Publications by authors named "J Charlesworth"
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- The project aims to analyze the prevalence and health impact of rare diseases in Tasmania using existing health data from 2007 to 2020, targeting gaps in knowledge about these conditions.
- Rare diseases were identified using an initial set of diagnostic codes, which was later expanded for better accuracy, revealing that 3.5% of Tasmanians have a rare disease, with significant hospital admissions and costs associated with their treatment.
- In 2020, individuals with rare diseases represented 0.6% of the population, resulting in higher hospitalization costs and longer stays compared to general admissions, highlighting the substantial burden of these conditions on the health system.
Objectives: The objective of this paper was to examine the predictors of breastfeeding exclusivity at two time-points (6 and 26 weeks postpartum) using a dyadic mother-father extended model of the theory of planned behaviour.
Design/method: A sample of 1139 first-time Australian mother-father dyads completed measures of each of the Theory of Planned Behaviour variables (intention, attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control) and additional psychosocial and behavioural predictors of breastfeeding, including problems with breastfeeding, psychological distress, childcare stress, partner support, and the frequency and time of first public breastfeed. Confirmatory factor analyses were used to determine the factor structures of the latent constructs to be included in the structural model.
Background: Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) account for a significant proportion of sugar in the diet of children and are directly associated with obesity in this group. While there have been many studies on adolescent SSB consumption, few studies have examined the predictors of SSB consumption in primary-school-aged children. The aim of this study was to understand the degree to which a child's consumption across a range of beverages is influenced by their own attitudes and by their parents' attitudes and parents' consumption behaviours.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFood Banks as a "Treasure Trove": Users' Experiences of a Western Australian Food Relief Organization.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
August 2024
Food banks are providing crucial relief as food insecurity increases worldwide. While these services are essential for vulnerable populations, there is variability in foods available and users may experience poor nutritional quality, and an overabundance of discretionary foods, contributing to public health risks including overnutrition and obesity. Understanding how customers perceive food availability, variety, and quality is important to inform relief services and health interventions.
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