Publications by authors named "Lois M D Aryee"
Background: Early and delayed puberty are both associated with adverse health and psychosocial outcomes.
Objectives: We assessed the impact of provision of small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplement (SQ-LNS) to mothers during pregnancy and 6 mo postpartum and to their children aged 6-18 mo, on pubertal status.
Methods: This study was a follow-up to a partially double-blind randomized controlled trial.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how early-life lipid-based nutrient supplements (SQ-LNS) and home environment affect autonomic nervous system (ANS) regulation in children aged 9-11 years.
- Participants included children from women in a Ghanaian trial where women received different nutritional supplements during pregnancy and postpartum.
- Results show that those who received SQ-LNS or multiple micronutrients exhibited greater heart rate reactivity, while a better home environment was linked to more favorable ANS responses, indicating that early nutrition and the home setting play crucial roles in ANS development.
Article Synopsis
- The rise of malnutrition in Sub-Saharan Africa could be affecting how and when adolescents go through puberty.
- A systematic review of studies showed that factors like height, weight, and body composition influence pubertal milestones, demonstrating variations in menarche age and development indicators across different countries in the region.
- Despite the significant findings, there is a lack of research on this topic, with less than one-third of countries having relevant studies available.
Background: Depression and anxiety contribute to an estimated 74.6 million years of life with disability, and 80% of this burden occurs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where there is a large gap in care.
Objective: We aimed to systematically synthesize available evidence and quantify the effectiveness of digital mental health interventions in reducing depression and anxiety in LMICs.