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The psychometric properties of the grazing questionnaire in an obesity sample with and without binge eating disorder
ConclusionThis was the first study to investigate the psychometric properties of the GQ in an obesity sample. Overall, findings indicated that the GQ is a psychometrically sound measure of grazing among individuals with obesity. These findings provide further support for two distinct subtypes of grazing and highlight the importance of increased assessment and management of grazing behaviours for individuals with obesity and eating disorders.Plain English summaryMaintaining a healthy weight is one of the greatest challenges for individuals with obesity. Certain eating patterns such as grazing may contribute to difficulties ...
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - June 16, 2022 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research

An exploratory study of creativity and eating disorders
ConclusionOur results were consistent with previous findings of an association between cognitive inflexibility and having an ED. However we found no evidence that cognitive inflexibility generalized to creativity more broadly. Our results may lend support to Cognitive Remediation Therapy, but further study is required.
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - October 19, 2017 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research

Caring for crying babies: A mixed ‐methods study to understand factors influencing nurses' and doctors' management of infant colic
ConclusionsOverall, MCHN and ED doctors were proficient in describing normal crying. However, several barriers to best practice were identified, including time constraints and belief about consequences of intervening. These results will be used to develop effective interventions to address the identified barriers and enablers to optimise the management of infant colic.
Source: Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health - February 22, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Authors: James McGann, Jaqueline Manohar, Harriet Hiscock, Denise O'Connor, Jan Hodgson, Franz Babl, Valerie Sung Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Bringing binge eating disorder into focus: The sidelined eating disorder.
PMID: 30198306 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry - September 10, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Australia and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED) Tags: Aust N Z J Psychiatry Source Type: research

Parental body dissatisfaction and controlling child feeding practices: A prospective study of Australian parent-child dyads.
Abstract The aim of the present study was to examine whether parents' reported use of controlling feeding practices (restrictive feeding and pressure to eat) change over 6 months, and whether parents' concerns about their own weight and shape are prospectively associated with increasing use of controlling feeding practices. Participants were 48 Australian parents (92% female; Mage = 37.8 years) who completed questionnaires twice, with a 6-month time lag, regarding a target child aged 7.6 years on average (52% female). Results revealed that, in general, parental feeding practices and body dissatisfaction ...
Source: Eating Behaviors - October 28, 2018 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Authors: Webb HJ, Haycraft E Tags: Eat Behav Source Type: research

Teens must 'get smart' about social media
(Flinders University) New research indicates that social media is leading young adolescent girls and boys down a worrying path towards developing body image issues and eating disorder behaviours - even though they are smartphone savvy. The Australian research, published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders (Wiley), found platforms with a strong focus on image posting and viewing such as Instagram and Snapchat are the most used and the most risky.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - December 4, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Relationships Between Self ‐Reported and Observed Parenting Behaviour, Adolescent Disordered Eating Attitudes and Behaviours, and the 5‐HTTLPR Polymorphism: Data From the Australian Temperament Project
This study examined whether self‐reported and observationally measured parental behaviours were associated with disordered eating, and investigated possible moderation by a serotonin‐transporter polymorphism (5‐HTTLPR). Study 1 included 650 adolescents from the Australian Temperament Project who completed the Eating Disorder Inventory‐2 Drive for Thinness and Bulimia scales at 15/16 years and were genotyped for 5‐HTTLPR. Parents completed an Australian Temperament Project‐devised measure of parental warmth and harsh punishment. Study 2 included a subgroup of 304 participants who also engaged in a video‐recor...
Source: European Eating Disorders Review - July 1, 2017 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Authors: Vanja Rozenblat, Joanne Ryan, Eleanor Wertheim, Ross King, Craig A. Olsson, Primrose Letcher, Isabel Krug Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Promoting evidence-based practice - perceived knowledge, behaviours and attitudes of polish nurses: a cross-sectional validation study.
CONCLUSIONS: Study's findings highlight the importance of further supplementation of knowledge about EBP. The difficulties in using EBP in clinical practice are objective and require changes in the Polish system of nursing care. Additionally life-long updating knowledge in the area of EBP by participation in various forms of post-graduate education can produce improvements in the knowledge, behaviours and attitudes of nurses in creating a positive EBP profile. PMID: 29952720 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics - June 30, 2018 Category: Occupational Health Tags: Int J Occup Saf Ergon Source Type: research

