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Breastfeeding Duration and its Relation to Weight Gain, Eating Behaviours and Positive Maternal Feeding Practices in Infancy
Rogers, Samantha; Blissett, Jackie (2017-01-01)Research examining the relationship between breastfeeding and infant weight has generated conflicting results. Few studies account for significant covariates and many suffer methodological problems such as retrospective ... -
Changes to household food shopping practices during the COVID-19 restrictions: Evidence from the East of England
Thompson, Claire; Hamilton, Laura; Dickinson, Angela; Fallaize, Rosalind; Mathie, Elspeth; Rogers, Samantha; Wills, Wendy (2022-11-30)Measures to control the spread of COVID-19 have changed the way we shop for food and interact with food environments. This qualitative study explored food shopping practices in the East of England, a large diverse region ... -
Cortisol metabolism, postnatal depression and weight changes in the first 12 months postpartum.
Rogers, Samantha; Hughes, Beverly A.; Tomlinson, Jeremy; Blissett, Jacqueline (2016-11-14)Background & Objectives: Postnatal depression correlates with postpartum weight retention, and dysregulated cortisol metabolism is evident in depressed individuals. Cortisol metabolism, BMI and metabolic phenotype are ... -
Diminished 11 Beta-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 2 Activity Is Associated With Decreased Weight and Weight Gain Across the First Year of Life.
Rogers, Samantha; Hughes, Beverly A.; Jones, Christopher A.; Freedman, Lauren; Smart, Katherine; Taylor, Norman; Stewart, Paul M.; Shackleton, Cedric H.L.; Krone, Nils P.; Blissett, Jacqueline; Tomlinson, Jeremy W. (2014-05-01)Objective: We have hypothesized that changes in GC metabolism leading to increased availability may impair growth. Design: This was a prospective, longitudinal study with clinical measurements and 24-hour urinary steroid ... -
Experiences of feeding young children with Down Syndrome: Parents’ and health professionals’ perspectives
Mengoni, Silvana; Smith, Bobbie; Wythe, Helena; Rogers, Samantha (2023-12-06)Background: Children with Down syndrome are commonly reported to experience feeding problems in the early years. This study aimed to explore and synthesise the experiences of feeding young children with Down syndrome from ... -
The experiences of new mothers accessing feeding support for infants with Down syndrome during the COVID-19 pandemic
Hielscher, Laura; Ludlow, Amanda; Mengoni, Silvana; Rogers, Samantha; Irvine, Karen (2022-08-14)Infants with Down syndrome are more likely to experience feeding problems and mothers are likely to require more feeding support than mothers of typically developing infants. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many feeding ... -
The impact of covid-19 and the resulting mitigation measures on food and eating in the East of England: Interim report
Thompson, Claire; Hamilton, Laura; Dickinson, Angela; Fallaize, Rosalind; Mathie, Elspeth; Rogers, Samantha; Wills, Wendy (University of Hertfordshire, 2020-09-15)Measures to control the spread of Covid-19 are impacting food systems, household food practices, and organisations supporting vulnerable people in the UK. We report here on the interim findings of an ongoing qualitative ... -
The Montreal Children's Hospital Feeding Scale: Relationships with parental report of child eating behaviours and observed feeding interactions.
Rogers, Samantha; Ramsay, Maria; Blissett, Jacqueline (2018-06-01)Feeding problems are common, with implications for nutrition, growth and family stress, placing burden on primary care services. The Montreal Children’s Hospital Feeding Scale (MCHFS) is a quick and reliable measure of ... -
Mothers’ accounts of mealtime and feeding challenges for children with Tourette Syndrome or Persistent Tic Disorders
Bamigbade, Sandra-Eve; Rogers, Samantha; Wills, Wendy; Ludlow, Amanda (2022-08-01)Parenting a young person with a tic disorder can present daily challenges to families struggling to manage their child’s tics and establish routines. Research recognises that tics can be problematic to everyday activities, ... -
Predicting Successful Introduction of Novel Fruit to Preschool Children
Blissett, Jacqueline; Bennett, Carmel; Donohoe, Jessica; Rogers, Samantha; Higgs, Suzanne (2012-12)Background: Few children eat sufficient fruits and vegetables despite their established health benefits. The feeding practices used by parents when introducing novel foods to their children, and their efficacy, require ... -
The relationship between sensory sensitivity, food fussiness and food preferences in children with neurodevelopmental disorders
Smith, Bobbie; Rogers, Samantha; Blissett, Jacqueline; Ludlow, Amanda (2020-07-01)Heightened sensitivity to sensory information has been associated with food fussiness in both atypical and typical development. Despite food fussiness and sensory dysfunction being reported as common concerns for children ... -
Relationships between feeding problems, eating behaviours and parental feeding practices in children with Down syndrome: a cross-sectional study
Rogers, Samantha; Smith, Bobbie; Mengoni, Silvana (2022-03)Background: Research investigating feeding problems in children with Down syndrome is scarce. This study investigated feeding problems, eating behaviours and parental feeding practices in children with Down syndrome (n=40), ... -
The role of sensory sensitivity in predicting food selectivity and food preferences in children with Tourette syndrome
Smith, Bobbie; Rogers, Samantha; Blissett, Jacqueline; Ludlow, Amanda (2019-04-01)Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by involuntary, repetitive and non-rhythmic motor and vocal tics. Despite suggestion that diet may affect tics, and the substantial research into ... -
A scoping review of the complementary feeding practices and early eating experiences of children with Down syndrome.
Hielscher, Laura; Irvine, Karen; Ludlow, Amanda; Rogers, Samantha; Mengoni, Silvana (2023-11-01)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 ... -
Understanding the impact of diet and nutrition on symptoms of Tourette Syndrome: A Scoping Review
Ludlow, Amanda; Rogers, Samantha (2018-03-01)Anecdotal reports frequently suggest some dietary involvement in the maintenance of tics in children with Tourette syndrome (TS). This scoping review aimed to (1) understand the possible influence of diet as a trigger of ... -
Undertaking pre-pilot work to gain an empathetic insight into the participant perspective
Whiting, Lisa; Petty, Julia; Littlechild, Brian; Rogers, Samantha (2021-09-16)Background: Being an empathetic researcher can be crucial in terms of understanding the participant perspective. However, whilst the need for empathy is recognised within a qualitative interview research context, there is ...