To identify factors associated with quality of life (QoL) in children with intellectual disability. We aimed to identify patterns of association not observable in previous hypothesis-driven regression modelling using the same data set from a cross-sectional observational study. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• September 2022

Family-based lifestyle interventions for children/adolescents with severe levels of obesity are numerous, but evidence indicates programs fail to elicit short- or longer-term weight loss outcomes. Families with lived experience can provide valuable insight as we strive to improve outcomes from programs. Our aim was to explore elements that families desired in a program designed to treat severe levels of obesity in young people. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2023
• October 2023

This study aimed to explore the rates of motor difficulties in children from the Australian Autism Biobank, and how early motor concerns impacted on children functionally. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• November 2022

Trans youth are at high risk of mental health difficulties and negative life events. Strong parental support is highly protective however there is little understanding of what factors facilitate the process of parental understanding and acceptance of a child’s gender identity. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• October 2022

Bronchiectasis (not related to cystic fibrosis) is a chronic lung disease caused by a range of etiologies but characterized by abnormal airway dilatation, recurrent respiratory symptoms, impaired quality of life and reduced life expectancy. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• September 2022

The past three decades have seen a major shift in our understanding of the strong links between autism and identity. These developments have called for careful consideration of the language used to describe autism. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• November 2022

ParticiPAte CP is a participation-focused therapy intervention that is effective to increase perceived performance of physical activity participation goals in children with cerebral palsy. We aimed to characterise the contents of ParticiPAte CP using validated behaviour change frameworks. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• November 2022

The intensity of transmission of Aedes-borne viruses is heterogeneous, and multiple factors can contribute to variation at small spatial scales. Illuminating drivers of heterogeneity in prevalence over time and space would provide information for public health authorities. The objective of this study is to detect the spatiotemporal clusters and determine the risk factors of three major Aedes-borne diseases, Chikungunya virus, Dengue virus, and Zika virus clusters in Mexico. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• October 2022

Indigenous peoples in high income countries are disproportionately affected by Type 2 Diabetes. Socioeconomic disadvantages and inadequate access to appropriate healthcare are important contributors. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• November 2022

We investigated the association between joint parents' work schedules and parent-reported adolescent mental health and test parental time for adolescents and parenting style as mediators. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• September 2022

To assess potential benefits and direct healthcare cost savings with expansion of an existing childhood influenza immunisation program, we developed a dynamic transmission model for the state of Western Australia, evaluating increasing coverage in children < 5 years and routinely immunising school-aged children. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2023
• December 2023

Previous Australian studies have shown that delayed vaccination with each of the three primary doses of diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis-containing vaccines (DTP) is up to 50 % in certain subpopulations. We estimated the excess burden of pertussis that might have been prevented if (i) all primary doses and (ii) each dose was given on time. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2023
• February 2023