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View article: Preventing childhood obesity in general practice: a qualitative study of GPs, practice nurses, and practice managers
Preventing childhood obesity in general practice: a qualitative study of GPs, practice nurses, and practice managers Open
Background General practitioners (GPs) in Australia have an important role to play in preventing childhood obesity. Activities such as growth monitoring and promotion of healthy behaviours can contribute to obesity prevention efforts; howe…
View article: Does social and emotional learning intervention influence physiological and biological indicators? A systematic literature review of universal and targeted programs in Pre-K to grade 12
Does social and emotional learning intervention influence physiological and biological indicators? A systematic literature review of universal and targeted programs in Pre-K to grade 12 Open
The effectiveness of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) programs on child outcomes has been firmly established through student self-reporting, teacher and caregiver questionnaires, and direct assessment via performance tasks. Exploring th…
View article: Childhood obesity prevention in general practice: supporting implementation through co-ideation
Childhood obesity prevention in general practice: supporting implementation through co-ideation Open
Background Childhood obesity is associated with physical and psychological complications thus the prevention of excess weight gain in childhood is an important health goal. Relevant to the prevention of childhood obesity, Australian genera…
View article: Nurturing children's development through healthy eating and active living: Time for policies to support effective interventions in the context of responsive emotional support and early learning
Nurturing children's development through healthy eating and active living: Time for policies to support effective interventions in the context of responsive emotional support and early learning Open
Fostering the growth, development, health, and wellbeing of children is a global priority. The early childhood period presents a critical window to influence lifelong trajectories, however urgent multisectoral action is needed to ensure th…
View article: Content Analysis of #Postpartumbody Images Posted to Instagram
Content Analysis of #Postpartumbody Images Posted to Instagram Open
Understanding the imagery on social media targeting postpartum women is an important step in determining the utility of Instagram as a potential avenue for targeting public health messages to this group. This study (1) describes the conten…
View article: Clinical practice guidelines for the prevention of childhood obesity: A systematic review of quality and content
Clinical practice guidelines for the prevention of childhood obesity: A systematic review of quality and content Open
Summary Obesity in childhood is a significant global issue, and prevention is key to reducing prevalence. Healthcare providers can play an important role in the prevention of obesity. The aim of this systematic review was to identify and e…
View article: The ongoing impact of colonisation on childhood obesity prevention: a First Nations’ perspective
The ongoing impact of colonisation on childhood obesity prevention: a First Nations’ perspective Open
As researchers (HS, HB, AC) whose work focuses on ensuring that the voices of those most affected by the research are central to co-designed solutions, we are in the privileged position of capturing the stories of lived experience behind t…
View article: Lifestyle and Psychological Factors of Women with Pregnancy Intentions Who Become Pregnant: Analysis of a Longitudinal Cohort of Australian Women
Lifestyle and Psychological Factors of Women with Pregnancy Intentions Who Become Pregnant: Analysis of a Longitudinal Cohort of Australian Women Open
Preconception lifestyle and psychological factors are associated with maternal and offspring outcomes. Both are important considerations for women planning pregnancy. The aim of this study was to explore associations between lifestyle/psyc…
View article: Maternal obesity prevention: The Health in Preconception, Pregnancy, and Postpartum Early‐ and Mid‐Career Researcher Collective
Maternal obesity prevention: The Health in Preconception, Pregnancy, and Postpartum Early‐ and Mid‐Career Researcher Collective Open
There is a clear impetus for researchers to facilitate cross‐sector and interdisciplinary collaboration to achieve collective action for maternal obesity prevention. Building early‐ and mid‐career researchers’ capacity to sustainably devel…
View article: Reframing the early childhood obesity prevention narrative through an equitable nurturing approach
Reframing the early childhood obesity prevention narrative through an equitable nurturing approach Open
High‐quality mother–child interactions during the first 2,000 days, from conception to age 5 years, are considered crucial for preventing obesity development during early life stages. However, mother–child dyads interact within and are inf…
View article: Global Health in Preconception, Pregnancy and Postpartum Alliance: development of an international consumer and community involvement framework
Global Health in Preconception, Pregnancy and Postpartum Alliance: development of an international consumer and community involvement framework Open
View article: Global Health in Preconception, Pregnancy and Postpartum Alliance: Development of an International Consumer and Community Involvement Framework.
