Anti-smoking advertisements are perceived differently by smokers and individuals with health or advertising knowledge.

abstract：:This study examined the prevalence and predictors of self screening for melanoma in a large sample of young New Zealanders. A self-report questionnaire was administered to a sample of 909, 21-year-olds to investigate if young adults check their skin for changes in lesions which could be melanoma, and to identify the f...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Douglass HM,McGee R,Williams S

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study examined the frequency and patterns of assault within a large regional population of Victoria. The records of 860 victims of physical assault who presented to the Geelong Hospital emergency department during 1993 and 1994 were analysed retrospectively. The policy data on 1427 reported cases of physical assau...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Taylor D,Eddey D,Cameron P

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To apply a 'health gain' approach to population-based cancer control. METHOD:We calculated the potential years of life otherwise lost prematurely which could be 'regained' through implementation of cancer control programs for which Level I or Level II evidence already exists for population outcomes. RESULTS...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Ward JE,Young JM,Jelfs P

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:An exploratory study to determine the proportion of people aged 50-76 years who have Internet access, the location of this access, predictive characteristics of such access, and preparedness to receive unsolicited health information through this medium. METHODS:A random sample of 1,000 South Australians was ...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Wilson C,Flight I,Hart E,Turnbull D,Cole S,Young G

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe survey findings which measure broader gambling harms and provide benchmark data to evaluate an awareness and education program to minimise harm; part of NZ's public health approach to problem gambling. To assess whether previously reported ethnic and socio-economic disparities are evident when res...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Walker SE,Abbott MW,Gray RJ

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the relationship between self-reported and clinical measurements for high blood pressure (HBP) and high cholesterol (HC) in a random population sample. METHOD:A representative population sample of adults aged 18 years and over living in the north-west region of Adelaide (n=1537) were recruited to ...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Taylor A,Dal Grande E,Gill T,Pickering S,Grant J,Adams R,Phillips P

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify the factors affecting the timeliness of services in first trimester abortion service in New Zealand. METHOD:Primary data were collected from all patients attending nine abortion clinics between February and May 2009. The outcome measured was delay between the first visit with a referring doctor a...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Silva M,McNeill R,Ashton T

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Universal hepatitis B immunisation of young adolescents was included in the Australian Standard Vaccination Schedule in 1998. However, rates of immunisation among adolescents world-wide have often been inadequate. Australia's experience in this area is no exception, particularly in States where school-based delivery i...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Skinner R,Nolan T

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Timor-Leste is one of the world's newest nations and became a democracy in 2002. Ranked 150 out of 177 in the 2007 UNDP Human Development Index, the country has the worst health indicators in the Asia-Pacific region. The objective of this study was to collect and analyse data on subjectively assessed general ...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Earnest J,Finger RP

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Lesbian, bisexual and queer (LBQ) women experience substantial unmet alcohol and mental health treatment needs. This paper explores the way in which sexual identity shapes experience, and needs, in relation to alcohol and mental health treatment, and presents key messages for improving treatment. METHODS:Twe...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Pennay A,McNair R,Hughes TL,Leonard W,Brown R,Lubman DI

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess Australian health and medical research (HMR) investment returns by measuring the trends in HMR expenditure and PubMed publications by Australian authors. METHODS:Bibliometric analysis collating Australian HMR expenditure reported by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare and Australian HMR ...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Mendis K,Bailey J,McLean R

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Winter air pollution in Christchurch is dominated by particulate matter from solid fuel domestic heating. The aim of the study was to explore the relationship between particulate air pollution and admissions to hospital with cardio-respiratory illnesses. METHODS:Particulate air pollution statistics (PM10) were ob...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： McGowan JA,Hider RN,Chacko E,Town GI

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine age group- and cause-of-death-specific contributions to area socioeconomic status (SES), sex and remoteness life expectancy inequalities. METHODS:Mortality and estimated residential population data from New South Wales, Australia, over 2010-2012 was used to calculate life expectancy. Inequaliti...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Stephens AS,Blyth F,Gupta L,Broome RA

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of regional and rural breast cancer survivors at 12 months post-diagnosis and to identify correlates of HRQoL. METHODS:In 2006/07, 323 (202 regional and 121 rural) Queensland women diagnosed with unilateral breast cancer participated in a population-based,...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： DiSipio T,Hayes S,Newman B,Janda M

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify and describe caregiver perspectives on factors important for the health and wellbeing of urban Aboriginal children. METHODS:Caregivers of Aboriginal children participating in the Study of Environment on Aboriginal Resilience and Child Health (SEARCH) were asked to describe the single most importa...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Miller HM,Young C,Nixon J,Talbot-McDonnell M,Cutmore M,Tong A,Craig JC,Woolfenden S

