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{"title":"Preparing to Play With Fire: Exploring Bushfire Preparedness and Risk Communication Among University Students in Australia","authors":"Claudia Agius,&nbsp;Masaki Shibata","doi":"10.1002/hpja.70064","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.70064","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>With extreme weather events expected to increase due to climate change, it is essential to understand bushfire preparedness among young adults in Australia, who often risk their safety by driving through bushfire-risk areas when travelling in summer. The current study investigates the knowledge of bushfire risk management and preparedness among university students in Australia.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>One hundred and forty-eight university students participated in an online survey with closed questions. The data was analysed in SPSS by conducting a descriptive analysis and <i>χ</i>² test between those who have and those who do not have experience with bushfire evacuations.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Over half of respondents who currently live or have lived in a bushfire risk area do not have a written bushfire response plan. Although most respondents reported that they had previously learned about the risk of bushfires in Australia, less than 20% knew the Australian emergency contact number, triple 0 for bushfires. A majority of those who experienced an evacuation fully understood the fire severity scale sign, but only half of those who had not experienced an evacuation fully understood the sign.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> So What?</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Relevant authorities and Australian universities could consider these findings and provide university students with appropriate information to prepare them for future bushfires.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47379,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Journal of Australia","volume":"36 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/hpja.70064","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144716664","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of the Biya Yadha Gudjagang Yadha: Healthy Dads Healthy Mob Program","authors":"Jake C. MacDonald,&nbsp;Nathan Towney,&nbsp;Kathleen J. Butler,&nbsp;Myles D. Young,&nbsp;Lee M. Ashton,&nbsp;Briana L. Barclay,&nbsp;Philip J. Morgan","doi":"10.1002/hpja.70078","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.70078","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Issue Addressed</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The important link between culture, health, and wellbeing is often overlooked when providing parenting support for Aboriginal fathers. This Aboriginal-led, community co-designed study was the first programme aimed to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal fathers and their children living on Darkinjung Country (Central Coast NSW, Australia).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Single arm, pre-post feasibility trial including qualitative (yarning) and quantitative (survey &amp; anthropometry) measures assessing a 9-week health and wellbeing programme tailored for Aboriginal fathers and their primary school aged (5–12 years) children living on Darkinjung Country.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Feasibility was achieved with nearly all a priori benchmarks met; fidelity 93% (benchmark ≥ 80%), attendance 79% (benchmark ≥ 70%), home-activity compliance 93% (benchmark ≥ 60%), retention 86% (benchmark ≥ 70%), satisfaction 5/5 (benchmark = 4/5). Recruitment capability (7 families, 15 participants) was not achieved (benchmark: 20 families). Regarding preliminary efficacy, large effect sizes (<i>d</i> ≥ 0.8) were evident for most assessed outcomes in both fathers and children. Qualitative findings indicate that Aboriginal fathers living on Darkinjung Country find the programme to be acceptable.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Program feasibility was confirmed with high levels of program attendance, retention, and participant satisfaction. Large effect sizes were supported by very positive qualitative feedback from participants. Future research involving Aboriginal fathers should consider these findings in the development of culturally responsive parenting support.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> So What</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This new health and wellbeing programme designed for Aboriginal fathers and their children achieved programme feasibility outcomes and reports promising qualitative and quantitative findings. This research could be used to inform future development of parenting programmes involving Aboriginal fathers and their children.</p>\u0000 \u0000 <p><b>Trial Registration:</b> Clinical Trials registry: ACTRN12623000901606</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47379,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Journal of Australia","volume":"36 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/hpja.70078","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144714741","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Qualitative Exploration of Food Insecurity and Institutional Support Among International Students at a Regional Australian University","authors":"Kwun Ming Leung,&nbsp;Karen Charlton,&nbsp;Anne McMahon,&nbsp;Karen Walton,&nbsp;Rajshri Roy,&nbsp;Katherine Kent","doi":"10.1002/hpja.70080","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.70080","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Food insecurity among international students studying in Australian universities is a growing concern, but limited research has explored their experiences in regional contexts. This study explores food insecurity experiences among international students studying at a regional Australian university, focusing on challenges with food access and the effectiveness of available support services.