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Megan Hand

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UAMS

Last publication 2023 Last refreshed 2026-05-16

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2 h-index 5 pubs 36 cited

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Megan Hand conducts research focused on maternal and infant health, with a particular emphasis on breastfeeding practices and related factors. Her work investigates the influence of various elements, such as maternal weight, on breastfeeding intention, initiation, and duration. Hand also explores educational interventions and experiences related to antenatal breast milk expression, aiming to understand and potentially improve these practices. Her research is informed by systematic reviews, contributing to a broader understanding of maternal-child health topics. Hand has published five papers, receiving 34 citations, and holds an h-index of 2. She collaborates with researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, including Aline Andres and Sarah Sobik, with whom she shares multiple publications.

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h-index: 2
Publications: 5
Citations: 36

Selected Publications

The Impact of Excessive Weight on Breastfeeding Intention, Initiation, and Duration (2023)

1 citation DOI OpenAlex
Education and Experiences of Antenatal Breast Milk Expression: A Systematic Review (2023)

7 citations DOI OpenAlex

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Collaboration Network

7 Collaborators 2 Institutions 1 Country

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Sarah Sobik University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 2 shared publications

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Meghan Crimmins Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center (US) 2 shared publications

Aline Andres Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center 2 shared publications

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Lindsay Blake University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 1 shared publication

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Hallie Samuel Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center (US) 1 shared publication

Jayne Bellando University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 1 shared publication

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Clark Sims Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center 1 shared publication

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