A/Prof. Rachel Laws

STAFF PROFILE

Position

Associate Professor, Public Health Nutrition

Faculty

Faculty of Health

Department

School of Exer & Nutr Sciences

Campus

Melbourne Burwood Campus

Contact

r.laws@deakin.edu.au
+61 3 924 45574

Publications

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2024

Breastfeeding and the Longitudinal Changes of Body Mass Index in Childhood and Adulthood: A Systematic Review

M Zheng, N D'Souza, L Atkins, S Ghobadi, R Laws, E Szymlek-Gay, C Grimes, P Baker, Q He, K Campbell

(2024), Vol. 15, Advances in Nutrition, C1

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Mapping the behaviour change potential of meal kits to positively influence parental food literacy

K Fraser, B Johnson, P Love, A Spence, R Laws, K Campbell

(2024), Vol. 27, Public Health Nutrition, England, C1

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Fathers' perceived role, self-efficacy and support needs in promoting positive nutrition and physical activity in the first 2000 days of life: a mixed methods study

M Gaynor, K Wynter, K Hesketh, P Love, R Laws

(2024), Vol. 21, pp. 23-, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

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2023

The influence of household structure and composition on the introduction of solid, semisolid and soft foods among children aged 6-8 months: An analysis based on Ethiopia Demographic and Health Surveys

A Irenso, M Zheng, K Campbell, D Chamberlain, R Laws

(2023), Vol. 19, Maternal and Child Nutrition, England, C1

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"That's the routine": A qualitative exploration of mealtime screen use in lower educated Australian families with young children

E Litterbach, R Laws, M Zheng, K Campbell, A Spence

(2023), Vol. 180, pp. 106377-106377, Appetite, England, C1

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The effectiveness of interventions during the first 1,000 days to improve energy balance-related behaviors or prevent overweight/obesity in children from socio-economically disadvantaged families of high-income countries: a systematic review

S Lioret, F Harrar, D Boccia, K Hesketh, K Kuswara, C Van Baaren, S Maritano, M Charles, B Heude, R Laws

(2023), Vol. 24, Obesity Reviews, England, C1

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Pregnancy nutrition knowledge of antenatal care providers: An evaluation of an online training module

A Lee, R Matthews, R Laws

(2023), Vol. 116, Midwifery, Scotland, C1

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Mapping intervention components from a randomized controlled trial to scale-up of an early life nutrition and movement intervention: The INFANT program

S Marshall, B Johnson, K Hesketh, K Campbell, K Fraser, P Love, E Denney-Wilson, J Salmon, Z McCallum, R Laws

(2023), Vol. 10, pp. 1026856-, Frontiers in Public Health, Switzerland, C1

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Perinatal support for breastfeeding using mHealth: A mixed methods feasibility study of the My Baby Now app

Rachel Laws, Heilok Cheng, Chris Rossiter, Konsita Kuswara, Brittany Markides, Donna Size, Patricia Corcoran, Kok‐Leong Ong, Elizabeth Denney‐Wilson

(2023), Vol. 19, pp. 1-16, Maternal and Child Nutrition, London, Eng., C1

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Fussy Eating Rescue, a mobile-web app for responsive feeding practises among parents of toddlers: protocol for a pilot randomised controlled feasibility trial

Brittany Markides, Kylie Hesketh, Ralph Maddison, Rachel Laws, Elizabeth Denney-Wilson, Karen Campbell

(2023), Vol. 9, pp. 1-9, Pilot and Feasibility Studies, London, Eng., C1

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The contribution of Australian fathers in getting food on the table among families with young children

K Kuswara, H Vidgen, P Love, R Laws, K Campbell

(2023), Vol. 26, pp. 2826-2835, Public Health Nutrition, C1

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Meal kit subscription services and opportunities to improve family vegetable consumption

Kylie Fraser, Penelope Love, Rachel Laws, Karen Campbell, Alison Spence

(2023), Vol. 38, pp. 1-13, Health Promotion International, Oxford, Eng,, C1

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Mothers' experiences of reducing family mealtime screen use in Australian households with young children

E Litterbach, R Laws, M Zheng, K Campbell, A Spence

(2023), pp. 1-30, Public Health Nutrition, Cambridge, Eng., C1

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2022

The role of household structure and composition in influencing complementary feeding practices in Ethiopia

A Irenso, D Chamberlain, M Zheng, K Campbell, R Laws

(2022), Vol. 14, pp. 1-16, Nutrients, Basel, Switzerland, C1

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A thematic cluster analysis of parents' online discussions about fussy eating

B Markides, R Laws, K Hesketh, R Maddison, E Denney-Wilson, K Campbell

(2022), Vol. 18, Maternal and Child Nutrition, England, C1

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What Works to Improve Nutrition and Food Sustainability across the First 2000 Days of Life: A Rapid Review

R Laws, M Adam, E Esdaile, P Love, K Campbell

(2022), Vol. 14, pp. 1-21, Nutrients, Basel, Switzerland, C1

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Parental work hours and household income as determinants of unhealthy food and beverage intake in young Australian children

