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Barboza-Salerno GE, Thurston H, Freisthler B. The Spatial Scale and Spread of Child Victimization. JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE 2024:8862605241245388. [PMID: 38769859 DOI: 10.1177/08862605241245388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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Previous research shows that large, densely populated urban areas have higher rates of child victimization that have persisted over time. However, few investigations have inquired about the processes that produce and sustain hot and cold spots of child victimization. As a result, the mechanisms that produce the observed spatial clustering of child victimization, and hence "why" harms against children tend to cluster in space, remains unknown. Does the likelihood of being a victim of violence in one location depend on a similar event happening in a nearby location within a specified timeframe? Rather, are child victims of violence more likely to reside in suboptimal neighborhood conditions? This paper aims to present an analytical and theoretical framework for distinguishing between these locational (point) processes to determine whether the empirical spatial patterns undergirding child victimization are more reflective of the "spread" via contagion (i.e., dependency) or whether they are produced by neighborhood structural inequality resulting from spatial heterogeneity. To detect spatial dependence, we applied the inhomogeneous K-function to Los Angeles Medical Examiner data on child homicide victim locations while controlling for regional differences in victimization events (i.e., heterogeneity). Our analysis found strong evidence of spatial clustering in child victimization at small spatial scales but inhibition at larger scales. We further found limited support for the spatiotemporal clustering of child victimization indicative of a contagion effect. Overall, our results support the role of neighborhood structural vulnerability in the underlying mechanisms producing patterns of child victimization across Los Angeles County. We conclude by discussing the policy implications for understanding this spatial patterning in geographical context and for developing effective and targeted preventive interventions.
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- College of Social Work, The Ohio State University, Columbus, USA
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Tunesi S, Tambuzzi S, Decarli A, Cattaneo C, Russo AG. Trends in mortality from non-natural causes in children and adolescents (0-19 years) in Europe from 2000 to 2018. BMC Public Health 2023; 23:2223. [PMID: 37950237 PMCID: PMC10638782 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-17040-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Non-natural mortality in children and adolescents is a global public health problem that varies widely from country to country. Data on child and adolescent maltreatment are not readily available, and mortality due to violent causes is also underestimated. METHODS Injury-related mortality rates (overall and by specific causes) from 2000 to 2018 in selected European countries were analysed to observe mortality patterns in children and adolescents using data from the Eurostat database. Age-standardized mortality rates per 100,000 person-years were calculated for each country. Joinpoint regression analysis with a significance level of 0.05 and 95% confidence intervals was performed for mortality trends. RESULTS Children and adolescent mortality from non-natural causes decreased significantly in Europe from 10.48 around 2005 to 5.91 around 2015. The Eastern countries (Romania, Bulgaria, Poland, Slovakia, Czech Republic) had higher rates; while Spain, Denmark, Italy, and the United Kingdom had the lowest. Rates for European Country declined by 5.10% per year over the entire period. Larger downward trends were observed in Ireland, Spain and Portugal; smaller downward trends were observed for Eastern countries (Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia) and Finland. Among specific causes of death, the largest decreases were observed for accidental causes (-5.9%) and traffic accidents (-6.8%). CONCLUSIONS Mortality among children and adolescents due to non-natural causes has decreased significantly over the past two decades. Accidental events and transport accidents recorded the greatest decline in mortality rates, although there are still some European countries where the number of deaths among children and adolescents from non-natural causes is high. Social, cultural, and health-related reasons may explain the observed differences between countries.
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- Sara Tunesi
- Epidemiology Unit, Agency for Health Protection of Milan, Via Conca del Naviglio, 45, 20123, Milano, (MI), Italy
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- Bureau of Legal Medicine and Insurance, Department of Biomedical Science for Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Epidemiology Unit, Agency for Health Protection of Milan, Via Conca del Naviglio, 45, 20123, Milano, (MI), Italy
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- Bureau of Legal Medicine and Insurance, Department of Biomedical Science for Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Epidemiology Unit, Agency for Health Protection of Milan, Via Conca del Naviglio, 45, 20123, Milano, (MI), Italy.
