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Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 03-2020
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 06-2017
Abstract: VALID AND RELIABLE TOOLS have recently been developed to accurately detect early signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental challenges in children as young as 12 months of age. Translation of research findings to practice and policy through routine implementation of evidence-based tools in the community, particularly early childhood education and childcare settings, is limited. This study establishes that the interrater reliability (IRR) of early childhood educators in administering the Social Attention and Communication Surveillance System (SACS-R) is very high ( k = 0.909). This paper reports the results of the first step in the Right Kids, Right Time, Right Services project—a prospective cohort study that aims to implement and evaluate routine developmental surveillance for early signs of social and communication challenges in young children in childcare settings.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 10-2013
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 26-02-2016
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 03-2014
DOI: 10.1016/J.MIDW.2013.12.010
Abstract: the aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a multiphased midwifery intervention called the 'Milky Way' on any breastfeeding rates until six months. a quasi-experimental study with two groups: standard care and intervention. a tertiary, metropolitan hospital in Sydney, Australia. eligible participants were nulliparous women aged 19 years and above who planned to breast feed and had basic English literacy (n=420). On the basis of inclusion criteria, women remained in the study if they intended to breast feed prior to birth and had a live, term birth where the infant could breast feed (n=366). the Milky Way program was informed from theories in midwifery and psychology. The program started in early second trimester. It included three antenatal breastfeeding classes and take home learning activities followed by two postnatal lactation consultation phone calls. antenatal baseline information was collected on the recruitment day and postnatal data were collected via phone interviews at one, four and six month post partum. Breast feeding rates were analysed based on intention to treat. There were no significant differences in the antenatal baseline data between the groups. Compared to standard care, women in the Milky Way group had higher rates of breast feeding at one (83.7%, n=144 versus 61.3%, n=119, p<0.001), four (64.5%, n=111 versus 37.1%, n=72, p<0.001) and six months (54.3%, n=94 versus 31.4%, n=61 p<0.001). assignment to the Milky Way intervention was associated with significantly higher rates of breastfeeding compared with assignment to standard care only. the Milky Way program is a feasible intervention which we recommend to be available to all women who want to breastfeed for the first time.
Publisher: MDPI AG
Date: 13-01-2023
Abstract: Current observational and interventional studies in nutritional psychiatry suggest that healthy dietary patterns rich in fresh whole foods could protect against depressive symptoms, and that unhealthy dietary patterns high in ultra-processed and refined foods could contribute to depressive symptoms. However, no studies have explored detailed subjective accounts behind the food and mood relationship. This study aimed to uncover unknown factors in the human experience with food and mood. Using a phenomenological framework, this focus group study applied thematic template analysis to accounts of over 50 Australians aged between 18 and 72. Three themes were identified from the transcript of the focus groups: (i) reactive and proactive relationships with food, (ii) acknowledgement of in idual ersity relating to eating and mental health, and (iii) improving mood by removing food restriction and eating intuitively. The data highlights the complexity of the relationship between food and mood that extends beyond biological mechanisms which could be used to extend current epidemiological and intervention studies in the field of dietary patterns and depression.
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 08-03-2017
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 09-2019
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 12-2015
DOI: 10.1016/J.WOMBI.2015.06.006
Abstract: Although the benefits of breastfeeding to six months are well-established, only about half of Australian women succeed. The factors associated with successful breastfeeding are rarely translated into effective interventions. A new educational and support program, called the Milky Way program has been demonstrated to be effective in supporting women to achieve prolonged breastfeeding. In the Milky Way program, breastfeeding is considered an embodied performance which requires an engaged combination of body, mind and spirit. This paper aims to explain how the two theories that informed the program were used to better enable women's long term breastfeeding success. The theory of self-efficacy is first described as a way to develop women's cognitive processes to organise and execute the course of actions to breastfeed for a longer period of time. Birth territory theory is then presented. This theory discusses women as embodied selves an essential concept for breastfeeding success. Birth territory theory also describes the effects of the holistic environment on the woman and explores the effects of power that is used in the environment. This power can be used integratively to strengthen the woman's breastfeeding confidence and success or, disintergratively which reduces her confidence and undermines her success. Strategies based on self-efficacy theory are helpful, but are not sufficient to promote breastfeeding to six months. Health educators also need to foster the woman's connection to, and trust in, her body and her baby's body to breastfeed spontaneously. Being aware of environmental impacts on how the woman and baby breastfeed and using one's own power integratively is crucial to women being able to achieve prolonged breastfeeding.
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 31-03-2021
Abstract: Autism is a developmental condition that can be detected in early childhood. Early intervention can improve outcomes, though many children are not identified until they reach primary school. Early childhood educators are well placed to monitor children’s development and identify those who may benefit from additional supports, though implementation of standardised tools and processes is limited. The National Disability Insurance Scheme in Australia has increased the onus on educators to support families to access funded services. A workshop on evidence-informed practice in early detection for autism was provided for early childhood professionals. The theory of practice architectures informed development and analysis of pre- and post-workshop surveys to explore changes in early childhood educators’ perspectives on factors influencing universal developmental monitoring and referrals to early intervention supports using an evidence-based tool, the Social Attention and Communication Surveillance-Revised (SACS-R). Post-workshop increases in early childhood educators’ perceived knowledge and confidence are evident, though recent policy reforms present challenges. Population surveillance using SACS-R in early childhood education is effective for identification and referral for children who have autism, and capacity building for professionals to use SACS-R is recommended.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 12-03-2023
DOI: 10.1111/BJHP.12656
Abstract: In Australia, women report higher rates of depressive symptoms than men. Research suggests that dietary patterns rich in fresh fruit and vegetables could protect against depressive symptoms. The Australian Dietary Guidelines suggest that consuming two servings of fruit and five serves of vegetables per day is optimal for overall health. However, this consumption level is often difficult for those experiencing depressive symptoms to achieve. This study aims to compare diet quality and depressive symptoms in Australian women over time using (I) two serves of fruit and five serves of vegetables per day (FV7), and (ii) two serves of fruit and three serves of vegetables per day (FV5). A secondary analysis was conducted using data from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health over 12 years at three time points 2006 ( n = 9145, Mean age = 30.6, SD = 1.5), 2015 ( n = 7186, Mean age = 39.7, SD = 1.5), and 2018 ( n = 7121, Mean age = 42.4, SD = 1.5). A linear mixed effects model found, after adjusting for covarying factors, a small significant inverse association between both FV7 ( b = −.54, 95% CI = −.78, −.29) and FV5 ( b = −.38, 95% CI = −.50, −.26) in depressive symptoms. These findings suggest an association between fruit and vegetable consumption and decreased depressive symptoms. The small effect sizes indicate caution should be taken in interpreting these results. The findings also suggest that current Australian Dietary Guideline recommendations need not be prescriptive to two fruit and five vegetables for impact on depressive symptoms. Future research could evaluate reduced vegetable consumption (three serves per day) in identifying the protective threshold for depressive symptoms.
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