C Mauch, T Wycherley, L Bell, R Laws, R Byrne, R Golley

(2022), pp. 1-12, Public Health Nutrition, Cambridge, Eng., C1

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Maternal Time Use Drives Suboptimal Complementary Feeding Practices in the El Niño-Affected Eastern Ethiopia Community

A Irenso, S Letta, A Chemeda, A Asfaw, G Egata, N Assefa, K Campbell, R Laws

(2022), Vol. 19, pp. 3937-3937, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, C1

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Strategies used by schools to tackle food insecurity and hunger: a qualitative enquiry in 15 Victorian schools

R Lindberg, K Cirone, L Larkin, K Ball, R Laws, C Margerison

(2022), Vol. 46, pp. 444-449, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, Australia, C1

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Mealtime TV Use Is Associated with Higher Discretionary Food Intakes in Young Australian Children: A Two-Year Prospective Study

E Litterbach, M Zheng, K Campbell, R Laws, A Spence

(2022), Vol. 14, Nutrients, Switzerland, C1

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Exploring the economics of public health intervention scale-up: a case study of the Supporting Healthy Image, Nutrition and Exercise (SHINE) cluster randomised controlled trial

V Brown, H Tran, J Williams, R Laws, M Moodie

(2022), Vol. 22, pp. 1-13, BMC Public Health, Berlin, Germany, C1

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A call for joined-up action to promote nutrition across the first 2000 days of life using a food systems approach

P Love, R Laws, M Adam, E Esdaile, K Campbell

(2022), Vol. 32, pp. 3232226-, Public health research & practice, Australia, C1

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Analysis of Patient Cues in Asynchronous Health Interactions: Pilot Study Combining Empathy Appraisal and Systemic Functional Linguistics

E Velasco, H Pedersen, T Skinner, S O'Reilly, A Geraghty, F Zahoor, F McAuliffe, M Codd, R Segurado, H Maindal, N Jensen, A Davies, C Burden, J Norman, K Vrangbæk, L Pirhonen, E Herrera-Viedman, M Bermúdez, C Campoy, A Puertas, F Molina, D Laursen, K Angotti, S Jørgensen, K Campbell, R Laws, V Versace, H Teede, C Harrison, J Boyle, G Soldartis

(2022), Vol. 6, pp. e40058-e40058, JMIR Formative Research, Canada, C1

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Factors contributing to the sustained implementation of an early childhood obesity prevention intervention: The INFANT Program

Penelope Love, Rachel Laws, Sarah Taki, Madeline West, Kylie Hesketh, Karen Campbell

(2022), Vol. 2, pp. 01-13, Frontiers in Health Services, Lausanne, Switzerland, C1

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2021

Breastfeeding and emerging motherhood identity: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of first time Chinese Australian mothers' breastfeeding experiences

K Kuswara, T Knight, K Campbell, K Hesketh, M Zheng, K Bolton, R Laws

(2021), Vol. 34, pp. e292-e301, Women and Birth, Netherlands, C1

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Process evaluations of early childhood obesity prevention interventions delivered via telephone or text messages: a systematic review

M Ekambareshwar, S Ekambareshwar, S Mihrshahi, L Wen, L Baur, R Laws, S Taki, C Rissel

(2021), Vol. 18, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

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Longitudinal analysis of growth trajectories in young children of Chinese-born immigrant mothers compared with Australian-born mothers living in Victoria, Australia

K Bolton, P Kremer, R Laws, K Campbell, M Zheng

(2021), Vol. 11, BMJ Open, England, C1

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Key stakeholder perspectives on the development and real-world implementation of a home-based physical activity program for mothers at risk of postnatal depression: a qualitative study

M Teychenne, M Apostolopoulos, K Ball, E Olander, R Opie, S Rosenbaum, R Laws

(2021), Vol. 21, BMC Public Health, England, C1

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The facilitators and barriers of adopting amylase‐rich flour to enhance complementary foods in the kersa district community of eastern ethiopia

A Irenso, S Letta, A Chemeda, A Asfaw, G Egata, N Assefa, K Campbell, R Laws

(2021), Vol. 13, pp. 1-15, Nutrients, Switzerland, C1

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Fussy eating in toddlers: A content analysis of parents' online support seeking

K Fraser, B Markides, N Barrett, R Laws

(2021), Vol. 17, Maternal and Child Nutrition, England, C1

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Commercially available apps to support healthy family meals: User testing of app utility, acceptability, and engagement

C Mauch, R Laws, I Prichard, A Maeder, T Wycherley, R Golley

(2021), Vol. 9, JMIR mHealth and uHealth, Canada, C1

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Bump2Baby and Me: protocol for a randomised trial of mHealth coaching for healthy gestational weight gain and improved postnatal outcomes in high-risk women and their children

S O’Reilly, C Burden, C Campoy, F McAuliffe, H Teede, J Andresen, K Campbell, A Geraghty, C Harrison, R Laws, J Norman, H Maindal, K Vrangbæk, R Segurado, V Versace, T Skinner

(2021), Vol. 22, Trials, England, C1

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2020

Professional and non-professional sources of formula feeding advice for parents in the first six months

