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• Method 1- uses a free natural language approach.

  After choosing the object of the search – by ticking title, abstract, aims and objective, or author - enter a term, word or name in the ‘Search’ box to return references answering your research question.

• Method 2 - utilises key words.

  Those key words assigned from thesauruses of controlled vocabulary by the trained coders of international bibliographic databases.
  The controlled vocabularies key word are listed alphanumerically under 'Bibliographic database keywords' .
  Use the drop down menu to identity which 'key words' you are interested in to return references to answer your research question.

• Method 3 - is based on the indexing system

  developed by the researchers who compiled this database.
  It adopts a thematic approach to mapping Irish child health research. The themed areas represent outcomes mapped to the International Classification of Disease version 10 (ICD-10) or one of 23 other health-related themed outcomes. Themes are defined in Tables 5 to 7 (of the study report).
  Use the alphabetic drop down menu under ‘ICD-10 or themed health-related outcomes’ to identity which themed areas you are interested in to select references to answer your research question.

• Method 4 – allows papers to be searched by Study type.

  Indexing by study type offers a valuable insight into understanding the population impact of the topic of interest. More than 20 study types were identified across the 2,152 study papers. These are defined in Table 3 (of the study report). Within 'Study type' papers are further stratification by geographical region (Table 49), topic area of interest and study aims and objectives.
  Click on 'Study type' to select the type of study of interest, progressively select sub-categories by topic area or other sub-classification of interest to answer your research question.

The complete background, methods and findings from this mapping exercise are detailed in the study report.

Mother-Child Relations

Your search returns 8 documents

• 1.   Babies behind bars; an Irish perspective

  This study reported on babies living with mothers while they are incarcerated

  

  Abstract:

  In the Irish Prison service prison is not deemed suitable for babes. Rarely are mothers separated from their children in Ireland as they get temporary release renewed weekly to keep her at home with her baby. The governor explained the system of the prison which I detail below. The women's prison is now known as the Dochas Centre meaning hope, named so by the women themselves. We found more...

  International Classification:

  Other - incarcerated babies

  Categories:

  incarcerated babies

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 100 Page: 327-8 January 2007
  F. Enright; T. Boyle; J. Murphy

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• 2.   Coping and positive perceptions in Irish mothers of children with intellectual disabilities

  This study examined the coping strategies and positive perceptions in Irish mothers of children with intellectual disabilities

  

  Abstract:

  Thirty-six mothers of children aged between 5 and 8 years with intellectual disabilities completed five self-report questionnaires measuring variables related to behavioural and emotional difficulties, levels of care demand, family supports, coping and positive perceptions.The relationships among these variables were investigated using a working model proposed by Hastings and Taunt more...

  International Classification:

  Mental and behavioural disorders - Mental retardation - intellectual disabilities

  Categories:

  intellectual disabilities; coping strategies

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Intellect Disabil, Vol: 10 Page: 231-48 September 2006
  F. A. Greer; I. M. Grey; B. McClean

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• 3.   Female monozygotic twins with selective mutism--a case report

  This case report discusses a case of young female monozygotic twins who presented with selective mutism and their treatment

  

  Abstract:

  Selective mutism is a rare social anxiety disorder characterized by a total lack of speech in certain specific situations despite the ability to speak in others. Both genetic and psychosocial factors are thought to be involved in its presentation, persistence, and response to treatment. This case report describes a case of young female monozygotic twins who presented with selective more...

  International Classification:

  Mental and behavioural disorders - Report

  Categories:

  selective mutism

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Dev Behav Pediatr, Vol: 27 Page: 129-33 April 2006
  L. Sharkey; F. Mc Nicholas

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• 4.   Home-based support for disadvantaged teenage mothers

  The aim of the review was to assess the effectiveness of home-visiting programmes for women who have recently given birth and who are socially or economically disadvantaged.

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Babies born to socio-economically disadvantaged mothers are at higher risk of injury, abuse or neglect and health problems than babies born to more affluent mothers; disadvantaged teenage mothers are at particular risk of adverse outcomes. Home-visiting programs are thought to improve outcomes for both mothers and children, largely through advice and support. OBJECTIVES: To more...

  International Classification:

  Systematic Review

  Categories:

  home-visiting programmes for newly delivered women

  Geography:

  Systematic Review

  Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2007
  G. Macdonald; C. Bennett; J. Dennis; E. Coren; J. Patterson; M. Astin; J. Abbott

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• 5.   Maternal antenatal attachment style and potential fetal abuse

  The aim of this study was to examine whether maternal antenatal emotional attachment was associated with self-reported intent to harm the fetus

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVE: Maternal antenatal emotional attachment (MAEA) to the fetus has been proposed as an important factor for the emergence of harm to the unborn child. The present study investigated whether MAEA was associated with self-reported intent to harm the fetus. METHOD: Forty pregnant women, referred for psychological evaluation, completed a self-report measure of MAEA, the Millon more...

  International Classification:

  Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium - maternal antenatal emotional attachment

  Categories:

  maternal antenatal emotional attachment

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Child Abuse Negl, Vol: 23 Page: 1345-57 December 1999
  P. H. Pollock; A. Percy

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• 6.   Relationships between acceptance of sour taste and fruit intakes in 18-month-old infants

  The aim of this study was to assess the relationships between acceptance of sour taste and fruit intakes in 18-month-old infants

  

  Abstract:

  The present study examined whether infants show an acceptance for extreme sour tastes and whether acceptance of sour taste is related to infants' fruit intake. Fruit intake of fifty-three infants at 6, 12 and 18 months was assessed using 3 d food records. Sour acceptance of these infants was studied at 18.1 (SD 1.5) months. Acceptance for four solutions differing in citric acid more...

  International Classification:

  Other - taste

  Categories:

  taste

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Br J Nutr, Vol: 98 Page: 1084-91 November 2007
  I. Blossfeld; A. Collins; S. Boland; R. Baixauli; M. Kiely; C. Delahunty

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• 7.   The hip trial: psychosocial consequences for mothers of using ultrasound to manage infants with developmental hip dysplasia

  The aim of this study was to assess the psychosocial consequences for mothers and the developing mother-child relationship of UltraSound, and associations between abduction splinting and maternal psychosocial distress

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: The hip trial aimed to assess clinical effectiveness, economic and psychosocial costs, and benefits of ultrasound imaging (US) compared with conventional clinical assessment alone to guide the management of infants with neonatal hip instability. OBJECTIVE: To report on psychosocial consequences for mothers and the developing mother-child relationship of US, and associations more...

  International Classification:

  Evaluation of the impact of UltraSound on the developing mother and child relationship

  Categories:

  maternal psychosocial distress and the mother-child relationship

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed, Vol: 90 Page: F17-24 January 2005
  F. Gardner; C. Dezateux; D. Elbourne; A. Gray; A. King; A. Quinn

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• 8.   WITHDRAWN: Home-based support for disadvantaged teenage mothers

  WITHDRAWN: The aim of the review was to assess the effectiveness of home-visiting programmes for women who have recently given birth and who are socially or economically disadvantaged.

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Babies born to socio-economically disadvantaged mothers are at higher risk of injury, abuse or neglect and health problems than babies born to more affluent mothers; disadvantaged teenage mothers are at particular risk of adverse outcomes. Home-visiting programs are thought to improve outcomes for both mothers and children, largely through advice and support. OBJECTIVES: To more...

  International Classification:

  Systematic Review

  Geography:

  Systematic Review

  Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2008
  G. Macdonald; C. Bennett; J. Dennis; E. Coren; J. Patterson; M. Astin; J. Abbott

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