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Papers by Jane Harford
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Background: The study aimed to estimate and compare the incidence and progression of chronic peri... more Background: The study aimed to estimate and compare the incidence and progression of chronic periodontitis among two generations of older Australian adults. Methods: Data were from two population-based cohort studies of Australian older adults aged 60+ years South Australian Dental Longitudinal Studies (SADLS), SADLS I (1991–1992) and SADLS II (2013–2014). American Academy of Periodontology/the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC/AAP), and the 2018 European Federation of Periodontology classification (EFP/AAP) case definitions were used to define and calculate the incidence and progression of chronic periodontitis. Multivariable Poisson regression models were used to estimate incidence risk ratios (IRRs) of periodontitis. Results: A total 567 and 201 dentate respondents had periodontal exams in SADLS I and II, respectively. The incidence rate was greater in SADLS II than in SADLS I, approximately 200 vs. 100/1000 person years, respectively. Current smokers had more ...
2020, 2020 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. This study analyses the relatio... more 2020, 2020 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. This study analyses the relationship between food choices and morality by exploring how Australian adults conceptualise and negotiate their sugar intake. Fifteen in-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with English speaking adults residing in South Australia. Participants were purposively sampled from a national survey based on their sugar consumption levels, age and gender. The data were analysed using thematic analysis. Participants initially defined sugars as good or bad based on source, colour, texture, taste and impact of sugar on health. On being provided with evidence on amounts of sugar present in commonly consumed foods and drinks, participants redefined their perceptions to consider all sugars as bad sugars. This created moral challenges for the participants leading to two types of justifications for their own sugar consumption. One group of justifications drew on socially evaluative statements t...
Obesity Research & Clinical Practice, 2019
Australia Institute of Health and Welfare, 2012
This report provides information on the impact of oral conditions on people with a chronic condit... more This report provides information on the impact of oral conditions on people with a chronic condition including asthma, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, stroke, kidney disease, high blood pressure and depression. Data are presented on: • the experience of toothache • feeling uncomfortable with the appearance of teeth, mouth or dentures • avoiding some foods due to problems with teeth, mouth or dentures • experience of a broken or chipped natural tooth • experience of pain in the face, jaw, temple, in front of the ear or in the ear (orofacial pain). In addition, oral conditions can result in impairment, particularly loss of teeth. Two measures of tooth loss are also reported on here: • average number of missing teeth • inadequate dentition (fewer than 21 teeth). Main findings People with a chronic condition were more likely to experience toothache, be uncomfortable with their oral appearance, to avoid certain foods due to oral problems and to experience orofacial pain. They were also more likely to have inadequate dentition (fewer than 21 teeth, which makes it difficult to chew food) than people with no chronic condition. Among people with a chronic condition, those who had experienced a stroke had the highest average number of missing teeth, were more likely to have inadequate dentition and to have avoided some foods due to oral problems than those who had not experienced a stroke. This higher likelihood of experiencing negative impacts of oral conditions was related to having less frequent and problem-oriented dental visiting. 2 C hr on ic con dition s and oral health Introduction Oral conditions and chronic conditions are both influenced by the conditions in which people are born, grow, live and work, and frequently occur together. Overall, people with a chronic condition were less likely than those without a chronic condition to report that their oral health was good, very good or excellent (74.7% compared to 86.9%, respectively) and around 11% of people with a chronic condition reported that it impacted on their general health (Spencer & Ellershaw 2011). Overall, there was no difference between those with and without a chronic condition having visited a dentist in the previous 12 months. However, people who had experienced a stroke and those with diabetes were less likely than people with any other chronic condition to make a dental visit. People with a chronic condition were less likely to have made their last dental visit for a checkup and less likely to visit a private dental practice (Spencer & Ellershaw 2011).
