11 results on '"ARORA, AMIT"'
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2. A Qualitative Study of Preschool Children's Perspectives on an Oral Health Promotion Program in New South Wales, Australia.
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Parmar, Jinal Shashin, Sanagavarapu, Prathyusha, Micheal, Sowbhagya, Chandio, Navira, Cartwright, Susan, and Arora, Amit
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CAVITY prevention ,CURRICULUM ,HEALTH literacy ,RESEARCH funding ,HUMAN services programs ,QUALITATIVE research ,FOCUS groups ,STATISTICAL sampling ,PARENTING ,ORAL hygiene ,EARLY intervention (Education) ,THEMATIC analysis ,EMAIL ,ABILITY ,COMMUNICATION ,FAMILY-centered care ,TOOTHBRUSHES ,HEALTH promotion ,CHILD care ,TOOTH care & hygiene ,ORAL health ,PATIENTS' attitudes ,TRAINING - Abstract
In Australia, dental caries are observed in almost half of children starting school. Oral health promotion programs are being implemented in early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings to promote oral health. This study examined children's perceptions of one such program, the Bright Smiles Bright Futures (BSBF) program in ECEC settings in New South Wales, Australia. Data were collected using focus group discussions from 15 children aged 3–5 years, transcribed verbatim, and analysed through inductive thematic analysis. Three themes were identified as follows: (i) oral health knowledge of children, (ii) oral hygiene practices routine and skills development, and (iii) evaluation of the oral health promotion kit and opportunities for improvement. Children's perspectives highlight the BSBF program's success in communicating key messages to promote oral health. The integration of family-centric approaches, acknowledgement of children's preferences, and the use of interactive tools collectively enhance the overall effectiveness of the oral health promotion program. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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3. Social determinants and behavioural factors influencing toothbrushing frequency among primary school children in rural Australian community of Lithgow, New South Wales
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Arora, Amit, Nargundkar, Subrat, Fahey, Paul, Joshua, Hema, and John, James Rufus
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- 2020
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4. Teledentistry as a novel pathway to improve dental health in school children: a research protocol for a randomised controlled trial
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Estai, Mohamed, Kanagasingam, Yogesan, Mehdizadeh, Maryam, Vignarajan, Janardhan, Norman, Richard, Huang, Boyen, Spallek, Heiko, Irving, Michelle, Arora, Amit, Kruger, Estie, and Tennant, Marc
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- 2020
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5. Interventions to improve the nutritional status of children under 5 years in Ethiopia: a systematic review.
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Ahmed, Kedir Y, Ogbo, Felix Akpojene, Tegegne, Teketo Kassaw, Dalton, Hazel, Arora, Amit, and Ross, Allen G
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CINAHL database ,NUTRITIONAL status - Abstract
Objective: To conduct a systematic review of experimental or quasi-experimental studies that aimed to improve the nutritional status of children under 5 years of age in Ethiopia. Design: Embase, MEDLINE/PubMed, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), PsychINFO, and Academic Search Database were used to locate peer-reviewed studies, and Google Scholar and Open Dissertation were used to locate grey literatures. All searches were conducted between 2000 and November 2022. Setting: Ethiopia. Participants: Pregnant women and mothers with children aged 0–59 months. Results: Ten cluster randomised controlled trials (RCT), six quasi-experimental studies and two individual RCT were included. Out of the identified eighteen studies, three studies targeted pregnant mothers. Our findings showed that almost two-thirds of published interventions had no impact on childhood stunting and wasting, and more than half had no impact on underweight. Some behaviour change communication (BCC) interventions, food vouchers, micronutrient supplementation and quality protein maize