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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.

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Your search returns 27 documents

• 1.   A measure of intention: the theory of planned behaviour applied to breastfeeding

  The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis of the 'Theory of Planned Behaviour' to investigate motivational constructs, prediction of prenatal intentions and the eventual postpartum initiation of breastfeeding

  

  Abstract:

  Regressional analysis was used to test the hypothesis of the 'Theory of Planned Behaviour' (Ajzen and Madden, 1986) as a method of investigation of motivational constructs, prediction of prenatal intentions and the eventual postpartum initiation of breastfeeding in 100 women in Northern Ireland. Application of the theory was based on research by Duckett et al (1998) and led to an more...

  International Classification:

  Other - Theory of Planned Behaviour

  Categories:

  Theory of Planned Behaviour

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  RCM Midwives Journal, Vol: 4 Page: 330-333 2001
  J. Stockdale

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• 2.   A possible role for the PPARGPro12Ala polymorphism in preterm birth

  The aim of this study was to examine if Pro12Ala polymorphism of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma gene could play a role in birth weight and duration of gestation

  

  Abstract:

  The links between preterm birth, low birth weight, and adult vascular/metabolic morbidity remain unclear. Genetic susceptibility of babies related to these three conditions might contribute to this long-term association. We tested whether the Pro12Ala polymorphism of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARG) gene could play a role in birth weight and duration of more...

  International Classification:

  Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium - birth weight

  Categories:

  birth weight; duration of gestation

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Diabetes, Vol: 56 Page: 494-498 2007
  A. Meirhaeghe; C. A. G. Boreham; L. J. Murray; F. Richard; G. Davey Smith; I. S. Young; P. Amouyel

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• 3.   A prospective cohort study comparing hospital admission for gastro-enteritis with home management

  The aim of the study was to compare physical and psychological outcomes in children presenting at Accident and Emergency, diagnosed with gastro-enteritis and admitted to hospital with those of a similar age, sex and severity of illness discharged home

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVES: To compare physical and psychological outcomes in children presenting at Accident and Emergency Departments (A&E), diagnosed with gastro-enteritis and admitted to hospital with those of a similar age, sex and severity of illness discharged home. The physical and psychological well-being of children in these two groups, in the month after the episode, were compared as was more...

  International Classification:

  Other - outcomes at A&E

  Categories:

  physical and psychological outcomes at A&E

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Child: Care, Health & Development, Vol: 31 Page: 555-562 2005
  F. Small; F. Alderdice; C. McCusker; M. Stevenson; M. Stewart

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• 4.   Admission cardiotocography: a randomised controlled trial

  The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of cardiotocography - the fetal heartbeat (cardio-) and the uterine contractions

  

  International Classification:

  Evaluation of the effectiveness of procedures - cardiotocography

  Categories:

  the fetal heartbeat (cardio-) and the uterine contractions

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Lancet, Vol: 361 Page: 465-470 2003
  L. Impey; M. Reynolds; K. MacQuillan; S. Gates; J. Murphy; O. Sheil

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• 5.   Association of physical activity with body-composition indexes in children aged 6-8 y at varied risk for obesity

  The aim of this study was to measure the relationship between objective measures of physical activity and body-composition indexes in nonobese children

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Physical inactivity increases the risk of obesity, but the relations between reported levels of physical activity (PA) and measures of body fatness (BF) in children are remarkably inconsistent. OBJECTIVE: We examined the relation between objective measures of PA and body-composition indexes in nonobese children. DESIGN: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 100 children more...

  International Classification:

  Physical activity

  Categories:

  physical activity; body-composition indexe

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol: 82 Page: 13-20 2005
  K. L. Rennie; M. B. E. Livingstone; J. C. K. Wells; A. McGloin; W. A. Coward; A. M. Prentice; S. A. Jebb

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• 6.   Choline and homocysteine interrelations in umbilical cord and maternal plasma at delivery

  The aim of this study was to examine the intermediates of choline oxidation in maternal and umbilical cord plasma and to determine the relations between this pathway and folate-dependent homocysteine remethylation

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Little is known about the interactions between choline and folate and homocysteine metabolism during pregnancy despite the facts that pregnancy places considerable stress on maternal folate and choline stores and that choline is a critical nutrient for the fetus. Choline, via betaine, is an important folate-independent source of methyl groups for remethylating homocysteine more...

