PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS & ON-GOING WORKS

Publications are updated periodically, for a current list be sure to check out my ORCID pa ge or connect with me on Research Gate.

European breastfeeding rates and programs: survey of national representatives

11/26/2018

Breastfeeding rates and programs in Europe – a survey of 11 national breastfeeding committees and representatives Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, 2018
Multisectoral considerations for baby foods in emergencies

09/01/2018

(IN PROGRESS) The absence of global guidelines for safe and appropriate use of commercial complementary foods makes it challenging for humanitarian actors to assess and implement programs for infant and young child feeding in emergencies. The objective of this work is to identify and consolidate considerations for commercial complementary foods in humanitarian emergencies into a comprehensive, practical and multisectoral guideline for use by humanitarian practitioners. Our research team is
Commercial Packaging and Devices for Complementary Feeding

08/11/2018

Perspective: Novel Commercial Packaging and Devices for Complementary Feeding In recent years, so-called baby food pouches and other novel packaging and devices have been marketed for complementary feeding. To date, no experimental studies have been conducted to determine health and nutrition effects or the safety of baby food pouches and related feeding devices. Yet, these products hold the potential to fundamentally change the ways in which infants and children consume solid foods in infancy
Stillquoten und Stillförderung in ausgewählten Ländern Europas

06/28/2018

Stillquoten und Stillförderung in ausgewählten Ländern Europas Zusammenfassung Hintergrund Stillen fördert die kurz- und langfristige Gesundheit von Frauen und Kindern. Stillförderung ist eine wichtige Aufgabe für Gesellschaft und Gesundheitswesen. Ziele Wir berichten nationale Stilldaten und Monitoringsysteme ausgewählter europäischer Länder, basierend auf Erhebungen nationaler Stillkommissionen und Daten internationaler Organisationen. Strategien für Unterstützung, Schutz und Förderung des
Female Sexual Dysfunction and gender inequality

06/22/2018

Predictors of female sexual dysfunction: a systematic review and qualitative analysis through gender inequality paradigms Abstract Background Female sexual dysfunction affects 41% of reproductive-age women worldwide, making it a highly prevalent medical issue. Predictors of female sexual dysfunction are multifaceted and vary from country to country. A synthesis of potential risk factors and protective factors may aid healthcare practitioners in identifying populations at risk, in addition to
Resolution to end unethical marketing of ‘baby foods’

02/01/2018

World Health Assembly Resolution 69.9 Calls for an End to Unethical Marketing of “Baby Foods” In May 2016, the World Health Assembly (WHA) Resolution 69.9 was adopted to address global issues surrounding unethical marketing of industrial baby foods, infant formula and toddler milks (World Health Organization 2016). The Resolution effectively expands the scope of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes, now encompassing: infant formula, follow-up formula, industrial baby
Baby foods in European refugee camps

08/01/2017

Are Commercial Complementary Food Distributions to Refugees and Migrants in Europe Conforming to International Policies and Guidelines on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies? In 2015, more than one million migrants and refugees arrived in Europe. Commercial complementary foods, processed foods marketed for infants and young children 6-23 months of age, were distributed by various humanitarian actors along migrant routes and in European refugee camps. Unsolicited donations and
Sugar intakes in European children

11/01/2016

Factors associated with sugar intake and sugar sources in European children from 1 to 8 years of age Abstract Background The World Health Organization recommends to limit intake of free sugars to 5% of total energy per day because of the great impact of high sugar intake on body fat deposition, adiposity and dental caries. However, little data exist about total intake and sources of sugar in European children. Therefore, this paper aims to describe sugar intake and dietary sugar sources and
Global prevalence of female sexual dysfunction

07/04/2016

Prevalence of Female Sexual Dysfunction Among Premenopausal Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies Megan E. McCool, MPH, Andrea Zuelke, Melissa A. Theurich, MPH, Helge Knuettel, MD, Cristian Ricci, PhD, Christian Apfelbacher, PhD ABSTRACT Introduction Epidemiologic research in female sexual dysfunction (FSD) has gained momentum in recent years, particularly in clinical populations and in menopausal women. However, sexual dysfunction also affects premenopausal