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Murad MW, Abdullah ABM, Islam MM, Alam MM, Reaiche C, Boyle S. Determinants of neonatal, infant and under-five mortalities: evidence from a developing country, Bangladesh. J Public Health Policy 2023; 44:230-241. [PMID: 37117262 PMCID: PMC10232642 DOI: 10.1057/s41271-023-00413-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/02/2023] [Indexed: 04/30/2023]
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We investigated the macroeconomic determinants of neonatal, infant, and under-five mortalities in Bangladesh for the period 1991-2018 and discuss implications of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3) and Millennium Development Goal 4 (MDG 4) for developing countries. We used annual time series data and the econometric techniques of Fully Modified Ordinary Least Squares (FMOLS) and Dynamic Ordinary Least Squares (DOLS) regressions for analysis. Determinants most effective in combating neonatal, infant, and under-five mortalities include variables such as 'protecting newborns against tetanus', 'increasing healthcare expenditure', and 'making sure births are attended by skilled healthcare staff'. Employing more healthcare workers and assuring more and improved healthcare provisions can further reduce the neonatal, infant, and under-five mortalities. Developing countries with similar macroeconomic profiles can achieve similar SDG 3 and MDG 4 outcomes by emulating the policies and strategies Bangladesh applied to reducing child mortalities over the last three decades.
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- Md Wahid Murad
- UniSA Education Futures, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA Australia
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- UniSA Business, University of South Australia, 49 North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5001 Australia
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- Department of Finance, College of Business, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Economics, Finance and Banking, College of Business, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Sintok, Kedah Malaysia
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- College of Business, Law and Governance, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD Australia
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- College of Business, Law and Governance, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD Australia
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Otterman G, Lahne K, Arkema EV, Lucas S, Janson S, Hellström‐Westas L. Childhood death rates declined in Sweden from 2000 to 2014 but deaths from external causes were not always investigated. Acta Paediatr 2019. [PMID: 29520820 DOI: 10.1111/apa.14309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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AIM Countries that conduct systematic child death reviews report a high proportion of modifiable characteristics among deaths from external causes, and this study examined the trends in Sweden. METHODS We analysed individual-level data on external, ill-defined and unknown causes from the Swedish cause of death register from 2000 to 2014, and mortality rates were estimated for children under the age of one and for those aged 1-14 and 15-17 years. RESULTS Child deaths from all causes were 7914, and 2006 (25%) were from external, ill-defined and unknown causes: 610 (30%) were infants, 692 (34%) were 1-14 and 704 (35%) were 15-17. The annual average was 134 cases (range 99-156) during the study period. Mortality rates from external, ill-defined and unknown causes in children under 18 fell 19%, from 7.4 to 6.0 per 100 000 population. A sizeable number of infant deaths (8.0%) were registered without a death certificate during the study period, but these counts were lower in children aged 1-14 (1.3%) and 15-17 (0.9%). CONCLUSION Childhood deaths showed a sustained decline from 2000 to 2014 in Sweden and a quarter were from external, ill-defined or unknown causes. Systematic, interagency death reviews could yield information that could prevent future deaths.