  International Classification:

  Other - Folate and folic acid

  Categories:

  folate-dependent homocysteine remethylation

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol: 82 Page: 836-842 2005
  A. M. Molloy; J. L. Mills; C. Cox; S. F. Daly; M. Conley; L. C. Brody; P. N. Kirke; J. M. Scott; P. M. Ueland

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• 7.   Does the angle of episiotomy affect the incidence of anal sphincter injury?

  The aim of this study was to quantify the relationship between precise angle of episiotomy from the perineal midline and risk of third-degree tear

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVE: Mediolateral episiotomy is associated with lower rates of significant perineal tears than midline episiotomy. However, the relationship between precise angle of episiotomy from the perineal midline and risk of third-degree tear has not been established. This study quantifies this relationship. DESIGN: Case-control study. SETTING: National Maternity Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. more...

  International Classification:

  Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

  Categories:

  angle of episiotomy; -third-degree tear

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Vol: 113 Page: 190-194 2006
  M. Eogan; L. Daly; P. R. O'Connell; C. O'Herlihy

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• 8.   Early weaning is related to weight and rate of weight gain in infancy

  The aim of this study was to compare weight and weight gain in two groups of infants who differed in relation to weaning practices

  

  Abstract:

  Background Evidence relating to the effect of early weaning on infant weight and weight gain is conflicting. The aim of this paper is to compare weight and weight gain in two groups of infants; one group weaned before 4 months (early weaned), the other weaned at 4 months or after. Methods Feeding practices were assessed through semistructured interviews with mothers of 1-year-old more...

  International Classification:

  Growth and development

  Categories:

  weight and weight gain

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Child: Care, Health & Development, Vol: 34 Page: 59-64 2008
  S. Sloan; A. Gildea; M. Stewart; H. Sneddon; D. Iwaniec

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• 9.   Evidence of unmetabolised folic acid in cord blood of newborn and serum of 4-day-old infants

  The aim of this study was to examine the appearance of unmetabolised folic acid both in cord blood from newborn full-term and premature infants and serum from 4 day old infants post formula feeding

  

  International Classification:

  Other - Folate and folic acid

  Categories:

  unmetabolised folic acid in cord blood; formula feeding

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  British Journal of Nutrition, Vol: 94 Page: 727-730 2005
  M. R. Sweeney; J. McPartlin; D. G. Weir; S. Daly; K. Pentieva; L. Daly; J. M. Scott

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• 10.   Exploring the risks associated with induction of labour: a retrospective study using the NIMATS database

  The aim of this study was to examine the clinical evidence for elective induction for post-term pregnancy.

  

  Abstract:

  Induction of labour is a valuable obstetric procedure, providing obstetricians with the means to intervene should the health of the fetus be in jeopardy. Currently the most common reason for induction of labour is prolonged pregnancy, as obstetricians and midwives are concerned about the risks of postmaturity such as stillbirth, intrapartum asphyxia and birth trauma which are often more...

  International Classification:

  Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium - elective induction for post-term pregnancy

  Categories:

  elective induction for post-term pregnancy

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Journal of Advanced Nursing, Vol: 31 Page: 410-417 2000
  C. Duff; M. Sinclair

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• 11.   Hib vaccination in infants born prematurely

  The aim of this study was to document the immunogenicity and persistence of antibody to polyribosyl-ribitol Phosphate as well as the protection against Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) disease in premature infants immunised at the routine schedule

  

  International Classification:

  Bacterium - Haemophilus influenzae

  Categories:

  antibody to polyribosyl-ribitol Phosphate; -Hib disease

  Geography:

  the United Kingdom

  Archives of Disease in Childhood, Vol: 88 Page: 206-210 2003
  P. T. Heath; R. Booy; J. McVernon; J. Bowen-Morris; H. Griffiths; M. P. E. Slack; A. C. Moloney; M. E. Ramsay; E. R. Moxon

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• 12.   How dangerous is food allergy in childhood? The incidence of severe and fatal allergic reactions across the UK and Ireland

  The aim of this study was to examine the incidence of fatal and severe allergic reactions to food in a large population of children in the United Kingdom and Ireland

  

  International Classification:

  Diet and lifestyle

  Categories:

  reactions to food

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Archives of Disease in Childhood, Vol: 86 Page: 236-239 2002
  C. F. Macdougall; A. J. Cant; A. F. Colver

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• 13.   Impact of MTHFR C677T polymorphism on risk of neural tube defects: case-control study

  The aim of this study was to assess the impact of MTHFR C677T polymorphism on risk of neural tube defects

  

  International Classification:

  Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities - neural tube defects - condiction

  Categories:

