Jane A Scott
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 5459562 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Jane A Scott |
| NOMBRES | Jane A |
| APELLIDO | Scott |
| FIRMA | SCOTT J A |
| AFILIACIONES | Curtin University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0765-9054 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 48 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 44 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 48 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 1953 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2024 |
| ÍNDICE H | 3 |
Sources and determinants of free sugars intake by 5‐year‐old Australian children in the SMILE cohort
Reducing free sugars intake is important for the prevention of dental caries and obesity in children. The study aimed to determine the amount and sources of free sugars known to contribute to dental caries, and identify sociodemographic determinants of intake by children aged 5 years in Australia. Cross-sectional analysis of dietary data from a cohort study, collected using a customized food frequency questionnaire were used to calculate free sug…
Predictors of Free Sugars Intake Trajectories across Early Childhood—Results from the SMILE Birth Cohort Study
Foods and beverages high in free sugars can displace healthier choices and increase the risk of weight gain, dental caries, and noncommunicable diseases. Little is known about the intake of free sugars across early childhood. This study aimed to examine the longitudinal intake from 1 to 5 years of free sugars and identify the independent maternal and child-related predictors of intake in a cohort of Australian children participating in the Study …
Australian Consumers’ Attitudes towards Sustainable Diet Practices Regarding Food Waste, Food Processing, and the Health Aspects of Diet
Environmentally sustainable diets are increasingly aspired to in food-based dietary guidelines across the world. However, little is known about consumer attitudes toward these diets when making food decisions. This study aimed to identify the demographic characteristics of Australian adults based on the level of attention they paid to the healthfulness of their diet, their consideration of the level of food processing, and their concern about hou…
Investigating Maternal Perspectives of Breastfeeding Support Targeted Towards Fathers in the Milk Man Mobile App Intervention
Background The support of her infant’s father is one of the most important factors influencing a mother’s breastfeeding success, and an increasing number of interventions are targeted towards fathers. Engaging fathers as agents to influence a maternal behavior is potentially problematic, yet few studies report on maternal experiences. Objective This study aims to explore mothers’ perspectives of their partners’ use of Milk Man, a father-focused b…
Development and internal validation of the SMILE-FSS
Objective: To develop and internally validate a Free Sugars Screener (FSS) for Australian children aged 2 and 5 years. Design: Using data collected from a ninety-nine-item (2-year-olds) and ninety-eight-item (5-year-olds) FFQ in the Study of Mothers’ and Infants’ Life Events affecting oral health (SMILE-FFQ), a regression-based prediction modelling approach was employed to identify a subset of items that accurately estimate total free sugars inta…
The role of family planning counselling during maternal and child health services in postpartum modern contraceptive uptake in Ethiopia
Family planning counselling can help improve the postpartum modern contraceptive uptake. However, studies in Ethiopia indicate inconsistent effects of integrated family planning counselling on postpartum modern contraceptive uptake. This study aimed to determine the extent of family planning counselling and its role in improving postpartum contraceptive uptake among women in Ethiopia. We used the Performance Monitoring for Action (PMA) Ethiopia p…
Measuring User Engagement with a Socially Connected, Gamified Health Promotion Mobile App
Participant engagement is an important consideration in mHealth interventions and there are no standardised measurements available to guide researchers. This paper describes the engagement index customised for the Milk Man app, a mobile app designed to engage fathers with breastfeeding and parenting information. Participants were recruited from maternity hospitals in Perth, Western Australia. An engagement index with scores ranging from 0 to 100 …
Exploring Feeding Practices and Food Literacy in Parents with Young Children from Disadvantaged Areas
Early childhood provides an opportunity to optimize growth and development and parents play a fundamental role in forming healthy eating habits in their children. A healthy diet improves quality of life and wellbeing and reduces the risk of chronic disease. The aim of this research was to explore parents' experiences of feeding 0-5-year-old children and food literacy behaviors. This qualitative study employed a general inductive inquiry approach.…