“90% of the time, it’s not just weight”: General practitioner and practice staff perspectives regarding the barriers and enablers to obesity guideline implementation
ConclusionsObesity guidelines and policy makers need to better engage with issues of multimorbidity, socioeconomic disadvantage and workforce issues if recommendations are to be widely adopted in general practice. Tasksharing, teamwork and technology are potential solutions to some of the barriers. Patient perspectives and approaches to being able to overcome stigma and legitimise obesity management in primary care consultations could also assist.
Source: Obesity Research and Clinical Practice - May 18, 2019 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research

'Like fumbling around in the dark': Young people's perceptions and realities of healthy relationships
In this study, therefore, insights were sought on healthy relationship qualities, common issues encountered, and relevant educational experiences. Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with 18 young people (11 self-identified as female, 5 male, and 2 trans/gender-diverse) aged 14-20 years, residing in Adelaide, South Australia. Relationships with parents, siblings, peers and intimate partners were topics for discussion. Reflexive thematic analysis was utilised to generate codes and themes. The Five Cs of Positive Youth Development were used to aid understanding of findings. Young people's accounts suggested a disjunct...
Source: Culture, Health and Sexuality - April 4, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Sophie G E Kedzior Vivienne M Moore Nathan Manning Tassia K Oswald Helen Calabretto Zohra S Lassi Alice R Rumbold Source Type: research

Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of eating disorders
Conclusions: Specific evidence based psychological and pharmacological treatments are recommended for most eating disorders but more trials are needed for specific therapies in AN, and research is urgently needed for all aspects of ARFID assessment and management. Expert reviewers Associate Professor Susan Byrne, Dr Angelica Claudino, Dr Anthea Fursland, Associate Professor Jennifer Gaudiani, Dr Susan Hart, Ms Gabriella Heruc, Associate Professor Michael Kohn, Dr Rick Kausman, Dr Sarah Maguire, Ms Peta Marks, Professor Janet Treasure and Mr Andrew Wallis.
Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry - October 28, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Hay, P., Chinn, D., Forbes, D., Madden, S., Newton, R., Sugenor, L., Touyz, S., Ward, W. Tags: RANZCP Guidelines Source Type: research

Chew and spit (CHSP) in a large adolescent sample: prevalence, impact on health-related quality of life, and relation to other disordered eating features.
This study also explores the relationship between CHSP and other demographic and eating disorder (ED) features in 5111 adolescents (11-to-19 years of age) from 13 schools in New South Wales, Australia. Participants completed measures of ED symptoms and behaviors and change to impairment with two components: psychological distress (K-10) and health related quality of life (HRQoL; PedsQL). CHSP was found to have a 12.2% (95% CI 0.114, 0.132]) point-prevalence rate. Participants who indicated engaging in CHSP reported significantly higher levels of psychological distress (K-10) and lower HRQoL scores (PedsQL) compared to tho...
Source: Eating Disorders - November 25, 2019 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Authors: Aouad P, Hay P, Soh N, Touyz S, Mannan H, Mitchison D Tags: Eat Disord Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 20, Pages 6321: Indigenous Peoples & rsquo; Experience and Understanding of Menstrual and Gynecological Health in Australia, Canada and New Zealand: A Scoping Review
IJERPH, Vol. 20, Pages 6321: Indigenous Peoples’ Experience and Understanding of Menstrual and Gynecological Health in Australia, Canada and New Zealand: A Scoping Review International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph20136321 Authors: Donna Ciccia Aunty Kerrie Doyle Cecilia H. M. Ng Mike Armour There are a variety of cultural and religious beliefs and customs worldwide related to menstruation, and these often frame discussing periods and any gynecological issues as taboo. While there has been previous research on the impact of these beliefs on menstrual health ...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - July 7, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Donna Ciccia Aunty Kerrie Doyle Cecilia H. M. Ng Mike Armour Tags: Review Source Type: research

Public perception of medicinal and recreational cannabis and its effect on mental health: a survey of a regional Australian town - Webb M, Mansfield K.
OBJECTIVE: To investigate beliefs about treatment capabilities of medicinal cannabis (MC), the effect of recreational cannabis (RC) on mental health and online cannabis search trends. METHOD: Participants (n = 117) completed an online survey, and searc...
Source: SafetyLit - November 13, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news