inequalities and population oral health: a scoping review protocol
Key facts and figures 2015 This report is the latest in the Oral health and dental care in Austra... more Key facts and figures 2015 This report is the latest in the Oral health and dental care in Australia: key facts and figures suite of printed publications and web products. It presents the most recent key information on the oral health and dental care of the Australian population. Between 1994 and 2013, there was an overall increase in the proportion of people who were uncomfortable about their dental appearance, from 20% to nearly 27%. The proportion who reported experiencing a toothache over the previous 12 months increased from around 11% to 16% over the same period. O al halth nd dntal care in Autralia: ey fcts nd fiures 2015
This publication reports on the oral health, dental visiting and dental treatment needs of Austra... more This publication reports on the oral health, dental visiting and dental treatment needs of Australian adults as self-reported in the National Dental Telephone Interview Survey (NDTIS) 2010. Time series data across all NDTISs conducted since 1994 are also presented to provide a picture of how key measures have changed over this period. International comparisons are also included. Oral health In 2010, the majority of Australian adults reported good oral health. However, 37% reported that they had experienced an oral health issue in the previous 12 months, including 15% who experienced toothache, 25% who felt uncomfortable with their dental appearance and 17% who had avoided certain foods. Adults who were from low-income households or held an Australian Government concession card were more likely to report having 'fair' or 'poor' oral health and to have experienced toothache than adults from high-income households or non-cardholders. There was no significant change over...
Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism, 2017
symptoms (3 societies, 2 blogs). The remaining sites indicated dietary changes aided in preventin... more symptoms (3 societies, 2 blogs). The remaining sites indicated dietary changes aided in preventing disease progression (n ¼ 6), disease progression and fatigue (n ¼ 1), fatigue alone (n ¼ 1) or reduced relapses (n ¼ 5). Dietary changes suggested by websites were the Swank diet (n ¼ 5), the Wahl's diet (n ¼ 3) and paleo diet (n ¼ 1). Several sites suggested addition of omega-3, vitamin D and biotin as supplements. Dairy, gluten-rich, fried and salty foods were items commonly recommended to be removed from diets. The advice was not supported by the scientific literature. Conclusions: Despite inconclusive evidence, most websites (13 out of 17) suggest disease progression and relapses in MS can be improved with diet.
Australian Dental Journal, 2007
... School/Discipline: School of Social Sciences : Gender, Work and Social Inquiry. Statement of ... more ... School/Discipline: School of Social Sciences : Gender, Work and Social Inquiry. Statement of Responsibility: Neville Hicks; Jane Harford. Description (link ...
... Statement of Responsibility: Prepared by John Spencer, Jane Harford (Project Manager), Gunta ... more ... Statement of Responsibility: Prepared by John Spencer, Jane Harford (Project Manager), Gunta Groves (Editor), et al. Published version: http://www.arcpoh.adelaide.edu.au/publications/report/ miscellaneous/pdf_files/oral_health_of_Australians_cover.pdf. ...
Objective: To establish high intake of free sugars and its related disease burden as a significan... more Objective: To establish high intake of free sugars and its related disease burden as a significant public health challenge in Australia. Design: We discuss five key actions to reduce intake of free sugars tailored to the Australian context. These strategies are informed by reviewing the global scientific evidence on the effectiveness of a range of policy responses to reduce intake of free sugars at the population level. Setting: Australia. Participants: Australian population. Results: The five key actions to reduce population levels for intake of free sugars tailored to the Australian context include prioritising health in trade agreements and policy; introducing a fiscal policy supporting health and promoting food reformulation; regulating advertising and improving labelling; strengthening the current dietary guidelines; and encouraging healthy choices Conclusions: The adoption and implementation of the strategies discussed in the current commentary would aid in tackling the rising...
