New Pediatrics Nationwide Articles

Written By Mary Bates

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Two new articles highlight research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital:

  • A new study is the first to explore the experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, or Intersex, Plus (LGBTQI+) parents and identify the factors that influence their decisions on infant nutrition. The authors of the report say that recognizing these factors can help healthcare professionals improve their support of LGBTQI+ parents.

    Challenges and Experiences of LGBTQI+ Parents Regarding Infant Nutrition

  • Researchers at Nationwide Children’s described physical activity patterns among high school-age adolescents with congenital heart disease (CHD) in the United States. The results, including analyses of the effects of gender and behavioral elements, were published in the Journal of Pediatric Psychology.

    Are Adolescents with Congenital Heart Disease Getting Enough Physical Activity?

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