterns
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Referral to Adolescent Weight Management Interventions: Qualitative Perspectives From Providers. J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Katherine E Darling,Jennifer Warnick,Kate M Guthrie,Melissa Santos,Elissa Jelalian
OBJECTIVE Current guidelines for treatment of obesity in adolescence include screening and referring youth with obesity to appropriate weight management (WM) care. However, prior work has not explored the referral process to adolescent WM programs, especially for youth from lower-income backgrounds, who are at increased risk of obesity and related negative health outcomes. This qualitative study sought
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Caregiver Ratings of Toddler Pain: The Role of Caregiver Psychological Predictors. J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Jessica V Zaffino,Ilana Shiff,Amy P Stern,Dan Flanders,Eitan Weinberg,Deena Savlov,Hartley Garfield,Rebecca Pillai Riddell
INTRODUCTION/AIM Young children's limited ability to self-report pain necessitates an understanding of the factors that influence pain ratings. The current paper examines the relative prediction of caregiver psychological factors and toddler pain behaviors on caregiver pain ratings post-vaccination. METHODS One hundred fifty-six parent-toddler dyads were video recorded during pediatric vaccinations
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Beliefs About Pain in Pediatric Inflammatory and Noninflammatory Chronic Musculoskeletal Conditions: A Scoping Review. J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Danielle C Mountain,Syed Mustafa Ali,Daniela Ghio,Janet E McDonagh,Lis Cordingley,Rebecca R Lee
OBJECTIVE The Common Sense Self-Regulatory Model posits that beliefs about pain influence coping behaviors and subsequent physical and mental health outcomes in children/young people with chronic musculoskeletal conditions. It was unclear how and what beliefs had been investigated in this population, and whether there were similarities and differences in beliefs held about pain by those experiencing
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Suicidal Risk Behaviors in Adolescents With Rare Neurodevelopmental Disorders: The Role of Sex, Autistic Traits, and Mental Health Difficulties. J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Stian Orm,Jeffrey Wood,Blythe Corbett,Krister Fjermestad
OBJECTIVE Autistic traits are associated with mental health difficulties and risk of suicidal risk behaviors among adolescents. Little is known about how autistic traits affect the mental health of adolescents with rare neurodevelopmental disorders (RNDs). The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between autistic traits, mental health difficulties, and suicidal risk behaviors in adolescents
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Correlates of Longitudinal Trajectories of Depressive Symptoms in Adolescents With Traumatic Brain Injuries J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Jiabin Shen, Yan Wang
Objective Depression poses a significant threat to the health and well-being of adolescents with traumatic brain injury. Existing research has limitations in longitudinal follow-up period, consideration of sample heterogeneity, and outcome measurement modeling. This study aimed to address these gaps by applying the second-order growth mixture model (SO-GMM) to examine the 10-year post-injury depression
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Early-Life Temperamental Differences as Longitudinal Predictors of Unintentional Injuries J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Albert J Ksinan, Andrea Dalecká, Lubomír Kukla, Hynek Pikhart, Martin Bobák
Objective Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of hospitalization and death among children. Compared to environmental factors, less attention in injury preventive efforts has been paid to how individual characteristics relate to the risk of injury. Using a large prospective cohort, the current study assessed the longitudinal impact of early-life temperament on the cumulative number of injuries
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Psychological Distress Among Parents of Children With Chronic Health Conditions and Its Association With Unmet Supportive Care Needs and Children's Quality of Life. J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-10-14 Sangeetha Thomas,Nicholas P Ryan,Linda K Byrne,Christel Hendrieckx,Victoria White
OBJECTIVE To assess parent psychological distress in families of children with common chronic health conditions (CHC) and to explore relationships between parent psychological distress, unmet supportive care needs and children's quality of life (QoL). METHOD Cross-sectional study involving parents of children diagnosed with a common CHC between 0 and 12 years of age and who had received treatment within
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Student-Athletes’ Deteriorating Mental Health During COVID-19: Recommendations on Proactive Strategies for Addressing Unique Mental Health Needs J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-10-10 Mira Cheng, Maike van Niekerk, Gina Biviano
High school and college student-athletes face unique stressors that can negatively impact their mental health, which were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Although mental health issues are prevalent in athletic communities, there often remains stigma around mental health and reluctance to seek psychological support. Physical injury can be the cause or the result of the psychological struggles
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Detangling Associations Between Maternal Depressive Symptoms and Diabetes Relationship Distress With Adolescents' HbA1c. J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-10-04 Fayo Abadula,Sydney Garretson,Nkemjika Okonkwo,Lauren M LeStourgeon,Sarah S Jaser
OBJECTIVE Previous research in families of children with type 1 diabetes demonstrates that maternal depressive symptoms are a known risk factor for poor diabetes outcomes. We sought to examine whether maternal diabetes relationship distress or maternal depressive symptoms were more strongly associated with adolescent glycemic outcomes. METHODS Analyses were conducted using data from mothers who consented
