Lisa Irene Jones, Brett Dyer, Amanda Wedemeyer, Lieke Vorage, Nicola Wiseman, Alanna Philipson, Skye Frazer-Ryan, Andrew Resetti, Neil Harris
{"title":"Using mHealth to Support Queensland Mothers and Children From Birth to Two Years: A Longitudinal Study of Connecting2u","authors":"Lisa Irene Jones, Brett Dyer, Amanda Wedemeyer, Lieke Vorage, Nicola Wiseman, Alanna Philipson, Skye Frazer-Ryan, Andrew Resetti, Neil Harris","doi":"10.1002/hpja.70117","DOIUrl":"10.1002/hpja.70117","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Connecting2u (C2u) is a mobile health (mHealth) intervention supporting Queensland families. The 2021–2023 iteration focused on the first 2 years of a child's life. This study evaluated whether C2u supported maternal and child well-being during this period.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This longitudinal study used a self-administered online survey at four points over 2 years. Survey items included the Karitane Parenting Confidence Scale, Modified Medical Outcome Social Support survey, child immunisation status, agreement statements, and open-ended questions on C2u support and satisfaction. Parenting confidence and social support were modelled using linear quantile mixed models; univariate and qualitative content analysis were applied to remaining items.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Parenting confidence increased over the first 12 months, with faster improvements among first-time parents and modestly faster gains among parents with university-level education. Social support scores showed little change over the 2-year period, although qualitative data suggested C2u encouraged conversations between parents. Agreement statements indicated that C2u was well received and supported preventative health behaviours. Qualitative feedback reinforced these findings, with participants describing C2u as an extra layer of support, prompting self-care, encouraging bonding with their child, and offering timely guidance on introducing solids. By the end of the study, 100% of participants indicated their child had received the full schedule of age-appropriate immunisations.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>C2u was well received by mothers. Enhancing its focus on partner support, expanding social support networks, guidance on sibling bonding, and self-care strategies could be beneficial. Queensland Health could consider implementing an online booking system to streamline child health appointments. So what? C2u is an innovative mHealth intervention. Our findings support refinement as C2u expands to include antenatal care messaging and support for children up to 5 years, helping to optimise outcomes for families.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47379,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Journal of Australia","volume":"36 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12519932/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145287225","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Eve T. House, Erin Kerr, Sarah Taki, Elizabeth Denney-Wilson, Louise A. Baur, Heilok Cheng, Sharlene Vlahos, Li Ming Wen
{"title":"Pilot Evaluation of Early Childhood Health Promotion Training for Primary Health Professionals in Australia","authors":"Eve T. House, Erin Kerr, Sarah Taki, Elizabeth Denney-Wilson, Louise A. Baur, Heilok Cheng, Sharlene Vlahos, Li Ming Wen","doi":"10.1002/hpja.70113","DOIUrl":"10.1002/hpja.70113","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Issue Addressed</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study evaluated the feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness of an online continuing professional development (CPD) program for primary health professionals (PHPs) regarding early childhood nutrition and associated health behaviours.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>An action research approach was used. Process evaluation included webinar observation to identify behaviour change and adult learning techniques used and post-webinar acceptability surveys. Impact evaluation examined changes in knowledge, attitudes, practices and self-efficacy using online surveys before and 1 month following webinars. Interviews with PHPs and facilitators informed process and impact evaluation.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Thirty-six webinars were delivered from 2022–24, 1246 PHPs registered, and 463 attended live. Facilitation style reflected adult learning principles and incorporated behaviour change techniques targeting knowledge and skill improvement. Facilitators and attendees valued the national scope of the program but highlighted challenges achieving national reach and meeting the needs of a broad audience. Over 90% of attendees provided positive feedback in acceptability surveys; this was reflected in qualitative feedback: attendees enjoyed the practical, interactive content and opportunity to review program material. There was low uptake of effectiveness surveys. In qualitative interviews, PHPs reported intent to change practice; however, the extent of implementation of program content into clinical practice varied.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>CPD regarding early childhood health promotion and obesity prevention was well received by PHPs. Future programs should consider incorporating comprehensive impact evaluation.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> So What?</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Findings should inform future program design, including the need for interactive and practical education. Reach and sustainability of future programs may be enhanced through integration into existing education services for PHPs.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47379,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Journal of Australia","volume":"36 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145293761","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Vincent O. Mancini, Thomas Nevill, Briana Guerrini, Gregory Tsuklis
