A5000791952- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Elder Abuse and Neglect
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Food Industry and Aquatic Biology
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Global Energy and Sustainability Research
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Economic and Technological Developments in Russia
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Spacecraft and Cryogenic Technologies
- Oil, Gas, and Environmental Issues
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Engineering Diagnostics and Reliability
- Maritime Transport Emissions and Efficiency
- Engineering Applied Research
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Nursing Roles and Practices
- Online and Blended Learning
La Trobe University
2012-2025
Mothers are at risk of domestic violence (DV) and its harmful consequences postpartum. There is no evidence to date for sustainability DV screening in primary care settings. We aimed test whether a theory-informed, maternal child health (MCH) nurse-designed model increased sustained screening, disclosure, safety planning referrals compared with usual care.Cluster randomised controlled trial 12 month MCH intervention 24 follow-up. The study was set community-based nurse teams (91 centres, 163...
The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) service in Victoria comprises a universal service, an enhanced program providing additional support for vulnerable families (EMCH) 24-h MCH telephone line. There is anecdotal evidence of variation EMCH programs between Local Government Areas, this study aims to explore the inform future policy practice. An online survey was sent coordinators December 2016 (n = 79), with response rate 70% (55/79). Quantitative data have been analysed using descriptive...
To enable proactive decisions that promote a healthy start to life, our understanding of children's health and development at population level is only as good the data we collect analyse.1 A decade ago, Olver called for improved access capacity link in Australian context, voiced Medical Journal Australia.2 In intervening years, there have been varying rates progress across states territories. Victoria's routinely collected statewide documenting from pregnancy school entry, maternal child...
Intimate partner violence (IPV) can result in significant harm to women and families is especially prevalent when are pregnant or recent mothers. Maternal child health nurses (MCHN) Victoria, Australia community-based nurse/midwives who see over 95% of all mothers with newborns. MCHN an ideal position identify support experiencing IPV, refer them specialist family services. Evidence for IPV screening primary care inconclusive date. The Victorian government recently required screen babies...
To explore the family violence practice of home visiting nurses and identify personal professional characteristics undertaking work.A qualitative research design using interpretive description.The nursing in Victoria, Australia, were explored by analysing semi-structured interviews (n = 37) conducted over 4 months 2019-2020. Twenty-five 12 nurse managers worked urban, regional city rural/remote settings. The data analysed reflexive thematic analysis.We categorized into two broad themes with...
To explore the experience of nurse managers managing maternal and child health nurses undertaking family violence work in Victoria, Australia.Health care practitioners' ability to address against women is strengthened by service systems that include effective staff management leadership. Maternal with experiencing abuse; however, their support system has not been examined.Semi-structured interviews 12 2019-2020 explored how they supervised managed nurses. The data were analysed using...
Family violence is a serious public health issue with significant consequences for women and children. Enhanced Maternal Child Health nurses (EMCH) in Victoria, Australia, work experiencing family violence; however, scholarly examination of the clinical has not occurred. This qualitative study explored how EMCH abuse, describing personal professional challenges undertaking work. Twenty-five participated semi-structured interviews. Using interpretive description methodology enabled an insight...
Introduction Postnatal depression affects up to one in six new mothers Australia each year, with significant impacts on the woman and her family. Prevention strategies can be complicated by a woman’s reluctance seek professional help. Peer support is promising but inadequately tested early intervention. Very few trials have reported efficacy of peer perinatal period no study has been undertaken Australia. We will explore if proactive telephone-based (mother-to-mother) support, provided women...