improved stunting. Similarly, BCC and fish oil supplementation showed promise in reducing wasting, while BCC and the provision of quality protein maize reduced underweight. Additionally, water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) interventions provided to pregnant mothers and children under 2 years of age were shown to significantly reduce childhood stunting. Conclusion: Future childhood nutritional interventions in Ethiopia should consider adopting an integrated approach that combines the positive effects of interdependent systems such as BCC, food supplemental programmes (e.g. boosting protein and micronutrients), health interventions (e.g. strengthening maternal and childcare), WaSH and financial initiatives (e.g. monetary support and income schemes). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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6. Lessons learnt in recruiting disadvantaged families to a birth cohort study
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Arora, Amit, Manohar, Narendar, Bedros, Dina, Hua, Anh Phong David, You, Steven Yu Hsiang, Blight, Victoria, Ajwani, Shilpi, Eastwood, John, and Bhole, Sameer
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- 2018
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7. Mapping Geographical Differences and Examining the Determinants of Childhood Stunting in Ethiopia: A Bayesian Geostatistical Analysis
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Ahmed, Kedir, Agho, Kingsley, Page, Andrew, Arora, Amit, Ogbo, Felix, and (GloMACH), on behalf of the Global Maternal and Child Health Research Collaboration
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0301 basic medicine ,Employment ,inequality ,Climate ,Mothers ,Nutritional Status ,Overweight ,Article ,Body Mass Index ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,children ,Risk Factors ,Credible interval ,medicine ,Humans ,TX341-641 ,030212 general & internal medicine ,Growth Disorders ,030109 nutrition & dietetics ,Nutrition and Dietetics ,Under-five ,Nutrition. Foods and food supply ,digestive, oral, and skin physiology ,Infant, Newborn ,stunting ,Infant ,nutritional and metabolic diseases ,Regression analysis ,Bayes Theorem ,Anthropometry ,medicine.disease ,Health Surveys ,Diet ,undernutrition ,Malnutrition ,Geography ,Breast Feeding ,Socioeconomic Factors ,Child, Preschool ,Residence ,Female ,Ethiopia ,Underweight ,medicine.symptom ,Child Nutritional Physiological Phenomena ,geo-statistics ,Food Science ,Demography - Abstract
Understanding the specific geographical distribution of stunting is essential for planning and implementing targeted public health interventions in high-burdened countries. This study investigated geographical variations in the prevalence of stunting sub-nationally, and the determinants of stunting among children under 5 years of age in Ethiopia. We used the 2016 Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS) dataset for children aged 0–59 months with valid anthropometric measurements and geographic coordinates (n = 9089). We modelled the prevalence of stunting and its determinants using Bayesian geospatially explicit regression models. The prevalence of stunting among children under five years was 36.3% (95% credible interval (CrI), 22.6%, 51.4%) in Ethiopia, with wide variations sub-nationally and by age group. The prevalence of childhood stunting ranged from 56.6% (37.4–74.6%) in the Mekelle Special zone of the Tigray region to 25.5% (10.5–48.9%) in the Sheka zone of the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples region. Factors associated with a reduced likelihood of stunting in Ethiopia included non-receipt of breastmilk, mother’s BMI (overweight/obese), employment status (employed), and higher household wealth, while the enablers were residence in the “arid” geographic areas, small birth size of the child, and mother’s BMI (underweight). The prevalence and determinants of stunting varied across Ethiopia. Efforts to reduce the burden of childhood stunting should consider geographical heterogeneity and modifiable risk factors.
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- 2021
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8. Barriers and enablers in the implementation and sustainability of toothbrushing programs in early childhood settings and primary schools: a systematic review.
