Publications by authors named "T R Pitt Ford"
Background: Given the increasing recognition of the value of greater integration of physical and mental health services for children and young people, we aimed to evaluate preferences among parents for the characteristics associated with integrated health service provision for two conditions (eating disorders, functional symptom disorders).
Methods: Two discrete choice experiments (DCEs) were conducted, using electronic surveys. Participants were adult parents of children and young people.
Western Australia (WA) has experienced a resurgence of congenital syphilis. Appropriate microbiology testing of the neonate is recommended to confirm infection, including syphilis immunoglobulin M (IgM), rapid plasma reagin (RPR) paired with a maternal sample, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) on placenta and nasal swabs. We examined the performance of microbiology tests in confirmed congenital syphilis cases and the adherence to testing recommendations in those assessed as high risk.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInvestigations into the role of vitamin D (vitD) in the immune response of cattle are limited. The objectives of this study were therefore to investigate the association between circulating vitD concentration, tuberculosis (TB) vaccination, and infection outcomes in 24 dairy calves (<8 wk old) that were housed throughout and fed a BW-based allowance. The study design incorporated 2 phases: vaccination (experimental wk 0-52) and experimental infection phase (wk 52-65).
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- - The study explores the long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2 in children and young people (CYP), identifying a condition called post-COVID-19 condition (PCC) and examining symptoms and impacts up to 24 months post-infection.
- - Out of 31,012 eligible CYP, 12,632 participated, revealing that 7.2% consistently met the PCC criteria over two years, with around 20-25% reporting three or more symptoms, and symptom severity was found to be higher in older and more deprived groups.
- - The findings emphasize the necessity of longitudinal research to better understand both the prevalence and severity of PCC symptoms in CYP, as well as the importance of monitoring clinical impairment over
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- Childhood bullying is a significant public health issue, and the KiVa program was evaluated for its effectiveness and costs in reducing bullying in schools.
- A study involving 118 primary schools randomized participants into either the KiVa intervention or a usual practice group, reporting a decrease in bullying victimization among the KiVa group and increased empathy.
- The KiVa program costs slightly more per pupil initially but shows promising results for public health regarding bullying reduction without affecting other behavioral measures significantly.