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Student-led focus groups were employed to explore food insecurity experiences among a sample of international students. A semi-structured guide probed students about food access issues and perceptions of available support services, and student recommendations for improvement were explored. Audio recordings were transcribed, and data were thematically analysed using Braun and Clarke's six-phase framework.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>International students (<i>n</i> = 17) participated in four focus groups. Thematic analysis identified challenges affecting students' food security, including inadequate campus food options, the high cost of living, and a lack of culturally appropriate food choices in Australia. Students employed various coping strategies, such as using dietary supplements, meal prepping, and seeking discounted and/or frozen foods. International students encountered significant barriers to accessing support services, including inefficient pantry operations, perceived stigma, and poor communications about options. Based on these findings, participants suggested improvements in pantry management and expanded financial support for university students.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study highlights the significant challenges and coping strategies related to food insecurity among international students at a regional Australian university.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> So What?</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Our findings emphasise the urgent need for tailored, culturally appropriate interventions and improved communication strategies that support international students' agency in accessing healthy, appropriate food.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47379,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Journal of Australia","volume":"36 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/hpja.70080","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144657746","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Who Reports Greater Chronic Disease Risk Behaviours? A Closer Look at Sociodemographic Differences Among Australian Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Analysis","authors":"Lyra Egan,&nbsp; Siobhan O’Dean,&nbsp;Lauren A. Gardner,&nbsp;Nicola C. Newton,&nbsp;Katrina E. Champion","doi":"10.1002/hpja.70079","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.70079","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;div&gt;\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Introduction&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;Recent Australian adolescent data on the prevalence of chronic disease risk behaviours among diverse sociodemographic groups is lacking. This study examined the prevalence of dietary intake (sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs); discretionary foods; fruit; vegetables), and alcohol (standard drink; binge drinking), tobacco, and e-cigarette use, across adolescents of diverse socioeconomic status (SES) and geographical locations.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Methods&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;Cross-sectional data were analysed from 4445 adolescents across 71 schools in 2022 as part of the 36-month follow-up survey from the school-based cluster randomised controlled trial, &lt;i&gt;Health4Life&lt;/i&gt; (M&lt;sub&gt;age&lt;/sub&gt; = 15.7 years, SD = 0.6; 47.0% female-identifying). Fourteen percent (&lt;i&gt;n&lt;/i&gt; = 571) were categorised as low SES and 86% (&lt;i&gt;n&lt;/i&gt; = 3518) as mid-to-high SES, relative to the study sample, with 9% (&lt;i&gt;n&lt;/i&gt; = 399) from regional areas. Binary logistic regressions compared differences for each outcome across SES and geographical locations, controlling for gender, psychological distress, intervention status, and school clustering.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Results&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;Low SES adolescents had a lower prevalence of excessive discretionary food intake (PR = 0.87, 95% CI = 0.77–0.99), standard drink consumption (PR = 0.78; 95% CI = 0.65–0.93) and binge drinking (PR = 0.68; 95% CI = 0.50–0.92) compared to mid-to-high SES adolescents. Regional adolescents had a higher prevalence of standard drink consumption (PR = 1.41; 95% CI = 1.00–1.97), binge drinking (PR = 1.77; 95% CI = 1.07–2.93), and tobacco smoking (PR = 2.06; 95% CI = 1.18–3.60) compared to adolescents in major cities. Excessive discretionary food intake was less prevalent among adolescents from disadvantaged backgrounds (PR = 0.84, 95% CI = 0.76–0.94) compared to more advantaged adolescents.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Conclusion&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;Chronic disease risk behaviours among adolescents differ across SES and geographical locations, with regional adolescents fairing considerably worse across alcohol and tobacco use outcomes. Prevention for diet-related behaviours should be improved for more advantaged adolescents, while tailored interventions to SES and geographical location separately may be required for alcohol-, tobacco-, and e-cigarette use.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; So What?