J Appleton, C Fowler, R Laws, C Russell, K Campbell, E Denney-Wilson

(2020), Vol. 16, Maternal and Child Nutrition, England, C1

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What hinders and helps academics to conduct Dissemination and Implementation (D&I) research in the field of nutrition and physical activity? An international perspective

H Koorts, P Naylor, R Laws, P Love, J Maple, F Van Nassau

(2020), Vol. 17, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

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Early infant feeding and BMI trajectories in the first 5 years of life

M Zheng, A Cameron, C Birken, C Keown-Stoneman, R Laws, L Wen, K Campbell

(2020), Vol. 28, pp. 339-346, Obesity, Chichester, Eng., C1

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"They Just Need to Come Down a Little Bit to your Level": A Qualitative Study of Parents' Views and Experiences of Early Life Interventions to Promote Healthy Growth and Associated Behaviours

M Hennessy, M Byrne, R Laws, C Heary

(2020), Vol. 17, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Switzerland, C1

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Patterns and predictors of exclusive breastfeeding in Chinese Australian mothers: A cross sectional study

K Kuswara, K Campbell, K Hesketh, M Zheng, R Laws

(2020), Vol. 15, International Breastfeeding Journal, England, C1

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Promoting healthy weight for all young children: a mixed methods study of child and family health nurses' perceptions of barriers and how to overcome them

H Cheng, R Eames-Brown, A Tutt, R Laws, V Blight, A McKenzie, C Rossiter, K Campbell, K Sim, C Fowler, R Seabury, E Denney-Wilson

(2020), Vol. 19, BMC Nursing, England, C1

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A narrative review of economic constructs in commonly used implementation and scale-up theories, frameworks and models

B Vicki, T Huong, B Miranda, L Rachel, M Marj

(2020), Vol. 18, Health Research Policy and Systems, England, C1

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2019

Childhood obesity prevention: Priority areas for future research and barriers and facilitators to knowledge translation, coproduced using the nominal group technique

M Hennessy, M Byrne, R Laws, J Mc Sharry, G O'Malley, C Heary

(2019), Vol. 9, pp. 759-767, Translational Behavioral Medicine, England, C1

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Health-e mums: evaluating a smartphone app design for diabetes prevention in women with previous gestational diabetes

Sharleen O'Reilly, Rachel Laws

(2019), Vol. 76, pp. 507-514, Nutrition & dietetics, Chichester, Eng., C1

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Differences between mothers and fathers of young children in their use of the internet to support healthy family lifestyle behaviors: Cross-sectional study

R Laws, A Walsh, K Hesketh1, K Downing, K Kuswara, K Campbell

(2019), Vol. 21, Journal of Medical Internet Research, Canada, C1

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Relative effects of postnatal rapid growth and maternal factors on early childhood growth trajectories

M Zheng, S Bowe, K Hesketh, K Bolton, R Laws, P Kremer, K Ong, S Lioret, E Denney-Wilson, K Campbell

(2019), Vol. 33, pp. 172-180, Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology, England, C1

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Lessons on early childhood obesity prevention interventions from the Victorian Infant Program

P Love, R Laws, K Hesketh, K Campbell

(2019), Vol. 29, Public Health Research and Practice, C1

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Consumer engagement in mobile application (app) interventions focused on supporting infant feeding practices for early prevention of childhood obesity

S Taki, C Russell, L Wen, R Laws, K Campbell, H Xu, E Denney-Wilson

(2019), Vol. 7, Frontiers in Public Health, Switzerland, C1

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A mixed methods study to explore the effects of program design elements and participant characteristics on parents' engagement with an mHealth program to promote healthy infant feeding: The growing healthy program

S Taki, C Russell, S Lymer, R Laws, K Campbell, J Appleton, K Ong, E Denney-Wilson

(2019), Vol. 10, Frontiers in Endocrinology, Switzerland, C1

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Preventive evidence into practice: what factors matter in a facilitation intervention to prevent vascular disease in family practice?

G Russell, R Lane, S Parker, J Litt, D Mazza, J Lloyd, N Zwar, M Van Driel, C Del Mar, J Smith, M Harris, E Denney-Wilson, G Davies, R Taylor, R Laws, T Snowdon, H Bolger-Harris, S Groombridge, S Goldstein, T Howarth, N Huang, J Wilson

(2019), Vol. 20, pp. 1-10, BMC family practice, London, Eng., C1

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The effectiveness of health professional-delivered interventions during the first 1000 days to prevent overweight/obesity in children: A systematic review

M Hennessy, C Heary, R Laws, L van Rhoon, E Toomey, H Wolstenholme, M Byrne

(2019), Vol. 20, pp. 1691-1707, Obesity Reviews, England, C1

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Health professional-delivered obesity prevention interventions during the first 1,000 days: a systematic review of external validity reporting [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

Marita Hennessy, Caroline Heary, Rachel Laws, Luke Van Rhoon, Elaine Toomey, Hazel Wolstenholme, Molly Byrne