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore the interaction of computed tomography (CT) use, dose and radiation risk of Australian Medicare-funded CT scanning and the impact on cancer incidence and mortality. METHODS:This retrospective cohort study used records of Medicare subsidised CT scans in Australia (2006/07 to 2011/12) and Australia...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Gibson DA,Moorin RE,Semmens J,Holman DJ

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the ascertainment and recording of clients' Indigenous status at BreastScreen Victoria (BSV) by assessing: staff compliance with best practice recommendations in ascertaining Indigenous status data collection practices; and the consistency of recording of Indigenous status between visits. METHODS...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Adams K,Kavanagh A,Guthrie J

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the value of drinking guidelines applied in adolescence for predicting alcohol-related outcomes in young adulthood. METHODS:We conducted an eight-wave, population-based cohort study of 696 males and 824 females in Victoria between 1992 and 2003. Adolescent drinking was assessed at five survey waves...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Moore E,Coffey C,Carlin JB,Alati R,Patton GC

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:1. Establish the prevalence of markers for hepatitis B (HBV), C (HCV) and G (HGV) in a sample of male and female inmates. 2. Examine exposure to multiple viruses. 3. Compare risk factors for HGV infection with known risk factors for HBV and HCV. DESIGN:Cross-sectional random sample stratified by sex, age an...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Butler T,Spencer J,Cui J,Vickery K,Zou J,Kaldor J

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence rates of hypertension, diabetes, ischaemic heart disease (IHD), renal disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and their co-occurrence among the remote Aboriginal population of the Northern Territory (NT) in 2005. METHODS:Information from a primary care chronic di...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Zhao Y,Connors C,Wright J,Guthridge S,Bailie R

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In response to inquiries regarding the processes of developing a Tobacco Control Plan (TCP) for the Central Sydney Area Health Service (which in 1997 allocated dedicated funding of $ 800,000 over 2 1/2 years to implement the plan), this article describes the strengths and weaknesses of the TCP and outlines th...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Rissel C,McMaugh K,O'Connor D,Balafas A,Ward J

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To measure the reported impact of phased-in smoke-free bar laws on bar patronage and smoking behaviour, particularly among young adults. METHODS:Cross-sectional survey of a representative sample of 2,004 South Australian adults, conducted four months into Phase I of the new laws. A comparable survey was con...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Miller CL,Hickling JA

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Victorian local governments are required to develop Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plans that incorporate state-level health planning priorities and address the social determinants of health. This paper describes a novel method for evaluating councils' performance against these requirements. METHODS:D...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Browne GR,Davern MT,Giles-Corti B

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Estimate the prevalence of sexual behaviour and alcohol use and examine the association between excessive alcohol use and risky sexual behaviour in late secondary students in Victoria, Australia. METHOD:The sample of Year 11 students from government and independent schools participating in the 2008 Internati...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Agius P,Taft A,Hemphill S,Toumbourou J,McMorris B

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore antecedents of health service engagement and experience among urban Aboriginal people with comorbid physical and mental health conditions. METHODS:Focus groups and interviews were conducted with Aboriginal people who had comorbid health conditions and were accessing Aboriginal and/or mainstream se...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Jobling K,Lau P,Kerr D,Higgins RO,Worcester MU,Angus L,Jackson AC,Murphy BM

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper argues for greater dialogue on public health ethics. There has been little discussion in Australia about the significant ethical dilemmas in this field, and there is no agreed framework for analysing and responding to these challenges. We highlight concerns about the suitability of biomedical principles-bas...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Fry CL,Peerson A,Scully AM

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore factors associated with high psychological distress among Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians and their contribution to the elevated distress prevalence among Aboriginal people. METHODS:Questionnaire data from 1,631 Aboriginal and 233,405 non-Aboriginal 45 and Up Study (NSW, Australia) parti...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： McNamara BJ,Banks E,Gubhaju L,Joshy G,Williamson A,Raphael B,Eades S

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although Torres Strait Islanders (TSIs) are often combined with Aborigines, they are a distinct group and would prefer to be considered separately. The Queensland Perinatal Data Collection (QPDC) has been the only population-based, perinatal collection in Australia that has distinguished between Aboriginal a...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Coory M

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To gain deeper insight into the corporate political activity (CPA) of the Australian food industry from a public health perspective. METHODS:Fifteen interviews with a purposive sample of current and former policy makers, public health advocates and academics who have closely interacted with food industry rep...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Mialon M,Swinburn B,Allender S,Sacks G

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To monitor changes in the number of indoor tanning facilities in Australia's capital cities following widespread negative publicity and the introduction of legislation in some states. METHODS:An audit of listings under Solarium/Tanning Centres in the most recent hard copy Yellow Pages for Australia's capital...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Makin JK,Dobbinson SJ

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00