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View article: O039 Sleep security definition and primary domains: a Delphi study
O039 Sleep security definition and primary domains: a Delphi study Open
Introduction Sleep is a fundamental biological process, but environmental and social factors influence individuals’ opportunities to obtain sufficient, high-quality sleep. These factors contribute to and explain sleep health disparities. T…
View article: 608. INVESTIGATING ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN BDNF, CORTISOL, AND COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE DURING PSYCHOSOCIAL AND HEAT STRESS
608. INVESTIGATING ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN BDNF, CORTISOL, AND COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE DURING PSYCHOSOCIAL AND HEAT STRESS Open
Background Cognitive performance under stress is influenced by neuroendocrine and neurotrophic mechanisms, with brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and cortisol playing distinct roles in neuroplasticity and stress adaptation. While BD…
View article: Housing well-being and sleep in Australia
Housing well-being and sleep in Australia Open
Improving housing condition and circumstances may support the sleep health of Australians. Future research should explore the ways in which sleep may play a mediating role through which built environments affect other health and well-being…
View article: Sharper minds: Feasibility and effectiveness of a mental health promotion package for university students targeting multiple health and self-care behaviours
Sharper minds: Feasibility and effectiveness of a mental health promotion package for university students targeting multiple health and self-care behaviours Open
Retrospectively registered 1/09/2023, https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=386141&isReview=true.
View article: Obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis and management in First Nations communities: protocol for the Let’s Yarn About Sleep-Obstructive Sleep Apnea Program
Obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis and management in First Nations communities: protocol for the Let’s Yarn About Sleep-Obstructive Sleep Apnea Program Open
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a highly prevalent, yet significantly under-recognized disorder in First Nations Australians. Responding to strong community demand for local capacity building for sleep health equity, this paper outlines t…
View article: Sleep Health in People Experiencing Homelessness: A Scoping Review
Sleep Health in People Experiencing Homelessness: A Scoping Review Open
Objectives: The objective of this scoping review was to explore the body of knowledge that exists on the topic of sleep in adults experiencing homelessness. Background: Sleep is essential for health and wellbeing, and has an important role…
View article: Predictive biomarkers of performance under stress: a two-phase study protocol to develop a wearable monitoring system
Predictive biomarkers of performance under stress: a two-phase study protocol to develop a wearable monitoring system Open
Understanding and predicting individual responses to common stressors is essential for optimising performance in high-stress environments. This article outlines a protocol for a study to identify biomarkers that predict performance under h…
View article: P009 Sharper Minds Better Sleep: Results from a pilot brief intervention for improving sleep health in young adults
P009 Sharper Minds Better Sleep: Results from a pilot brief intervention for improving sleep health in young adults Open
Introduction The transition to university can be associated with increased stress, poorer mental health and increased risk of sleep problems. This pilot study assessed the effectiveness of a brief, skills building sleep education program (…
View article: P120 The relationship between digital technology and sleep-wake behaviour in children aged 5-8 years
P120 The relationship between digital technology and sleep-wake behaviour in children aged 5-8 years Open
Introduction Children are growing up in 24-hour digital-enriched environments. Digital life may have significant impacts on a child’s 24-hour sleep-wake behaviours and wellbeing. This study aimed to explore the relationships between sleep,…
View article: P119 Exploring sleep in people experiencing homelessness: A scoping review
P119 Exploring sleep in people experiencing homelessness: A scoping review Open
Introduction People experiencing homelessness are among the most socially and economically disadvantaged. Homelessness is associated with a higher risk of adverse health, social and economic outcomes. This review aimed to describe publishe…
View article: O072a The relationship between bedtime procrastination, habitual smartphone use, and sleep in young adults: Results from the Young Adult Health Study (YAHS)
O072a The relationship between bedtime procrastination, habitual smartphone use, and sleep in young adults: Results from the Young Adult Health Study (YAHS) Open
Introduction A potential explanation for the relationship between screen-based digital technology use and poor sleep health is bedtime procrastination (alongside arousing content and circadian disruption from light emitting devices). This …
View article: P103 Developing Visual Tools for Participant Information and Consent in Sleep Health Research
P103 Developing Visual Tools for Participant Information and Consent in Sleep Health Research Open
Introduction Informed consent in research is crucial for meeting ethical standards, transparency, and voluntary participation. However, current institutional research consent processes often rely on text-heavy documents filled with complex…
View article: P118 Sleep in adults exposed to a major flooding event in Australia
P118 Sleep in adults exposed to a major flooding event in Australia Open
Introduction Residents in communities impacted by major flooding events, such as those experienced in Brisbane in 2022, face a range of challenges that may impact their recovery. Poor sleep health may be a direct and potentially ongoing ou…