(2019), Vol. 2, pp. 1-24, HRB Open Research, London, Eng., C1

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2018

Rapid weight gain during infancy and subsequent adiposity: a systematic review and meta-analysis of evidence

M Zheng, K Lamb, C Grimes, R Laws, K Bolton, K Ong, K Campbell

(2018), Vol. 19, pp. 321-332, Obesity reviews, Chichester, Eng., C1

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Infant formula feeding practices and the role of advice and support: An exploratory qualitative study

J Appleton, R Laws, C Russell, C Fowler, K Campbell, E Denney-Wilson

(2018), Vol. 18, BMC Pediatrics, England, C1

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Infant formula feeding practices associated with rapid weight gain: A systematic review

J Appleton, C Russell, R Laws, C Fowler, K Campbell, E Denney-Wilson

(2018), Vol. 14, Maternal and Child Nutrition, England, C1

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Key lessons and impact of the growing healthy mHealth program on milk feeding, timing of introduction of solids, and infant growth: Quasi-experimental study

R Laws, E Denney-Wilson, S Taki, C Russell, M Zheng, E Litterbach, K Ong, S Lymer, R Elliott, K Campbell

(2018), Vol. 20, Journal of Medical Internet Research, Canada, C1

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Factors influencing parental engagement in an early childhood obesity prevention program implemented at scale: The infant program

P Love, R Laws, E Litterbach, K Campbell

(2018), Vol. 10, Nutrients, Switzerland, C1

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Impact of the growing healthy mHealth program on maternal feeding practices, infant food preferences, and satiety responsiveness: Quasi-experimental study

C Russell, E Denney-Wilson, R Laws, G Abbott, M Zheng, S Lymer, S Taki, E Litterbach, K Ong, K Campbell

(2018), Vol. 20, Journal of Medical Internet Research, Canada, C1

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Differences in infant feeding practices between Chinese-born and Australian-born mothers living in Australia: A cross-sectional study

K Bolton, P Kremer, K Hesketh, R Laws, K Kuswara, K Campbell

(2018), Vol. 18, BMC Pediatrics, England, C1

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Mobile apps to support healthy family food provision: Systematic assessment of popular, commercially available apps

C Mauch, T Wycherley, R Laws, B Johnson, L Bell, R Golley

(2018), Vol. 6, JMIR mHealth and uHealth, Canada, C1

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2017

Assessing user engagement of an mHealth intervention: development and implementation of the growing healthy app engagement index

S Taki, S Lymer, C Russell, K Campbell, R Laws, K-L Ong, R Elliott, E Denney-Wilson

(2017), Vol. 5, JMIR mhealth uhealth, Toronto, Ont., C1

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Factors influencing engagement and behavioral determinants of infant feeding in an mhealth program: Qualitative evaluation of the growing healthy program

E Litterbach, C Russell, S Taki, E Denney-Wilson, K Campbell, R Laws

(2017), Vol. 5, JMIR mHealth and uHealth, Canada, C1

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2016

Effects of parent and child behaviours on overweight and obesity in infants and young children from disadvantaged backgrounds: Systematic review with narrative synthesis

C Russell, S Taki, R Laws, L Azadi, K Campbell, R Elliott, J Lynch, K Ball, R Taylor, E Denney-Wilson

(2016), Vol. 16, BMC Public Health, England, C1

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A qualitative study of the infant feeding beliefs and behaviours of mothers with low educational attainment

C Russell, S Taki, L Azadi, K Campbell, R Laws, R Elliott, E Denney-Wilson

(2016), Vol. 16, BMC Pediatrics, England, C1

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The infant feeding practices of Chinese immigrant mothers in Australia: A qualitative exploration

K Kuswara, R Laws, P Kremer, K Hesketh, K Campbell

(2016), Vol. 105, pp. 375-384, Appetite, England, C1

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The impact of health literacy and life style risk factors on health-related quality of life of Australian patients

U Jayasinghe, M Harris, S Parker, J Litt, M van Driel, D Mazza, C Del Mar, J Lloyd, J Smith, N Zwar, R Taylor, G Russell, E Denney-Wilson, R Laws, T Snowdon, H Bolger-Harris, S Groombridge, S Goldstein, T Howarth, N Huang, J Wilson

(2016), Vol. 14, Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, England, C1-1

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Translating an early childhood obesity prevention program for local community implementation: A case study of the Melbourne InFANT Program

R Laws, K Hesketh, K Ball, C Cooper, K Vrljic, K Campbell

(2016), Vol. 16, BMC Public Health, England, C1

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A comparison of recruitment methods for an mHealth intervention targeting mothers: Lessons from the growing healthy program

R Laws, E Litterbach, E Denney-Wilson, C Russell, S Taki, K Ong, R Elliott, S Lymer, K Campbell

(2016), Vol. 18, Journal of Medical Internet Research, Canada, C1

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The Chinese-born immigrant infant feeding and growth hypothesis

K Bolton, P Kremer, K Hesketh, R Laws, K Campbell

(2016), Vol. 16, pp. 1071-, BMC public health, England, C1

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2015

Obesity prevention in early life: an opportunity to better support the role of Maternal and Child Health Nurses in Australia

