ObjectivesYouth use of GLP-1RAs is increasing. This study described GLP-1RA prescription patterns and barriers to treatment at a pediatric integrated weight management clinic.MethodsThis retrospective cohort included youth 12 to 17 years with BMI at least 95th% for age and sex, with at…

Objectives The purpose of this study was to examine longer-term outcomes of a school-based randomized controlled trial comparing a telehealth-delivered adolescent depression prevention program, Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training (IPT-AST), to services as usual …

State lawmakers have the opportunity to shape children's health and well-being by expanding or enacting policies that promote families' economic security. These policies can have a particularly significant impact on children's health, education and economic outcomes if they are…

AbstractIn the United States, youth are disproportionately affected by HIV and have poorer health outcomes than adults. Health care transition (HCT) from pediatric/adolescent- to adult-oriented HIV care is associated with disruptions to youths’ care retention, medication adherence, and…

ObjectiveTo understand Black mothers' perspectives on the autism screening process with the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT) and preferences in provider communications and interactions around autism screening.MethodThis qualitative study thematically analyzed semi…

PolicyLab responded to a request for comment from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the Proposed Data Collection: Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS).Contributing PolicyLab experts emphasized their support for the three-year extension of PRAMS,…

BackgroundSince 2019, firearm violence has remained the leading cause of death for US children and adolescents aged 1-19 years. This crisis has spurred action from policymakers, health professionals, and advocates. However, political polarization has contributed to divergent views on…

ObjectiveTo quantify associations of the community-level material deprivation index (CMDI) with asthma diagnosis by age 5 years among preterm infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD).MethodsWe conducted a retrospective cohort study of preterm infants with BPD, born between 2010…

BackgroundOpioid use in pregnancy and the postpartum period in the United States has continued to rise. There are significant barriers to accessing evidence-based treatment and appropriate wrap-around services for pregnant and postpartum individuals and their families. These challenges…

OBJECTIVEThis study aimed to develop consensus on a comprehensive and abridged list of recommendations for conducting antiracist research across all stages of a pediatric research project. Antiracist research aims to ensure that the construct of race is correctly interpreted and that…