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Williams, Marian E.; Mulrooney, Kathleen; Rediker, Ashley; Reno-Smith, Debbie; Hause, Noelle – ZERO TO THREE, 2021
ZERO TO THREE and Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) collaborated and contracted to provide official DC:0-5[TM] clinical training and foundational infant and early childhood mental health training to clinicians from Los Angeles (LA) County, California, over the course of 3 years. This article describes this unique, multiyear…
Descriptors: Mental Health, Professional Development, Infants, Toddlers
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Smith, Debbie Michelle; Roberts, Ron – Journal of Youth Studies, 2009
This study examines the social acceptance of young (under-18) pregnancy by assessing people's acceptance of young pregnancy and abortion in relation to deprivation. A cross-sectional survey design was conducted in two relatively affluent and two relatively deprived local authorities in London (n=570). Contrary to previous findings, participants…
Descriptors: Ethnicity, Social Support Groups, Pregnancy, Disadvantaged Environment
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Smith, Debbie M.; Ward, Christine; Forbes, Shareen; Reynolds, Rebecca M.; Denison, Fiona C. – Health Education Journal, 2013
Objective: Maternal obesity (Body Mass Index [BMI] greater than or equal to 30kg/m([superscript 2]) is associated with numerous maternal and fetal complications. Recent guidelines have called for advice to be given to women as pregnancy is a good time for intervention as due to women's motivations for change being high and changes may impact on…
Descriptors: Obesity, Pregnancy, Body Weight, Body Composition
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Roberts, Ron; Sanders, Teela; Myers, Ellie; Smith, Debbie – Sex Education: Sexuality, Society and Learning, 2010
Increasing evidence points to student involvement in the sex industry. The current study comprised a cross-sectional sample of 315 undergraduates at a London university. Using a semi-structured questionnaire, data were gathered on students' financial and employment circumstances and their views on participation in sex work. Results suggested…
Descriptors: Student Employment, Industry, Sexuality, Case Studies