The Integration of Faith and Learning Among Collegiate Theatre Artists, 2018
AIHW cat. no. DEN 165. "Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health, The Universit... more AIHW cat. no. DEN 165. "Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health, The University of Adelaide Australia"
This report presents the most recent key information on the oral health and dental care of the Au... more This report presents the most recent key information on the oral health and dental care of the Australian population. Data from a number of different years are presented to reflect the most recent data available. Children In 2009, the proportion of children who had experienced decay in their baby (deciduous) teeth ranged from 42% for 5 year olds to 61% for 9 year olds. The proportion of children with permanent teeth affected by decay ranged from 5% for 6 year olds to 58% for 14 year olds. Adults In 2010, approximately 21% of adults aged 65 and over had no natural teeth (edentulous). Females had a slightly higher rate of edentulism (25%) than males (17%). Of those aged 65 and over with natural teeth (dentate), nearly half (47%) wore dentures. Data from 2004-2006, show that adults living in Remote/Very remote areas (38%) had higher rates of untreated decay than those in Major cities (24%). More adults without dental insurance had untreated decay (31%) than those with insurance (19%). ...
LG Do, JE Harford, DH Ha and AJ Spence
This publication reports on oral health, dental visiting and dental treatment needs of Australian... more This publication reports on oral health, dental visiting and dental treatment needs of Australian children as reported in the National Dental Telephone Interview Survey (NDTIS) 2010. Time series data across all NDTISs conducted since 1994 are presented to provide a picture of how key measures have changed over time. Finally, comparisons with international data are presented to provide a picture of how Australian children fare among their international counterparts. Oral health The majority of Australian children report good oral health. However, 7% reported that they had experienced toothache and 10% reported that they had avoided certain foods during the previous 12 months. Children from low income households were more likely to report having fair or poor oral health and to have experienced toothache than children from high income households. There was no significant change over time in these measures. Dental visiting Almost 70% of children made a dental visit in the previous 12 mo...
Body Image, 2021
In the age of social media, "likes" are increasingly considered a numerical indicator o... more In the age of social media, "likes" are increasingly considered a numerical indicator of popularity and a measure of self-worth. Using an online questionnaire, Australian women (N = 291) aged 18-55 years self-reported their reaction to Instagram removing the visibility of the number of likes from other people's posts, and completed measures of comparison and body image. Findings showed that the majority of participants were in favour of the removal (66.7 %), followed by those who were unsure (23.4 %). Interestingly, those who did not support the removal made significantly greater appearance comparisons based on likes than those who were in favour of the removal of the number of likes. Internalization of the thin ideal mediated the relationship between investment in and comparison with likes and body dissatisfaction. Results also demonstrated that women believe removing the visibility of the number of likes may facilitate a reduction in negative self-focus (comparisons and competitiveness) and improve mental health. Future research is needed to further investigate how the visibility of likes affects women's mental health and body image outcomes in other cultural contexts and across other social media platforms.
Critical Public Health, 2020
ABSTRACT This study analyses the relationship between food choices and morality by exploring how ... more ABSTRACT This study analyses the relationship between food choices and morality by exploring how Australian adults conceptualise and negotiate their sugar intake. Fifteen in-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with English speaking adults residing in South Australia. Participants were purposively sampled from a national survey based on their sugar consumption levels, age and gender. The data were analysed using thematic analysis. Participants initially defined sugars as good or bad based on source, colour, texture, taste and impact of sugar on health. On being provided with evidence on amounts of sugar present in commonly consumed foods and drinks, participants redefined their perceptions to consider all sugars as bad sugars. This created moral challenges for the participants leading to two types of justifications for their own sugar consumption. One group of justifications drew on socially evaluative statements that participants used to present themselves as morally virtuous. Here sugar was considered as an essential source of energy and part of a balanced diet; limited to infrequent occasions such as celebrations, social gatherings and cultural practices; and as a cultural obligation. The second group of justifications located the source of morality within the individual and presented sugar intake as important for emotional and psychological wellbeing, and also as something that could be controlled by taking responsibility. There were no differences in discourses between low and high sugar consumers. This study provides new insights on how Australians conceptualise sugar in diet and make consumption decisions, which are important for influencing sugar consumption at a societal level.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Background: The study aimed to estimate and compare the incidence and progression of chronic peri... more Background: The study aimed to estimate and compare the incidence and progression of chronic periodontitis among two generations of older Australian adults. Methods: Data were from two population-based cohort studies of Australian older adults aged 60+ years South Australian Dental Longitudinal Studies (SADLS), SADLS I (1991–1992) and SADLS II (2013–2014). American Academy of Periodontology/the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC/AAP), and the 2018 European Federation of Periodontology classification (EFP/AAP) case definitions were used to define and calculate the incidence and progression of chronic periodontitis. Multivariable Poisson regression models were used to estimate incidence risk ratios (IRRs) of periodontitis. Results: A total 567 and 201 dentate respondents had periodontal exams in SADLS I and II, respectively. The incidence rate was greater in SADLS II than in SADLS I, approximately 200 vs. 100/1000 person years, respectively. Current smokers had more ...
