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A One Health approach to leptospirosis: Current serosurveillance practices and climate change leave Australia at increasing risk 对钩端螺旋体病采取“同一个健康”方针：目前的服务监测做法和气候变化使澳大利亚面临越来越大的风险。

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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-08 DOI: 10.1016/j.anzjph.2025.100297

Jacqueline Epps , Peter D. Massey , Geetha Ranmuthugala , Alison Colvin , Kim Usher , Clare Heal , Leanne Hall , Michelle Guppy

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Trends in the incidence of aged care program utilisation by older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, 2010–2019 2010-2019年老年原住民和托雷斯海峡岛民老年护理方案使用率趋势

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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.anzjph.2025.100294

Greer Humphrey , Gillian E. Caughey , Tracy Air , Clare Bradley , Noeleen Tunny , Alex Brown , Steve Wesselingh , Maria C. Inacio , Odette Pearson , the ROSA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Steering Committee

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A qualitative study of genomics in cancer control for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians 澳洲原住民和托雷斯海峡岛民癌症控制的基因组学定性研究

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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-09 DOI: 10.1016/j.anzjph.2025.100310

Justine Clark , Jacinta Elston , Kelly Trudgen , Lucy Coulter , Carolyn Der Vartanian , Ashleigh R. Sharman , Claire Howlett , Vivienne Milch , Dorothy Keefe , Alex Brown

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Broadening the Goods and Services Tax to healthy foods could exacerbate chronic disease in Australia 将商品和服务税扩大到健康食品可能会加剧澳大利亚的慢性疾病

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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-02 DOI: 10.1016/j.anzjph.2025.100306

Tazman Davies , Lennert Veerman , Matti Marklund , Jason H.Y. Wu

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Sexual violence and unwanted sexual experiences among adolescents: Prevalence, trends and disparities among a representative cross-sectional study of high school students in Aotearoa New Zealand 青少年中的性暴力和不受欢迎的性经历：新西兰奥特罗阿高中生代表性横断面研究中的患病率、趋势和差异。

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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.anzjph.2025.100292

Rachel Roskvist , Lovely Dizon , Bradley Drayton , Jade Le Grice , Analosa Veukiso-Ulugia , John Fenaughty , Bridget Farrant , Rona Carroll , Terryann Clark

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Indigenous Measures for Protecting and Addressing Critical Trauma (IMPACT) – Project protocol 保护和处理严重创伤的土著措施(IMPACT) -项目协议

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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-16 DOI: 10.1016/j.anzjph.2025.100308

Courtney Ryder , Patrick Sharpe , Georga Sallows , Daniel Y. Ellis , Nicole Kelly , Belinda J. Gabbe , Mark Fitzgerald , Julieann Coombes , Luke Wolfenden , Brett Shannon , Gerard O’Reilly , Murthy Mittinty , Kate Hunter , Hossein Haji Ali Afzali , Maree Toombs

{"title":"Indigenous Measures for Protecting and Addressing Critical Trauma (IMPACT) – Project protocol","authors":"Courtney Ryder , Patrick Sharpe , Georga Sallows , Daniel Y. Ellis , Nicole Kelly , Belinda J. Gabbe , Mark Fitzgerald , Julieann Coombes , Luke Wolfenden , Brett Shannon , Gerard O’Reilly , Murthy Mittinty , Kate Hunter , Hossein Haji Ali Afzali , Maree Toombs","doi":"10.1016/j.anzjph.2025.100308","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.anzjph.2025.100308","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>The Indigenous Measures for Protecting and Addressing Critical Trauma (IMPACT) project aims to transform trauma care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by embedding Indigenous knowledges and culturally responsive practices into trauma systems.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Using Knowledge-Interface Methodology, the IMPACT will be implemented across two South Australian trauma sites through four phases: establishing trauma profiles and lived experiences; co-designing relational clinical quality indicators and patient-reported outcome measures; piloting and evaluating the program using RE-AIM QuEST framework; and translating findings into national trauma systems. Guided by an Aboriginal Governance Council, the project ensures Indigenous Data Sovereignty and community-led decision-making.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>IMPACT will lead to the co-design of relational clinical quality indicators and patient-reported outcomes that enhance cultural safety in trauma care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>IMPACT will demonstrate improved cultural safety in trauma care, increased use of Indigenous-led quality indicators, and enhanced patient-reported outcomes. IMPACT will build capacity among Aboriginal researchers, foster clinical champions, and provide a replicable model for national reform.</div></div><div><h3>Implications for Public Health</h3><div>IMPACT lays the groundwork for developing culturally responsive quality of life tools tailored to priority populations, improving outcome measurement and advancing health equity.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8620,"journal":{"name":"Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health","volume":"50 1","pages":"Article 100308"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145972780","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The impact of temperature on Ross River virus and Barmah Forest virus infection in Australia: A scoping review 温度对澳大利亚罗斯河病毒和巴尔玛森林病毒感染的影响：范围综述。

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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-16 DOI: 10.1016/j.anzjph.2025.100291

Christina Mary Varghese, Adriana Milazzo, Scott Hanson-Easey, Yohannes Tefera Damtew, Peng Bi