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Chandio, Navira, Micheal, Sowbhagya, Tadakmadla, Santosh Kumar, Sohn, Woosung, Cartwright, Susan, White, Rhiannon, Sanagavarapu, Prathyusha, Parmar, Jinal Shashin, and Arora, Amit
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CINAHL database ,PSYCHOLOGY information storage & retrieval systems ,HEALTH services accessibility ,EVALUATION of human services programs ,MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems ,ORAL hygiene ,TOOTH care & hygiene ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,HUMAN services programs ,ELEMENTARY schools ,MEDLINE ,DENTAL caries ,CHILDREN - Abstract
Background: Untreated dental caries negatively impacts a child's quality of life including overall health and wellbeing, growth and development, social interaction ability, and school attendance. School-based toothbrushing programs have been recognised as an effective intervention to reduce the burden of dental caries. However, limited information is available to understand the real-world enablers and challenges in the implementation and sustainability of toothbrushing programs. This review aims to understand the barriers and enablers in the implementation and sustainability of toothbrushing programs in early childhood settings and primary schools. Methods: Five electronic databases [i.e., CINAHL (EBSCO), Medline (EBSCO), EMBASE (Ovid), Web of Science, and PsycINFO] and backward citation chasing were performed. The last updated databases searches were conducted in May 2022. Studies reporting on barriers and enablers in the implementation and sustainability of toothbrushing programs in early childhood settings or primary schools were included in the review. The methodological quality of included studies was assessed by using Joanna Briggs Institute [JBI] and mixed methods appraisal tool [MMAT] critical appraisal tools and results were reported in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. Results: A total of six studies met the eligibility criteria and were included in the review. Toothbrushing programs in early childhood settings and primary schools were mostly implemented under the supervision of staff and teachers. A positive attitude of the staff, the flexibility of toothbrushing sessions, involvement of community volunteers and parents were a few of the identified enablers. However, the timing of the communication of the program, inadequate transfer of information among staff, frequent staffing turnover, lack of parental support, and staff feeling overburdened while acting as pseudo parents were frequently reported as barriers. Conclusion: The results of this systematic review identify key enablers and barriers for toothbrushing programs in early childhood settings and primary schools which need to be considered for developing oral health promotion initiatives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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9. Content analysis of nutritional information in paediatric oral health education leaflets.
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Arora, Amit, Doan, Jenny, Martinez, Jessamine, Phan, Colin, Kolt, Gregory S., Bhole, Sameer, Harris, Mark Fort, Scott, Jane Anne, and Hector, Debra
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HEALTH education ,NUTRITION ,PAMPHLETS ,CONTENT analysis ,DIET ,BREASTFEEDING ,CHILD nutrition ,DENTAL health education ,HEALTH promotion ,NUTRITIONAL requirements ,NUTRITION policy ,QUALITY assurance ,TOOTH care & hygiene - Abstract
Background: The aim of this study was to determine if paediatric oral health education leaflets with a food and nutritional focus provide messages that are clear and consistent with the current Australian Dietary Guidelines and the Infant Feeding Guidelines.Methods: Forty-three leaflets aimed at parents were sourced from Australian state and territory Health Departments, oral health industry partners and commercial organisations, and a content analysis was performed. Recommendations on food and drink type, consumption frequency and general diet and nutrition advice were considered and cross-referenced with the Australian Dietary Guidelines and the Infant Feeding Guidelines to identify areas of consistency and discrepancy.Results: Twenty leaflets recommended reducing the consumption of sugary and/or acidic food, while 23 leaflets recommended reducing the consumption of sugary and/or acidic drinks. The majority of the leaflets advised water (n = 35) and milk (n = 23) to drink. Although 33 leaflets encouraged a healthy diet, seven of these did not specify what a healthy diet was. Twenty-eight leaflets provided early childhood-related (0-2 years) feeding advice. Confusing messages were found in nine leaflets, with ambiguous recommendations that were open to individual interpretation.Conclusions: There were some inconsistencies between the leaflets and the dietary and infant feeding guidelines in Australia; and across the leaflets, as not all important messages were included in any one leaflet. Government Health Departments and other relevant agencies should ensure that advisory messages regarding diet, particularly those with dental implications, are clear, complete and consistent across all dental educational leaflets. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2017
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10. Obesity and dental caries in early childhood: A systematic review and meta‐analyses.