&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;Public health policy and interventions targeting chronic disease risk behavio","PeriodicalId":47379,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Journal of Australia","volume":"36 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/hpja.70079","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144635049","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Health Promotion Opportunities for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual People: Using Data From the New Zealand Health Survey","authors":"Jeffery Adams,&nbsp;Jintana Jankhotkaew,&nbsp;Sonja J. Ellis,&nbsp;Stephen Neville","doi":"10.1002/hpja.70077","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.70077","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Issue Addressed</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Health inequity for sexual minority (lesbian, gay and bisexual) people compared with heterosexual people is well documented globally. However, limited local data have been used to inform health policy and practice. This project analysed data from the New Zealand Health Survey to determine areas of inequity in health behaviours and identify opportunities for health promotion action.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We used pooled data from six waves of the New Zealand Health Survey (from 2015/2016 to 2020/2021). The sample for analysis comprised 67 426 people aged 15 years and older, including 1224 sexual minority females and 703 sexual minority males. We applied multiple logistic regression to investigate the association between health behaviours and sexual identity.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Sexual minority people were found to have poorer health behaviours in comparison to heterosexual people in relation to alcohol consumption, smoking, drug use, physical activity and nutrition (eating fruit and vegetables). For example, compared to heterosexual females, female minorities were more likely to be binge drinkers (OR:1.61; 95% CI:1.60, 1.62), current smokers (OR:1.88; 95% CI:1.86, 1.90), drug users (OR:3.23; 95% CI:3.20, 3.25) as well as being less likely to meet fruit (OR:0.84; 95% CI:0.84, 0.85) and vegetable consumption guidelines (OR:0.94; 95% CI:0.93, 0.94). It shows similar patterns of the associations when compared to heterosexual males with male minorities. In relation to physical activity, female minority people were more likely to meet the guidelines compared to heterosexual females.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Our results from the New Zealand Survey data are broadly consistent with the current international literature demonstrating health inequity for sexual minorities compared with heterosexual people in relation to alcohol consumption, smoking, drug use, physical activity and eating fruit and vegetables.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> So What?</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Opportunities exist in New Zealand to improve the health behaviours of sexual minorities, and health promotion agencies should ensure their interventions address the needs of these groups. Health promotion agencies have an ethical and moral responsibility to address these areas of inequity.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47379,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Journal of Australia","volume":"36 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/hpja.70077","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144635050","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Participatory Health Impact Assessment for Health and Well-Being Policy at Local Level in Thailand","authors":"Nattaya Promthong,&nbsp;Suwicha Thaweesook,&nbsp;Phen Sukmak,&nbsp;Sirima mongkolsomlit,&nbsp;Patchana Hengboriboonpong Jaidee,&nbsp;Weerasak Putthasri","doi":"10.1002/hpja.70073","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.70073","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;div&gt;\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Issue Addressed&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to health and well-being requires diverse stakeholders' engagement. According to Thailand's constitution, the decentralisation of health promotion to Local Administrative Organizations (LAOs) has been increasingly implemented. The lessons learned from experiences in implementing well-being tools and engaging stakeholders in diverse local and cultural contexts offer practical benefits. This article describes the development of participatory policy using health impact assessment (HIA) in selected LAOs across Thailand, alongside bottom-up policy formulation, to support sustainable social well-being and community empowerment.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Methods&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;A qualitative research approach was applied to examine HIA implementation in 12 purposively selected LAOs across Thailand. Data collection included document reviews, participatory observations of HIA meetings/activities and 156 in-depth interviews with key informants (KIs) who were actively involved in the HIA process. The analysis specifically examined the roles of community and stakeholder engagement, the implementation processes and the resulting outcomes.