Program Manager
BScs, MPH
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Jacinta has a background in nursing and midwifery. She completed a Master in Public Health and has worked on a number of projects in the public health field including, tobacco control, road safety, youth and alcohol and sun protection. Jacinta commenced as a research assistant for the Alcohol and Pregnancy team working on the first project in Australia to identify to prevalence of FASD in the youth justice system. In the Youth Mental Health team Jacinta was responsible for the report, ‘Informing Youth Suicide Prevention for WA’. Jacinta is currently the program manager for the Youth Mental health team.
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Publications
January 2024
Neuropsychological profiles of adolescents sentenced to detention in Western Australia with and without prenatal alcohol exposure
Youth with prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) are under-recognised in the justice system, warranting improved identification. This study aimed to compare neuropsychological profiles of adolescents, with and without PAE and identify neuropsychological tasks predictive of PAE-group membership. It was hypothesised that participants with PAE would score significantly lower on neuropsychological tests.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Published research Human Development and Community Wellbeing Child DisabilityApril 2023Priority setting for children and young people with chronic conditions and disabilities
The aim of this project was to identify the top 10 priorities for childhood chronic conditions and disability (CCD) research from the perspectives of children and young people with lived experience, their parents and caregivers and the professionals who work with them.
Published research Diabetes and Obesity Youth Mental Health Early Neurodevelopment and Mental Health Child disabilityJuly 2022Comprehensive Clinical Paediatric Assessment of Children and Adolescents Sentenced to Detention in Western Australia
To describe the comprehensive clinical paediatric assessment of a representative sample of children and adolescents (young people) sentenced to detention in Western Australia (WA) and participating in the first Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) prevalence study.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Published research Aboriginal Health & Wellbeing Human Development and Community Wellbeing Child Disability Youth Mental HealthDecember 2022Improving the Journey Before, During and After Diagnosis of a Neurodevelopmental Condition: Suggestions from a Sample of Australian Consumers and Professionals
The current study used a transdiagnostic approach to explore experiences of consumers and professionals on how the process of assessing and diagnosing neurodevelopmental conditions can be improved.
Published research Human Development and Community Wellbeing Child Disability Autism Research Youth Mental Health Subsite: CliniKids Early Neurodevelopment and Mental Health Youth mental healthJune 2022Mind the distance: experiences of non-face-to-face child and youth mental health services during COVID-19 social distancing restrictions in Western Australia
Following the outbreak of COVID-19, social distancing restrictions limited access to face-to-face mental health services in Western Australia (WA), necessitating a rapid transition to non-face-to-face alternatives, including telehealth. The current study investigated barriers and facilitators to telehealth access and engagement, and preferences for child and youth mental health service delivery during and beyond COVID-19.
Published research Diabetes and Obesity Youth Mental Health Early Neurodevelopment and Mental Health COVID-19 Youth mental healthFebruary 2022They Told Me “This Isn’t a Hotel”: Young People’s Experiences and Perceptions of Care When Presenting to the Emergency Department with Suicide-Related Behaviour
In Australia, the number of young people presenting to the emergency department with mental health concerns, in particular, suicidal behaviour (defined here as suicidal ideation, thoughts, intent and attempts) is increasing.
Published research Youth Mental Health Youth mental healthJune 2020Putting ‘Justice’ in Recovery Capital: Yarning about Hopes and Futures with Young People in Detention
We must celebrate success and hope through a process of mapping and building recovery capital in the justice context at an individual and institutional level
Published research Aboriginal Health Alcohol and Pregnancy and FASD Research Youth Mental HealthNovember 2019Disability "In-Justice": Benefits and Challenges of "Yarning" With Young People Undergoing Diagnostic Assessment for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in Youth Detention
We report the findings from a qualitative study that took place alongside a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) prevalence study among detainees in Australia
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Published research Aboriginal Health Alcohol and Pregnancy and FASD Research -
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