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        Randomised controlled trial of perinatal vitamin D supplementation to prevent early-onset acute respiratory infections among Australian First Nations children: the 'D-Kids' study protocol

        Globally, acute respiratory infections (ARIs) are a leading cause of childhood morbidity and mortality. While ARI-related mortality is low in Australia, First Nations infants are hospitalised with ARIs up to nine times more often than their non-First Nations counterparts. ...

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        Study protocol for Healthy Conversations @ Playgroup: a multi-site cluster randomized controlled trial of an intervention to promote healthy lifestyle behaviours in young children attending community playgroups

        Early childhood is a critical window for preventing obesity and chronic disease. Yet, 1 in 4 Australian children aged 5 years and under are affected by overweight or obesity; and significant proportions of children under 5 years fail to meet guidelines for diet quality, physical activity (PA), screen time, and sleep. ...

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        Objectively measured infant and toddler screen time: Findings from a prospective study

        Screen time guidelines recommend no screens under two years due to the potential negative impacts on development. While current reports suggest many children exceed this, research relies on parent reports of their children's screen exposure. We objectively assess screen exposure during the first two years and how it differs by maternal education and gender. ...

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        Childhood behavior problems and age at first sexual intercourse: A prospective birth cohort study

        Early first sexual intercourse (FSI) is a risk factor for unplanned abstract teenage pregnancy, sexually transmitted infection, and adverse social, emotional... ...

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        Father mental health during the early parenting period: results of an Australian population based longitudinal study

        The primary objective of this study was to report on the occurrence of mental health difficulties for a large national sample of Australian fathers of children. ...

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        iPLAYCE Study

        Hayley Christian HC BSc (1st Class Hons), PhD W.Aust. Program Head, Healthy Behaviours and Environments; National Heart Foundation Future Leader Fellow 08 6319 1040 hayley.christian@telethonkids.org.au Program Head, Healthy Behaviours and ...

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        Early literacy skills: review of evidence for pedagogical approaches that best support children’s early literacy skills

        Alanna Sincovich AS BPsych(Hons), PhD Senior Research Officer 08 6375 6108 Alanna.sincovich@telethonkids.org.au Senior Research Officer @AlannaSincovich Alanna is a Senior Research Officer at the Telethon Kids Institute. Her research takes a ...

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        Early immunological influences on asthma development: opportunities for early intervention

        Early immunological influences on asthma development: opportunities for early intervention ...

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        Prospective cohort study of childhood behaviour problems and adolescent sexual risk-taking: Gender matters

        This study sought to determine relationships, by gender, between childhood behaviour problems and adolescent risky sexual behaviours and substance use. ...

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        The Impact of the No Jab No Play and No Jab No Pay Legislation in Australia: A Scoping Review

        Australia has a long history of population-based immunisation programs including legislations. This paper reports on a review of evaluations of the impact of the federal No Jab No Pay (NJNPay) and state implemented No Jab No Play (NJNPlay) legislations on childhood immunisation coverage and related parental attitudes. ...

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        Survival and mortality in cerebral palsy: Observations to the sixth decade from a data linkage study of a total population register and National Death Index

        Since 1990 mortality for those with severe cerebral palsy in Western Australia has tended to shift from childhood to early adulthood ...

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        Febrile respiratory illnesses in infancy and atopy are risk factors for persistent asthma and wheeze

        The aim of this study was to explore associations between severe respiratory infections and atopy in early childhood with persisting wheeze and asthma. ...

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