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{"title":"Creating an interactive map visualising the geographic variations of the burden of diabetes to inform policymaking: An example from a cohort study in Tasmania, Australia","authors":"Ngan T.T. Dinh ,&nbsp;Barbara de Graaff ,&nbsp;Julie A. Campbell ,&nbsp;Matthew D. Jose ,&nbsp;John Burgess ,&nbsp;Timothy Saunder ,&nbsp;Alex Kitsos ,&nbsp;Caroline Wells ,&nbsp;Andrew J. Palmer","doi":"10.1016/j.anzjph.2023.100109","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.anzjph.2023.100109","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><p>To visualise the geographic variations of diabetes burden and identify areas where targeted interventions are needed.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Using diagnostic criteria supported by hospital codes, 51,324 people with diabetes were identified from a population-based dataset during 2004–2017 in Tasmania, Australia. An interactive map visualising geographic distribution of diabetes prevalence, mortality rates, and healthcare costs in people with diabetes was generated. The cluster and outlier analysis was performed based on statistical area level 2 (SA2) to identify areas with high (hot spot) and low (cold spot) diabetes burden.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>There were geographic variations in diabetes burden across Tasmania, with highest age-adjusted prevalence (6.1%), excess cost ($2627), and annual costs per person ($5982) in the West and Northwest. Among 98 SA2 areas, 16 hot spots and 25 cold spots for annual costs, and 10 hot spots and 10 cold spots for diabetes prevalence were identified (p&lt;0.05). 15/16 (94%) and 6/10 (60%) hot spots identified were in the West and Northwest.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>We have developed a method to graphically display important diabetes outcomes for different geographical areas.</p></div><div><h3>Implications for Public Health</h3><p>The method presented in our study could be applied to any other diseases, regions, and countries where appropriate data are available to identify areas where interventions are needed to improve diabetes outcomes.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":8620,"journal":{"name":"Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health","volume":"48 2","pages":"Article 100109"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S132602002305286X/pdfft?md5=00595273aa41e5774fe56cc75e61a063&pid=1-s2.0-S132602002305286X-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140012068","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":"Keratinocyte carcinomas, area-level socioeconomic status and geographic remoteness in Tasmania: cross-sectional associations and temporal trends","authors":"Bruna S. Ragaini ,&nbsp;Leigh Blizzard ,&nbsp;Peter Baade ,&nbsp;Alison Venn","doi":"10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100145","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100145","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>This article aims to examine cross-sectional associations and assess temporal trends in keratinocyte carcinoma (KC) incidence by area-level socioeconomic status (SES) and geographic remoteness in Tasmania, Australia.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>KCs – basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) – registered by the Tasmanian Cancer Registry were assigned to area-level SES and remoteness area. Incidence rate ratios (2014–2018) were estimated using Poisson regression. Average annual percentage changes (2001–2018) were estimated using the Joinpoint Regression Program.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>BCC incidence increased with increasing area-level advantage (<em>p</em>-value for trend &lt;0.001), but no trend was found for SCC. SCC incidence was higher in rural than urban areas (<em>p</em>-value &lt;0.001), and BCC incidence was slightly higher in rural than urban areas for females (<em>p</em>-value = 0.009), but not for males (<em>p</em>-value = 0.373). BCC and SCC incidence increased between 2001 and the mid-2010s, when it peaked across most areas.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>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.</p></div><div><h3>Implications for public health</h3><p>Efforts to control and deliver KC services in Tasmania should consider targeting populations with specific area-level characteristics.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":8620,"journal":{"name":"Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health","volume":"48 2","pages":"Article 100145"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1326020024000207/pdfft?md5=93f226800d1f1000e06a10224023a51f&pid=1-s2.0-S1326020024000207-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140341558","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":"Utilising the CREATE quality appraisal tool to analyse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ involvement and reporting of cancer research in Australia","authors":"Mandy Henningham ,&nbsp;John Gilroy ,&nbsp;Joanna McGlone ,&nbsp;Drew Meehan ,&nbsp;Farhana Nila ,&nbsp;Amanda McAtamney ,&nbsp;Tanya Buchanan","doi":"10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100142","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100142","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>We aimed to evaluate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander involvement in research focusing on cancer experiences using an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander quality appraisal tool (the QAT).</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>We conducted a systematic review of the peer-reviewed literature on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ experiences associated with cancer, recently published elsewhere. We then appraised articles for the inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led research, community consultation, and involvement.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>91 articles were appraised. A lack of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led research and consultation was reported in the majority of articles, only 10 (11%) demonstrated success across seven (50%) or more questions of the QAT.