Digital Marketing of Commercial Complementary Foods in Australia
The digital marketing of commercial complementary foods (CCF) is an emerging area of concern in Australia. Although research into traditional methods has identified a range of problems, the marketing and messaging strategies employed within digital spaces have gone largely unscrutinized. This study sought to examine the methods used by CCF manufacturers to promote Australian baby foods and brands in a digital space. A multiple step approach was u…
Determinants of Breastfeeding Duration in Shiraz, Southwest Iran
A prospective cohort study was conducted in Shiraz in the south west of Iran to investigate breastfeeding from birth to six months of age. Mothers were recruited in a face-to-face interview within 48 h of giving birth in three public and two private hospitals (n = 700). They were then followed-up at 4, 12, 16, and 26 weeks postpartum in local Maternal and Child Health Clinics. Upon being discharge from hospital, 98.7% of mothers were breastfeedin…
Determinants of Full Breastfeeding at 6 Months and Any Breastfeeding at 12 and 24 Months among Women in Sydney
The aim of this study was to report on breastfeeding duration up to 24 months and determine the predictors of breastfeeding duration among women in South Western Sydney, one of the most culturally diverse and socioeconomically disadvantaged regions of New South Wales (NSW), Australia. Mother-infant dyads ( n = 1035) were recruited to the Healthy Smiles Healthy Kids birth cohort study. Study data were collected through telephone interviews at 2, 4…
Sources and Determinants of Wholegrain Intake in a Cohort of Australian Children Aged 12–14 Months
In the first two years of life, exposure to wholegrain foods may help establish life‐long consumption patterns associated with reduced risk of chronic disease, yet intake data are lacking for this age group. This cross‐sectional analysis aimed to determine intakes and food sources of wholegrains in a cohort of 828 Australian children aged 12-14 months, and to identify determinants of wholegrain intake. Three non‐consecutive days of dietary intake…
A Recipe for Success? A Nutrient Analysis of Recipes Promoted by Supermarkets
Recipe use impacts eating habits, yet there is limited research investigating the nutritional quality of recipes. Supermarket recipe magazines command large readerships, with over 4 million readers for each of the two major Australian supermarket publications. Assessing the nutrient content of featured recipes is therefore of public health interest. The nutrient content of 312 main-meal recipes from Coles ® Magazine and Woolworths Fresh ® were an…
Incidence and Determinants of Caesarean Section in Shiraz, Iran
The rate of Caesarean section (CS) without medical indication has increased markedly worldwide in the past decades. This study reports the incidence of CS and identifies the determinants of elective and emergency CS as separate pregnancy outcomes in a cohort of Iranian women. Mothers ( n = 700) of healthy, full-term infants were recruited from five maternity hospitals in Shiraz. The association between maternal socio-demographic and biomedical fa…
Maternal Depressive Symptoms and Infant Feeding Practices at Hospital Discharge
The nutritional quality of supermarket own brand chilled convenience foods
Objective: To assess the nutritional quality of Australian supermarket own brand chilled convenience foods (SOBCCF), for example, ready meals, pizza, pies and desserts. Design: Cross-sectional. Setting: Two large supermarkets (Coles and Woolworths) in Perth, Western Australia were audited in February 2017. Participants: Data were extracted from photographic images of 291 SOBCCF, including front-of-pack information (i.e. product name, description …
Mothers’ Understanding of Infant Feeding Guidelines and Their Associated Practices
There is limited evidence to describe Australian mothers’ understanding of the Australian Infant Feeding Guidelines (AIFG). A qualitative inductive methodological approach was used in this study to explore experiences with the introduction of solid food. Seven focus groups with 42 mothers of children aged 4–18 months were conducted in disadvantaged areas in Perth, Australia. The mean age of infants was 9.6 months and mean age of introduction of s…
Sources and Determinants of Discretionary Food Intake in a Cohort of Australian Children Aged 12–14 Months
Despite recommendations to the contrary, consumption of discretionary (energy-dense, nutrient-poor) foods begins for some children early in the weaning period, and the proportion of children consuming discretionary foods increases markedly in the second year of life. The purpose of this study was to determine intake and sources of discretionary foods in a cohort of 828 Australian toddlers (mean age: 13.1mo), and to identify determinants of discre…
Determinants and Sources of Iron Intakes of Australian Toddlers
