Epidemiology of Intimate Partner Violence
Introduction At its most basic level, intimate partner violence (IPV) involves the exertion of power and control by one person over another. IPV is pervasive in our society and no…
PEDIATRICS
Epidemiology of Child Neglect
Introduction Neglect is the most frequently identified form of child maltreatment, accounting for approximately two thirds of reports to child protective services. This chapter covers a few key aspects concerning…
Epidemiology of Physical Abuse
Introduction The measurement of the incidence or prevalence of physical abuse is methodologically challenging. The most important challenge is that in many acts of violence, only two people know about…
Epidemiological Issues in Child Maltreatment Research, Surveillance, and Reporting
Introduction The science of medicine requires knowledge of more than just the effects of a disease process on the individual. A grasp of the epidemiology of a disease is necessary…
Medical Education for Basic Proficiency in Breastfeeding
C.B. Rosen-Carole Despite the large body of evidence concerning practices and behaviors that support breastfeeding and the positive effect of residency and primary care curricula on breastfeeding rates, there remains no…
Protocol 21: Guidelines for Breastfeeding and Substance Use or Substance Use Disorder
A central goal of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine is the development of clinical protocols for managing common medical problems that may impact breastfeeding success. These protocols serve only as…
Protocol 17: Guidelines for Breastfeeding Infants with Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate, or Cleft Lip and Palate
When a cleft lip (CL) occurs, the lip is not contiguous, and when a cleft palate (CP) occurs, there is communication between the oral and nasal cavities. Clefts can range…
Protocol 20: Engorgement
Purpose The purpose of this protocol is to evaluate the state of evidence as to the prevention, recognition, and management of breast engorgement to encourage successful breastfeeding. The effect of…
Protocol 19: Breastfeeding Promotion in the Prenatal Setting
Background Breastfeeding provides ideal infant nutrition and is the physiologic norm for mothers and children. Mothers often make a decision regarding breastfeeding early in prenatal care, and many have already…
Protocol 16: Breastfeeding the Hypotonic Infant
Goal To promote, support, and sustain breastfeeding in children with hypotonia. Definition Hypotonia, a condition of diminished muscle tone, is also referred to as “floppy infant syndrome” and may occur…
