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{"title":"The timing of local SARS-Cov-2 outbreaks and vaccination coverage during the Delta wave in Melbourne","authors":"Mehr Gupta ,&nbsp;Kat Bogatyreva ,&nbsp;Kiran Pienaar ,&nbsp;Hassan Vally ,&nbsp;Catherine M. Bennett","doi":"10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100164","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100164","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>This article presents a longitudinal analysis of COVID-19 infection and vaccination coverage in Melbourne metropolitan local government areas (LGAs) during the 2021 Delta wave.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>COVID-19 vaccination and infection data from 12 July to 27 November 2021 were sourced from government websites. Summary statistics and associated 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were compared by LGA ranked according to socioeconomic status: total “burden” (total infections per thousand), “peak” (highest weekly infection rate), “lag” (interval between peak and 70% double vaccination).</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>LGAs in the bottom five deciles for social advantage experienced higher infection rates (39.0 per thousand [95% CI: 38.5, 39.5] <em>vs.</em> 14.8 [14.7, 14.9]), and had lower two-dose vaccination coverage (23.8% [23.6, 23.9] <em>vs.</em> 32.7% [32.6, 32.7]) compared with LGAs in the top five deciles. LGAs that achieved 70% coverage two weeks or more after the infection peak experienced nearly twice the total infection burden (27.7 per 1000 [27.3, 28.0] compared with 14.9 [14.7, 15.0]) than LGAs with a shorter lag.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>Exposure and transmission risk factors cluster within disadvantaged LGAs. The potential for large local outbreaks is heightened if vaccination uptake trails in these communities.</p></div><div><h3>Implications for Public Health</h3><p>In a pandemic, decision-makers must prioritise disease control and harm reduction interventions for at-risk LGAs.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":8620,"journal":{"name":"Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health","volume":"48 4","pages":"Article 100164"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1326020024000396/pdfft?md5=742c265e5dd1987abbfabec0fbb406d4&pid=1-s2.0-S1326020024000396-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141465876","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Understanding anger with New Zealand-born Samoan youth: A Samoan qualitative exploration","authors":"Leueta Mulipola,&nbsp;Janine Wiles,&nbsp;Fuafiva Fa’alau","doi":"10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100162","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100162","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>Understanding New Zealand-Samoan young people’s experiences and definitions of anger.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Focus group talanoa (discussions) with 12 New Zealand-born Samoan young people guided by ‘Teu le Va’ methodology. We used a culturally informed thematic analysis approach.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Participants defined anger as a ‘bottled up’ emotion and emphasised understanding cultural contexts that normalised covert and passive ways of expressing anger. Other key themes around anger we identified included experiencing multiple layers of racism and disconnection in westernised social spaces and pressures to juggle traditional Samoan and western identities. Participants also explored gendered expressions of anger. Communicating anger was important, but not in ways that harm communal values.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>Culturally appropriate qualitative research helps understand complex cultural determinants of mental health and wellbeing and suicidal behaviour.</p></div><div><h3>Implications for Public Health</h3><p>We must recognise the positive, polycultural capital of a generation that navigates many cultural spaces, including their emotional expressions. Anger should be understood in relation to cultural and societal pressures. Improved understanding of the cultural context of anger can inform systemic responses during crises in mental health and prevention of suicidality.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":8620,"journal":{"name":"Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health","volume":"48 4","pages":"Article 100162"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1326020024000372/pdfft?md5=5edbab630ee0115b475d2bff50c484c8&pid=1-s2.0-S1326020024000372-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141465877","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Compliance of Australian commercial foods for young children (<36 months) with an international nutrient and promotion profile model","authors":"Maree Scully ,&nbsp;Rachael Jinnette ,&nbsp;Linh Le ,&nbsp;Jane Martin ,&nbsp;Andrea Schmidtke","doi":"10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100158","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100158","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>To assess how Australian infant and toddler foods compare to a nutrient and promotion profile model (NPPM) developed by the World Health Organization to support the appropriate promotion of commercial food products for children aged 6-36 months.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A cross-sectional audit of infant and toddler foods found at three major Australian supermarkets was conducted in September/October 2022. Using nutrition and promotional data extracted from the packaging, products were classified according to NPPM categories and assessed against relevant compositional, front-of-pack labelling and promotional requirements.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Of 330 eligible products identified, just 28% met all NPPM compositional requirements. Toddler foods were less compliant than infant foods overall (18% vs. 31%; <em>p</em>=0.021), and for specific nutrients such as sodium (75% vs. 89%; <em>p</em>=0.003). No products met all NPPM front-of-pack labelling/promotional requirements. Only two-thirds and two-fifths of products were compliant with product name and ingredient list requirements, respectively.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Australian infant and toddler foods do not fully comply with the NPPM requirements. While toddler foods performed comparatively worse in terms of their nutritional adequacy, there is considerable scope to improve the nutrient profile of both infant and toddler foods.</p></div><div><h3>Implications for public health</h3><p>To better support young children’s health and development, the introduction of mandatory nutrition standards for Australian toddler foods, and the improvement of nutrition standards for Australian infant foods, in line with the NPPM, is needed. To be most effective, these should be combined with regulations for the labelling and promotion of these foods in line with the NPPM.