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Results&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;The 12 LAOs selected a diverse range of challenges for HIA applications, including waste management, water pollution, elderly care, occupational health and community tourism. Community consultation with government personnel, academics and community members was conducted as the preparation phase to identify priority issues. Most participants emphasised that meaningful and inclusive participation through the HIA process was crucial for creating ownership and ensuring compliance with agreements. The influencing step of HIA was significant in securing commitment and continued support from local governments. Participants also mentioned increased motivation, active citizenship, community empowerment and collective leadership development.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Conclusions&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;The findings indicate that the HIA is a social tool effectively implemented in the community. Various issues and challenges of health and well-being are manifest in deployment.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; So What?&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;Inclusive participation through the policy development process at the local level is clarity to support sustainable social well-being and community empowerment.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/sect","PeriodicalId":47379,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Journal of Australia","volume":"36 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/hpja.70073","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144615063","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Non-Linear Socioeconomic Inequality in the Distribution of Food Outlets in Metropolitan Melbourne and Regional Victoria, Australia","authors":"Melvin Barrientos Marzan,&nbsp;Lisa Hui,&nbsp;Heng Jiang,&nbsp;Wubet Worku Takele,&nbsp;Mari de Leon,&nbsp;J. C. Nacpil,&nbsp;Yichao Wang,&nbsp;Melissa Wake,&nbsp;Suzanne Mavoa","doi":"10.1002/hpja.70074","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.70074","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Issue Addressed</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Socioeconomic disparities in food environments significantly impact diet quality and health outcomes, yet comparative evidence between metropolitan and regional areas remains limited. We examined spatial and temporal changes in food outlet availability in Victoria, Australia from 2019 to 2023.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Geospatial data from OpenStreetMap was used to classify food outlets into healthy, less healthy, and unhealthy categories. Outlet densities were calculated within 500 m (walkable) and 2000 m (short driving) buffers from Statistical Area Level 1 centroids. Socioeconomic disparities were assessed using the Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage quintiles. Gini coefficients quantified inequality, while Kruskal-Wallis tests, Dunn's post hoc tests, and k-means clustering identified socio-spatial patterns.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In metropolitan Melbourne, both highly disadvantaged (quintile 1) and affluent areas (quintiles 4–5) had significantly higher densities of food outlets (e.g., 2.3 vs. 2.7 healthy outlets per 1000 people within 500 m in 2023), while mid-range socioeconomic areas (quintiles 2–3) had notably lower availability. Regional Victoria exhibited similar trends, with mid-range areas consistently underserved. From 2019 to 2023, Melbourne's Gini coefficients for healthy outlet access improved slightly (0.45–0.43), whereas regional areas worsened (0.52–0.55). Clustering revealed limited healthy food availability in disadvantaged rural clusters and high densities of unhealthy options in urban regional centres.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Food outlet availability in Victoria shows distinct non-linear socioeconomic disparities, disproportionately disadvantaging mid-range socioeconomic areas.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> So What</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Strategic urban planning and targeted policy interventions in underserved suburban and regional locations are essential for mitigating inequalities and promoting healthier communities.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47379,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Journal of Australia","volume":"36 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/hpja.70074","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144615084","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correction to “Increasing the Effectiveness of Rural, Regional and Remote Food Security Initiatives Through Place-Based Partnerships—A Qualitative Study”","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/hpja.70067","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.70067","url":null,"abstract":"<p>S. L. Godrich, I. Chiera, M. Stoneham, J. Doe, A. Devine, and E. Humphreys, “Increasing the Effectiveness of Rural, Regional and Remote Food Security Initiatives Through Place-Based Partnerships—A Qualitative Study,” <i>Health Promotion Journal of Australia</i> 36 (2025): e70048, https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.70048.</p><p>In the first version of the above article, second and third authors should be swapped as originally agreed by our team; Isabelle Chiera should be listed as second author and Melissa Stoneham as third author.</p><p>The online article has been amended.</p><p>We apologise for this error.