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A thematic analysis of alcohol and alcohol-related harm across health and social policy in Aotearoa New Zealand
CONCLUSIONS: The lack of alignment between New Zealand alcohol policy and the SAFER framework can be partially attributable to the absence of an updated national alcohol strategy (NAS). An updated NAS should identify responsible agencies, create a systematic monitoring and evaluation mechanism, and be consistent with the WHO SAFER framework.IMPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH: The analysis supports the need to update a national alcohol strategy to guide alcohol policy development.PMID:38626567 | DOI:10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100143 (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health)
Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health - April 16, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Tayla Darrah Sarah Herbert Timothy Chambers Source Type: research

A mixed-methods evaluation: COVID Care in the Home, a public health response to the first omicron wave across the Torres and Cape region, Queensland
CONCLUSIONS: The CCITH program highlights the resilience and self-determination of First Nations communities and primary health staff across the Torres Strait and Cape York throughout the first COVID-19 outbreak in the region.IMPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH: This virtual model of care could be employed in similar settings to improve service provision in both primary and public health to increase community safety and achieve good health outcomes.PMID:38613931 | DOI:10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100147 (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health)
Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health - April 13, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Leanne Hawthorn Rittia Matysek Johanna Neville Ivana Gibson Caroline Taunton Rae Thomas Sarah Galloway Alexandra Hodal Allison Hempenstall Source Type: research

Keratinocyte carcinomas, area-level socioeconomic status and geographic remoteness in Tasmania: cross-sectional associations and temporal trends
CONCLUSIONS: Associations were found between BCC and higher area-level SES, and between SCC and geographic remoteness. The findings suggest differences in sun exposure behaviours, skin cancer awareness and access to services, or ascertainment bias.IMPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH: Efforts to control and deliver KC services in Tasmania should consider targeting populations with specific area-level characteristics.PMID:38574429 | DOI:10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100145 (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health)
Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health - April 4, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Bruna S Ragaini Leigh Blizzard Peter Baade Alison Venn Source Type: research

Utilising the CREATE quality appraisal tool to analyse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' involvement and reporting of cancer research in Australia
CONCLUSIONS: This review underscores the need for anti-racist research and publication practices that actively engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and researchers. This approach is vital to enhance cancer outcomes within these communities.IMPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH: To advance and prioritise appropriate involvement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in cancer research, the onus must be on 'systems owners,' including academic journals and institutions, to require and report genuine engagement as standard practice. Researchers will produce higher-calibre research with a strengths-based focu...
Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health - April 4, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Mandy Henningham John Gilroy Joanna McGlone Drew Meehan Farhana Nila Amanda McAtamney Tanya Buchanan Source Type: research