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- Gabriel Otterman
- Department of Women's and Children's Health Uppsala University Uppsala Sweden
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health Uppsala University Uppsala Sweden
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- Clinical Epidemiology Unit Department of Medicine Solna Karolinska Institutet Stockholm Sweden
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health Uppsala University Uppsala Sweden
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health Uppsala University Uppsala Sweden
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Gijzen MWM, Creemers DHM, Rasing SPA, Smit F, Engels RCME. Evaluation of a multimodal school-based depression and suicide prevention program among Dutch adolescents: design of a cluster-randomized controlled trial. BMC Psychiatry 2018; 18:124. [PMID: 29747618 PMCID: PMC5946540 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-018-1710-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2017] [Accepted: 05/01/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Since 2010, suicide has been the most important cause of mortality in youth aged 15 to 29 years in the Netherlands. Depression is an important risk factor for suicidal behaviors (i.e., suicide ideation, deliberate self-harm, planning, and suicide attempts) in adolescents. Adolescents who develop depressive symptoms, are also at risk for adult depression. This developmental continuity is especially noticeable in adolescents compared to other age groups; therefore, it is necessary to develop preventive strategies for teens. This study will test a multimodal school-based approach to suicide and depression prevention, which integrates universal and targeted approaches and includes various stakeholders (schools, adolescents, parents, and mental health professionals) simultaneously. METHODS We will perform a cluster randomized controlled trial (RCT) with an intervention and control condition to test the effectiveness of a school-based multimodal stepped-prevention program for depression and suicidal behaviors in adolescents. Adolescents in their second year of secondary education will participate in the study. The participants in the intervention condition will receive the entire multimodal stepped-preventive program comprising early screening and detection of suicidal behaviors and depressive symptoms, a safety net consisting of gatekeepers at school, followed by universal and indicated prevention. The participants in the control condition will undergo only the screening and the safety net of gatekeepers at schools. They will complete assessments at baseline, post-intervention, and 6, 12, and 24-month follow-up. Primary outcome will be suicidal behaviors measured at 12-months follow-up. Additionally, the present study will identify mechanisms that mediate and moderate the program effects and test the effect of the program on various secondary outcomes. DISCUSSION If the school-based multimodal stepped-prevention program proves to be effective, it could be implemented in schools on a large scale. TRIAL REGISTRATION The study is registered in the Dutch Trial Register ( NTR6622 ).
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- Mandy W. M. Gijzen
- 0000 0001 0835 8259grid.416017.5Trimbos Institute (Netherlands Institute of Mental Health and Addiction), P.O. Box 725, 3500 AS Utrecht, The Netherlands ,0000000092621349grid.6906.9Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Erasmus University, P.O. Box 1738, 3000 DR Rotterdam, The Netherlands ,0000 0004 0377 6226grid.476319.eGGZ Oost Brabant, P.O. Box 3, 5427 ZG Boekel, The Netherlands
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- 0000 0004 0377 6226grid.476319.eGGZ Oost Brabant, P.O. Box 3, 5427 ZG Boekel, The Netherlands ,0000000122931605grid.5590.9Behavioral Science Institute, Radboud University Nijmegen, P.O. Box 9104, 6500 HE Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- 0000 0004 0377 6226grid.476319.eGGZ Oost Brabant, P.O. Box 3, 5427 ZG Boekel, The Netherlands ,0000000120346234grid.5477.1Child and Adolescent Studies, Utrecht University, P.O. Box 80140, 3508 TC Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- 0000 0001 0835 8259grid.416017.5Trimbos Institute (Netherlands Institute of Mental Health and Addiction), P.O. Box 725, 3500 AS Utrecht, The Netherlands ,0000 0004 0435 165Xgrid.16872.3aDepartment of Clinical, Neuro and Developmental Psychology and Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Amsterdam Public Health research institute, VU University Medical Center, PO Box 7057, 1007 MB Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- 0000000092621349grid.6906.9Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Erasmus University, P.O. Box 1738, 3000 DR Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Procedures in child deaths in The Netherlands: a comparison with child death review. JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH-HEIDELBERG 2017; 25:357-370. [PMID: 28781935 PMCID: PMC5515966 DOI: 10.1007/s10389-017-0800-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2016] [Accepted: 03/29/2017] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Aim Child Death Review (CDR) is a method in which every child death is systematically and multidisciplinary examined to (1) improve death statistics, (2) identify factors that give direction for prevention, (3) translate the results into possible interventions, and (4) support families. The aim of this study was to determine to what extent procedures of organizations involved in the (health) care for children in The Netherlands cover these four objectives of CDR. Subject and methods Organizations in the Eastern part of The Netherlands and Dutch umbrella organizations involved in child (health) care were asked to provide their protocols, guidelines or other working agreements that describe their activities and responsibilities in case of a child’s death. Eighteen documents and nine interview reports were made available. For the analyses we used scorecards for each CDR objective. Results The procedures of Perined, the National Cot Death Study Group, Dutch Cot Death Foundation and Child Protection Service cover the largest part of the objectives of CDR. Organizations pay most attention to the translation of results into possible interventions. Family support gets the least attention in protocols, guidelines and other working agreements. Conclusion Dutch organizations separately cover parts of CDR. When the procedures of organizations are combined, all CDR objectives are covered in the response to only specific groups of child deaths, i.e., perinatal deaths, Sudden Unexpected Deaths in Infants and fatal child abuse cases. Further research into the conditions that are needed for an optimal implementation of CDR in The Netherlands is necessary. This research should also evaluate the recently implemented NODOK procedure (Further Examination of the Causes of death in Children), directed to investigate unexplained deaths in minors 0–18 years old.
