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0000-0002-3139-2946
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University of South Australia
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Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 18-10-2018
DOI: 10.1080/09637486.2017.1386628
Abstract: This study aimed to compare sugar intake in Australian children with current guidelines and determine if total sugar consumption as a percentage of energy (sugar %E) exacerbates the relationship between sleep and behaviour. A s le of 287 children aged 8-12 years (boys 48.8%, age: 10.7 ± 1.3 years), and their parents/guardians completed a battery of questionnaires. Children completed a food frequency questionnaire, and parents completed demographic, sleep, and behaviour questionnaires. Average sugar intake was 134.9 ± 71.7 g per day (sugar %E 26.0 ± 7.0%), and only 55 (19%) participants did not exceed the recommended sugar intake limit. Correlations and logistical regressions indicated that sugar %E was not associated with sleep or behavioural domains (r range = -0.07-0.08 p range = .173-.979) nor contributed to the prediction of sleep behaviour problems (p range = .16-.80). Whilst a high proportion of children consumed above the recommended amount of daily total sugar, total sugar consumption was not related to behavioural or sleep problems, nor affected the relationship between these variables.
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 05-01-2017
DOI: 10.1080/09637486.2016.1268102
Abstract: The aim of this study was to measure validity and reproducibility of a caffeine food frequency questionnaire (C-FFQ) developed for the Australian population. The C-FFQ was designed to assess average daily caffeine consumption using four categories of food and beverages including energy drinks soft drinks/soda coffee and tea and chocolate (food and drink). Participants completed a seven-day food diary immediately followed by the C-FFQ on two consecutive days. The questionnaire was first piloted in 20 adults, and then, a validity/reproducibility study was conducted (n = 90 adults). The C-FFQ showed moderate correlations (r = .60), fair agreement (mean difference 63 mg) and reasonable quintile rankings indicating fair to moderate agreement with the seven-day food diary. To test reproducibility, the C-FFQ was compared to itself and showed strong correlations (r = .90), good quintile rankings and strong kappa values (κ = 0.65), indicating strong reproducibility. The C-FFQ shows adequate validity and reproducibility and will aid researchers in Australia to quantify caffeine consumption.
Publisher: American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)
Date: 15-04-2017
DOI: 10.5664/JCSM.6536
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 07-2022
DOI: 10.1002/EJP.1992
Abstract: Negative experiences of needle procedures in childhood can lead to medical avoidance and vaccine hesitancy into adulthood. We evaluated the feasibility of two new interventions provided by clinical nurses to reduce the negative impact of vaccinations: ided attention (DA) and positive memory reframing (PMR). Children (8–12 years) were randomized into four groups: usual care (UC), DA, PMR or combined (DA + PMR). To evaluate feasibility, we undertook in‐depth analysis of video‐recorded interventions, nurse experiences (phone interviews) and child arent memory recall of interventions (phone interviews at 2 weeks post‐vaccination). Key clinical outcomes included child and parent ratings of needle‐related pain intensity and fear assessed at baseline, immediately post‐vaccination and 2 weeks post‐vaccination (recalled). A total of 54 child–parent dyads were screened, with 41 included (10/group, except PMR [ n = 11]). The interventions were not always completed as intended: 10%–22% of participants received complete interventions and two had adverse events related to protocol breach. Preliminary within‐group analyses showed no effects on child arent pain ratings. However, children in DA + PMR had reduced recalled fear ( p = 0.008), and PMR ( p = 0.025) and DA + PMR ( p = 0.003) had reduced fear of future needles. Parent ratings of child fear were also reduced immediately post‐vaccination for UC ( p = 0.035) and PMR ( p = 0.035). The interventions were feasible, although enhanced nurse training is required to improve fidelity. Preliminary clinical results appear promising, particularly for reducing needle‐related fear. Protocol registration: Protocol number ACTRN12618000687291 at ANZCTR.org.au Two new nurse‐led interventions to reduce negative impacts of vaccinations in children, ided attention and positive memory reframing, were feasible and may reduce needle‐related fear. Nurses were able to deliver the interventions in various environments including non‐clinical settings (schools). These interventions have potential to facilitate broader dissemination of vaccinations for children in a manner that minimizes distress.
Publisher: MDPI AG
Date: 04-08-2016
DOI: 10.3390/NU8080479
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 06-03-2018
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