{"title":"The impact of temperature on Ross River virus and Barmah Forest virus infection in Australia: A scoping review","authors":"Christina Mary Varghese, Adriana Milazzo, Scott Hanson-Easey, Yohannes Tefera Damtew, Peng Bi","doi":"10.1016/j.anzjph.2025.100291","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.anzjph.2025.100291","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>To summarise existing evidence on the impact of temperature on Ross River virus (RRV) and Barmah Forest virus (BFV) notifications across different geographical regions in Australia and to identify knowledge gaps.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A comprehensive search was conducted across three databases (PubMed, Embase and Scopus) from inception until March 2025. Studies quantitatively assessing the impact of temperature on RRV/ BFV infections were included. Identified studies were screened for eligibility, followed by data extraction and descriptive analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>From 406 studies identified, 30 studies were eligible for inclusion. Overall, studies reported a positive association between high temperatures and an increased risk of RRV and BFV notifications in Australia. Geographical variations were observed with maximum temperature being associated with higher notifications of RRV infections in coastal Australia, whileminimum temperature increased the risk of RRV infections in inland regions, and for BFV infections across both regions.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Studies reported an overall positive association between temperature and RRV/BFV notifications, with spatial variations observed in different regions of Australia.</div></div><div><h3>Implications for public health</h3><div>Given that most studies were carried out in coastal regions, there is a need to undertake further exploration in inland regions in Australia, at a smaller spatial scale to implement tailored prevention strategies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8620,"journal":{"name":"Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health","volume":"50 1","pages":"Article 100291"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145772902","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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When key performance indicators miss the mark: Evaluating performance monitoring changes and obesity care in children 当关键绩效指标不达标时：评估绩效监测变化和儿童肥胖护理

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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.anzjph.2025.100304

Emma Schwartzkoff , Kerith Duncanson , Andrew Bailey , Georgina Williams , Tracy Burrows

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From evidence synthesis to practical tools: Next-user needs for an implementation-ready evidence base to prevent obesity in young children 从证据综合到实用工具：下一个用户需要一个可用于预防幼儿肥胖的证据基础

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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-08 DOI: 10.1016/j.anzjph.2025.100309

Brittany J. Johnson , Georgia Middleton , Sarah Hunter , Samantha Morgillo , Vicki Brown , Anna Lene Seidler , Rebecca Perry , Kylie Hunter , Jaqueline Anderson , Lua Perimal-Lewis , Rebecca K. Golley

{"title":"From evidence synthesis to practical tools: Next-user needs for an implementation-ready evidence base to prevent obesity in young children","authors":"Brittany J. Johnson , Georgia Middleton , Sarah Hunter , Samantha Morgillo , Vicki Brown , Anna Lene Seidler , Rebecca Perry , Kylie Hunter , Jaqueline Anderson , Lua Perimal-Lewis , Rebecca K. Golley","doi":"10.1016/j.anzjph.2025.100309","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.anzjph.2025.100309","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To understand next-user (e.g. program planners, service managers) decision-making process and needs and expectations for a child health behaviour evidence base.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Qualitative descriptive study using semi-structured interviews with next-users in the early years system. Data analyses by qualitative descriptive analysis using a deductive and inductive coding approach.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Participants (n=9) described their decision-making process, which varied depending on their organisational context, the desired content from an evidence base (e.g. effectiveness, feasibility) and desired functionality (e.g. online repository or dashboard).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Next-users emphasised the need for practical tools that provide easy access to evidence to enable informed decision-making on initiatives in routine settings.</div></div><div><h3>Implications for Public Health</h3><div>Insights into next-users’ decision-making process, evidence needs and functionality preferences can be used to design practical fit-for-purpose tools to facilitate knowledge translation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8620,"journal":{"name":"Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health","volume":"50 1","pages":"Article 100309"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145921478","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Agreement between self-report of coronary heart disease by participants in the 45 and Up Study and hospital administration data: A record linkage study 45和Up研究参与者冠心病自我报告与医院管理数据之间的一致性：一项记录关联研究

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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.anzjph.2025.100305

Nicole Freene , Suzanne Carroll , Amanda Lönn , Theo Niyonsenga , Adrian Bauman

{"title":"Agreement between self-report of coronary heart disease by participants in the 45 and Up Study and hospital administration data: A record linkage study","authors":"Nicole Freene , Suzanne Carroll , Amanda Lönn , Theo Niyonsenga , Adrian Bauman","doi":"10.1016/j.anzjph.2025.100305","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.anzjph.2025.100305","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>The objective of this study was to assess the agreement, diagnostic properties and predictive ability of self-reported coronary heart disease in the 45 and Up Study using record linkage.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Baseline Australian 45 and Up Study data (2006-2009) were linked to hospital administrative data from the New South Wales Admitted Patient Data Collection and New South Wales Emergency Department Data Collection (2005-2009). Participants were aged ≥45 years with and without self-reported coronary heart disease (n=49,844). Coronary heart disease diagnosis was determined from responses to four questions. Agreement of the individual and combined questions from the 45 and Up Study with relevant diagnostic and procedure codes from the Admitted Patient Data Collection and Emergency Department Data Collection were explored using agreement, sensitivity, specificity and predictive-ability statistics.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Sensitivities for the individual and combined questions varied between 16.7 and 93.9% and specificities between 74.8 and 98.1%. Kappa values ranged from 0.07 to 0.52 for the individual and combined questions. Overall, the combination of all four questions more accurately identified participants with coronary heart disease than the individual questions.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Self-report of coronary heart disease diagnosis using a combination of four questions was able to identify participants with coronary heart disease with moderate agreement and moderate to high sensitivity and specificity compared to available hospital administrative data collections.</div></div><div><h3>Implications for Public Health</h3><div>Identifying participants with coronary heart disease from self-report is useful for studies investigating health outcomes in this population.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8620,"journal":{"name":"Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health","volume":"50 1","pages":"Article 100305"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146034643","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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