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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on new parents enrolled in the 'BABY1000' birth cohort study in Sydney, Australia: A mixed-methods study
CONCLUSIONS: The COVID-19 pandemic and associated public health orders significantly impacted participants' pregnancy, postpartum and parenting experiences. Whilst these experiences included some unexpected positives, for many, these were outweighed by negative impacts on mental health, social support, health behaviours, and family relationships.IMPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH: Ongoing longitudinal research is imperative to identify potential long-term effects of the pandemic across the life-course, better support families in the short and long-term, and plan for public health crises in the future.PMID:38354625 | DOI:10.101...
Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health - February 14, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Allison Marie Grech Sweekriti Sharma Nathalie Kizirian Adrienne Gordon Source Type: research

Deadly places: The role of geography in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander COVID-19 vaccination
CONCLUSION: Findings underscore the extent to which area-level demographic influence the COVID-19 vaccination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.IMPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH: Findings can inform vaccination strategies that prioritise geographic areas with higher vulnerability to promote equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.PMID:38354624 | DOI:10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100130 (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health)
Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health - February 14, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Gustavo Hermes Soares Joanne Hedges Brianna Poirier Sneha Sethi Lisa Jamieson Source Type: research

Balancing the risks and benefits of sun exposure: A revised position statement for Australian adults
CONCLUSIONS: The new position statement provides sun exposure advice that explicitly recognises the differing needs of Australia's diverse population.IMPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH: Mass communication campaigns should retain the focus on skin cancer prevention. The new position statement will support the delivery of personalised advice.PMID:38350754 | DOI:10.1016/j.anzjph.2023.100117 (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health)
Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health - February 13, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Rachel E Neale Victoria Beedle Peter R Ebeling Thomas Elliott David Francis Christian M Girgis Louisa Gordon Monika Janda Graeme Jones Robyn M Lucas Rebecca S Mason Philip Keith Monnington Julia Morahan Georgia Paxton Craig Sinclair Stephen Shumack Jane S Source Type: research

Vape stores in Western Australia: growth, proximity to schools and socio-economic gradient of density
CONCLUSIONS: There has been rapid, recent growth in the number of vape stores in WA, with most located within walking distance of schools. In metropolitan WA, vape store density is strongly associated with socio-economic disadvantage, mirroring the pattern observed globally for tobacco outlets.IMPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH: This is the first Australian study demonstrating that vape stores are more densely located in socio-economically disadvantaged areas. Vape stores' proximity to schools may increase young people's access and exposure to promotional signage. There is a need to address ready e-cigarette availability throu...
Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health - January 31, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Matthew Tuson Natalia Lizama Caitlin Kameron Angela Gazey Lisa Wood Source Type: research

Preparing for a hotter climate: A systematic review and meta-analysis of heatwaves and ambulance callouts in Australia
CONCLUSIONS: Exposure to heatwaves is associated with an increased likelihood of ambulance callouts, and there is a dose-response association between heatwave severity and the likelihood of ambulance callouts.IMPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH: The number of heatwave days are going to increase, and this will mean an increase in the likelihood of ambulance callouts, thereby, spotlighting the real burden that heatwaves place on our already stressed healthcare system. The findings of this study underscore the critical need for proactive measures, including the establishment of research initiatives and holistic heat health awarene...
Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health - January 29, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Mehak Oberai Zhiwei Xu Aaron J E Bach Dung Phung Jessica T Watzek Shannon Rutherford Source Type: research

Closing loopholes in Australian vaping laws: Why Australia's proposed vaping reforms are sound public health policy
Aust N Z J Public Health. 2024 Jan 10:100114. doi: 10.1016/j.anzjph.2023.100114. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38267306 | DOI:10.1016/j.anzjph.2023.100114 (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health)
Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health - January 24, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Becky Freeman Anita Dessaix Tanya Buchanan Source Type: research

Distress, waitlists and unmet needs: parents' reports of child psychological difficulties in Aotearoa New Zealand
CONCLUSION: NZ primary-aged children are experiencing more symptoms of psychological distress than previously reported and extensive difficulties accessing treatment.IMPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH: There is a need for further screening and increased access to treatment to prevent worsening mental health outcomes in children.PMID:38215533 | DOI:10.1016/j.anzjph.2023.100120 (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health)
Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health - January 12, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Amy Kercher Seona Beattie Liesje Donkin Daniel Shepherd Source Type: research

Development and implementation of Australian State, territory, and national policy on the health and wellbeing of adolescents and young adults: An exploration of policy actor perspectives using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research
CONCLUSIONS: Although Australian youth health policies are perceived as evidence-based and comprehensively developed, the ability to promote implementation remains stalled.IMPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH: The development of policy implementation plans, monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, funding and resources, and a strong commitment to removing barriers to working across multiple departments and systems is required to improve outcomes for young people.PMID:38198902 | DOI:10.1016/j.anzjph.2023.100112 (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health)
Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health - January 10, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Daniel Waller Melissa Kang Sally Gibson Fiona Brooks Sharon Medlow Katharine Steinbeck Lin Perry Source Type: research