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Chong SL, Tyebally A, Chew SY, Lim YC, Feng XY, Chin ST, Lee LK. Road traffic injuries among children and adolescents in Singapore - Who is at greatest risk? ACCIDENT; ANALYSIS AND PREVENTION 2017; 100:59-64. [PMID: 28110260 DOI: 10.1016/j.aap.2017.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2016] [Revised: 12/30/2016] [Accepted: 01/13/2017] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Pediatric road traffic injuries remain a significant cause of death and disability in many countries in Asia, despite the implementation of road traffic safety laws. We aim to describe the injuries, the use of restraints among road users, and risk factors associated with severe injuries for children in Singapore. METHODS We performed a retrospective chart review of road traffic injuries presenting to the only two pediatric tertiary care hospitals in Singapore, from January 2012 to April 2016. We included children <16years old presenting to the emergency departments within 24h after injury (pedestrian, bicycle, motorcycle, motor vehicle). We calculated the frequencies for specific injury mechanisms, injury severity scores (ISS), and in-hospital outcomes of severe injuries (death, urgent resuscitation and emergent surgery). We performed a multivariate logistic regression to determine risk factors associated with severe injury. RESULTS There were 2468 patients during the study period. The mean age was 7.9 years (SD 4.7); 60.1% of road injuries involved motor vehicle occupants (1483/2468). Most bicyclist/motorcyclists were not wearing helmets (70.0%, 245/350) and 51.1% of motor vehicle passengers (758/1483) were not restrained. Compared to motor vehicle passengers, pedestrians (adjusted OR 2.38, 95% CI 1.41-3.99), bicyclists (adjusted OR 2.12, 95% CI 1.04-4.32) and motorcyclists (adjusted OR 6.09, 95% CI 2.04-18.24) were more likely to sustain severe injuries. CONCLUSION Child pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists are especially vulnerable for severe injures. Further injury prevention efforts must focus on the enforcement of legislation to protect these high-risk groups.
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- Shu-Ling Chong
- Department of Emergency Medicine, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore.
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- Department of Paediatrics, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Khoo Teck Puat-National University Children's Medical Institute, National University Health System, Singapore.
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- Department of Paediatrics, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Khoo Teck Puat-National University Children's Medical Institute, National University Health System, Singapore.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, National University Health System, Singapore.
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- Departments of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States.
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de Jonge-Heesen KWJ, van Ettekoven KM, Rasing SPA, Liempd FHJOV, Vermulst AA, Engels RCME, Creemers DHM. Evaluation of a school-based depression prevention program among adolescents with elevated depressive symptoms: study protocol of a randomized controlled trial. BMC Psychiatry 2016; 16:402. [PMID: 27852295 PMCID: PMC5112661 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-016-1119-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2016] [Accepted: 11/08/2016] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Adolescents are at risk of developing depressive symptoms. Given the prevalence, recurrence and negative consequences of adolescent depression, it is crucial to implement prevention programs for high-risk adolescents. Prevention programs at an indicated level have shown to be successful in reducing depressive symptoms in adolescents. This study will evaluate the (cost)effectiveness of the prevention program 'Op Volle Kracht (OVK 2.0)' for adolescents with elevated depressive symptoms. METHODS We will perform a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) with an intervention and control condition to test the effectiveness of an indicated prevention program aimed at depression in adolescents. Adolescents in their second year of secondary education (11-15 year) will be screened for depressive symptoms. Those with heightened levels of depressive symptoms (CDI-2 ≥ 14) will be randomly assigned to the intervention (N = 80) or control group (N = 80). The participants in the intervention condition will receive a prevention program comprising eight meetings of 60 min each. The participants in the control condition will receive psycho-educational information. All participants and their parents will complete assessment at baseline, post-intervention, and 6-, 12- and 24- month follow-up. Primary outcome will be depressive symptoms. Additionally, the present study will identify mechanisms that mediate and moderate the program effects and test the effect of OVK 2.0 on secondary outcomes. DISCUSSION This paper describes a study designed to screen adolescents for depressive symptoms and offer them a prevention program to prevent the onset of depressive symptomatology. Adolescents in the intervention condition are expected to show lower levels of depressive symptoms at 12 month follow-up compared to adolescents in the control condition. If OVK 2.0 proves to be effective, the screening and intervention program could be implemented in schools on a large scale. TRIAL REGISTRATION Dutch Trial Register NTR5725 . Date registered: 11th of March 2016.