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":8620,"journal":{"name":"Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health","volume":"48 3","pages":"Article 100158"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1326020024000335/pdfft?md5=ab8a4023bada908302ffab6e5c6b860e&pid=1-s2.0-S1326020024000335-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141417585","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Ensuring greater utility of climate-related acute health impact data for health services and municipal public health planning in rural and regional Australia","authors":"Jessie Adams ,&nbsp;Kate Kloot ,&nbsp;Susan Brumby","doi":"10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100160","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100160","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8620,"journal":{"name":"Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health","volume":"48 3","pages":"Article 100160"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1326020024000359/pdfft?md5=56d07917ad72336000de368ac1d140d3&pid=1-s2.0-S1326020024000359-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141314791","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sustainable diets: Empowering consumers in the face of regulatory tardiness","authors":"Simone Pettigrew ,&nbsp;Fraser Taylor ,&nbsp;Chelsea Hunnisett ,&nbsp;Michalis Hadjikakou","doi":"10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100151","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100151","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8620,"journal":{"name":"Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health","volume":"48 3","pages":"Article 100151"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1326020024000268/pdfft?md5=300d8392930c05ee2b27202261f7b402&pid=1-s2.0-S1326020024000268-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141173712","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Is further investment in shark management in New South Wales worthwhile? Surfer views on coastal public health issues","authors":"Amy E. Peden ,&nbsp;Robert W. Brander","doi":"10.1016/j.anzjph.2023.100116","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.anzjph.2023.100116","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>To explore the views of surfers on investment in shark management compared to other coastal public health issues. Methods: We examined the responses of 672 New South Wales (NSW) resident surfers to the Global Surfer Survey, which collected demographic information and asked surfers about which topics they believe additional funding should be devoted to. Results: Half of surfers in NSW (50%) are worried about sharks while surfing only a very small proportion (16%) are supportive of additional funding for shark detection and management programs, with most being in favour of funding directed at ocean cleanliness (40%) and drowning prevention (29%). Conclusions: Findings indicate surfers are more supportive of investment in ocean cleanliness and drowning prevention measures, as compared to shark mitigation. Implications for public health: Ocean users in general face a significantly greater risk (48 times) of drowning than shark bites. Given the relative public health burden of the two issues, is the significant financial investment in shark mitigation worth it?</p></div>","PeriodicalId":8620,"journal":{"name":"Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health","volume":"48 3","pages":"Article 100116"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1326020023052937/pdfft?md5=9372e848559087c532199dcc44e83741&pid=1-s2.0-S1326020023052937-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139982241","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Covert marketing of quick-service restaurants via news media in Australia: A content analysis","authors":"Ruby Brooks ,&nbsp;Kathryn Backholer ,&nbsp;James Kite","doi":"10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100150","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100150","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>To determine the extent and nature of news media coverage generated from press releases made by top-selling quick-service restaurants in Australia.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>We conducted a content analysis of press releases made between July 2021 and June 2022 by the five largest quick-service restaurant brands in Australia by brand share, including coding their main subject. We then conducted a content analysis of news media coverage related to the press releases, including coding its slant towards the brand.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Among 52 press releases, new food products (27% of press releases; all unhealthy foods) and corporate social responsibility activities (25%) were the most promoted subjects. For 62% of press releases, at least one news media item was identified. Among the 86 identified news media items, most related to press releases promoting new food products (45% of news media items) or corporate social responsibility activities (21%). News media items overwhelmingly had a slant favourable to the relevant brand (93%).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>Press releases by top-selling quick-service restaurant brands in Australia commonly generate news media coverage that promotes such brands and their predominantly unhealthy products.</p></div><div><h3>Implications for public health</h3><p>Policies restricting unhealthy food marketing should consider brand-generated news media coverage.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":8620,"journal":{"name":"Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health","volume":"48 3","pages":"Article 100150"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1326020024000256/pdfft?md5=a7484f0edad752caa2b8eb08991a2638&pid=1-s2.0-S1326020024000256-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141261384","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Beyond drowning: Characteristics, trends, the impact of exposure on unintentional non-drowning coastal fatalities between 2012 and 22","authors":"Sean Kelly,&nbsp;Shane Daw,&nbsp;Jasmin C. Lawes","doi":"10.1016/j.anzjph.2023.100113","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.anzjph.2023.100113","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><p>Drowning has been the focus of coastal safety, but a notable proportion of coastal mortality is due to other causes of death. This study describes that burden and quantifies the impact of exposure on Australian unintentional coastal fatalities not due to drowning.