R Laws, K Campbell, P van der Pligt, K Ball, J Lynch, G Russell, R Taylor, E Denney-Wilson

(2015), Vol. 14, pp. 1-14, BMC Nursing, London, Eng., C1

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Preventing obesity in infants: the growing healthy feasibility trial protocol

E Denney-Wilson, R Laws, C Russell, K Ong, S Taki, R Elliot, L Azadi, S Lymer, R Taylor, J Lynch, D Crawford, K Ball, D Askew, E Litterbach, K J Campbell

(2015), Vol. 5, pp. 1-12, BMJ Open, London, Eng., C1

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A review of the relationship between socioeconomic position and the early-life predictors of obesity

A Cameron, A Spence, R Laws, K Hesketh, S Lioret, K Campbell

(2015), Vol. 4, pp. 350-362, Current obesity reports, New York, N. Y., C1

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Infant feeding websites and apps: a systematic assessment of quality and content

S Taki, K Campbell, C Russell, R Elliott, R Laws, E Denney-Wilson

(2015), Vol. 4, pp. 1-13, Interactive journal of medical research, Toronto, Ont., C1

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Implementing guidelines to routinely prevent chronic vascular disease in primary care: The Preventive Evidence into Practice cluster randomised controlled trial

M Harris, S Parker, J Litt, M Van Driel, G Russell, D Mazza, U Jayasinghe, C Del Mar, J Lloyd, J Smith, N Zwar, R Taylor, G Davies, E Denney-Wilson, R Laws, T Snowdon, H Bolger-Harris, S Groombridge, S Goldstein, T Howarth, N Huang, J Wilson

(2015), Vol. 5, pp. 1-11, BMJ open, London, Eng., C1

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2014

Development and feasibility of a child obesity prevention intervention in general practice: the Healthy 4 Life pilot study

E Denney-Wilson, A Robinson, R Laws, M Fort Harris

(2014), Journal of paediatrics and child health, Chichester, England, C1

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The impact of interventions to prevent obesity or improve obesity related behaviours in children (0-5 years) from socioeconomically disadvantaged and/or indigenous families: a systematic review

R Laws, K Campbell, P van der Pligt, G Russell, K Ball, J Lynch, D Crawford, R Taylor, D Askew, E Denney-Wilson

(2014), Vol. 14, pp. 1-18, BMC public health, London, England, C1

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Does health literacy affect patients' receipt of preventative primary care? A multilevel analysis

C Joshi, U Jayasinghe, S Parker, C Del Mar, G Russell, J Lloyd, D Mazza, E Denney-Wilson, M van Driel, R Taylor, M Harris, Preventive Evidence into Practice (PEP) Partnershi, R Laws

(2014), Vol. 15, pp. 1-10, BMC family practice, London, Eng., C1-1

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Observing the mother-infant feeding interaction

A Morawska, R Laws, N Moretto, L Daniels

(2014), Vol. 184, pp. 522-536, Early child development and care, Abingdon, Eng., C1-1

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2013

The impact of a team-based intervention on the lifestyle risk factor management practices of community nurses: outcomes of the community nursing SNAP trial

B Chan, U Jayasinghe, B Christl, R Laws, N Orr, A Williams, K Partington, M Harris

(2013), Vol. 13, pp. 1-12, BMC Health Services Research, London, England, C1

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The impact of a brief lifestyle intervention delivered by generalist community nurses (CN SNap trial)

M Harris, B Chan, R Laws, A Williams, G Powell-Davies, U jayasinghe, M Fanain, N Orr, A Milat

(2013), Vol. 13, pp. 1-11, BMC Public Health, London, England, C1

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Investigating the media power of a population health monitoring survey: case study of the NSW Schools Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey (SPANS)

P Espinel, R Laws, C Bonfiglioli, L Hardy, L King

(2013), Vol. 37, pp. 284-289, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Heatlh, Melbourne, Vic., C1-1

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Utilization of a population health survey in policy and practice: a case study

R Laws, L King, L Hardy, A Milat, C Rissel, R Newson, L Rychetnik, A Bauman

(2013), Vol. 11, pp. 1-11, Health Research Policy and Systems, London, England, C1-1

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Policy and practice impacts of applied research: a case study analysis of the New South Wales Health Promotion Demonstration Research Grants Scheme 2000-2006

A Milat, R Laws, L King, R Newson, L Rychetnik, C Rissel, A Bauman, S Redman, J Bennie

(2013), Vol. 11, pp. 1-15, Health Research Policy and Systems, London, England, C1-1

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Factors influencing participation in a vascular disease prevention lifestyle program among participants in a cluster randomized trial

R Laws, M Fanaian, U Jayasinghe, S McKenzie, M Passey, G Powell Davies, D Lyle, M Harris

(2013), Vol. 13, pp. 1-12, BMC Health Services Research, London, England, C1-1

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Struggling with food and eating - Life after major upper gastrointestinal surgery

S Carey, R Laws, S Ferrie, J Young, M Allman-Farinelli

(2013), Vol. 21, pp. 2749-2757, Supportive Care in Cancer, Germany, C1-1

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Child obesity prevention in primary health care: the role of practice nurses