The first two years of life is a period of rapid growth and development. During this time a lack of key nutrients, including iron, can have long-lasting effects on motor and cognitive performance. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to determine intake and sources of iron in a cohort of 828 toddlers (mean age; 13.1 mo) participating in the Adelaide-based Study of Mothers' and Infants' Life Events affecting oral health (SMILE), and to id…
The Impact of Voluntary Policies on Parents’ Ability to Select Healthy Foods in Supermarkets
Food packaging is used for marketing purposes, providing consumers with information about product attributes at the point-of-sale and thus influencing food choice. The Australian government focuses on voluntary policies to address inappropriate food marketing, including the Health Star Rating nutrition label. This research explored the way marketing via packaging information influences Australian parents' ability to select healthy foods for their…
Determinants of Continued Breastfeeding at 12 and 24 Months
Breastfeeding to 12 months and beyond offers considerable health benefits to both infants and mothers. Despite these recognized benefits, relatively few women in high income countries breastfeed for 12 months, and rarely breastfeed to 24 months. The aim of this study was to identify the prevalence and determinants of continued breastfeeding to 12 and 24 months amongst a cohort of Australian women participating in the Adelaide-based Study of Mothe…
Global supermarkets’ corporate social responsibility commitments to public health
BACKGROUND: Supermarkets have unprecedented political and economic power in the food system and an inherent responsibility to demonstrate good corporate citizenship via corporate social responsibility (CSR). The aim of this study was to investigate the world's largest and most powerful supermarkets' publically available CSR commitments to determine their potential impact on public health. METHODS: The world's largest 100 retailers were identified…
Intake, sources, and determinants of free sugars intake in Australian children aged 12–14 months
The consumption of free sugars is directly associated with adiposity and dental caries in early childhood; however, intake data in the first 2 years of life are limited. This cross-sectional analysis aims to identify major food sources of free sugars for Australian children aged 12-14 months and investigate factors associated with meeting the World Health Organisation (WHO) Guideline for sugars intake. Three days of nonconsecutive dietary data we…
Baby‐friendly hospital practices are associated with duration of full breastfeeding in primiparous but not multiparous Iranian women
There is evidence that the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) results in improved breastfeeding outcomes in Western countries, but little is known of its impact in Middle-Eastern countries. This study investigated the impact of BFHI practices on duration of full breastfeeding in a cohort of 700 Iranian mothers recruited between June 2014 and March 2015 from maternity hospitals in Shiraz and followed-up prospectively for 6 months. At baselin…
Duration of Breastfeeding, but Not Timing of Solid Food, Reduces the Risk of Overweight and Obesity in Children Aged 24 to 36 Months
This study aimed to determine whether breastfeeding duration and the timing of solid food were independently associated with being overweight or obese in early childhood. Subjects were 953 children participating in the Study of Mothers and Infants Life Events Affecting Oral Health (SMILE) birth cohort study, based in Adelaide, Australia. Socio-demographic information and data on breastfeeding duration and age of introduction of solid food were co…
Eating habits of University students living at, or away from home in Greece
Maternal feeding self-efficacy and fruit and vegetable intakes in infants. Results from the Saidi study
Differentiating between the effect of rapid dietary acculturation and the effect of living away from home for the first time, on the diets of Greek students studying in Glasgow
Communication campaigns and the neo-liberal policy agenda
This article summarizes my recent investigation of the political debate, conducted through the media, over a crucial and defining policy in New Zealand's neo-liberal project (begun in 1984). The Employment Contracts Act (1991), representing an overhaul of New Zealand's industrial relations system, was introduced at a particular historical conjuncture. Conditions peculiar to the 1990/1991 period contributed to the passage of legislation which rein…
Gastro-Enteritis in Infancy
This paper describes a study of the epidemiology and the aetiology of infantile enteritis in two of the nine divisions into which the County of London is divided for day-to-day administration. The two divisions comprised the metropolitan boroughs of Chelsea, Fulham, Hammersmith, Kensington, Hampstead, Paddington, St. Marylebone, St. Pancras, and Westminster, with a total population of 994,000 at the 1951 census, and a total of 15,409 live births …
Intelligence, Physique, and Family Size
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Communication campaigns and the neo-liberal policy agenda
This article summarizes my recent investigation of the political debate, conducted through the media, over a crucial and defining policy in New Zealand's neo-liberal project (begun in 1984). The Employment Contracts Act (1991), representing an overhaul of New Zealand's industrial relations system, was introduced at a particular historical conjuncture. Conditions peculiar to the 1990/1991 period contributed to the passage of legislation which rein…
Factors associated with the initiation of breast-feeding by Aboriginal mothers in Perth
Objectives: To identify the prevalence of breast-feeding at discharge and the determinants of breast-feeding initiation amongst Aboriginal women. Design: A prospective cohort study using a self-administered baseline questionnaire and telephone-administered follow-up interviews. Setting: Six hospitals with maternity wards in Perth, Western Australia. Subjects: Four hundred and twenty-five Aboriginal mothers of newborn infants. Results: At discharg…
Predictors of Breastfeeding Duration
OBJECTIVE. To report the duration of breastfeeding among a population of Australian women and to identify factors that are associated with the duration of full breastfeeding to 6 months and any breastfeeding to 12 months. METHODS. Participants were 587 women who were recruited from 2 maternity hospitals in Perth and completed a baseline questionnaire just before or shortly after discharge from the hospital. Women were followed up by telephone int…
Breast-feeding in a UK urban context
Objective To investigate what factors relate most strongly to breast-feeding duration in order to successfully support breast-feeding mothers. Design Prospective birth cohort study using questionnaires, routinely collected weights and health check at age 13 months. Setting Gateshead, UK. Subjects Parents of 923 term infants born in a defined geographical area and recruited shortly after birth, 50% of whom were breast-feeding initially. Results On…
Predictors of delayed onset of lactation
The objective of this study was to identify biomedical and hospital-related factors associated with the delayed onset of lactation (>72 h postpartum) in a population of Australian women. Subjects were 453 women participating in the second Perth Infant Feeding Study. Information on mothers' perception of the timing of the onset of lactation and associated explanatory factors was collected in a questionnaire completed by women prior to or shortly a…
Breast-feeding mothers can exercise
Objectives To study the relationship between exercise by the mother and breast-feeding initiation and duration, and its effect on infant growth. Design A cohort study of mothers and infants, recruited at birth. Infant feeding methods were recorded in detail and breast-feeding was categorised as ‘any’ or ‘full’. Exercise levels were categorised using the metabolic equivalent tasks approach based on details of physical activity recorded in question…
Eating habits of University students living at, or away from home in Greece
Differentiating between the effect of rapid dietary acculturation and the effect of living away from home for the first time, on the diets of Greek students studying in Glasgow
Early childhood feeding practices and dental caries in preschool children
This study will provide evidence of the association of early childhood feeding practices and the oral health of preschool children. In addition, information will be collected on breastfeeding practices and the oral health concerns of mothers living in disadvantaged areas in South Western Sydney
Dietary patterns and breast-feeding in Australian children
Objective To determine the dietary patterns of a national sample of 2–8-year-old Australian children and to establish whether breast-feeding is associated with dietary patterns in this age group. Design Cross-sectional study using 24 h recall data from the 2007 Australian National Children's Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey. Setting Australia. Subjects A total of 2287 children aged 2–8 years. Results Principal component factor analysis iden…
The relationship between breastfeeding and weight status in a national sample of Australian children and adolescents
Breastfeeding for 6 or more months appears to be protective against later overweight and obesity in this population of Australian children. The beneficial short-term health outcomes of breastfeeding for the infant are well recognised and this study provides further observational evidence of a potential long-term health outcome and additional justification for the continued support and promotion of breastfeeding to six months and beyond
Child and family health nurses' experiences of oral health of preschool children
This study highlights that oral health problems are a significant segment of the child health problems identified by nurses in their daily work. The nurses perceived the problem of dental caries to be one of a lack of parental knowledge, and families should be educated not only on "what" but also on "how" to feed their children. The primary healthcare team should work collaboratively to educate families in a culturally appropriate way
Common risk factor approach to address socioeconomic inequality in the oral health of preschool children – a prospective cohort study
This prospective cohort study will examine a wide range of determinants influencing child oral health and related general conditions such as overweight. It will lead to the evaluation of the inter-relationship among main influences and their relative effect on child oral health. The study findings will provide high level evidence of pathways through which socio-environmental factors impact child oral health. It will also provide an opportunity to…
Maternal feeding self-efficacy and fruit and vegetable intakes in infants. Results from the Saidi study
Factors associated with Early Initiation of Breastfeeding in Western Nepal
The initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of birth has numerous nutritional and immunological benefits and has been found to reduce neonatal mortality. This community-based prospective cohort study aimed to report the rate of, and factors associated with, early initiation of breastfeeding in Western Nepal. The rate of early initiation of breastfeeding was reported, and associations between early initiation and independent variables were tes…
Development and Relative Validity of a Food Frequency Questionnaire to Assess Intakes of Total and Free Sugars in Australian Toddlers
Background : Dental research into early childhood caries is hindered by a lack of suitable dietary assessment tools that have been developed and validated for the population and outcomes of interest. The aim of this study was to develop and investigate the relative validity and reproducibility of the Study of Mothers' and Infants' Life Events Food Frequency Questionnaire (SMILE-FFQ), to assess the total and free sugars intakes of Australian toddl…
Factors Influencing Early Feeding of Foods and Drinks Containing Free Sugars—A Birth Cohort Study
Early feeding of free sugars to young children can increase the preference for sweetness and the risk of consuming a cariogenic diet high in free sugars later in life. This study aimed to investigate early life factors influencing early introduction of foods/drinks containing free sugars. Data from an ongoing population-based birth cohort study in Australia were used. Mothers of newborn children completed questionnaires at birth and subsequently …
Consumer attitudes and misperceptions associated with trends in self-reported cereal foods consumption
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Global supermarkets’ corporate social responsibility commitments to public health
BACKGROUND: Supermarkets have unprecedented political and economic power in the food system and an inherent responsibility to demonstrate good corporate citizenship via corporate social responsibility (CSR). The aim of this study was to investigate the world's largest and most powerful supermarkets' publically available CSR commitments to determine their potential impact on public health. METHODS: The world's largest 100 retailers were identified…
Intake, sources, and determinants of free sugars intake in Australian children aged 12–14 months
The consumption of free sugars is directly associated with adiposity and dental caries in early childhood; however, intake data in the first 2 years of life are limited. This cross-sectional analysis aims to identify major food sources of free sugars for Australian children aged 12-14 months and investigate factors associated with meeting the World Health Organisation (WHO) Guideline for sugars intake. Three days of nonconsecutive dietary data we…
Baby‐friendly hospital practices are associated with duration of full breastfeeding in primiparous but not multiparous Iranian women
There is evidence that the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) results in improved breastfeeding outcomes in Western countries, but little is known of its impact in Middle-Eastern countries. This study investigated the impact of BFHI practices on duration of full breastfeeding in a cohort of 700 Iranian mothers recruited between June 2014 and March 2015 from maternity hospitals in Shiraz and followed-up prospectively for 6 months. At baselin…
Duration of Breastfeeding, but Not Timing of Solid Food, Reduces the Risk of Overweight and Obesity in Children Aged 24 to 36 Months
This study aimed to determine whether breastfeeding duration and the timing of solid food were independently associated with being overweight or obese in early childhood. Subjects were 953 children participating in the Study of Mothers and Infants Life Events Affecting Oral Health (SMILE) birth cohort study, based in Adelaide, Australia. Socio-demographic information and data on breastfeeding duration and age of introduction of solid food were co…
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