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Analyses of Australian non-drowning coastal fatalities (NDCF) between July 2012 and June 2022 were conducted. Population and exposure-based rates were calculated for Australians 16+ years and compared to all-cause mortality rates. Time series analysis was performed using Joinpoint regression.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>616 NDCFs were recorded (0.27/100,000 pop.), with a decreasing average annual percent change of -5.1% (95% CI:-9.5 to -0.4). Cardiac conditions were the primary causal factor, involved in 52% of deaths. Higher fatality rates were seen among men and for incidents occurring in rural and remote areas. Fatality rates were disproportionately high among young adults when compared to all-cause mortality.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>Men, young adults, and those living in/visiting regional and remote areas represent high-risk populations. Proximity to emergency services and extended response times represent major determinants of NDCF.</p></div><div><h3>Implications for public health</h3><p>Due to the high prevalence of NDCF, coastal safety practitioners should expand their attention beyond drowning to consider the broader range of coastal hazards and fatality types.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":8620,"journal":{"name":"Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health","volume":"48 3","pages":"Article 100113"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1326020023052901/pdfft?md5=526b14e3df6f470962ba2055a5c5bd38&pid=1-s2.0-S1326020023052901-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140189472","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"“They start on the zero-alcohol and they wanna try the real thing”: Parents' views on zero-alcohol beverages and their use by adolescents","authors":"Nathan J. Harrison ,&nbsp;Christina A. Norris ,&nbsp;Ashlea Bartram ,&nbsp;Michael Murphy ,&nbsp;Simone Pettigrew ,&nbsp;Ally O. Dell ,&nbsp;Robin Room ,&nbsp;Caroline Miller ,&nbsp;Ian Olver ,&nbsp;Marina Bowshall ,&nbsp;Cassandra J.C. Wright ,&nbsp;Rebecca Jenkinson ,&nbsp;Jacqueline A. Bowden","doi":"10.1016/j.anzjph.2023.100119","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.anzjph.2023.100119","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>Zero-alcohol beverages containing 0.0–0.5% alcohol by volume may offer public health benefits if individuals use them to substitute for alcohol-containing products, thereby reducing alcohol use. There are, however, concerns that zero-alcohol beverages may encourage adolescents’ earlier interest in alcohol and increase exposure to alcohol company branding. As this poses a challenge for parents, we studied parents’ views on zero-alcohol beverages and their provision to adolescents.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>We interviewed n=38 parents of 12–17-year-olds and used reflexive thematic analysis to interpret interview data.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Parents considered zero-alcohol beverages to be ‘adult beverages’ that potentially supported reduced adult drinking but were unnecessary for adolescents. Parents were concerned that adolescent zero-alcohol beverage use could normalise alcohol consumption and be a precursor to alcohol initiation. There was a potential conflict between moderate provision in ‘appropriate’ contexts, and potential benefits, which were each supported by some parents. Uncertainty on health qualities was also reported.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>Parents reported conflicting and cautious views on zero-alcohol beverage provision to adolescents.</p></div><div><h3>Implications for Public Health</h3><p>As evidence on the impacts of zero-alcohol beverage availability develops, parent-targeted messages highlighting the potential risk of normalisation of alcohol use for young people could be developed, in conjunction with broader policy responses.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":8620,"journal":{"name":"Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health","volume":"48 3","pages":"Article 100119"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1326020023052962/pdfft?md5=2938a6aea31c828e31cec05125c01005&pid=1-s2.0-S1326020023052962-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140027288","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Real-world utilisation of SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen testing to enable face-to-face learning in Australian schools, an ecological study","authors":"Archana Koirala ,&nbsp;Noni Winkler ,&nbsp;Caroline Sharpe ,&nbsp;Trish van Tussenbroek ,&nbsp;Paul Wood ,&nbsp;Kristine Macartney ,&nbsp;Helen Quinn","doi":"10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100159","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100159","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>The objective of this study was to describe the use of SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen testing of COVID-19 contacts in New South Wales schools to determine return to in-person school attendance instead of home quarantine, between 6 November and 21 December 2021.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>COVID-19 school contacts were required to quarantine for two weeks postexposure to the case. Students who opted into daily rapid antigen testing logged their results in a database, prior to school attendance, and obtained SARS-CoV-2 nucleic amplification acid testing on day 12–16. Secondary attack rates (SARs) in schools utilising rapid antigen testing (Test-to-Stay schools) and those not utilising rapid antigen testing (non–Test-to-Stay school) were calculated.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>We identified 9,887 people in 293 schools who reported performing at least one rapid antigen test (RAT). The SAR in RAT schools was 3.4% (95% confidence interval: 2.7–4.1) and non-RAT schools was 2.8% (95% confidence interval: 2.4–3.3). A total of 30,535 school days were preserved through this program.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>The use of RATs preserved in-person learning without a significant increase to SAR.</p></div><div><h3>Implication for public health</h3><p>Disruptions in face-to-face learning have long-term detrimental impacts on children and adolescents. Rapid antigen testing has been shown to be beneficial to maintain face-to-face learning in Australian schools and may be a useful method to safeguard from school disruptions in future pandemics.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":8620,"journal":{"name":"Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health","volume":"48 3","pages":"Article 100159"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1326020024000347/pdfft?md5=6d315ca2c1f1858057d4a38803bae961&pid=1-s2.0-S1326020024000347-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141454947","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}