A Robinson, E Denney-Wilson, R Laws, M Harris

(2013), Vol. 49, pp. E294-E299, Journal of paediatrics and child health, London, Eng., C1-1

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2012

Factors influencing participant enrolment in a diabetes prevention program in general practice: lessons from the Sydney diabetes prevention program

R Laws, P Vita, K Venugopal, C Rissel, D Davies, S Colagiuri

(2012), Vol. 12, pp. 1-9, BMC public health, London, Eng., C1-1

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Predictors of primary care referrals to a vascular disease prevention lifestyle program among participants in a cluster randomised trial

M Passey, R Laws, U Jayasinghe, M Fanaian, S McKenzie, G Powell-Davies, D Lyle, M Harris

(2012), Vol. 12, pp. 1-9, BMC health services research, London, Eng., C1-1

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How feasible are lifestyle modification programs for disease prevention in general practice?

H Schütze, E Rix, R Laws, M Passey, M Fanaian, M Harris

(2012), Vol. 18, pp. 129-137, Australian journal of primary health, Melbourne, Vic., C1-1

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Translating research for evidence-based public health: key concepts and future directions

L Rychetnik, A Bauman, R Laws, L King, C Rissel, D Nutbeam, S Colagiuri, I Caterson

(2012), Vol. 66, pp. 1187-1192, Journal of epidemiology & community health, London, Eng., C1-1

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Is there scope for community health nurses to address lifestyle risk factors? the community nursing SNAP trial

B Chan, R Laws, A Williams, G Davies, M Fanaian, M Harris

(2012), Vol. 11, pp. 1-9, BMC nursing, London, Eng., C1-1

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Diabetes prevention research: A systematic review of external validity in lifestyle interventions

R Laws, A St.george, L Rychetnik, A Bauman

(2012), Vol. 43, pp. 205-214, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Netherlands, C1-1

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Client experience of brief lifestyle intervention by community nurses

B Christl, B Chan, R Laws, A Williams, G Powell-Davies, M Harris

(2012), Vol. 18, pp. 321-326, Australian journal of primary health, Melbourne, Vic., C1-1

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Research to practice: application of an evidence building framework to a childhood obesity prevention initiative in New South Wales, Australia

C Rissel, R Laws, D Hector, A St George, A Milat, L Baur

(2012), Vol. 23, pp. 16-24, Health promotion journal of Australia, Melbourne, Vic., C1-1

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A cluster randomised controlled trial of vascular risk factor management in general practice

M Harris, M Fanaian, U Jayasinge, M Passey, S McKenzie, G Powell-Davies, D Lyle, R Laws, H Schutz, Q Wan

(2012), Vol. 197, pp. 387-393, Medical Journal of Australia, Sydney, N.S.W., C1-1

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2010

Health improvement and prevention study (HIPS) - evaluation of an intervention to prevent vascular disease in general practice

M Fanaian, R Laws, M Passey, S McKenzie, Q Wan, G Powell Davies, D Lyle, M Harris

(2010), Vol. 11, pp. 1-10, BMC family practice, London, Eng., C1-1

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An efficacy trial of brief lifestyle intervention delivered by generalist community nurses (CN SNAP trial)

R Laws, B Chan, A Williams, G Powell Davies, U Jayasinghe, M Fanaian, M Harris, T Project Team

(2010), Vol. 9, pp. 1-10, BMC nursing, London, Eng., C1-1

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Long-term cost-effectiveness of weight management in primary care

P Trueman, S Haynes, G Felicity Lyons, E Louise McCombie, M McQuigg, S Mongia, P Noble, M Quinn, H Ross, F Thompson, J Broom, R Laws, J Reckless, S Kumar, M Lean, G Frost, N Finer, D Haslam, D Morrison, B Sloan

(2010), Vol. 64, pp. 775-783, International journal of clinical practice, London, Eng., C1-1

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The role of a community kitchen for clients in a socio-economically disadvantaged neighbourhood

S Furber, S Quine, J Jackson, R Laws, D Kirkwood

(2010), Vol. 21, pp. 143-145, Health promotion journal of Australia, Melbourne, Vic., C1-1

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2009

An exploration of how clinician attitudes and beliefs influence the implementation of lifestyle risk factor management in primary healthcare: a grounded theory study

R Laws, L Kemp, M Harris, G Davies, A Williams, R Eames-Brown

(2009), Vol. 4, pp. 1-15, Implementation ScienceImplementation science, London, Eng., C1-1

journal article

Explaining the variation in the management of lifestyle risk factors in primary health care: a multilevel cross sectional study

R Laws, U Jayasinghe, M Harris, A Williams, G Powell Davies, L Kemp

(2009), Vol. 9, pp. 1-14, BMC public health, London, Eng., C1-1

journal article

The 45 year old health check - feasibility and impact on practices and patient behaviour

C Amoroso, M Harris, A Ampt, R Laws, S McKenzie, A Williams, U Jayasinghe, N Zwar, G Powell-Davies

