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Oral and written communication skills of adolescents in youth justice with and without prenatal alcohol exposure
This research investigated the communication skills of adolescents in youth detention in Western Australia, a context in which FASD is highly prevalent and Aboriginal young peoples are over-represented.
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Publishing Date:
1 April, 2021
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Authors:
Kippin, Natalie Ruth
Problem is we hear a bit of everything
This systematic review of qualitative studies involving pregnant and recently postpartum women seeks to understand the barriers and facilitators that influence alcohol use in pregnancy. Social relationships and norms, stigma, trauma and other stressors, alcohol information and messaging, and access to trusted equitable care and essential resources were identified as themes that impact women's alcohol use, abstention and reduction.
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Publishing Date:
25 March, 2021
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Journal Name:
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Authors:
Vivian Lyall, Lindsay Wolfson, Natasha Reid, Nancy Poole, Karen M Moritz, Sonya Egert, Annette J Brown , Deborah A Askew.
The problem is we hear
Understanding the factors that contribute to women’s alcohol use in pregnancy is critical to supporting women’s health and wellness and preventing FASD. A systematic review of qualitative studies involving pregnant and recently postpartum women was undertaken to understand the barriers and facilitators that influence alcohol use in pregnancy. The review was published in 2021.
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Publishing Date:
25 March, 2021
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Journal Name:
Internationl Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Authors:
Vivian Lyall, Lindsay Wolfson, Natasha Reid, Nancy Poole, Karen Moritz, Sonya Egert, Annette J Browne, Deborah A Askew
Effective approaches to prevention, diagnosis and support for FASD
In September 2019, an inquiry was referred to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee into effective approaches to prevention and diagnosis of FASD and strategies for optimising life outcomes for people living with FASD.
The final outcomes of the senate inquiry were released in March 2021.
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Publishing Date:
1 March, 2021
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Journal Name:
Parliament of Australia
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Authors:
Senate Community Affairs References Committee, Chaired by Senator Rachel Siewert
Opportunities for enhancing pregnancy planning and preconception health behaviours of Australian women
The preconception period provides a significant opportunity to engage women in healthy behaviour change for improved maternal and child health outcomes. However, there is limited research exploring women's pregnancy planning in Australia. This study published in 2021 investigated associations between pregnancy planning, socio-demographics and preconception health behaviours in Australian women. A retrospective cross-sectional survey of pregnant women >=18-years-of-age recruited through a Victorian public maternity service and a national private health insurer.
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Publishing Date:
1 March, 2021
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Journal Name:
Women and Birth
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Authors:
Lang A.Y.; Harrison C.L.; Barrett G.; Hall J.A.; Moran L.J.; Boyle J.A.
Navigating complexity to support justice-involved youth with FASD and other neurodevelopmental disabilities: needs and challenges of a regional workforce
The aim of this research published in 2021 was to determine the unmet workforce development needs of a regional workforce providing care and support to youth involved with the justice system. Interviews were conducted with 29 participants from 14 organisations to understand the support provided to youth, existence and uptake of referral pathways, and unmet needs.
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Publishing Date:
27 February, 2021
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Journal Name:
Health and Justice
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Authors:
Rebecca Anne Pedruzzi;Olivia Hamilton;Helena H. A. Hodgson;Elizabeth Connor;Elvira Johnson;James Fitzpatrick
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