{"title":"Promoting the Health of Fly-In-Fly-Out (FIFO) Families: Considerations for the Health Promotion Community","authors":"Vincent O. Mancini, Thomas Nevill, Briana Guerrini, Gregory Tsuklis","doi":"10.1002/hpja.70118","DOIUrl":"10.1002/hpja.70118","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Fly-in fly-out (FIFO) work is a popular form of rotational work implemented by mining and resource companies to connect employees living in urban areas to operations in rural locations. Research outlining the potential risks that FIFO workplaces pose to employee wellbeing has led to initiatives promoting physical and mental health on-site. However, the potential impact of FIFO work on non-travelling family members, who are also impacted, remains under-researched. This commentary draws upon theoretical and empirical perspectives that compel us to contextualise FIFO work as a <i>family</i> experience. We then highlight the role of the health promotion community in helping to identify how FIFO work intersects with family health and functioning, and in developing evidence-based health promotion initiatives to support FIFO families. As FIFO work will continue to be a common form of employment for many families, ensuring that these families have access to tailored and targeted support is an essential target for Australia's health promotion community.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47379,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Journal of Australia","volume":"36 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145287240","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"#Parentingtips: A Descriptive Study of Information for Parents on TikTok","authors":"Emily Munro, Tess Fletcher, Mary Brushe, Alanna Sincovich, Zainab Ismail, Joelie Mandzufas, Karen Lombardi","doi":"10.1002/hpja.70115","DOIUrl":"10.1002/hpja.70115","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Issue Addressed</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Parents and caregivers often turn to the internet for information about their child's health and development. Research investigating content related to parenting on the world's most popular social media platform, TikTok, has not been conducted.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study describes the characteristics and content of top videos (<i>n</i> = 250) uploaded to TikTok under the five most popular hashtags relating to parenting tips in September 2022.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Overall, videos contained broad content in terms of topics and target ages of children. Videos most frequently portrayed content relating to health and development (52.4%), in particular children's social and emotional development or behaviour challenges, as opposed to cognitive, language, or physical health. Instructional or educational content was also common (46.0%), though only 53.9% of these were uploaded by a purported expert.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Content targeting parents and caregivers on TikTok is broad and not always delivered by individuals with relevant expertise or qualifications.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> So What?</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>TikTok presents a novel opportunity for health promotion. Future research should investigate how health professionals and organizations can practically use TikTok to combat misinformation and promote evidence-based practice.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47379,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Journal of Australia","volume":"36 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145253292","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ike Anggraeni, Scott Hanson-Easey, Titania Lestarianti, Ismi Mufidah, Lareesa Marie Ryan, Syarifah Masitah, Bramantyo Adi Nugroho, H. Fitriansyah, H. Jaya Mualimin, Subirman, Widi Sunaryo, Peng Bi, Mohammad Afzal Mahmood
{"title":"Community Participation, Mediation and Advocacy to Harness the Developmental Benefits of Relocation of New Capital of Indonesia for Local Communities: Action Research Linking Community and Government Perspectives","authors":"Ike Anggraeni, Scott Hanson-Easey, Titania Lestarianti, Ismi Mufidah, Lareesa Marie Ryan, Syarifah Masitah, Bramantyo Adi Nugroho, H. Fitriansyah, H. Jaya Mualimin, Subirman, Widi Sunaryo, Peng Bi, Mohammad Afzal Mahmood","doi":"10.1002/hpja.70104","DOIUrl":"10.1002/hpja.70104","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Indonesia's relocation of capital from Jakarta to Nusantara (Ibu Kota Negara [IKN], East Kalimantan) presents economic, educational, health and business opportunities for local communities, as well as their hopes and fears. However, the potential benefits arising from the relocation are contingent upon communities' and government stakeholders' readiness to collaborate with each other. This study aimed to invoke community and stakeholder participation, identify community perspectives on needs, and understand relevant government departments' approaches to avail themselves of opportunities.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A community survey (<i>N</i> = 402) was co-designed by the research team, local health stakeholders and delivered to participants by local primary care staff. Qualitative interviews were conducted with seven (<i>n</i> = 7) government stakeholders responsible for policy and planning in social welfare, health, environment, and sanitation, and a community organisation. A seminar with government stakeholders detailing the survey's findings included discussions about how to foster benefits for locals.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Survey results highlighted that local communities held chiefly positive views on the impact of IKN development. These included enhanced transport networks, business and employment opportunities, and access to healthcare and education. Perceived challenges included local communities' relative disadvantage in competing with new, larger businesses; increased urbanisation; and environmental concerns, including dust pollution and flooding. The seven (7) interviews provided insights into the local and provincial government plans and actions with regard to employment and business opportunities, health, and the health care and the environment.