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- Karlijn W. J. de Jonge-Heesen
- GGZ Oost Brabant, P.O. Box 3, 5427 ZG Boekel, The Netherlands ,Utrecht University, P.O. Box 80125, 3508 TC Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- GGZ Oost Brabant, P.O. Box 3, 5427 ZG Boekel, The Netherlands ,Utrecht University, P.O. Box 80125, 3508 TC Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- GGZ Oost Brabant, P.O. Box 3, 5427 ZG Boekel, The Netherlands ,Behavioural Science Institute, Radboud University Nijmegen, P.O. Box 9104, 6500 HE Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- GGZ Oost Brabant, P.O. Box 3, 5427 ZG Boekel, The Netherlands
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- Utrecht University, P.O. Box 80125, 3508 TC Utrecht, The Netherlands ,Trimbos Institute, P.O. Box 725, 3500 AS Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- GGZ Oost Brabant, P.O. Box 3, 5427 ZG Boekel, The Netherlands ,Behavioural Science Institute, Radboud University Nijmegen, P.O. Box 9104, 6500 HE Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Grajda A, Kułaga Z, Gurzkowska B, Góźdź M, Wojtyło M, Litwin M. Trends in external causes of child and adolescent mortality in Poland, 1999-2012. Int J Public Health 2016; 62:117-126. [PMID: 27766374 PMCID: PMC5288447 DOI: 10.1007/s00038-016-0908-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2016] [Revised: 09/29/2016] [Accepted: 10/11/2016] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To examine the pattern and trend of deaths due to external causes among Polish children and adolescents in 1999-2012, and to compare trends in Poland's neighboring countries. METHODS Death records were obtained from the Central Statistical Office of Poland. External causes mortality rates (MR) with 95 % confidence interval were calculated. The annual percentage change of MR was examined using linear regression. To compare MR with Belarus, Ukraine, Czech Republic and Germany, data from the European Mortality Database were used. RESULTS MR were the highest in the age 15-19 years (33.7/100,000) and among boys (22.7/100,000). Unintentional injuries including transport accidents, drowning, and suicides (especially in children over 10 years old), were the main cause of death in the analyzed groups. Between 1999 and 2012 annual MR for unintentional injuries declined substantially. MR due to injuries and poisoning in Poland were higher compared with Czech Republic and Germany and lower in comparison with Belarus and Ukraine. CONCLUSIONS Deaths due to unintentional injuries are still the leading cause of death among Polish children and adolescents. There are differences in death rates between Poland and neighboring countries.