Global Health in Preconception, Pregnancy and Postpartum Alliance: Development of an International Consumer and Community Involvement Framework. Open
Background: The goal of the Global Health in Preconception, Pregnancy and Postpartum (HiPPP) Alliance, comprising consumers and leading international multidisciplinary academics and clinicians, is to generate research and translation prior…
View article: Health in Preconception, Pregnancy and Postpartum Global Alliance: International Network Pregnancy Priorities for the Prevention of Maternal Obesity and Related Pregnancy and Long-Term Complications
Health in Preconception, Pregnancy and Postpartum Global Alliance: International Network Pregnancy Priorities for the Prevention of Maternal Obesity and Related Pregnancy and Long-Term Complications Open
In this article, we describe the process of establishing agreed international pregnancy research priorities to address the global issues of unhealthy lifestyles and rising maternal obesity. We focus specifically on the prevention of matern…
View article: Do Curriculum-Based Social and Emotional Learning Programs in Early Childhood Education and Care Strengthen Teacher Outcomes? A Systematic Literature Review
Do Curriculum-Based Social and Emotional Learning Programs in Early Childhood Education and Care Strengthen Teacher Outcomes? A Systematic Literature Review Open
There is growing awareness of the benefits of curriculum-based social and emotional learning (SEL) programs in Early Childhood Education and Care settings for children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development. While many SEL programs…
View article: Global Health in Preconception, Pregnancy and Postpartum Alliance: Development of an International Consumer and Community Involvement (CCI) Framework.
Global Health in Preconception, Pregnancy and Postpartum Alliance: Development of an International Consumer and Community Involvement (CCI) Framework. Open
Background: The goal of the Global Health in Preconception, Pregnancy and Postpartum (HiPPP) Alliance, comprising consumers and leading international multidisciplinary academics and clinicians, is to generate research and translation prior…
View article: Integrating Health and Educational Perspectives to Promote Preschoolers’ Social and Emotional Learning: Development of a Multi-Faceted Program Using an Intervention Mapping Approach
Integrating Health and Educational Perspectives to Promote Preschoolers’ Social and Emotional Learning: Development of a Multi-Faceted Program Using an Intervention Mapping Approach Open
High-quality early childhood education and care (ECEC) can strengthen the social and emotional skills that are crucial for children’s ongoing development. With research highlighting an increasing prevalence of emotional and behavioural cha…
View article: Health in Preconception, Pregnancy and Postpartum Global Alliance: International Network Preconception Research Priorities for the Prevention of Maternal Obesity and Related Pregnancy and Long-Term Complications
Health in Preconception, Pregnancy and Postpartum Global Alliance: International Network Preconception Research Priorities for the Prevention of Maternal Obesity and Related Pregnancy and Long-Term Complications Open
The preconception period is a key public health and clinical opportunity for obesity prevention. This paper describes the development of international preconception priorities to guide research and translation activities for maternal obesi…
View article: Early mother-child dyadic pathways to childhood obesity risk: A conceptual model
Early mother-child dyadic pathways to childhood obesity risk: A conceptual model Open
View article: Commentary: Obesity and Weight Gain in Pregnancy and Postpartum: an Evidence Review of Lifestyle Interventions to Inform Maternal and Child Health Policies
Commentary: Obesity and Weight Gain in Pregnancy and Postpartum: an Evidence Review of Lifestyle Interventions to Inform Maternal and Child Health Policies Open
We read with interest the recent review published in Frontiers in Endocrinology that was focused on obesity and weight gain in pregnancy and postpartum. The review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses, investigating the effects of lifes…
View article: Social and Emotional Learning Associated With Universal Curriculum-Based Interventions in Early Childhood Education and Care Centers
Social and Emotional Learning Associated With Universal Curriculum-Based Interventions in Early Childhood Education and Care Centers Open
According to results of this study, social and emotional learning programs appeared to deliver at a relatively low intensity may be an effective way to increase social competence, emotional competence, behavioral self-regulation, and early…
View article: Systematic review of organisation‐wide, trauma‐informed care models in out‐of‐home care (Oo<scp>HC</scp>) settings
Systematic review of organisation‐wide, trauma‐informed care models in out‐of‐home care (Oo<span>HC</span>) settings Open
Trauma in early childhood has been shown to adversely affect children's social, emotional, and physical development. Children living in out-of-home care (OoHC) have better outcomes when care providers are present for children, physically, …
View article: Early Childhood Educators’ Perceptions of Parent–child Relationships: A Qualitative Study
Early Childhood Educators’ Perceptions of Parent–child Relationships: A Qualitative Study Open
PARENT–CHILD RELATIONSHIPS are the most critical for children's social and emotional development and wellbeing. While parent–child relationship support programs are well documented, there are none designed for educators’ use within early e…
View article: Do maternal perceptions of child eating and feeding help to explain the disconnect between reported and observed feeding practices?: A follow‐up study
Do maternal perceptions of child eating and feeding help to explain the disconnect between reported and observed feeding practices?: A follow‐up study Open
Research demonstrates a mismatch between reported and observed maternal feeding practices. This mismatch may be explained by maternal cognitions, attitudes, and motivations relating to dyadic parent–child feeding interactions. These comple…
View article: Reported and Observed Controlling Feeding Practices Predict Child Eating Behavior after 12 Months
Reported and Observed Controlling Feeding Practices Predict Child Eating Behavior after 12 Months Open