PAEDIATRIC AND PERINATAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
Scope & Guideline
Shaping Evidence-Based Practices in Pediatrics
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Maternal and Child Health Outcomes:
The journal investigates various health outcomes related to pregnancy, childbirth, and early childhood, including the effects of maternal health conditions, lifestyle factors, and environmental exposures on both maternal and child health. - Epidemiological Research Methodologies:
It employs diverse epidemiological methodologies, including cohort studies, case-control studies, and systematic reviews, to assess risk factors and outcomes in paediatric and perinatal populations. - Health Disparities and Equity:
The journal emphasizes research on health disparities, focusing on how socioeconomic, racial, and environmental factors affect perinatal and paediatric health outcomes. - Pharmacoepidemiology:
A unique contribution of the journal is its focus on the pharmacological aspects of maternal and child health, exploring drug safety and efficacy in pregnant populations and their offspring. - Longitudinal Studies:
The journal highlights the importance of longitudinal studies that track health outcomes over time, providing insights into the long-term effects of prenatal exposures and early life conditions.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of Environmental Exposures:
There is an increasing focus on how environmental factors, such as air pollution and climate change, influence maternal and child health outcomes, particularly in the context of rising global temperatures and their implications for public health. - Mental Health and Pregnancy:
Research examining the mental health impacts on pregnancy and postpartum outcomes is gaining momentum, highlighting the importance of psychological well-being for maternal and child health. - Intersectionality in Health Research:
Emerging studies are increasingly addressing the intersection of race, socioeconomic status, and health outcomes, emphasizing the need for a more nuanced understanding of health disparities. - Pharmacoepidemiology Innovations:
The journal is seeing a trend towards innovative pharmacoepidemiological studies that assess the safety and efficacy of medications during pregnancy, reflecting a growing concern for maternal and fetal health in clinical practice. - Causal Inference Techniques:
Recent publications are adopting advanced causal inference methodologies to better understand the relationships between exposures and health outcomes, moving beyond traditional statistical approaches.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Risk Factors for Preterm Birth:
While still relevant, research focusing solely on traditional risk factors for preterm birth, such as maternal age and previous birth history, has seen a decrease as newer, multifaceted approaches gain traction. - Single-Country Studies:
There has been a noted decline in studies limited to single-country analyses, as the journal increasingly favors comparative studies that provide broader insights across different populations and settings. - Basic Descriptive Epidemiology:
Research that primarily describes epidemiological trends without delving into causal mechanisms or interventions has diminished, reflecting a shift towards studies that offer deeper insights and actionable findings.
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