2020, 2020 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. This study analyses the relatio... more 2020, 2020 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. This study analyses the relationship between food choices and morality by exploring how Australian adults conceptualise and negotiate their sugar intake. Fifteen in-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with English speaking adults residing in South Australia. Participants were purposively sampled from a national survey based on their sugar consumption levels, age and gender. The data were analysed using thematic analysis. Participants initially defined sugars as good or bad based on source, colour, texture, taste and impact of sugar on health. On being provided with evidence on amounts of sugar present in commonly consumed foods and drinks, participants redefined their perceptions to consider all sugars as bad sugars. This created moral challenges for the participants leading to two types of justifications for their own sugar consumption. One group of justifications drew on socially evaluative statements t...
Obesity Research & Clinical Practice, 2019
Australia Institute of Health and Welfare, 2012
This report provides information on the impact of oral conditions on people with a chronic condit... more This report provides information on the impact of oral conditions on people with a chronic condition including asthma, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, stroke, kidney disease, high blood pressure and depression. Data are presented on: • the experience of toothache • feeling uncomfortable with the appearance of teeth, mouth or dentures • avoiding some foods due to problems with teeth, mouth or dentures • experience of a broken or chipped natural tooth • experience of pain in the face, jaw, temple, in front of the ear or in the ear (orofacial pain). In addition, oral conditions can result in impairment, particularly loss of teeth. Two measures of tooth loss are also reported on here: • average number of missing teeth • inadequate dentition (fewer than 21 teeth). Main findings People with a chronic condition were more likely to experience toothache, be uncomfortable with their oral appearance, to avoid certain foods due to oral problems and to experience orofacial pain. They were also more likely to have inadequate dentition (fewer than 21 teeth, which makes it difficult to chew food) than people with no chronic condition. Among people with a chronic condition, those who had experienced a stroke had the highest average number of missing teeth, were more likely to have inadequate dentition and to have avoided some foods due to oral problems than those who had not experienced a stroke. This higher likelihood of experiencing negative impacts of oral conditions was related to having less frequent and problem-oriented dental visiting. 2 C hr on ic con dition s and oral health Introduction Oral conditions and chronic conditions are both influenced by the conditions in which people are born, grow, live and work, and frequently occur together. Overall, people with a chronic condition were less likely than those without a chronic condition to report that their oral health was good, very good or excellent (74.7% compared to 86.9%, respectively) and around 11% of people with a chronic condition reported that it impacted on their general health (Spencer & Ellershaw 2011). Overall, there was no difference between those with and without a chronic condition having visited a dentist in the previous 12 months. However, people who had experienced a stroke and those with diabetes were less likely than people with any other chronic condition to make a dental visit. People with a chronic condition were less likely to have made their last dental visit for a checkup and less likely to visit a private dental practice (Spencer & Ellershaw 2011).
