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Contrasting effects of prenatal life stress on blood pressure and bodymass index in young adults

The effect of prenatal life stress on BP was accentuated by a higher BMI. Fetal programming events as a result of prenatal stress may underpin some of these...

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If it’s about me, why do it without me? Genuine student engagement in school cyberbullying education

This study reports on a three-year group randomized controlled trial, the Cyber Friendly Schools Project (CFSP), aimed to reduce cyberbullying among grade 8...

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There is variability in the attainment of developmental milestones in the CDKL5 disorder

Individuals with the CDKL5 disorder have been described as having severely impaired development.

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Influence of the environment on participation in social roles for young adults with down syndrome

The purpose of this study is to describe the social participation of young adults with Down syndrome and examine its relationship with the physical and...

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Experiences Impacting the Quality of Life of Mothers of Children With Autism and Intellectual Disability

Mothers of autistic children and adults bewtween 11 and 24 years old were interviewed about the impacts and rewards associated with their children's disability.

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FluMum: A prospective cohort study of mother-infant pairs assessing the effectiveness of maternal influenza vaccination in revention of influenza

Evidence is emerging of benefit to the infant with respect to preventing influenza infection in the first 6 months of life. The FluMum study aims to...

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Is the broad autism phenotype in mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder exacerbated by the challenges of caring for their children?

This qualitative study of parental interviews provided a preliminary examination of whether behaviours consistent with the BAP may have been exacerbated by...

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Using participatory action research to prevent suicide in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

Using a participatory action research approach, the communities were supported to identify the risk factors challenging individuals, families and communities...

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Distinguishing Between Risk Factors for Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, and Purging Disorder

Binge eating disorder and purging disorder have gained recognition as distinct eating disorder diagnoses, but risk factors for these conditions have not yet...

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Asking QUestions about Alcohol in pregnancy (AQUA): A longitudinal cohort study of fetal effects of low to moderate alcohol exposure

Using detailed, prospective methods of data collection, the AQUA study will comprehensively examine the effects of low to moderate alcohol consumption...