This study assessed the relationship between maternal working hours and stunting, underweight and obesity in children under age 5 in China, using data from the China Nutrition and Health Survey (CNHS) conducted in 2002 and multivariable logistic regression. We found that maternal work hours 25–40 or >40 h per week were associated with a higher risk for underweight and stunting (under growth) in children under age 5. ...

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• 2023
• May 2023

A new study has found that having a friend with good social skills and a supportive family may make a critical difference to the resilience of Aboriginal youth ...

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• 2014
• July

A national strategy that focuses on early child development is the key to breaking the cycle of Aboriginal poor health and disadvantage. ...

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• 2004
• June

Strengthening the capacity of Aboriginal children, families and communities ...

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A landmark new report on the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal children ...

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• 2005
• April

Having a child on the autism spectrum (AS) is known to impact caregiver quality of life (QoL), time use, and stress. A co-occurring diagnosis of intellectual disability (ID) is common among children on the autism spectrum, with ID itself impacting caregiver outcomes. This study sought to understand how co-occurring ID in children on the autism spectrum may influence caregiver-related outcomes. Secondary analysis of survey data from caregivers of 278 children on the autism spectrum with (n = 62) and without (n = 216) co-occurring ID was conducted, exploring impacts on caregiver QoL, stress, coping, and time-use. ...

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• 2021
• June 2021

The Young Minds Matter survey has shown mental health services should be overhauled to ensure they are tailor-made to meet the needs of a new generation. ...

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• 2016
• May

Considering gender inequality in time as a resource for political participation and using Wave 5 of the European Social Survey data on 24 European countries, this study examines: (1) the relationship of both long working hours and unsociable work schedules to participation in national elections in Europe before or during 2010; (2) factors that may mediate this association; and (3) gender differences in this relationship and occupation-specific patterns. ...

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• 2023
• February 2023

Improving the educational experiences of Aboriginal children and young people ...

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Reporting bias may contribute to ambiguous and conflicting findings on fetal effects of low to moderate pregnancy alcohol exposure. ...

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• 2015
• January 2015