Infancy and early childhood are periods of dietary transition. Early exposure to specific foods and the establishment of dietary habits during this period can shape long-term food preferences and have lasting effects on health. This study aimed to examine the longitudinal trajectories of sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) intake in Australian children from birth to age 3 years and identify early-life and socioeconomic factors influencing those trajectories. Mother–infant dyads (n = 934) from the Healthy Smiles Healthy Kids birth cohort study were interviewed on their weekly frequency of SSB intake at 4-month, 8-month, 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year age points. Group-based trajectory modelling analysis was performed to identify trajectories for SSB intake among Australian children. A multivariable logistic regression was performed to identify the maternal and child-related predictors of resulting trajectories. The intake of SSBs showed two distinct quadratic trajectories (high and low) with age. While the two trajectories remained distinctive throughout, the SSB consumption for both groups consistently increased between 4 months and 2 years of age and subsequently stabilised. Compared to low SSB consumers (75%), the high SSB consumers (25%) were significantly more likely to be living in households with three or more children (relative risk (RR): 1.59, 95%CI: 1.02–2.48), had low maternal education (left school < year 12—RR: 1.75, 95%CI: 1.09–2.81; completed year 12—RR: 1.57, 95%CI: 1.02–2.81), and resided in highly/the most socioeconomically disadvantaged areas (highly disadvantaged—RR: 1.89, 95%CI: 1.13–3.18; most disadvantaged—RR: 2.06, 95%CI: 1.25–3.38). Children’s SSB intake patterns are established early in life as they transition from infancy to preschool age, and the trajectories of intake established during early childhood are strongly influenced by socioeconomic factors. Hence, interventions targeted to limit SSB intake and improve nutrition amongst children should occur in early life.

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.

Background/Objectives: Poor oral health is a significant global public health concern that adversely affects an individuals’ overall health and general well-being. Occupational therapists are well-suited to promote oral health by supporting activities of daily living (ADLs), thereby improving clients’ oral health outcomes. However, there is limited evidence on the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) of occupational therapists regarding oral health, as well as the barriers and facilitators they face in delivering oral healthcare. Methods: This paper outlines a protocol for a mixed-methods systematic review aimed at synthesizing the current evidence on the KAPs of occupational therapists related to oral health, as well as the barriers and facilitators they encounter in promoting it. The upcoming systematic review will follow the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology for mixed-methods systematic reviews using a convergent integrated approach to synthesis and integration. The review will include quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods studies that report on KAP, barriers, and facilitators associated with occupational therapists’ involvement in oral healthcare. A comprehensive search will be conducted across multiple databases, including MEDLINE (Ovid), CINAHL (EBSCO), SCOPUS, EMBASE (Ovid), and OTseeker to identify relevant studies. Two reviewers will independently screen the studies for eligibility, assess their methodological quality, and extract key data for synthesis. The protocol adheres to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P) guidelines and is registered with PROSPERO (CRD42024522136). Results: The findings from the planned systematic review are expected to provide valuable insights into the role of occupational therapists in promoting oral health, addressing barriers and facilitators, and shaping policies, training programs, and clinical practices. Conclusions: Ultimately, these findings aim to enhance the integration of oral health into occupational therapy and improve client outcomes.

Many women justify intimate partner violence (IPV), resulting in adverse health outcomes. This study investigates the relationship between household ownership of information and communication technologies (ICTs), along with the frequency of listening to the radio and watching television with women’s attitudes towards IPV in Bangladesh. The cross-sectional study analyzed a weighted sample of 20,032 women and used a multivariable logistic regression analysis to determine the association between predictor variables and outcome variables. The results showed that 19.47% of women justified wife beating for at least one reason. We found that household ownership of computers (AOR = 0.73 [95% CI = 0.57, 0.95]), women in households with three ICTs (AOR = 0.67 [95% CI = 0.47, 0.96]), and women who watched television at least once a week (AOR = 0.85 [95% CI = 0.74, 0.97]) were associated with decreased odds of justifying wife beating for at least one reason after adjustment for the frequency of reading newspaper or magazine, age, wealth, education, religion, and type of place of residence. The study suggests that not all ICTs affect women’s attitudes toward IPV equally. Computers and television were more influential than other ICTs. This finding suggests that awareness-building and educational programs targeted towards women via computer and television may deliver better outcomes about gender norms.