  MTHFR C677T polymorphism; - neural tube defects

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  BMJ: British Medical Journal, Vol: 328 Page: 1535-1536 2004
  P. N. Kirke; J. L. Mills; A. M. Molloy; L. C. Brody; V. B. O'Leary; L. Daly; S. Murray; M. Conley; P. D. Mayne; O. Smith; J. M. Scott

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• 14.   Influence soya-based infant formula consumption on isoflavone and gut microflora metabolite concentrations in urine and on faecal microflora composition and metabolic activity in infants and children

  The aim of this study was to examine the influence soya-based infant formula consumption on isoflavone and gut microflora metabolite concentrations in urine and on faecal microflora composition and metabolic activity in infants and children

  

  International Classification:

  Breastfeeding +/- formulae milk

  Categories:

  infant formula; isoflavone and gut microflora metabolite concentrations; faecal microflora composition; metabolic activity

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  British Journal of Nutrition, Vol: 91 Page: 607-616 2004
  L. Hoey; I. R. Rowland; A. S. Lloyd; D. B. Clarke; H. Wiseman

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• 15.   New cross sectional stature, weight, and head circumference references for Down's syndrome in the UK and Republic of Ireland

  The aim of this study was to develop a growth reference chart for children with uncomplicated down syndrome in the United Kingdom and Ireland

  

  International Classification:

  Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities - Chromosomal abnormalities, not elsewhere classified - Down Syndrome

  Categories:

  growth reference chart

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Archives of Disease in Childhood, Vol: 87 Page: 104-108 2002
  M. E. Styles; T. J. Cole; J. Dennis; M. A. Preece

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• 16.   Population-based survey of the relationship between energy efficiency during gait, functional ability and participation restriction in ambulatory children with cerebral palsy... Rehabilitation and Therapy Research Society Third Annual Conference: Collaborative research... making it a reality, held on 26-27 April 2007 at University of Ulster

  This abstract reports a population-based survey of the relationship between energy efficiency during gait, functional ability and participation restriction in ambulatory children with cerebral palsy

  

  Categories:

  energy efficiency; gait; functional ability; restriction in ambulatory children; cerebral palsy

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Physical Therapy Reviews, Vol: 13 Page: 123-124 2008
  C. Kerr; B. C. McDowell; J. Parkes; A. P. Cosgrove

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• 17.   Quality in preventive and health-promoting services: constructing an understanding through process

  This study aimed to explore the development of a model of service quality for health-promoting services

  

  International Classification:

  Practice/knowledge - service quality health-promoting services

  Categories:

  service quality health-promoting services

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Journal of Nursing Management, Vol: 14 Page: 472-482 2006
  S. Hanafin; S. Cowley

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• 18.   Role of self-presentation in the health practices of a sample of Irish adolescents

  The aim of this study was to describe self presentation in the health practices of adolescents

  

  Abstract:

  The association between self-presentational motives and health behaviors were studied in a sample of 183 Irish adolescents. Among girls, dieters and nonexercisers scored higher on measures of trait self-presentational concern than nondieters and exercisers. Self-presentational concerns were positively correlated with boys' and girls' endorsement of self-presentational motives for more...

  International Classification:

  Diet and lifestyle

  Categories:

  health practices of adolescents

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Journal of Adolescent Health, Vol: 28 Page: 259-262 2001
  K. A. Martin; M. R. Leary; J. O'Brien

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• 19.   Safety first

  This article discusses current infant feeding practices in Ireland during the first six months of life

  

  Abstract:

  Roslyn Tarrant describes a recent study which shows that mothers do not receive enough information about infant bottle feeding. more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  World of Irish Nursing & Midwifery, Vol: 15 Page: 28-29 2007
  R. Tarrant

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• 20.   Secular trends in the performance of children and adolescents (1980-2000): an analysis of 55 studies of the 20m shuttle run test in 11 countries

  This meta-analysis compared the results of 55 reports of the performance of children and adolescents aged 6-19 years who have used the 20m shuttle run test (20mSRT)

  

  Abstract:

  It is widely believed that the performance of children and adolescents on aerobic fitness tests is declining. To test this hypothesis, this meta-analysis compared the results of 55 reports of the performance of children and adolescents aged 6-19 years who have used the 20m shuttle run test (20mSRT). All data were collected in the period 1981-2000. Following corrections for more...