</p>","PeriodicalId":47379,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Journal of Australia","volume":"36 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/hpja.70067","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144615061","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Cancer Risk Perceptions in South Australia: A Descriptive Analysis of a Population Survey","authors":"Nur Sofia Sapian,&nbsp;Ryan Calabro,&nbsp;Daniel Coro","doi":"10.1002/hpja.70075","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.70075","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Cancer is a major health issue in Australia, significantly contributing to the total disease burden. Despite well-known modifiable risk factors, engagement in healthy behaviours remains inconsistent. This study examines perceived cancer risk for various modifiable factors among a South Australian population and analyses changes over time.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Data were collected from the Population Health Survey Module System in 2022, with 3002 participants completing the survey. The survey included questions on perceived cancer risk for various factors, using a 5-point Likert scale, and sociodemographic factors. Simple linear regressions were used to examine trends in cancer risk perceptions and changes over time (2018–2022).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Perceived risk was high for smoking and sun exposure, while risks associated with alcohol consumption and lack of immunisation were perceived as moderate. Sociodemographic predictors indicated varying perceptions based on age, gender, socioeconomic status, and cultural background. Trends over time showed slight downward perceptions for being unimmunised, spending too much time in the sun, carrying excess body fat, and smoking cigarettes.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Findings highlight the need for targeted public health campaigns and greater public education to address gaps in awareness where perceptions were lower than expected, particularly regarding alcohol consumption and immunisation based on robustness of established evidence.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> So What?</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Persistent gaps in public cancer risk awareness, especially for alcohol consumption and immunisation, highlight the need for targeted education. Beyond raising awareness alone, structural and systemic barriers must also be addressed to support meaningful and sustained behaviour change.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47379,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Journal of Australia","volume":"36 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/hpja.70075","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144615083","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"‘Diabetes Makes You Lose Your Leg’: Footcare Self-Management Amongst I-Taukei Fijians—A Wearable Camera Study","authors":"Keresi Rokorua Bako,&nbsp;Masoud Mohammadnezhad,&nbsp;Dianne Sika-Paotonu,&nbsp;Amanda D'Souza,&nbsp;Louise Signal","doi":"10.1002/hpja.70076","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.70076","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Issue Addressed</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Footcare is an integral part of diabetes self-management, yet there is limited research on diabetes footcare self-management. This paper explores footcare self-management and the impact of diabetes foot complications amongst I-Taukei Fijians in Fiji.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This mixed-method research examines data from the innovative Fijian Diabetes Cam study, consisting of photographic images, photo-elicitation interviews, and researcher observation. A strategic sample of 30 I-Taukei Fijian adults with diabetes participated. Participants wore a camera that photographed their activities, behaviour, and environment every 7 s for 4 days. Images were used in semi-structured photo-elicitation interviews at home, with the images as prompts. Image data and observation were descriptively analysed, while photo-elicitation responses were thematically analysed.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>While all participants said they performed footcare, for most this was limited to looking for cuts and wounds. Those with foot complications such as amputations have to leave employment. Facilitators included family and community support. Key barriers included the lack of preventive health services and support; poor resourcing and accessibility of dressing supplies, blood sugar testing kits and mobility aids and the warm climate hindering the wearing of closed shoes. Access to appropriate housing and transportation were also key barriers for those with amputations.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study suggests that I-Taukei patients recognise the need for footcare self-management and are largely motivated to do it. However, there is a lack of health education and the health service lacks the resources and trained staff to meet the needs of the people. The underfunded and under-resourced health system is a major contributor. Nevertheless, there are opportunities to improve health promotion actions.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> So What?</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Health promotion approach to diabetes footcare self-management in Fiji could significantly improve the lives of people living with diabetes and reduce the risk of complications and amputation. Donor countries and WHO need to consider the support provided to assist Fiji to manage this increasingly challenging public health issue.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47379,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Journal of Australia","volume":"36 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/hpja.70076","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144598235","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}