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>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.</p></div><div><h3>Implications for public health</h3><p>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 focus, advancing the cause of equitable research.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":8620,"journal":{"name":"Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health","volume":"48 2","pages":"Article 100142"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1326020024000177/pdfft?md5=c159ecd2288ed460b42f823578496b65&pid=1-s2.0-S1326020024000177-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140344668","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":"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","authors":"Leanne Hawthorn ,&nbsp;Rittia Matysek ,&nbsp;Johanna Neville ,&nbsp;Ivana Gibson ,&nbsp;Caroline Taunton ,&nbsp;Rae Thomas ,&nbsp;Sarah Galloway ,&nbsp;Alexandra Hodal ,&nbsp;Allison Hempenstall","doi":"10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100147","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100147","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>The purpose of this article is to evaluate the COVID-19 Care in the Home (CCITH) program during the first COVID-19 omicron wave across Torres Strait and Cape York region of Far North Queensland in 2022.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A mixed-method study: An online survey and semi-structured interviews of CCITH internal and external stakeholders and participants was utilised to develop a greater understanding of perspectives of the program.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Survey participants n=140. Most survey respondents did not attend hospital, emergency, or primary healthcare centre during isolation for medical assistance (82%, 115/140) and most strongly agreed/agreed (87%, 122/140) that the CCITH program cared for their health needs. Interview participants n=14. Thematic analysis of interviews verified survey responses and identified successes of this program including improved community relationships and primary healthcare centres and community members felt supported. Limitations included rapid changes to policies and roles and limited food availability during isolation.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>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.</p></div><div><h3>Implications for Public Health</h3><p>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.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":8620,"journal":{"name":"Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health","volume":"48 2","pages":"Article 100147"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1326020024000220/pdfft?md5=c48378df0a38f185644bd8cd1a4b99b6&pid=1-s2.0-S1326020024000220-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140546058","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":"Zero-alcohol beverages and brand extensions: A vehicle for promoting parent alcohol brands?","authors":"Ashlea Bartram,&nbsp;Nathan J. Harrison,&nbsp;Christina A. Norris,&nbsp;Joanne Christopher,&nbsp;Jacqueline A. Bowden","doi":"10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100141","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100141","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8620,"journal":{"name":"Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health","volume":"48 2","pages":"Article 100141"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1326020024000165/pdfft?md5=666704f18d49b0e5abac0c310c24b11f&pid=1-s2.0-S1326020024000165-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140159944","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":"Physical activity interventions among youth living in rural and remote areas: A systematic review","authors":"John Dennehy ,&nbsp;Melainie Cameron ,&nbsp;Tania Phillips ,&nbsp;Tracy Kolbe-Alexander","doi":"10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100137","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100137","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><p>Physical activity (PA) interventions have potential to improve health and social outcomes among youth. The aim of this study was to collate the evidence on the effectiveness of PA and sports-based interventions among youth living in rural and remote areas.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>We searched five databases and grey literature (HealthInfoNet). Search terms included <em>PA, rural status, adolescents</em>, and <em>outcome measures</em>. Studies were included if published in English, recruited 10- to 18-year olds, and were based in rural or remote communities (Modified Monash Model [MMM] area classification range of MMM 3–7). Quasi-experimental and pre-experimental and post-experimental PA interventions were included. Two authors evaluated the articles independently following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines, and relevant data were extracted. <em>International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO)</em> (CRD42020199001).</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Of the 11802 studies identified, 6 were included in the review. Most studies were excluded for not meeting MMM 3–7 criteria. Four of the included studies had sports-related interventions, and 2 had walking-based interventions. Outcomes included self-efficacy, mental health, and academic performance. One study reported a positive effect of PA on self-efficacy (β = 0.26, <em>p</em>=0.018, odds ratio = 1.43 [95% confidence interval: 1.07–1.92]).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Few community-based PA interventions have been evaluated in rural areas. There is a need for future evaluations in rural areas and include PA as an outcome measure.</p></div><div><h3>Implications for Public Health</h3><p>The findings highlight the need for measurement of PA outcomes in PA interventions in rural and remote areas. The findings also highlight the need for research to utilise a standardised measure of rurality.