Meaningful Engagement Of Adolescents In Health Programming And Evaluation
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$128,224.00
Summary
Adolescence is a critical developmental period of immense potential where health behaviours can be established that affect the lifecourse, and indeed the next generation. The Jharkhand Initiative for Adolescent Health trial set in rural India is exploring how meaningful engagement and participation of adolescents in their own peer-led community health intervention groups can lead to better health in marginalised adolescent girls, assisting us to better help vulnerable adolescents everywhere.
Community Treatment Intervention With Ivermectin To Reduce The Prevalence Of Scabies And Strongyloides
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$109,046.00
Summary
Scabies and strongyloides are endemic in many remote East Arnhem Aboriginal communities. To reduce the prevalence of these parasitic infections a community treatment intervention will be undertaken using the drug Ivermectin. The introduction of this innovative drug treatment regime for both scabies and strongyloides will be a first in Australia.
Online Support And Training For Families Of Children With A New Speech Generating Device (SGD)
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$116,563.00
Summary
Children with a physical disability who cannot use speech can benefit from using a Speech Generating Device (SGD). Families are often expected to maintain, program, and teach the use of these devices at home with limited support from service providers. This project aims at developing an on-line, family centred training package for parents of children with a new SGD. The program will be trialed with three families and changes in parent confidence, competence and satisfaction will be reported.
Developing A Psychological Model Of Care For Adolescents And Young Adults With Complex Congenital Heart Disease
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$86,117.00
Summary
Adolescents and young adults with complex congenital heart disease face many challenges including the need for lifelong cardiac surveillance, medication, and navigating normal transitions such as developing independence; factors which place the individual at risk of psychological morbidity. Determining risk factors contributing to loss to follow-up and psychological morbidity is needed to develop evidence-based psychological interventions, which are strongly recommended but currently lacking.
The Effect Of A Course Of Oxytocin In Effecting Changes In Social And Executive Functioning In Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$106,157.00
Summary
Oxytocin has been demonstrated as an effective treatment option for children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The current study will look whether an eight week course of oxytocin can result in sustainable changes in social behaviour and attention in adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Evaluation Of A Healthy Lifestyle Intervention Targeting Young People Living In Out-of-home Care
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$69,099.00
Summary
Recent National findings reveal that on average, 45% of Australian children aged 5-14 years watch TV for at least 2 hours/day. Given the risk for adverse cognitive, behavioral and physical health outcomes related to excessive TV viewing, including childhood obesity, there is an urgent need to design effective interventions to reduce unhealthy TV habits in the early years. My project responds to this need.
Increasing The Efficacy Of Web-based Physical Activity Interventions: Improving Website Promotion And Participant Engagement
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$62,073.00
Summary
This project aims to test innovative ways to improve web-based physical activity interventions able to reach large numbers of Australians at low-cost. In particular the effectiveness of internet promotion, personally tailored advice in video format and a brief Skype counseling session will be tested. Findings will inform the next generation of interventions that have the ability to improve physical activity levels in a large number of Australians and reduce the prevalence of disease.
The Etiology Of Child Neglect In Indigenous Families And How This Correlates With Intergenerational Cycles Of Trauma And Social Disadvantage In Indigenous Communities
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$98,387.00
Summary
This research will examine the causes of child neglect in Indigenous families and communities. The project will interview carers of children where there is a risk of child neglect to determine what social factors increase and decrease the chances of children to be neglected. The research will contribute to a better understanding of this problem from the perspective of Indigenous families and communities so that services can better meet the needs of families where there is risk of child neglect.
The Longitudinal Physical Activity And Sedentary Behaviour Of Preschool Children
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$131,181.00
Summary
Eating, play and activity habits become established in the preschool-aged period, and if unhealthy can lead to obesity. The Healthy Beginnings Trial works with first time mothers on positive nutrition and physical activity behaviours. At 2 years it has successfully reduced obesity. Longer term follow-up to five years will allow analysis of predictors of physical activity and screen time in relation to obesity. Qualitative data will help understand parenting in relation to physical activity.
An Evaluation Of The Impact Of A Chlamydia Testing Intervention On General Practitioner Knowledge, Attitudes And Chlamydia Testing Rates
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$84,800.00
Summary
Chlamydia trachomatis is a significant public health burden. Annual chlamydia testing is recommended for young people attending Australian general practice, and is required to reduce chlamydia prevalence, but testing rates remain low. This research will evaluate the impact of a chlamydia testing intervention on Australian general practitioners’ chlamydia testing rates, knowledge and attitudes. Findings will provide evidence to support future chlamydia control programs in Australia.