Health Promotion Journal of Australia 
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CONCLUSION: Vapes were displayed near high schools and in the city, often featuring youth-appealing features, such as colours and flavours. SO WHAT?: The exposure to such promotions could normalise vaping and contribute to increased youth uptake. Continued monitoring of vaping product promotions is essential, particularly considering recent policy changes.PMID:37608679 | DOI:10.1002/hpja.791 (Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia)
Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia - August 23, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Janni Leung Tianze Sun Giang Vu Danielle Dawson Gary Chung Kai Chan Source Type: research
'I went for rehab many times and it never worked, but the harm reduction process has given me renewed hope'. Perceptions on the effectiveness of harm reduction and community-based opioid substitution therapy
CONCLUSIONS: There is a lack of multi-level and multi-sectoral engagement of various stakeholders in opioid dependence services, needed to accelerate utilisation of OST services. SO WHAT?: The research unpacks the need for an integrated approach to service use optimisation, and the need to evaluate the role that increased awareness and community education on harm reduction strategies can play in enhancing the utilisation of OST services.PMID:37605794 | DOI:10.1002/hpja.789 (Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia)
Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia - August 22, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Tichaenzana Nyashanu Andrew Scheibe Maretha Visser Source Type: research
Yarning about river safety: A qualitative study exploring water safety beliefs and practices for First Nations People
CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrates the importance of First Nations culture to water safety practices, particularly around the river. To reduce drowning risk among First Nations populations, knowledge holders need to be embedded in the design and delivery of community water safety education. SO WHAT?: Co-designing water safety initiatives with First Nations Peoples will have dual benefits; developing culturally appropriate and locally relevant water safety education, while also continuing First Nations culture across generations.PMID:37607553 | DOI:10.1002/hpja.792 (Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia)
Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia - August 22, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Jasmine Williams Faye McMillan Amy E Peden Source Type: research
'I went for rehab many times and it never worked, but the harm reduction process has given me renewed hope'. Perceptions on the effectiveness of harm reduction and community-based opioid substitution therapy
CONCLUSIONS: There is a lack of multi-level and multi-sectoral engagement of various stakeholders in opioid dependence services, needed to accelerate utilisation of OST services. SO WHAT?: The research unpacks the need for an integrated approach to service use optimisation, and the need to evaluate the role that increased awareness and community education on harm reduction strategies can play in enhancing the utilisation of OST services.PMID:37605794 | DOI:10.1002/hpja.789 (Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia)
Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia - August 22, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Tichaenzana Nyashanu Andrew Scheibe Maretha Visser Source Type: research
South Australia's tobacco retail landscape and its intersection with socioeconomic factors and smoking prevalence
CONCLUSIONS: Findings are consistent with existing research indicating greater tobacco availability in socially disadvantaged areas. This supports that tobacco vendor saturation may be directed to areas in a way that promotes tobacco availability for vulnerable populations. Our finding that smoking prevalence was unrelated to tobacco availability contrasts existing literature and should be carefully interpreted. SO WHAT?: This is the first study to map tobacco retailers across South Australia, contributing needed evidence on the intersection of tobacco vendor density, social disadvantage, and smoking prevalence.PMID:376041...
Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia - August 21, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Julia N Morris Jennifer Baldock Joshua Trigg Jason Blunt Liam Blanden Source Type: research
The benefit and limitations of an online physical activity program in response to the COVID-19 pandemic: A quantitative analysis of the virtual Latrobe Streetgames program
CONCLUSIONS: The results give detail into how the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced adolescent and young adult physical, mental, and social health, noting that the reduction of in-person contact influenced motivation for exercise. Online physical activity programs may have some positive impact in improving adult physical activity rates, but they are not as effective as face-to-face programs in improving overall well-being. SO WHAT?: The findings of this study suggest that online physical activity programs may not be as effective as face-to-face programs in improving overall well-being. Future research should explore ways to...
Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia - August 20, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Paul N Kemel Joanne E Porter Nicole Coombs Source Type: research
Food menus within New Zealand primary school canteens: Do they meet the guidance?
CONCLUSIONS: Most school canteens were not meeting the guidelines for healthy food and drink provision outlined by the Ministry of Health. Improving the food environment for children in socio-economically deprived areas needs to be prioritised to reduce inequities. SO WHAT?: This study highlights the unhealthy food environments in New Zealand schools and emphasises the need for more robust national policies and mandated school guidance.PMID:37599010 | DOI:10.1002/hpja.793 (Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia)
Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia - August 20, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Danika Pillay Marsha Piddington Ajmol Ali Carol Wham Source Type: research
Effectiveness of nutrition interventions in Australian secondary schools: A systematic review
CONCLUSIONS: This review found limited studies reporting on nutrition interventions in Australian secondary schools. However, most were shown to be effective in improving nutrition-related health outcomes. SO WHAT?: Since there were limited studies in peer-reviewed journals, more research in this area is needed to confirm the effectiveness of nutrition interventions in Australian secondary schools and to assess long-term effects on student's health outcomes.PMID:37586361 | DOI:10.1002/hpja.787 (Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia)
Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia - August 16, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Abigail Comeau Bradley Mertens Lavanya Bachwal Jennifer Utter Louise van Herwerden Source Type: research
Spokespeople in public health: Important characteristics from the perspective of Australian public health professionals
CONCLUSIONS: The study provides an initial description and priority considerations from health professionals about key characteristics of effective spokespeople. Findings suggest possible avenues for training and support for spokespeople and the need for further research regarding the characteristics of who are effective spokespeople. SO WHAT?: Findings suggest possible avenues for training and support for spokespeople and the need for further research regarding the characteristics of who are effective spokespeople.PMID:37579756 | DOI:10.1002/hpja.788 (Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia)
Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia - August 14, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Lisa Buckley Kylie Morphett Lucie Rychetnik Mary-Anne Land Katherine Cullerton Source Type: research
Health literacy profiles of medical students in an Australian Doctor of Medicine programme: A cross-sectional study using the Health Literacy Questionnaire
CONCLUSIONS: Medical students' health literacy profiles indicate areas of weakness in their ability to engage with health care providers and to navigate the health system. Medical educators will need to create opportunities to address these weaknesses within medical curricula. Gender differences identified in self-rated ability to access and appraise health information requires further exploration. SO WHAT?: Further understanding of health literacy profiles of medical students may influence design of medical school curricula.PMID:37556927 | DOI:10.1002/hpja.790 (Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia)
Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia - August 9, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Margo Lane Robyn Dixon Ken J Donald Robert S Ware Source Type: research
