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ABSTRACT Issue Addressed Tobacco smoking disproportionately affects people experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage. Improving access to effective smoking cessation programmes and medications is crucial to reducing this gap. Here, we report on a programme trialling the provision of free nicotine replacement therapy to priority populations through ...
Cheryn Coleman +2 more
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ABSTRACT Objectives Pedestrian crashes are a major concern in the Northern Territory (NT), Australia, but the factors associated with these crashes differ from those in other Australian jurisdictions. This study aims to provide a comprehensive investigation of pedestrian crashes in the NT. Methods Using police crash records and hospitalisation data, we
S. Clifford +7 more
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ABSTRACT Planetary health is increasingly recognised as an essential aspect of health professional education, yet its integration within allied health curricula in Australia remains fragmented. This commentary argues that meaningful and sustainable embedding of planetary health requires explicit engagement with Indigenous knowledges.
Kerstin McPherson +4 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities are recognised as a priority population within Australia's preventive health strategies. Community‐based wellbeing programs can enhance mental and physical health, but culturally tailored approaches are essential for engaging CALD populations and reducing health inequities ...
Michelle C. Attard, Camilla L. Brockett
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ABSTRACT Issue Addressed This study explored community attitudes towards expanding smoke‐ and vape‐free zones in Gippsland, Victoria, to inform public health policy aimed at reducing smoking and vaping‐related harm. Methods A cross‐sectional online survey was conducted among Gippsland residents aged 12 and older (n = 662), examining support for ...
Nilay Kocaali +10 more
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Sustainability in Healthcare: The Role of Digital Technologies for Improving Patient Engagement
ABSTRACT Sustainability in healthcare is getting considerable research attention as systems worldwide tend to balance environmental, social, and economic factors. In this context, digital technologies have demonstrated significant potential to enhance engagement among different consumer groups across various industries.
Francesco Schiavone +4 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction We have been funded to examine post‐incarceration health and social outcomes for all people incarcerated in New South Wales, Australia, 2000–2022; assess treatment and services for drug dependence and serious mental illness; and project the impact of expanding intervention coverage. We will use a linked cohort, the Prison Outcomes
Louisa Degenhardt +19 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction Alcohol screening in primary healthcare services, including Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, may encounter barriers. These include time constraints, competing health priorities and sensitivities about the topic. Digital tools like the Grog App, validated in population settings, offer potential opportunities to
Mustafa Al Ansari +14 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction This study examined the prevalence and associations of personality dysfunction and antisociality among youth accessing residential substance use disorder (SUD) withdrawal. Methods Participants were 100 youth (57% female) aged 18–25 scheduled or admitted to residential SUD withdrawal in Victoria, Australia.
Nathan Akoka +12 more
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ABSTRACT This review article explores the often‐unspoken power dynamics between doctoral supervisors and students, focusing on the taboo surrounding the discussion of these imbalances. Power differentials in supervisory relationships significantly influence the doctoral experience.
Natasha Kitano +3 more
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