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Accurate information on dose, frequency and timing of maternal alcohol consumption is critically important when investigating fetal risks from prenatal alcohol exposure. Identification of distinct alcohol use behaviours can also assist in developing directed public health messages about possible adverse child outcomes, including Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. This study published in 2022 aimed to determine group-based trajectories of time-specific, unit-level, alcohol consumption using data from 1458 pregnant women in the Asking Questions about Alcohol in Pregnancy (AQUA) longitudinal study in Melbourne, Australia.
- Date:
- March 2022
- Journal name:
- Scientifc Reports
- Authors:
- Evelyne Muggli, Stephen Hearps, Jane Halliday, Elizabeth J. Elliott, Anthony Penington, Deanne K. Thompson, Alicia Spittle, Della A. Forster, Sharon Lewis & Peter J. Anderson
This study published in 2021 investigates the associations between maternal health and health-related behaviours (nutrition, physical activity, alcohol consumption and smoking) both during pregnancy and up to 15 months from childbirth and children's health outcomes during infancy and adolescence (general health, presence of a chronic illness, and physical health outcome index)
- Date:
- September 2021
- Journal name:
- PLoS ONE
- Authors:
- Ahmad K.; Kabir E.; Keramat S.A.; Khanam R.
The aim of this study published in 2020 was to asses public support for a range of recommended alcohol control initiatives across seven countries with varying sociocultural profiles.
- Date:
- August 2020
- Journal name:
- International Journal of Drug Policy
- Authors:
- Dekker, Maria Roos; Jones, Alexandra; Maulik, Pallab K; Pettigrew, Simone.
A new Commonwealth FASD Strategy (2018–2028) is being developed and the Australian Government has announced significant funding for the expansion of FASD prevention, diagnostic and intervention services around Australia. Therefore, it is timely to consider what the current state of affairs regarding FASD in Australia is and describe areas for future research and service delivery. This review was published in 2020
- Date:
- August 2018
- Journal name:
- Drug and Alcohol Review, 37 (7) 827-830
- Authors:
- Natasha Reid
The purpose of this study published in 2019 was to undertake a comprehensive review to identify all the available pre-clinical and clinical literature investigating cardiovascular and renal outcomes in offspring with prenatal alcohol exposure.
- Date:
- October 2019
- Journal name:
- Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, 80 (5) 515-523
- Authors:
- Reid, Natasha Akison, Lisa K Hoy, Wendy Moritz, Karen M
A critical review of existing research was conducted in 2020 using a critical interpretive synthesis approach. Results revealed that whilst many studies discussed impacts at the body functions and structures level of children with FASD, they often did not consider the activity, participation, and environmental factors also contributing to the daily functioning of this population. Several studies discussed caregiver experiences and challenges raising a child with FASD; however, no studies investigated the lived experiences relating to impacts across activities and environments from children's perspectives. In addition, the focus on deficits overshadowed investigation into the strengths of children with FASD, leaving a gap in the picture of their daily lives.
- Date:
- April 2020
- Journal name:
- Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 44 (6)
- Authors:
- Skorka, Kelly McBryde, Catherine Copley, Jodie Meredith, Pamela J Reid, Natasha
The aim of this study published in 2020 was to gauge the planned preconception health behaviours and attitudes towards being asked about pregnancy intention by a general practitioner (GP) among people of reproductive age in Australia.
- Date:
- February 2020
- Journal name:
- BMC Family Practice
- Authors:
- Hammarberg K, Hassard J, de Silva R, Johnson L
This 2020 article outlines how individuals with FASD may experience inequalities with the justice system. It focuses on why assessment, diagnosis and intervention is important and the role of health and justice professionals in promoting more equitable outcomes for individuals with FASD involved with the justice system.
- Date:
- February 2020
- Journal name:
- Psychiatry, Psychology and Law
- Authors:
- Natasha Reid, Natalie Kippin, Hayley Passmore, Amy Finlay-Jones
Despite women's awareness that drinking alcohol in pregnancy can lead to lifelong disabilities in a child, it appears that an awareness alone does not discourage some pregnant women from drinking. To explore influences on pregnant women's choices around alcohol use, we conducted interviews and group discussions with 14 Indigenous Australian and 14 non-Indigenous pregnant women attending antenatal care in a range of socioeconomic settings. This article was published in 2020
- Date:
- April 2020
- Journal name:
- PloS One Volume 15, Issue 4
- Authors:
- Gibson S, Nagle C, Paul J, McCarthy L, Muggli E
The aim of this study published in 2020 was to explore experiences of caregivers of children, adolescents and young adults diagnosed with FASD. More specifically, we examined the relationship between shame, guilt, pride, self compassion and caregiver psychological distress. It was hypothesised that shame, guilt, pride and self-compassion would be uniquely associated with caregiver psychological distress.We also examined differences between biological and non-biological caregivers on these variables. It was hypothesised that relative to non-biological caregivers, biological parents would (i) report significantly higher levels of psychological distress, guilt and shame and (ii) report significantly lower self-compassion scores.
- Date:
- July 2020
- Journal name:
- Mindfulness
- Authors:
- Biddle Zoe, O'Callaghan Frances, Finlay-Jones Amy L, Reid Natasha E