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Commentary: Enhancing Clinical Care for Patients With Early Childhood Concussion. J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Ellie Adam,Scott Powers
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Adverse Childhood Events and Chronic Pain in Adolescents: The Role of Sleep Disturbance J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-09-24 Josep Roman-Juan, Ester Solé, Elisabet Sánchez-Rodríguez, Elena Castarlenas, Mark P Jensen, Jordi Miró
Objectives This study aimed to (1) examine the extent to which the association between exposure to adverse childhood events (ACEs) and having chronic pain in adolescents is explained by the association between exposure to ACEs and sleep disturbance and (2) explore the role of sleep disturbance in the association between exposure to ACEs and anxiety and depressive symptoms in adolescents with chronic
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Support and Conflict Among Youth With Type 1 Diabetes: A Focus on Friends J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-09-23 Vicki S Helgeson, Fiona S Horner, Harry T Reis, Nynke M D Niezink, Ingrid Libman
Objective The goal of the study was to examine the relations of general and diabetes-specific friend support and conflict to psychological and diabetes health among youth with type 1 diabetes. We examined gender as a moderator of these relations, and friend responsiveness and information-sharing as potential mediators. Methods Youth with type 1 diabetes (n = 167; M age 15.83 [SD = 0.78]; 50% female)
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Preventing Pediatric Medical Traumatic Stress in a Pediatric Urology Outpatient Setting: Application of the Pediatric Psychosocial Preventative Health Model (PPPHM). J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-09-21 Lillian C Hayes,Jaclyn A Shepard,Michelle M SooHoo,Christina M Rouse,Jaclyn L Papadakis
OBJECTIVE The objectives of this topical review are to (1) increase understanding of pediatric medical traumatic stress (PMTS) in pediatric urology populations through literature review, (2) identify a theoretical model to guide prevention of PMTS in this population, and (3) provide clinical care recommendations based on the model identified. Authors introduce a new term "uropsychology" to describe
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Adolescents' Perspectives on Skateboarding and Injury Risk: The Benefits Outweigh the Risks. J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-09-20 Mackenzie Seasons,Barbara A Morrongiello
OBJECTIVE Skateboarding is an increasingly popular sport among youth, despite the fact that children and adolescents are the age groups most frequently injured when skateboarding. A greater understanding of the psycho-social factors that motivate participation in skateboarding, including why youth return to the sport after serious injury from skateboarding, is needed to inform injury prevention efforts
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Commentary: Actionable Steps for Addressing Pediatric Pain in Rural and Underserved Communities: Disrupting Our Approach to Psychological Science and Care. J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-09-20 Natoshia R Cunningham,Mallet R Reid,Sarah C Love,Mark A Connelly
Although chronic pain is one of the most common health issues affecting children, disparities in access to behavioral healthcare limit its proper identification and management. There is a critical need to move beyond traditional care delivery approaches for chronic pain to reach those in communities that have limited access to care. We argue one means of doing so is to leverage our skills and expertise
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Sleep Problems in Pediatric Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction: A Systematic Review. J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-09-20 Abigail S Robbertz,Caitlin Shneider,Lindsey L Cohen,Bonney Reed
OBJECTIVE Disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBIs) are common, and findings are mixed on rates of sleep problems (e.g., sleep quality) in pediatric populations. A clear understanding of sleep problems in pediatric DGBIs is needed as sleep challenges might negatively impact symptoms and prognoses. The aims of this systematic review are to (1) describe the prevalence and types of sleep problems in
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SAI-CH-6: Development of a Short Form of the State Anxiety Inventory for Children At-Risk for Type 1 Diabetes J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-09-12 Kimberly A Driscoll, Jessica Melin, Kristian F Lynch, Laura B Smith, Suzanne Bennett Johnson
Objective To develop a reliable and valid short form of the State Anxiety Subscale of the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children (STAI-CH) in the Environmental Determinants of Diabetes in the Young (TEDDY) study. Methods A Development Sample of 842 10-year-old TEDDY children completed the STAI-CH State Subscale about their type 1 diabetes (T1D) risk. The best 6 items (three anxiety-present and
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A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on the Efficacy of Virtual Reality Pedestrian Interventions to Teach Children How to Cross Streets Safely. J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-09-04 Casie H Morgan,Lindsay M Stager,David C Schwebel,Jiabin Shen
OBJECTIVE Over 7,000 American children die from pedestrian injuries annually, and pedestrian injury ranks among the top 5 causes of unintentional child death. Prevention efforts are multifaceted. One strategy, use of virtual reality (VR) to teach children to cross streets, is of growing interest to public health practitioners. The present study is a systematic review and meta-analysis that examined