(2009), Vol. 38, pp. 358-362, Australian family physician, Sydney, N.S.W., C1-1

journal article
2008

Should I and Can I?: a mixed methods study of clinician beliefs and attitudes in the management of lifestyle risk factors in primary health care

R Laws, S Kirby, G Davies, A Williams, U Jayasinghe, C Amoroso, M Harris

(2008), Vol. 8, pp. 1-10, BMC health services research, London, Eng., C1-1

journal article

Engaging patients, clinicians and health funders in weight management: the Counterweight Programme

M McQuigg, J Brown, J Broom, R Laws, J Reckless, P Noble, S Kumar, E McCombie, M Lean, G Lyons, S Mongia, G Frost, M Quinn, J Barth, S Haynes, N Finer, D Haslam, H Ross, D Hole, S Radziwonik

(2008), Vol. 25, pp. i79-i86, Family practice, Oxford, Eng., C1-1

journal article

Evaluation of the Counterweight Programme for obesity management in primary care: a starting point for continuous improvement

H Ross, R Laws, J Reckless, M Lean

(2008), Vol. 58, pp. 548-554, British journal of general practice, London, Eng., C1-1

journal article

Influence of body mass index on prescribing costs and potential cost savings of a weight management programme in primary care

M McQuigg, J Broom, R Laws, J Reckless, P Noble, S Kumar, L McCrombie, M Lean, F Lyons, S Mongia, G Frost, M Quinn, J Barth, S Haynes, N Finer, D Haslam, H Ross, D Hole, S Radziwonik, B Sloan, P Trueman, J O'Reilley

(2008), Vol. 13, pp. 158-166, Journal of health services research & policy, London, Eng., C1-1

journal article

A square peg in a round hole? Approaches to incorporating lifestyle counselling into routine primary health care

R Laws, A Williams, G Powell-Davies, R Eames-Brown, C Amoroso, M Harris

(2008), Vol. 14, pp. 101-111, Australian journal of primary health, Melbourne, Vic., C1-1

journal article

Moving towards a more integrated approach to chronic disease prevention in Australian general practice

M Harris, R Laws, C Amoroso

(2008), Vol. 14, pp. 112-119, Australian journal of primary health, Melbourne, Vic., C1-1

journal article

The effectiveness of a brief intervention using a pedometer and step-recording diary in promoting physical activity in people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance

S Furber, C Monger, L Franco, D Mayne, L Jones, R Laws, L Waters

(2008), Vol. 19, pp. 189-195, Health promotion journal of Australia, Melbourne, Vic., C1-1

journal article

The Counterweight Programme: prevalence of CVD risk factors by body mass index and impact of a 10% weight change

M McQuigg, J Brown, J Broom, R Laws, J Reckless, P Noble, S Kumar, E McCombie, M Lean, G Lyons, G Frost, M Quinn, J Barth, S Haynes, N Finer, D Haslam, H Ross, D Hole, S Radziwonik

(2008), Vol. 2, pp. 15-27, Obesity research and clinical practice, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1

journal article
2005

Empowering primary care to tackle the obesity epidemic: the Counterweight Programme

M McQuigg, J Brown, J Broom, R Laws, J Reckless, P Noble, S Kumar, E McCombie, M Lean, G Lyons, G Frost, M Quinn, J Barth, S Haynes, N Finer, H Ross, D Hole

(2005), Vol. 59, pp. S93-S101, European journal of clinical nutrition, London, Eng., C1-1

journal article

Obesity impacts on general practice appointments

J Broom, J Brown, M McQuigg, R Laws, J Reckless, S Kumar, P Noble, D Hole

(2005), Vol. 13, pp. 1442-1449, Obesity: a research journal, London, Eng., C1-1

journal article

The impact of obesity on drug prescribing in primary care

H Gibbs, J Broom, J Brown, R Laws, J Reckless, P Noble, S Kumar, L McCombie, M Lean, F Lyons, G Frost, M Quinn, J Barth, S Haynes, N Finer, H Ross, D Hole, C Bray

(2005), Vol. 55, pp. 743-749, British journal of general practice, London, Eng., C1-1

journal article
2004

Current approaches to obesity management in UK Primary Care: the Counterweight Programme

H Gibb, J Broom, J Brown, R Laws, J Reckless, P Noble, S Kumar, E McCombie, M Lean, F Lyons, G Frost, M Quinn, J Barth, S Haynes, N Finer, H Ross, D Hole, A Montazeri

(2004), Vol. 17, pp. 183-190, Journal of human nutrition and dietetics, London, Eng., C1-1

journal article

A new evidence-based approach to weight management in primary care: the Counterweight Programme

H Gibbs, J Brooms, J Brown, R Laws, J Reckless, P Noble, S Kumar, E McCombie, M Lean, G Lyons, G Frost, M Quinn, J Barth, S Haynes, N Finer, H Ross, D Hole, A Montazeri

(2004), Vol. 17, pp. 191-208, Journal of human nutrition and dietetics, London, Eng., C1-1

journal article

Funded Projects at Deakin

Australian Competitive Grants

Centre Obesity Management and Prevention Research Excellence in Primary Health Care