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- Aneta Grajda
- Department of Public Health, The Children's Memorial Health Institute, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Public Health, The Children's Memorial Health Institute, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Public Health, The Children's Memorial Health Institute, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Public Health, The Children's Memorial Health Institute, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Public Health, The Children's Memorial Health Institute, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nephrology and Arterial Hypertension, The Children's Memorial Health Institute, Warsaw, Poland
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Gijzen S, Hilhorst MI, L’Hoir MP, Boere-Boonekamp MM, Need A. Implementation of Child Death Review in the Netherlands: results of a pilot study. BMC Health Serv Res 2016; 16:235. [PMID: 27392027 PMCID: PMC4938929 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-016-1500-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2015] [Accepted: 06/24/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Child mortality in the Netherlands declined gradually in the past decades. In total 1130 children and youth aged 0 to 19 years died in 2014 (i.e. 29.4 per 100,000 live births). A better understanding of the background and the circumstances surrounding the death of children as well as the manner and cause of death may lead to preventive measures. Child Death Review (CDR) is a method to systematically analyze child deaths by a multidisciplinary team to identify avoidable factors that may have contributed to the death and to give directions for prevention. CDR could be an addition to further reduce avoidable child deaths in the Netherlands. The purpose of this study is to explore the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) of the pilot-implementation of CDR in a Dutch region. The results are translated in recommendations for future implementation of the CDR method in the Netherlands. METHODS Children who lived in the pilot region and died aged 29 days after birth until 2 years were, after parental consent, included for reviewing by a regional CDR team. Eighteen logs and seven transcribed records of CDR meetings concerning 6 deceased children were analyzed using Atlas ti. The SWOT framework was used to identify important themes. RESULTS The most important strengths identified were the expertise of and cooperation within the CDR team and the available materials. An important weakness was the poor cooperation of some professional groups. The fact that parents and professionals endorse the objective of CDR was an important opportunity. The lack of statutory basis was a threat. CONCLUSIONS Many obstacles need to be taken away before large-scale implementation of CDR in the Netherlands becomes possible. The most important precondition for implementation is the acceptance among professionals and the statutory basis of the CDR method.
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- Sandra Gijzen
- />Department Health Technology and Services Research, University of Twente, Institute for Innovation and Governance Studies, PO Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands
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- />Department of Paediatrics, BovenIJ Hospital, PO Box 37610, 1030 BD Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- />Department of Forensic Medicine, Municipal Health Service region Utrecht, P.O. Box 51, Zeist, 3700 AB The Netherlands
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- />Department Health Technology and Services Research, University of Twente, Institute for Innovation and Governance Studies, PO Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands
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- />Department Public Administration, University of Twente, Institute for Innovation and Governance Studies, PO Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands
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Mejdoubi J, van den Heijkant SCCM, van Leerdam FJM, Heymans MW, Crijnen A, Hirasing RA. The effect of VoorZorg, the Dutch nurse-family partnership, on child maltreatment and development: a randomized controlled trial. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0120182. [PMID: 25830242 PMCID: PMC4382107 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0120182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2014] [Accepted: 01/31/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Child maltreatment is a great public health concern that has long-term mental and physical health consequences and can result in death. We studied the effect of a nurse home visiting program on child maltreatment among young disadvantaged families in The Netherlands. This study is the first to investigate the effects of this program outside of the United States. METHODS We conducted a single blind, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial that compared usual care with the nurse home visitation program, which began during pregnancy and continued until the children's second birthdays, in 460 disadvantaged women who were pregnant for the first time and <26 years of age. The primary outcome was the existence of a report about the child from a child protecting services agency (CPS reports). Secondary outcome measures included home environment and child behavior. RESULTS Two hundred twenty-three participants were assigned to the control group, and 237 were assigned to the intervention group. Three years after birth, 19% of the children in the control group had a CPS report. The 11 percent of children in the intervention group with CPS files was significantly lower (relative risk 0.91, p-value 0.04). At 24 months, the intervention group scored significantly better on the IT-HOME. At 24 months after birth, the children in the intervention group exhibited a significant improvement in internalizing behavior (relative risk 0.56, p-value 0.04) but no evidence of a difference from the control group in externalizing behavior (relative risk 0.71, p-value 0.12). CONCLUSION The number of CPS reports for the intervention group was significantly lower than that of the control group. Additionally, the long-term home environments were improved and internalizing behaviors of the children were lower in the intervention group. TRIAL REGISTRATION Dutch Trial Register NTR854.
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- Jamila Mejdoubi
- EMGO+ Institute for Health and Care Research, VU University Medical Center, Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- EMGO+ Institute for Health and Care Research, VU University Medical Center, Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- De Waag, Center for Forensic Services, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
| | - Remy A. Hirasing
- EMGO+ Institute for Health and Care Research, VU University Medical Center, Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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