Biography and Research Information
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Karina Leal's research investigates the impact of telehealth on breastfeeding initiation and sustenance among Medicaid patients, as detailed in a 2025 publication. Her work also explores the longitudinal effects of diabetes on infant neurodevelopment, with a publication scheduled for 2025. Leal collaborates with several researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, including Heather Moody, Alexa Escapita, Tara Johnson, and Dora Smith, each sharing one publication.
Metrics
- h-index: 6
- Publications: 30
- Citations: 464
Selected Publications
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433 Neurodevelopmental effects of maternal diabetes in 12-month-old children (2026)
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Barriers to breastfeeding among Medicaid mothers: Perceptions of telelactation education and support (2026)
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Assessing the Impact of Telehealth Lactation Support on Initiating and Sustaining Breastfeeding Among Medicaid Patients (2025)
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587 A longitudinal study on the effects of diabetes on the neurodevelopment of infants (2025)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Hari Eswaran
2 shared publications
In database
- 587 A longitudinal study on the effects of diabetes on the neurodevelopment of infants
- Assessing the Impact of Telehealth Lactation Support on Initiating and Sustaining Breastfeeding Among Medicaid Patients
Alexa Escapita
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
1 shared publication
In database
- 587 A longitudinal study on the effects of diabetes on the neurodevelopment of infants
Heather Moody
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
1 shared publication
In database
- 587 A longitudinal study on the effects of diabetes on the neurodevelopment of infants
Eric R. Siegel
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
1 shared publication
In database
- 587 A longitudinal study on the effects of diabetes on the neurodevelopment of infants
Tara Johnson
Driscoll Children's Hospital
1 shared publication
In database
- 587 A longitudinal study on the effects of diabetes on the neurodevelopment of infants
C Jones
1 shared publication
- Assessing the Impact of Telehealth Lactation Support on Initiating and Sustaining Breastfeeding Among Medicaid Patients
Cheng Peng
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (US)
1 shared publication
- Assessing the Impact of Telehealth Lactation Support on Initiating and Sustaining Breastfeeding Among Medicaid Patients
Rebecca D. Jones
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
1 shared publication
In database
- Assessing the Impact of Telehealth Lactation Support on Initiating and Sustaining Breastfeeding Among Medicaid Patients
Dora Smith
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
1 shared publication
In database
- Assessing the Impact of Telehealth Lactation Support on Initiating and Sustaining Breastfeeding Among Medicaid Patients
M. Leal
1 shared publication
- Assessing the Impact of Telehealth Lactation Support on Initiating and Sustaining Breastfeeding Among Medicaid Patients
Steven D. Meyers
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (US)
1 shared publication
- Assessing the Impact of Telehealth Lactation Support on Initiating and Sustaining Breastfeeding Among Medicaid Patients
Cari A. Bogulski
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
1 shared publication
In database
- Assessing the Impact of Telehealth Lactation Support on Initiating and Sustaining Breastfeeding Among Medicaid Patients
A. C. Porter
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
1 shared publication
In database
- Assessing the Impact of Telehealth Lactation Support on Initiating and Sustaining Breastfeeding Among Medicaid Patients
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