Prof Mark Harris, Prof Adrian Bauman, A/Prof Rachel Laws, Prof Ian Caterson, Prof Karen Campbell, Prof David Crawford, Prof Nigel Stocks, Noel Hayman, Dr Elizabeth Denney-Wilson, Prof Siaw-Teng Liaw

Aust Primary Health Care Research Institute - Centres of Research Excellence in Primary Health Care

  • 2015: $112,136
  • 2014: $108,970
  • 2013: $159,864

Reducing the gap right from the start: Translating effective approaches to prevent child obesity in disadvantaged families into primary health care policy and routine practice

A/Prof Rachel Laws

NHMRC ECF - Early Career Fellowship

  • 2018: $4,089
  • 2017: $43,524
  • 2016: $39,846
  • 2015: $20,915

Evaluating real-world implementation of an evidence-based program addressing lifestyle behaviours from the start of life

A/Prof Rachel Laws, Prof Karen Campbell, Prof Kylie Hesketh, Dr Elizabeth Denney-Wilson, Prof Marj Moodie, Dr Victoria Brown, A/Prof Harriet Koorts, Dr Kok-Leong Ong, Prof Liliana Orellana, Dr Penny Love, Dr Jennifer Browne

NHMRC - Partnership Project

  • 2024: $97,997
  • 2023: $222,273
  • 2022: $170,602
  • 2021: $121,705
  • 2020: $91,259
  • 2019: $5,606

Implementation action to prevent diabetes from Bump 2 Baby (IMPACT DIABETES B2B)

Prof Helena Teede, Dr Cheryce Harrison, Prof Timothy Skinner, A/Prof Rachel Laws, Dr Jacqueline Boyle, Prof Vincent Versace, Prof Karen Campbell

NHMRC-EU Collaborative Research Grant

  • 2021: $31,180

Centre of Research Excellence in the Early Prevention of Obesity in Childhood-Translate: (EPOCH-Translate)

Prof Kylie Hesketh, Prof Louise Baur, Dr Rebecca Golley, Dr Li Ming Wen, A/Prof Rachel Laws, Dr Alison Hayes, Prof Karen Campbell, Dr Elizabeth Denney-Wilson, Dr Victoria Brown, Dr Anna Lene Seidler

NHMRC - Centres of Research Excellence

  • 2024: $30,228
  • 2023: $120,915
  • 2022: $120,915

Infant2Child: Optimising nutrition in early life to reduce childhood caries

Dr Mihiri Silva, A/Prof Rachel Laws, Dr Margarita Moreno-Betancur, A/Prof Stuart Dashper, Dr Miaobing Zheng, Prof Martin Hall, A/Prof David Burgner, Dr Ankur Singh, A/Prof Nicky Kilpatrick, Dr Kim-Anh Le Cao

MRFF (NHMRC) - Maternal, First 2000 Days and Childhood Health Grant

  • 2024: $19,760
  • 2023: $29,640
  • 2022: $39,520
  • 2021: $9,880

A nutrition and movement behaviour intervention for toddlers: efficacy, cost effectiveness and scale-up pathways

Prof Kylie Hesketh, A/Prof Rachel Laws, Dr Penny Love, A/Prof Harriet Koorts, Ms Brittany Markides, Prof Jo Salmon, Prof Jan Nicholson, Dr Miaobing Zheng, Dr Katherine Downing, Dr Victoria Brown, Prof Liliana Orellana, A/Prof Rachael Taylor, Dr Alison Spence

MRFF (NHMRC) Maternal Health and Healthy Lifestyles

  • 2024: $1,298,944

Other Public Sector Funding

Evaluating real-world implementation of an evidence-based program addressing lifestyle behaviours from the start of life

A/Prof Rachel Laws, Prof Karen Campbell, Prof Kylie Hesketh, Dr Elizabeth Denney-Wilson, Prof Marj Moodie, Dr Victoria Brown, A/Prof Harriet Koorts, Dr Kok-Leong Ong, Prof Liliana Orellana, Dr Penny Love, Dr Jennifer Browne

VicHealth - NHMRC Partnership Project Grants

  • 2021: $50,000
  • 2020: $50,000
  • 2019: $50,000

Industry and Other Funding

EatUp School Evaluation Project

A/Prof Rachel Laws

Eat Up Australia Ltd

  • 2021: $5,965

Supervisions

Principal Supervisor
2023

Asnake Ararsa Irenso

Thesis entitled: The Role of Community-Based and Intrahousehold Social Networks in Supporting Complementary Feeding Practices in Ethiopia

Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition & Exercise) (Low Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

2020

Konsita Kuswara

Thesis entitled: Early childhood obesity prevention: understanding Chinese Australian mothers¿ breastfeeding practices

Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition & Exercise) (Low Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

Associate Supervisor
2024

Brittany Markides

Thesis entitled: Co-designing a Parent Feeding Intervention Centred on Fussy Eating

Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition & Exercise) (Low Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

2023

Eloise-Kate Litterbach

Thesis entitled: Family mealtime screen use in Australian families with young children

Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition & Exercise) (Low Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences