Sonja March
Biographic Data
| ID | 1668489 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sonja March |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sonja |
| FAMILY NAME | March |
| SIGNATURE | MARCH S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Southern Queensland |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2809-6767 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 16 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 10 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 16 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Embedding Coaching and Local Education Champions in Implementing Trauma Informed Practice
Growing recognition of the high prevalence of childhood adversity and maltreatment in the general population has led to efforts to support students through trauma‐informed practice (TIP). This study investigated the use of coaching in effectively implementing trauma‐informed programs in schools. A psychologist and a program “champion” (learning engagement coordinator) provided individual teachers coaching on student socio‐emotional and behavioral…
Feasibility of an Unguided, Parent-Focused, Online Program for Sleep Problems in Young Children
Sleep problems in young children are highly prevalent and place children at risk for numerous detrimental child and family outcomes. This pilot study aimed to assess the feasibility of an unguided, parent-focused, online sleep intervention, the Lights Out Online program, in terms of adherence rates, acceptability to parents, and effects on (a) child sleep, anxiety, and behaviour problems, and (b) parental self-efficacy, and parent sleep, depressi…
Understanding parent perspectives on engagement with online youth-focused mental health programs
OBJECTIVE: Online youth-focused health programs often include parent modules-that equip parents with skills to assist their child in improving their health-alongside youth-specific content. BRAVE Self-Help, an evidence-based program designed for children and teenagers with early signs of anxiety, is a popular Australian program that includes six parent modules. Despite its popularity and proven efficacy, BRAVE Self-Help shares the same challenge …
Navigating University
Successfully engaging with university study can be challenging for autistic students and has been highlighted in the research literature as an area of concern. This study sought to address support for autistic students at one Australian university through the development of a bespoke programme called A-Skills. The programme was co-designed with autistic students drawing on principles of self-determination theory and it aimed to develop study and …
A thematic analysis of the personal factors influencing mental health help‐seeking in farmers
PURPOSE: It is crucial to understand the micro-level personal factors that impact farmer mental health help-seeking, given that farmers are at increased risk of suicide yet show reduced mental health help-seeking behaviors. METHODS: Ten farmers, 10 farmers' partners, and 8 general practitioners (ie, family physicians) from Australia completed qualitative semi-structured interviews. Braun and Clarke's method of thematic analysis was used to analyz…
Digital Health Information Provided by Public Health Stakeholders on Colorectal Cancer Screening
In the federal state of Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, colorectal cancer is the second most frequent cause of death among cancer patients. In order to identify cancer precursors early, colorectal cancer screenings are essential. In this context, health information contributes to informing individuals and imparting them with necessary knowledge to make a decision about (non-)utilization of preventive services. Numerous public health stakeholders (e.g., s…
Research Review
Background: Anxiety disorders in children and young people are common and bring significant personal and societal costs. Over the last two decades, there has been a substantial increase in research evaluating psychological and pharmacological treatments for anxiety disorders in children and young people and exciting and novel research has continued as the field strives to improve efficacy and effectiveness, and accessibility of interventions. Thi…
Multiperspective and Multimethod Evaluation of Flexible and Integrative Psychiatric Care Models in Germany
Background: New cross-sectoral mental health care models have been initiated in Germany to overcome the fragmentation of the German health care system. Starting in 2013, flexible and integrative psychiatric care model projects according to §64b SGB V German Social Law (FIT64b) have been implemented. The study "PsychCare" combines quantitative and qualitative primary data with routine health insurance data for the evaluation of these models. Effec…
Internet‐delivered cognitive behavior therapy with minimal therapist support for anxious children and adolescents
BACKGROUND: In general, Internet-delivered cognitive behavior therapy (iCBT) produces significant reductions in child and adolescent anxiety, but a proportion of participants continue to show clinical levels of anxiety after treatment. It is important to identify demographic, clinical, and family factors that predict who is most likely to benefit from iCBT in order to better tailor treatment to individual needs. METHODS: Participants were 175 you…
Good Practice Data Linkage (GPD)
The data linkage of different data sources for research purposes is being increasingly used in recent years. However, generally accepted methodological guidance is missing. The aim of this article is to provide methodological guidelines and recommendations for research projects that have been consented to across different German research societies. Another aim is to endow readers with a checklist for the critical appraisal of research proposals a…
Distribution and predictors associated with the use of breast cancer screening services among women in 14 low-resource countries
The utilisation of BCS services is low in many LRCs. The findings of this study will assist policymakers in identifying the factors that influence the use of BCS services. To increase the national BCS rate, more attention should be essential to under-represented clusters; in particular women who have a poor socioeconomic clusters, live in a rural community, have limited access to mass media communication, and are have a low level educational back…
Autism and inclusive practices
The aim of this study was to explore the role of Mothers of young adults on the autism spectrum in Australia, during the transition to adulthood. Data collected through interviews were analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis resulting in two themes relevant to autism and inclusive practices: Inclusion Support and Mothers’ Support. The findings showed that organisational pressure in meeting key educational performance outcomes infl…
Farming is not Just an Occupation [but] a Whole Lifestyle
The aim of this study was to understand the 'farming life' factors that affect the mental health help-seeking of farmers. Semi-structured interviews were completed with 10 farmers, 10 farmers' partners, and eight General Practitioners (GPs), covering mental health help-seeking. Interview data were then analysed using thematic analysis resulting in three themes: Lifestyle and culture, farming priorities, and the challenges of farming. The findings…
Developing an Extended Model of the Relation between Work Motivation and Health as Affected by the Work Ability as Part of a Corporate Age Management Approach
Due to demographic changes, the employee structure in companies is changing dramatically. It will be necessary to offer employees suitable, age-adequate jobs. As one of its foremost goals, optimized business management strategies must create conditions for guaranteeing a person’s health, work ability, and work motivation. In the context of corporate age management concepts, the literature recommends to retain and integrate older employees in the …
What’s the Worry with Social Anxiety? Comparing Cognitive Processes in Children with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Social Anxiety Disorder
Are status inconsistency, work stress and work-family conflict associated with depressive symptoms? Testing prospective evidence in the lidA study
Farming is not Just an Occupation [but] a Whole Lifestyle
The aim of this study was to understand the 'farming life' factors that affect the mental health help-seeking of farmers. Semi-structured interviews were completed with 10 farmers, 10 farmers' partners, and eight General Practitioners (GPs), covering mental health help-seeking. Interview data were then analysed using thematic analysis resulting in three themes: Lifestyle and culture, farming priorities, and the challenges of farming. The findings…
Are status inconsistency, work stress and work-family conflict associated with depressive symptoms? Testing prospective evidence in the lidA study
What’s the Worry with Social Anxiety? Comparing Cognitive Processes in Children with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Social Anxiety Disorder
Are status inconsistency, work stress and work-family conflict associated with depressive symptoms? Testing prospective evidence in the lidA study
Developing an Extended Model of the Relation between Work Motivation and Health as Affected by the Work Ability as Part of a Corporate Age Management Approach
Due to demographic changes, the employee structure in companies is changing dramatically. It will be necessary to offer employees suitable, age-adequate jobs. As one of its foremost goals, optimized business management strategies must create conditions for guaranteeing a person’s health, work ability, and work motivation. In the context of corporate age management concepts, the literature recommends to retain and integrate older employees in the …
Internet‐delivered cognitive behavior therapy with minimal therapist support for anxious children and adolescents
BACKGROUND: In general, Internet-delivered cognitive behavior therapy (iCBT) produces significant reductions in child and adolescent anxiety, but a proportion of participants continue to show clinical levels of anxiety after treatment. It is important to identify demographic, clinical, and family factors that predict who is most likely to benefit from iCBT in order to better tailor treatment to individual needs. METHODS: Participants were 175 you…
Good Practice Data Linkage (GPD)
The data linkage of different data sources for research purposes is being increasingly used in recent years. However, generally accepted methodological guidance is missing. The aim of this article is to provide methodological guidelines and recommendations for research projects that have been consented to across different German research societies. Another aim is to endow readers with a checklist for the critical appraisal of research proposals a…
Distribution and predictors associated with the use of breast cancer screening services among women in 14 low-resource countries
The utilisation of BCS services is low in many LRCs. The findings of this study will assist policymakers in identifying the factors that influence the use of BCS services. To increase the national BCS rate, more attention should be essential to under-represented clusters; in particular women who have a poor socioeconomic clusters, live in a rural community, have limited access to mass media communication, and are have a low level educational back…
Autism and inclusive practices
The aim of this study was to explore the role of Mothers of young adults on the autism spectrum in Australia, during the transition to adulthood. Data collected through interviews were analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis resulting in two themes relevant to autism and inclusive practices: Inclusion Support and Mothers’ Support. The findings showed that organisational pressure in meeting key educational performance outcomes infl…
Farming is not Just an Occupation [but] a Whole Lifestyle
The aim of this study was to understand the 'farming life' factors that affect the mental health help-seeking of farmers. Semi-structured interviews were completed with 10 farmers, 10 farmers' partners, and eight General Practitioners (GPs), covering mental health help-seeking. Interview data were then analysed using thematic analysis resulting in three themes: Lifestyle and culture, farming priorities, and the challenges of farming. The findings…
Research Review
Background: Anxiety disorders in children and young people are common and bring significant personal and societal costs. Over the last two decades, there has been a substantial increase in research evaluating psychological and pharmacological treatments for anxiety disorders in children and young people and exciting and novel research has continued as the field strives to improve efficacy and effectiveness, and accessibility of interventions. Thi…
Multiperspective and Multimethod Evaluation of Flexible and Integrative Psychiatric Care Models in Germany
Background: New cross-sectoral mental health care models have been initiated in Germany to overcome the fragmentation of the German health care system. Starting in 2013, flexible and integrative psychiatric care model projects according to §64b SGB V German Social Law (FIT64b) have been implemented. The study "PsychCare" combines quantitative and qualitative primary data with routine health insurance data for the evaluation of these models. Effec…
Digital Health Information Provided by Public Health Stakeholders on Colorectal Cancer Screening
In the federal state of Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, colorectal cancer is the second most frequent cause of death among cancer patients. In order to identify cancer precursors early, colorectal cancer screenings are essential. In this context, health information contributes to informing individuals and imparting them with necessary knowledge to make a decision about (non-)utilization of preventive services. Numerous public health stakeholders (e.g., s…
Navigating University
Successfully engaging with university study can be challenging for autistic students and has been highlighted in the research literature as an area of concern. This study sought to address support for autistic students at one Australian university through the development of a bespoke programme called A-Skills. The programme was co-designed with autistic students drawing on principles of self-determination theory and it aimed to develop study and …
A thematic analysis of the personal factors influencing mental health help‐seeking in farmers
PURPOSE: It is crucial to understand the micro-level personal factors that impact farmer mental health help-seeking, given that farmers are at increased risk of suicide yet show reduced mental health help-seeking behaviors. METHODS: Ten farmers, 10 farmers' partners, and 8 general practitioners (ie, family physicians) from Australia completed qualitative semi-structured interviews. Braun and Clarke's method of thematic analysis was used to analyz…
Understanding parent perspectives on engagement with online youth-focused mental health programs
OBJECTIVE: Online youth-focused health programs often include parent modules-that equip parents with skills to assist their child in improving their health-alongside youth-specific content. BRAVE Self-Help, an evidence-based program designed for children and teenagers with early signs of anxiety, is a popular Australian program that includes six parent modules. Despite its popularity and proven efficacy, BRAVE Self-Help shares the same challenge …
Embedding Coaching and Local Education Champions in Implementing Trauma Informed Practice
Growing recognition of the high prevalence of childhood adversity and maltreatment in the general population has led to efforts to support students through trauma‐informed practice (TIP). This study investigated the use of coaching in effectively implementing trauma‐informed programs in schools. A psychologist and a program “champion” (learning engagement coordinator) provided individual teachers coaching on student socio‐emotional and behavioral…
Feasibility of an Unguided, Parent-Focused, Online Program for Sleep Problems in Young Children
Sleep problems in young children are highly prevalent and place children at risk for numerous detrimental child and family outcomes. This pilot study aimed to assess the feasibility of an unguided, parent-focused, online sleep intervention, the Lights Out Online program, in terms of adherence rates, acceptability to parents, and effects on (a) child sleep, anxiety, and behaviour problems, and (b) parental self-efficacy, and parent sleep, depressi…
Psychology (13 works) · Medicine (9 works) · Psychiatry (9 works) · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works) · Mental health (5 works) · Anxiety (4 works) · Business (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Clinical Psychology (3 works)