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Preventing Adverse Outcomes for Bereaved Youth: Indirect Effects From a Randomized Trial of the Family Bereavement Program on Fear of Abandonment, Grief, and Mental Health. J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-08-31 Karey L O'Hara,Sharlene A Wolchik,C Aubrey Rhodes,Rana N Uhlman,Irwin N Sandler,Jenn-Yun Tein
OBJECTIVES We investigated whether the self-system belief of fear of abandonment mediated the effects of intervention-induced change in 2 protective factors-positive parenting and adaptive coping-and one risk factor-stressful events-on youth mental health problems and maladaptive grief. This study extends prior research on fear of abandonment in youth who experience parental death by examining pathways
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Delivering ADAPT+ to Latino Families Living in Rural Communities: Feasibility and Acceptability of Implementing a Health Promotion Program Including Mindfulness. J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-08-29 Marilyn Stern,Diana Rancourt,Sandra Soca Lozano,Acadia W Buro,Heewon L Gray,Carmen Rodriguez,Rocio Bailey,Laura Redwine
BACKGROUND Obesity is a major public health crisis in Latino youth. Mounting evidence implicates stress in the development and maintenance of obesity. This study examined the feasibility and acceptability of having community health workers, i.e., promotoras, deliver Adaptando Dieta y Acción Para Todos (ADAPT)+, a family-based health promotion program integrating mindfulness strategies for stress reduction
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Slicing Through the Layers of Pediatric Unintentional Injury With the Swiss Cheese Model: A Topical Review J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-08-29 Brian J Pugliese, Benjamin K Barton
Pediatric unintentional injury significantly burdens children, families, and society. Behavioral researchers have examined the problem for decades, identifying many risk factors and greatly enhancing knowledge of the injury antecedent process. Approaches using theories and models to guide inquiry into etiology and prevention are still needed. We offer an approach borrowed from the field of human factors
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"What If?": Caregivers' Experiences Following Early Childhood Concussion. J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-08-14 Dominique Dupont,Danaë Larivière-Bastien,Jeffrey G Caron,Cindy Beaudoin,Jocelyn Gravel,Isabelle Gagnon,Brett Burstein,Myriam Beaudin,Sean C Rose,Keith O Yeates,Miriam H Beauchamp,
OBJECTIVE Little is known about the symptoms, signs, and management guidelines for children under the age of 6 years after they sustain a concussion. Caregivers of such young children may have unique concerns and encounter different challenges from those of school-age children given the distinctive developmental characteristics of the early childhood period. This study aimed to explore the experience
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A Measure of Caregivers’ Distress-Promoting Behaviors During Toddler Vaccination: Validation of the OUCHIE-RV J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-08-12 Shaylea D Badovinac, David B Flora, Heather Edgell, Dan Flanders, Hartley Garfield, Eitan Weinberg, Deena Savlov, Rebecca R Pillai Riddell
Objective The current study discusses the development and preliminary validation of an observational measure of caregivers’ distress-promoting behavior (OUCHIE-RV) in the context of toddler routine vaccination. Methods Measure validation was based on a sample of caregiver–toddler dyads (N = 223) from a longitudinal cohort-sequential study who were observed during toddlers’ 12-, 18-, or 24-month routine
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Caregiver Psychological Burden in Pediatric Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Associations with Caregiver Sociodemographic and Biopsychosocial Variables J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-07-29 Angelika Eichholz, Joanne Dudeney, Tiina Jaaniste
Objective To investigate, via systematic review and meta-analysis, caregiver sociodemographic and biopsychosocial factors associated with anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress symptoms, and stress of caregivers in the pediatric chronic pain context. Methods EMBASE, Medline, and PsycINFO databases were searched from their inception to the search date (April 4, 2022). Studies were included if they
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Adverse Birth Experiences and Parent Adjustment Associated With Atypical Genital Appearance Due to Differences of Sex Development J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-07-28 Katherine A Traino, Rachel S Fisher, Nathan L Basile, Taylor M Dattilo, Laurence S Baskin, Cindy L Buchanan, Yee-Ming Chan, Earl Y Cheng, Douglas E Coplen, Thomas F Kolon, Yegappan Lakshmanan, Blake W Palmer, Larry L Mullins, Lucia M Ciciolla, Amy B Wisniewski
Objective Differences/disorders of sex development (DSDs) are rare, congenital conditions involving discordance between chromosomes, gonads, and phenotypic sex and are often diagnosed in infancy. A key subset of parents of children newly diagnosed with a DSD experience clinically elevated distress. The present study examines the relationship between perinatal factors (i.e., gestational age, delivery
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Pain-Related Stigma and Its Associations With Clinical and Experimental Pain Severity in Youth With Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Conditions J. Pediatr. Psychol. (IF 3.624) Pub Date : 2023-07-28 Nicholas R Boileau, Kathryn A Thompson-Phillips, Burel R Goodin, Mary K Lynch-Milder, Corinne T Evans, Tolulope Adetayo, Arionna F Rudolph, Matthew L Stoll, Peter Weiser, Aaron D Fobian, Marissa A Gowey, Emily O Wakefield
Objective Many children with chronic musculoskeletal pain conditions experience stigma which can have negative downstream consequences. This study compares ratings of clinical pain (current pain intensity and pain interference), experimental pain (temporal summation, cold water tolerance, and cold pain intensity), and pain-related stigma among three groups of youth with rheumatic conditions. The relations