inequalities and population oral health: a scoping review protocol
Key facts and figures 2015 This report is the latest in the Oral health and dental care in Austra... more Key facts and figures 2015 This report is the latest in the Oral health and dental care in Australia: key facts and figures suite of printed publications and web products. It presents the most recent key information on the oral health and dental care of the Australian population. Between 1994 and 2013, there was an overall increase in the proportion of people who were uncomfortable about their dental appearance, from 20% to nearly 27%. The proportion who reported experiencing a toothache over the previous 12 months increased from around 11% to 16% over the same period. O al halth nd dntal care in Autralia: ey fcts nd fiures 2015
This publication reports on the oral health, dental visiting and dental treatment needs of Austra... more This publication reports on the oral health, dental visiting and dental treatment needs of Australian adults as self-reported in the National Dental Telephone Interview Survey (NDTIS) 2010. Time series data across all NDTISs conducted since 1994 are also presented to provide a picture of how key measures have changed over this period. International comparisons are also included. Oral health In 2010, the majority of Australian adults reported good oral health. However, 37% reported that they had experienced an oral health issue in the previous 12 months, including 15% who experienced toothache, 25% who felt uncomfortable with their dental appearance and 17% who had avoided certain foods. Adults who were from low-income households or held an Australian Government concession card were more likely to report having 'fair' or 'poor' oral health and to have experienced toothache than adults from high-income households or non-cardholders. There was no significant change over...
Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism, 2017
symptoms (3 societies, 2 blogs). The remaining sites indicated dietary changes aided in preventin... more symptoms (3 societies, 2 blogs). The remaining sites indicated dietary changes aided in preventing disease progression (n ¼ 6), disease progression and fatigue (n ¼ 1), fatigue alone (n ¼ 1) or reduced relapses (n ¼ 5). Dietary changes suggested by websites were the Swank diet (n ¼ 5), the Wahl's diet (n ¼ 3) and paleo diet (n ¼ 1). Several sites suggested addition of omega-3, vitamin D and biotin as supplements. Dairy, gluten-rich, fried and salty foods were items commonly recommended to be removed from diets. The advice was not supported by the scientific literature. Conclusions: Despite inconclusive evidence, most websites (13 out of 17) suggest disease progression and relapses in MS can be improved with diet.
Australian Dental Journal, 2007
... School/Discipline: School of Social Sciences : Gender, Work and Social Inquiry. Statement of ... more ... School/Discipline: School of Social Sciences : Gender, Work and Social Inquiry. Statement of Responsibility: Neville Hicks; Jane Harford. Description (link ...
... Statement of Responsibility: Prepared by John Spencer, Jane Harford (Project Manager), Gunta ... more ... Statement of Responsibility: Prepared by John Spencer, Jane Harford (Project Manager), Gunta Groves (Editor), et al. Published version: http://www.arcpoh.adelaide.edu.au/publications/report/ miscellaneous/pdf_files/oral_health_of_Australians_cover.pdf. ...
Objective: To establish high intake of free sugars and its related disease burden as a significan... more Objective: To establish high intake of free sugars and its related disease burden as a significant public health challenge in Australia. Design: We discuss five key actions to reduce intake of free sugars tailored to the Australian context. These strategies are informed by reviewing the global scientific evidence on the effectiveness of a range of policy responses to reduce intake of free sugars at the population level. Setting: Australia. Participants: Australian population. Results: The five key actions to reduce population levels for intake of free sugars tailored to the Australian context include prioritising health in trade agreements and policy; introducing a fiscal policy supporting health and promoting food reformulation; regulating advertising and improving labelling; strengthening the current dietary guidelines; and encouraging healthy choices Conclusions: The adoption and implementation of the strategies discussed in the current commentary would aid in tackling the rising...