View article: P068 Books, Bath, Bed and Beyond: The role of digital technology and family dynamics in the evening routines of primary school aged children
P068 Books, Bath, Bed and Beyond: The role of digital technology and family dynamics in the evening routines of primary school aged children Open
Introduction Digital technology is reported to impact children’s sleep, yet there is limited knowledge about how it is used and managed in the home. The family dynamics associated with technology use, a child’s bedtime, and family sleep ar…
View article: Reducing crash risk for young drivers: Protocol for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial to improve young driver sleep
Reducing crash risk for young drivers: Protocol for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial to improve young driver sleep Open
Sleep is a modifiable factor that may reduce the risk of sleepiness-related crashes. Modifying sleep behaviour could potentially help to reduce the risk of young driver sleepiness-related crashes. This randomised control trial will objecti…
View article: Sleep apnoea can be scary. But here’s what happened when First Nations people had a say in their own care
Sleep apnoea can be scary. But here’s what happened when First Nations people had a say in their own care Open
View article: P099 Use of Digital Technology During Child Bedtime Routines: A qualitative investigation
P099 Use of Digital Technology During Child Bedtime Routines: A qualitative investigation Open
Introduction The Child Bedtime Routines Study (CBRT) sets out to examine patterns and attitudes towards sleep in daily life in a novel and detailed way, by constructing personal timelines of 5–8-year-old children’s sleep routines in their …
View article: O059 Exploring Environmental Light Exposure in Children: A novel pilot spectrometer study
O059 Exploring Environmental Light Exposure in Children: A novel pilot spectrometer study Open
Introduction Light plays an important role in the timing of children’s circadian system. Artificial manipulation of the timing, intensity, spectra, and duration of light exposure has increased, but with little consideration of the impact o…
View article: Perceived Neighborhood Characteristics and Sleep in Australian Adults
Perceived Neighborhood Characteristics and Sleep in Australian Adults Open
Background Poor sleep can contribute to poorer health and socioemotional outcomes. Sleep health can be influenced by a range of individual and other socioecological factors. Perceptions of neighborhood physical and social characteristics r…
View article: Prevalence and predictors of sleep problems in women following a cancer diagnosis: results from the women’s wellness after cancer program
Prevalence and predictors of sleep problems in women following a cancer diagnosis: results from the women’s wellness after cancer program Open
View article: Sleep and health-related quality of life in women following a cancer diagnosis: results from the Women’s Wellness after Cancer Program in Australia
Sleep and health-related quality of life in women following a cancer diagnosis: results from the Women’s Wellness after Cancer Program in Australia Open
View article: P099 Feasibility of assessing environmental factors in residential treatment settings: Preliminary associations between objective sleep and mental health outcomes
P099 Feasibility of assessing environmental factors in residential treatment settings: Preliminary associations between objective sleep and mental health outcomes Open
Introduction Circadian dysregulation is implicated in substance use and comorbid mental health problems, but is also exacerbated by these states. In addition to conventional treatment, environmental factors (light, temperature) are potenti…
View article: Partner’s characteristics and adolescent motherhood among married adolescent girls in 48 low-income and middle-income countries: a population-based study
Partner’s characteristics and adolescent motherhood among married adolescent girls in 48 low-income and middle-income countries: a population-based study Open
Objectives The objective of this study was to examine the prevalence of adolescent motherhood among married adolescent girls and its associations with their partners’ characteristics in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Desig…
View article: Access to Potentially Harmful Online Content and Psychological Distress in Australian Older Adolescents: A Population-Based Study
Access to Potentially Harmful Online Content and Psychological Distress in Australian Older Adolescents: A Population-Based Study Open
View article: <p>Correlates of naptime behaviors in preschool aged children</p>
Correlates of naptime behaviors in preschool aged children Open
Purpose: Major changes in the timing, duration, and function of sleep occur during childhood. These changes include the transition from habitual napping to infrequent napping. This transition is likely to reflect, at least in part, …
View article: Changing patterns in the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder, major depressive episode and generalized anxiety disorder over 24 months following a road traffic crash: Results from the UQ SuPPORT study
Changing patterns in the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder, major depressive episode and generalized anxiety disorder over 24 months following a road traffic crash: Results from the UQ SuPPORT study Open
View article: Recovery trajectories for long-term health-related quality of life following a road traffic crash injury: Results from the UQ SuPPORT study
Recovery trajectories for long-term health-related quality of life following a road traffic crash injury: Results from the UQ SuPPORT study Open
View article: A-49Characterizing Sleep-Wake Behaviour after Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
A-49Characterizing Sleep-Wake Behaviour after Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Open