  Geography:

  International

  Sports Medicine, Vol: 33 Page: 285-300 2003
  G. R. Tomkinson; L. A. Léger; T. S. Olds; G. Cazorla

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• 21.   Sports and recreation injury, from the playing field to the home: out of the frying pan and into the fire

  This abstract reports on sports and recreation injury, from the playing field to the home

  

  Categories:

  sports and recreation injury

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  British Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol: 42 Page: 518-518 2008
  E. Falvey; J. Eustace; M. Molloy

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• 22.   Study shows benefits of fundus fluorescein angiography in ROP screening

  This article discusses the benefits of fundus fluorescein angiography in Retinopathy of Prematurity screening

  

  Abstract:

  Funuds fluorescein angiography allows more objective assessment of disease stage and zone with no adverse effect. more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ocular Surgery News, Vol: 24 Page: 75-79 2006
  E. Y. J. Ng; B. Lanigan; M. O'Keefe

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• 23.   Subdural haematoma and effusion in infancy: an epidemiological study

  The aim of this study was to examine incidence, aetiology and clinical features of subdural haematomoa and effusion in infancy in the United Kingdom and Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  AIM: To determine incidence, aetiology, and clinical features of subdural haematoma and effusion (SDH/E) in infancy throughout the British Isles. METHODS: Cases were notified to the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit over 12 months by paediatricians, neurosurgeons, and paediatric and forensic pathologists. RESULTS: A total of 186 infants (121 boys, 65 girls) aged 0-2 years were more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the circulatory system - Cerebrovascular diseases - subdural haematomoa

  Categories:

  subdural haematomoa; effusion

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Archives of Disease in Childhood, Vol: 90 Page: 952-955 2005
  C. Hobbs; A. Childs; J. Wynne; J. Livingston; A. Seal

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• 24.   The clinical and epidemiological burden of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia

  The purpose of this literature review was to identify and summarize published studies describing the epidemiology and management of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia

  

  Abstract:

  The purpose of this literature review was to identify and summarize published studies describing the epidemiology and management of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL). Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia represents 22-30% of all leukaemia cases with a worldwide incidence projected to be between < 1 and 5.5 per 100,000 people. Australia, the USA, Ireland and Italy have the highest CLL more...

  Geography:

  International

  European Journal of Cancer Care, Vol: 13 Page: 279-287 2004
  A. Redaelli; B. L. Laskin; J. M. Stephens; M. F. Botteman; C. L. Pashos

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• 25.   The discrepancy between the information pregnant women expect and receive in Ireland and the lost opportunity for health promotion and education

  The aim of this study was to examine the discrepancy between the information pregnant women expect and receive in Ireland and the lost opportunity for health promotion and education

  

  Abstract:

  Introduction The importance of providing health promotion advice and general service information during antenatal care is recognised in Ireland (Department of Health 1995a and 1995b, Maternity and Infant Care Scheme Review Group 1997, Department of Health and Children 2000) and internationally (WHO 2003, 2005). In this paper, the health promoting and service information pregnant women more...

  International Classification:

  Education

  Categories:

  health promotion and education in pregancy

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  International Journal of Health Promotion & Education, Vol: 45 Page: 61-66 2007
  C. Collins

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• 26.   The relationship between bullying, depression and suicidal thoughts/behaviour in Irish adolescents

  The aim of this study was to describe the prevalence of depressive symptoms, including suicidal ideation/ behaviour, among bullied and non-bullied young people

  

  Abstract:

  Objectives: This study examined the prevalence of depressive symptoms, including suicidal ideation/ behaviour, among bullied and non-bullied young people. Methods: Participants were 209 students, 97 male and 112 female, attending eight urban post-primary schools and aged between 12 and 15 years. Participants were interviewed using the Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia more...

  International Classification:

  External causes of morbidity and mortality - Intentional self-harm - suicidal ideation/ behaviour

  Categories:

  depressive symptoms; suicidal ideation/ behaviour

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, Vol: 21 Page: 112 2004
  C. Mills; S. Guerin; F. Lynch; I. Daly; C. Fitzpatrick

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• 27.   Tuberous sclerosis complex: clinical features, diagnosis, and prevalence within Northern Ireland

  The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of tuberous sclerosis complex, the clinical features attributed to it, and the availability of mutational analysis

  

  Abstract:

  Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is an autosomal dominant disorder caused by mutations in the TSC1 and TSC2 genes on chromosomes 9 and 16 respectively. Diagnosis is based on clinical features but can be difficult as a result of variable phenotypic expression. With the advantage of mutation analysis in making a diagnosis of TSC, and improved identification of the associated clinical more...

  International Classification:

  Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Tuberculosis - tuberculosis

  Categories:

  Tuberous sclerosis complex

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, Vol: 48 Page: 495-499 2006
  L. A. Devlin; C. H. Shepherd; H. Crawford; P. Morrison

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