The Integration of Faith and Learning Among Collegiate Theatre Artists, 2018
AIHW cat. no. DEN 165. "Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health, The Universit... more AIHW cat. no. DEN 165. "Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health, The University of Adelaide Australia"
This report presents the most recent key information on the oral health and dental care of the Au... more This report presents the most recent key information on the oral health and dental care of the Australian population. Data from a number of different years are presented to reflect the most recent data available. Children In 2009, the proportion of children who had experienced decay in their baby (deciduous) teeth ranged from 42% for 5 year olds to 61% for 9 year olds. The proportion of children with permanent teeth affected by decay ranged from 5% for 6 year olds to 58% for 14 year olds. Adults In 2010, approximately 21% of adults aged 65 and over had no natural teeth (edentulous). Females had a slightly higher rate of edentulism (25%) than males (17%). Of those aged 65 and over with natural teeth (dentate), nearly half (47%) wore dentures. Data from 2004-2006, show that adults living in Remote/Very remote areas (38%) had higher rates of untreated decay than those in Major cities (24%). More adults without dental insurance had untreated decay (31%) than those with insurance (19%). ...
LG Do, JE Harford, DH Ha and AJ Spence
This publication reports on oral health, dental visiting and dental treatment needs of Australian... more This publication reports on oral health, dental visiting and dental treatment needs of Australian children as reported in the National Dental Telephone Interview Survey (NDTIS) 2010. Time series data across all NDTISs conducted since 1994 are presented to provide a picture of how key measures have changed over time. Finally, comparisons with international data are presented to provide a picture of how Australian children fare among their international counterparts. Oral health The majority of Australian children report good oral health. However, 7% reported that they had experienced toothache and 10% reported that they had avoided certain foods during the previous 12 months. Children from low income households were more likely to report having fair or poor oral health and to have experienced toothache than children from high income households. There was no significant change over time in these measures. Dental visiting Almost 70% of children made a dental visit in the previous 12 mo...
Body Image, 2021
In the age of social media, "likes" are increasingly considered a numerical indicator o... more In the age of social media, "likes" are increasingly considered a numerical indicator of popularity and a measure of self-worth. Using an online questionnaire, Australian women (N = 291) aged 18-55 years self-reported their reaction to Instagram removing the visibility of the number of likes from other people's posts, and completed measures of comparison and body image. Findings showed that the majority of participants were in favour of the removal (66.7 %), followed by those who were unsure (23.4 %). Interestingly, those who did not support the removal made significantly greater appearance comparisons based on likes than those who were in favour of the removal of the number of likes. Internalization of the thin ideal mediated the relationship between investment in and comparison with likes and body dissatisfaction. Results also demonstrated that women believe removing the visibility of the number of likes may facilitate a reduction in negative self-focus (comparisons and competitiveness) and improve mental health. Future research is needed to further investigate how the visibility of likes affects women's mental health and body image outcomes in other cultural contexts and across other social media platforms.
Critical Public Health, 2020
ABSTRACT This study analyses the relationship between food choices and morality by exploring how ... more ABSTRACT This study analyses the relationship between food choices and morality by exploring how Australian adults conceptualise and negotiate their sugar intake. Fifteen in-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with English speaking adults residing in South Australia. Participants were purposively sampled from a national survey based on their sugar consumption levels, age and gender. The data were analysed using thematic analysis. Participants initially defined sugars as good or bad based on source, colour, texture, taste and impact of sugar on health. On being provided with evidence on amounts of sugar present in commonly consumed foods and drinks, participants redefined their perceptions to consider all sugars as bad sugars. This created moral challenges for the participants leading to two types of justifications for their own sugar consumption. One group of justifications drew on socially evaluative statements that participants used to present themselves as morally virtuous. Here sugar was considered as an essential source of energy and part of a balanced diet; limited to infrequent occasions such as celebrations, social gatherings and cultural practices; and as a cultural obligation. The second group of justifications located the source of morality within the individual and presented sugar intake as important for emotional and psychological wellbeing, and also as something that could be controlled by taking responsibility. There were no differences in discourses between low and high sugar consumers. This study provides new insights on how Australians conceptualise sugar in diet and make consumption decisions, which are important for influencing sugar consumption at a societal level.