A5088083755- Sleep and related disorders
- Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue
- Sleep and Wakefulness Research
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Older Adults Driving Studies
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Disaster Response and Management
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Transportation and Mobility Innovations
- Traffic and Road Safety
- Healthcare Systems and Public Health
The University of Queensland
2021-2025
ARC Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course
2022-2025
Australian Research Council
2023-2024
ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child
2023-2024
Queensland University of Technology
2014-2019
Introduction: COVID-19 and related travel social restrictions caused significant stress for university students in Australia globally. Learning quickly moved online many (particularly international students) were separated from economic support. This study examined the impact of pandemic pre-pandemic (2019) to Omicron wave (2022) on domestic students’ mental health. Methods: Participants 1540 (72% females, 28% international) four first-year cohorts (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022). We screened...
BackgroundRoad trauma is a leading cause of death and disability for young Australians (15–24 years). Young adults are overrepresented in crashes due to sleepiness, with two-thirds their fatal attributed sleepy driving. This trial aims examine the effectiveness sleep extension education program improved road safety adults.MethodsYoung aged 18–24 years (n = 210) will be recruited pragmatic randomised controlled employing placebo-controlled, parallel-groups design. The intervention group...
Current evidence suggests that precarious employment is a risk factor for poor mental health. Although the mechanisms underpinning this relationship are unclear, sleep has been proposed to have role in relationship. This study explored mediating effects of quality and duration on between health.Data were obtained from wave 17 Household, Income Labour Dynamics Australia survey. A novel score (PES) was developed using exploratory confirmatory analyses (CFA) 8127 workers (4195 female, aged...
Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate sleep‐wake behavior and gain insights into perceived impairment (sleep, fatigue, cognitive function) athletes competing in two international multi‐day adventure races. Twenty‐four took part across independent races: Queensland, Australia Alaska, USA. Individual sleep periods were determined via actigraphy, racers self‐reported their disturbances, impairment, fatigue function. Each these indices calculated for pre‐, during‐ post‐race periods....
Abstract Introduction A potential explanation for the relationship between screen-based digital technology use and poor sleep health is bedtime procrastination (alongside arousing content circadian disruption from light emitting devices). This study aimed to provide insight into mechanisms linking in young adults by exploring associations (where individuals delay no external reason), habitual smartphone use, duration. Methods Data this were drawn baseline assessments of a larger randomised...
Abstract Introduction Digital technology is reported to impact children’s sleep, yet there limited knowledge about how it used and managed in the home. The family dynamics associated with use, a child’s bedtime, sleep are uncertain. This study examined evening routines of families by constructing detailed individual timelines routines, including digital 5–8-year-old children their home environment. Method Semi-structured interviews, time-of-day reconstruction, data prompting, novel graphical...
Abstract Introduction Residents in communities impacted by major flooding events, such as those experienced Brisbane 2022, face a range of challenges that may impact their recovery. Poor sleep health be direct and potentially ongoing outcome these events. Method An online survey was completed 134 adults affected 2022/3 Australia (Mdn Age=27; 79% female). Data were collected12-18 months post-flood. The consisted standardized assessments socioemotional functioning sleep, predominantly drawn...
Abstract Introduction The transition to university can be associated with increased stress, poorer mental health and risk of sleep problems. This pilot study assessed the effectiveness a brief, skills building education program (Sharper Minds Better Sleep) designed increase knowledge about healthy its relationship health, promote behaviours. Method Using single arm pre-post design, participants completed an electronic diary, range standardised related questionnaires wore actigraph for 7 days...
Abstract Introduction Children are growing up in 24-hour digital-enriched environments. Digital life may have significant impacts on a child’s sleep-wake behaviours and wellbeing. This study aimed to explore the relationships between sleep, digital technology use, daytime functioning children. Method Data for this were drawn from pilot investigating wearable devices children aged 5-8 years, their naturalistic environment. (N=20, Mage=7.03, SD=1, f=40%) wore an actigraph continuously 48-hours...
Abstract Introduction Driving is an activity where the need for sleep and work schedules can clash, with potentially severe consequences. Ride-hail drivers may be at particular risk, as characteristics of this form precarious employment impact both opportunity overall well-being drivers. This study aimed to explore characteristic profiles in ride-hail drivers, evaluated relationships between these mental health financial well-being. Methods One hundred (12% female) completed online survey...
Background Poor sleep can contribute to poorer health and socioemotional outcomes. Sleep be influenced by a range of individual other socioecological factors. Perceptions neighborhood physical social characteristics reflect broader social-level factors that may influence sleep, which have not been well studied in the Australian context. This study examined association between perceived large sample Australians. Methods Data were from 9,792 people aged 16 years or older, Waves 17 nationally...