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47379,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Journal of Australia","volume":"36 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12504918/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145245264","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"National Data on the Prevalence of Food Insecurity in Australia: Implications for Health Promotion","authors":"Katherine Kent","doi":"10.1002/hpja.70112","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.70112","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released new data showing that one in eight Australian households experienced food insecurity in 2023 [<span>1</span>]. This marks the first nationally representative prevalence estimates collected by the federal government in a decade, and importantly, the first time the ABS has adopted an internationally comparable, validated and sensitive measure of household food insecurity. The findings confirm that food insecurity is a mainstream public health and equity challenge, warranting urgent attention from health promotion professionals, policymakers and researchers.</p><p>In high-income countries, food insecurity is best understood as the inability to consistently acquire adequate, nutritious and culturally acceptable food in socially acceptable ways [<span>2</span>]. Beyond food availability, this definition incorporates the concept of agency—the capacity to exercise choice and autonomy over what foods are eaten, when, and how [<span>3</span>]. Food insecurity therefore includes not only hunger or inadequate dietary intake, but also constrained dietary choices, reliance on food charity and loss of dignity in food acquisition [<span>4</span>]. This broader framing is important for health promotion, as it acknowledges that health and wellbeing are undermined not just by a lack of food, but by erosion of control, cultural appropriateness and social participation [<span>5</span>].</p><p>Until now, national prevalence data on food insecurity in Australia came from the 2011 to 2012 National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey [<span>6</span>]. At that time, the ABS employed a two-item measure, which asked whether households had run out of food in the last 12 months and whether they could afford to buy more. In 2011–2012, 4.0% of Australians lived in a household that had run out of food and could not afford to buy more, and 1.5% lived in a household where someone went without food because they could not afford to buy any more [<span>6</span>]. This measure provided a useful but limited snapshot of food insecurity. It was unable to capture the full range of food insecurity experiences, such as anxiety about food, compromised dietary quality or reductions in social acceptability [<span>7</span>].</p><p>The use of the USDA-HFSSM means the new ABS prevalence figures are not directly comparable with the 2011–2012 results, and earlier prevalence estimates under-represented the true extent of the problem [<span>7</span>]. The 2023 ABS survey therefore provides both a more realistic estimate and a richer understanding of the diverse household experiences of food insecurity.</p><p>It also allows international benchmarking, though with some caveats. Canada and the United States routinely use the 18-item USDA HFSSM to monitor food insecurity, which contains the 10 adult items plus an additional eight child-referenced questions. Australia's 2023 survey applied only the adult 10-item scale, which means results are d","PeriodicalId":47379,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Journal of Australia","volume":"36 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/hpja.70112","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145224376","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Stephanie L. Enkel, Hannah M. M. Thomas, Rebecca Famlonga, Madeline Purdie, Cherylene Nocketta, Shirley Purdie, Eileen Bray, Tracy McRae, Abbey Ford, Tammy Gibbs, Cheryl Bridge, Asha C. Bowen
{"title":"Berrembi Jarragboo-Boorroo Wajawoorroo Men'Gawoom Gijam (Gija Healthy Skin Story): Two-Way Learning for Healthy Skin","authors":"Stephanie L. Enkel, Hannah M. M. Thomas, Rebecca Famlonga, Madeline Purdie, Cherylene Nocketta, Shirley Purdie, Eileen Bray, Tracy McRae, Abbey Ford, Tammy Gibbs, Cheryl Bridge, Asha C. Bowen","doi":"10.1002/hpja.70111","DOIUrl":"10.1002/hpja.70111","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Issue Addressed</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Remote-living Aboriginal children in Australia contend with higher rates of skin infections than non-Indigenous children. This work was embedded within a stepped-wedge, cluster randomised controlled trial aiming to halve the rate of skin infections in remote Kimberley communities. It outlines and reflects upon the co-development of a health promotion resource in partnership with the East Kimberley community of Warmun, whilst understanding community perceptions of its impact.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Through a community participatory action research methodology over several years, relationship building and consultation identified there was a community preference for health promotion resources that documented both traditional and Western ways of supporting skin health. Two-way learning was prioritised throughout the development process. Yarning methodology informed evaluation activities, with data analysed thematically.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The resulting resource <i>Berrembi Jarragboo-boorroo Wajawoorroo Men'gawoom Gijam</i> (<i>Gija Healthy Skin Story</i>) was launched in March 2023. To date, over 500 hard copies of this and the subsequent Kriol version—<i>Dijan Wen Wi Tokin Bela Propa Good Wan Skin Gota Gija</i>—have been distributed. Eight Warmun community members and service providers participated in the evaluation yarns with themes specific to the development of the book, an assessment of impact and community-identified strengths.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p><i>Berrembi Jarragboo-boorroo Wajawoorroo Men'gawoom Gijam</i> (<i>Gija Healthy Skin Story</i>) exemplifies the elements of co-design emphasized across the Kimberley and Australia; opportunities for two-way learning, preference for community priorities and highlighting culture above all else.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> So What?</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Health promotion activities completed within remote Aboriginal communities should prioritize two-way understanding, authentic relationships, Aboriginal-led, local language inclusion, equitable resourcing and ongoing evaluation to ensure that the results and outcomes are impactful for the communities involved.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47379,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Journal of Australia","volume":"36 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/hpja.70111","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145214168","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ana Maria Contardo Ayala, Kate Parker, Natalie Lander, Lauren Arundell, Niamh O'Loughlin, Nicola D. Ridgers, Susan Paudel, Anthony Walsh, Jo Salmon