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Manohar, Narendar, Hayen, Andrew, Fahey, Paul, and Arora, Amit
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DENTAL caries ,META-analysis ,OVERWEIGHT children ,CHILDHOOD obesity ,DENTAL caries risk factors - Abstract
Summary: Obesity and dental caries in children are significant health problems. The aims of this review are to identify whether children aged 6 years and younger with overweight and/or obesity have higher dental caries experience compared with children with normal weight and, secondly, to identify the common risk factors associated with both conditions. Medline, Embase, and seven other databases were systematically searched followed by lateral searches from reference lists, grey literature, theses, conference proceedings, and contacting field experts. Longitudinal observational studies addressing overweight and/or obesity and dental caries in children aged 6 years and younger were included. A random effects model meta‐analyses were applied. Nine studies were included in this review. Children with overweight and obesity had a significantly higher dental caries experience compared with children with normal weight (n = 6). The pooled estimates showed that difference in caries experience between the two groups was statistically significant. Low levels of parental income and education were identified to be associated with both conditions in the sample population. Children with overweight and obesity are more vulnerable to dental caries. Low levels of parental income and education influence the relationship between the two conditions. However, the quality of evidence varied considerably; therefore, findings should be interpreted cautiously. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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11. Maternal nutrition counselling is associated with reduced stunting prevalence and improved feeding practices in early childhood: a post-program comparison study.
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Mistry, Sabuj Kanti, Hossain, Md. Belal, and Arora, Amit
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NUTRITION counseling ,MATERNAL nutrition ,BOTTLE feeding ,INFANT nutrition ,MATERNAL age ,CHILDREN ,MEDICAL care use - Abstract
Background: Despite progress, suboptimal feeding practices and undernutrition particularly in the form of stunting still remains a major issue among children aged less than 5 years in Bangladesh. Since mothers are the primary caregivers of young children, maternal nutrition counselling can be effective in improving knowledge and practices on child feeding. The Building Resources Across Communities (BRAC) initiated a nutrition counselling intervention using its essential health care (EHC) skeleton in 114 sub-districts of Bangladesh in 2012. This study assessed the role of this intervention on the prevalence of stunting and feeding practices among children aged less than 5 years.Methods: The data was collected as part of a nationwide cross-sectional survey, which followed a two-stage cluster random sampling procedure and was conducted between October 2015 and January 2016. The present study analyzed the information of 3009 mother-children dyads from two selected survey areas: i) areas where the EHC package was delivered (comparison; n = 1452), ii) areas with EHC plus nutrition counselling package (intervention; n = 1557) was delivered. The Chi-square test was done to compare the child feeding practices and stunting prevalence between intervention and comparison. The degree of strength of the association of stunting and the intervention was estimated using a mixed-effect logistic regression model.Results: The study revealed that the prevalence of stunting was significantly lower in areas where the intervention was delivered compared to the comparison areas (29% vs. 37%, P < 0.001). Furthermore, after adjusting for administrative zone, household wealth quintile, child's age, gender, maternal age, education, occupation, cluster disparity, and variation between study groups, it was seen that the risk of stunting was 25% lower in the intervention areas compared to the comparison areas (aOR: 0.75, 95% CI: 0.60-0.94; P = 0.012). Optimal child feeding practices were also more common among mothers from intervention areas than those of the comparison areas (exclusive breastfeeding: 72.7 vs. 59.4%, P = 0.008; feeding 4+ food groups: 42.9 vs. 34.1%, P < 0.001; having minimum acceptable diet: 31.2 vs. 25.3%, P = 0.017; feeding multiple micro-nutrient powder: 16.2 vs. 7.4%, P < 0.001).Conclusions: The study highlighted that nutrition counselling of mothers may be effective in reducing childhood stunting with concomitant improvement in optimal feeding practices in children under 5 years of age. The frontline community health workers can be trained to counsel mothers on optimal child feeding practices and this could help reduce the prevalence of stunting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2019
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