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Family Mental Health And Pregnancy Outcomes: A Program Of Population Research.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$292,639.00
Summary
Mental illness is a big disease burden of the population. Mental health problems may contribute to poor pregnancy outcomes. And pregnancy and birth may also increase the severity of parents’ mental disorder. This study is to investigate that how many women with history of family mental illness give birth in NSW and what is the relationship between mental health and pregnancy and birth. The study aims to provide information to improve mother and baby’s health.
A Prospective Study Of Parental Outcomes Following Prenatal Or Postnatal Diagnosis Of Congenital Heart Disease
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$289,400.00
Summary
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the leading non-infectious cause of infant death in Australia. It is now possible to diagnose babies with CHD while in the womb. However, little is known about how parents respond to a diagnosis of CHD during pregnancy. This unique study will examine and compare parents' experiences following prenatal or postnatal diagnosis of CHD, with the aim of developing clinical services and resources for the supportive care of parents and their infants.
Obesity During Pregnancy: How Can We Improve Health Outcomes For Women, Infants And Children?
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$376,449.00
Summary
Obesity is a common issue facing Australian women and has a role to play in health in pregnancy, birth and later life for the woman and her children. Providing interventions for better health during pregnancy is likely to be an important factor in improving outcomes for a woman and her infant, both at the time of pregnancy and in later life.
Identifying Mechanisms Underlying Ethnic Inequalities In Birth Outcomes
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$316,893.00
Summary
There are significant ethnic inequalities in birth outcomes in Australia however the mechanisms underlying the relationships are unclear. This is important to investigate if improvements in outcomes for all women and babies are to be achieved. This study will identify potential mechanisms underlying the ethnic inequalities in Victoria. This work will inform clinical practice guidelines with the goal of improving health outcomes for women and their babies from different ethnic groups.
Improving Cardio-metabolic Health Outcomes In Indigenous Australian Mothers
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$320,891.00
Summary
This research program includes a series of linked mixed methods studies to inform development of acceptable, strength-based, and family-centred strategies to support Indigenous mothers to improve cardio-metabolic health: 1. linked epidemiological data analysis 2. qualitative research to understand perspectives of women and service providers 3. collaborative formative research and evaluation
Establishing Innovative Methods In Psychiatric Epidemiology And Services Research: Achieving Better Outcomes In Vulnerable Populations
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$318,768.00
Summary
This Fellowship aims to reduce the burden associated with mental disorders in vulnerable populations. This body of work will provide a comprehensive assessment of the predictors, prevention and treatment of mental disorders in these populations, so as to inform resource allocation and service delivery. It will also assess more effective ways to implement services.
What Is A Culturally Appropriate Mental Health Service For Aboriginal People?
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$296,516.00
Summary
This project aims to develop an Aboriginal model of care and a sustainable and culturally safe framework for evaluating the delivery of mental health services to Aboriginal people living with a serious mental illness in an urban setting. Outcomes from this project, because of their transferability, will add significantly to the theoretical and methodological body of knowledge on the delivery of health services to Indigenous people, in WA, Australia and internationally.
Improving Pregnancy Care For Populations At Risk In Australia
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$314,644.00
Summary
Pregnancy provides an opportunity to improve short and long-term health of both women and babies. Provision of high-quality, appropriate pregnancy care is a vital step in reducing health disparities in Australia. I will conduct public health research that improves pregnancy care for three populations of women at risk of poor health before and during pregnancy: women of refugee background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
Improving The Outcomes For Mothers And Babies After IVF Using Big Data Research
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$309,754.00
Summary
This Fellowship by using an array of modern and advanced research methods will evaluate whether IVF is safer and more effective by freezing embryos and transferring them in a subsequent menstrual cycle as compared to transferring the embryo in the same cycle where ovarian stimulation and egg collection have been performed. It will provide high quality evidence that will allow clinicians and patients to make informed choices regarding the safest IVF method for the health of mothers and babies.
Population Level Approaches To Addressing Chronic Disease Risk Behaviours Among People With Mental Illness
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$318,768.00
Summary
This Fellowship will explore large scale population approaches to addressing chronic disease health behaviour risks among people with a mental illness. The program will identify: the effectiveness of approaches to increase the provision of chronic disease prevention care in mental health services, and strategies to improve the effectiveness of existing population based telephone behaviour change services for people with a mental illness.