{"title":"Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, and Screen Time Amongst Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Australian Children and Adolescents: A Scoping Review of Quantitative and Qualitative Studies","authors":"Ana Maria Contardo Ayala, Kate Parker, Natalie Lander, Lauren Arundell, Niamh O'Loughlin, Nicola D. Ridgers, Susan Paudel, Anthony Walsh, Jo Salmon","doi":"10.1002/hpja.70109","DOIUrl":"10.1002/hpja.70109","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objectives</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This scoping review synthesised evidence on the prevalence of, and factors influencing, physical activity (PA), sedentary behaviour (SB), and screen time (ST) among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) children and adolescents in Australia.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Five databases were searched in May 2025. Eligible studies examined prevalence and factors influencing PA, SB and ST among CALD youth. Quantitative data were summarised descriptively. Qualitative findings were synthesised thematically using the socio-ecological model.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Twenty-six studies (11 quantitative, 15 qualitative) were included. Quantitative findings showed that CALD youth generally had lower PA and ST than their peers; some groups reported higher SB. There was diversity across cultures, with each group facing unique factors influencing movement behaviours. PA barriers included cultural and gender norms, academic priorities, safety concerns and limited facilities, while facilitators included PA enjoyment, peer/parental support, and school-based opportunities. For SB and ST, facilitators of more ST included enjoyment, stress relief, lack of alternatives, social connections and safety concerns, while barriers included parental awareness of harms and imposed restrictions.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>CALD youth face culturally specific barriers to increasing PA and reducing SB, with limited research on ST determinants.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47379,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Journal of Australia","volume":"36 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/hpja.70109","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145214127","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Robyn Williams, Miranda Farmer, Ken Kelly, Dorothy Badry, Jaya Dantas
{"title":"Exploring Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) From an Aboriginal Lens in Western Australia: Survey Results to Inform Cultural Security, Policy, and Service Delivery","authors":"Robyn Williams, Miranda Farmer, Ken Kelly, Dorothy Badry, Jaya Dantas","doi":"10.1002/hpja.70081","DOIUrl":"10.1002/hpja.70081","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Issue Addressed</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The exploration of awareness and knowledge on FASD amongst the Noongar people in the Southwest region of Western Australia (WA) was the focus of this research. FASD is a neurodevelopmental disability caused by prenatal alcohol exposure resulting in lifelong disabilities impacting children, families, kinship caregivers, foster carers, and communities.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This Aboriginal led research was underpinned by Indigenous methodology utilising a developed culturally appropriate survey tool completed by 180 Aboriginal people in WA. Questions included the history of colonisation in Australia. Quantitative analysis of the survey results was undertaken.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>It was identified by 92% of respondents that they felt it was important to know about FASD and low awareness of FASD exists, and only 20% had received information on FASD. Participants wanted to receive more information on FASD and culturally preferred approaches to training included small groups, community forums, or one to one learning. The majority of participants identified that they had experienced the removal of an immediate member of their family or themselves, or were a member of the Stolen Generations.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The results highlight that awareness, knowledge, and education can contribute to the prevention of FASD and support effective interventions on country and in the community.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> So What?</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The impact of FASD, a neurodevelopmental disability, has largely gone unrecognised, prompting an urgent need to support children, families and communities in Australia.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47379,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Journal of Australia","volume":"36 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12477346/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145187399","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Children's Health and Environmental Sustainability: A Call for Collaboration","authors":"Clare Hume, Adriana Milazzo, Carmel Williams","doi":"10.1002/hpja.70110","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.70110","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47379,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Journal of Australia","volume":"36 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145146653","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}