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":8620,"journal":{"name":"Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health","volume":"48 2","pages":"Article 100137"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1326020024000128/pdfft?md5=bf7b3e16d198b6103e87404af99594d4&pid=1-s2.0-S1326020024000128-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140122723","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":"Cardiometabolic health markers among Aboriginal adolescents from the Next Generation Youth Wellbeing Cohort Study","authors":"Christopher D. McKay ,&nbsp;Lina Gubhaju ,&nbsp;Alison J. Gibberd ,&nbsp;Bridgette J. McNamara ,&nbsp;Emily Banks ,&nbsp;Peter Azzopardi ,&nbsp;Robyn Williams ,&nbsp;Sandra Eades","doi":"10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100139","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100139","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>The objective of this study was to investigate cardiometabolic health markers among Aboriginal adolescents aged 10–24 years and relationships with age, gender, and body composition.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Baseline data (2018–2020) from the Next Generation Youth Wellbeing Cohort Study (Western Australia, New South Wales, and Central Australia) on clinically assessed body mass index, waist/height ratio, blood pressure, glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c), total and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, total/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio, and triglycerides were analysed.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Among 1100 participants, the proportion with individual health markers within the ideal range ranged from 59% for total cholesterol to 91% for HbA1c. Four percent had high blood pressure, which was more common with increasing age and among males; 1% had HbA1c indicative of diabetes. Healthier body composition (body mass index and waist/height ratio) was associated with having individual health markers in the ideal range and with an ideal cardiometabolic profile.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>Most Aboriginal adolescents in this study had cardiometabolic markers within the ideal range, though markers of high risk were present from early adolescence. Ideal health markers were more prevalent among those with healthy body composition.</p></div><div><h3>Implications for public health</h3><p>Specific screening and management guidelines for Aboriginal adolescents and population health initiatives that support maintenance of healthy body composition could help improve cardiometabolic health in this population.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":8620,"journal":{"name":"Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health","volume":"48 2","pages":"Article 100139"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1326020024000141/pdfft?md5=569e8e0624381d335a023d0d4955a349&pid=1-s2.0-S1326020024000141-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140042392","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":"An analysis of the features of successful written submissions to government inquiries","authors":"Adam Delaine ,&nbsp;Megan Ferguson ,&nbsp;Rachel Bacon ,&nbsp;Katherine Cullerton","doi":"10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100133","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100133","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>Government inquiries present a policy window for advocates to influence policy. Evidence on how to write influential submissions, however, is sparse. We aimed to identify features of successful written submissions to the Parliament of Australia’s Inquiry into Food Pricing and Food Security in Remote Indigenous Communities (Inquiry).</p></div><div><h3>Method</h3><p>A scoping review was conducted to identify influential features of written submissions to government inquiries. A content analysis of a sub-sample of government Inquiry submissions and their recommendations was then coded for influential features. The frequency of submission recommendations incorporated into the final Inquiry report was recorded, as was their link to influential features.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Thirty features were identified. Results from 21 submissions indicate that when writing a submission to a government inquiry, advocates should: (1) ensure their submission is clear and concise; (2) convey the authority of both the writer and supporting evidence; and (3) where possible, align submission recommendations with the government agenda.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>We encourage future research to test the framework of influential features on other inquiry topics and in other countries to increase the reliability of results.</p></div><div><h3>Implications for Public Health</h3><p>This study consolidates and presents a list of features that advocates can consider incorporating when writing a submission to a government inquiry.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":8620,"journal":{"name":"Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health","volume":"48 2","pages":"Article 100133"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1326020024000086/pdfft?md5=5e354c068ea1b14dd24204563784a9c7&pid=1-s2.0-S1326020024000086-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140024472","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":"Opportunities for the management of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples","authors":"Sarah Dick,&nbsp;Kai Wheeler,&nbsp;Shelley E. Keating","doi":"10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100138","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100138","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8620,"journal":{"name":"Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health","volume":"48 2","pages":"Article 100138"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S132602002400013X/pdfft?md5=bd944ee04a8a1f64b714441fa14ded5a&pid=1-s2.0-S132602002400013X-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140030816","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":"Peer Health Navigators to improve equity and access to health care in Australia: Can we build on successes from the COVID-19 pandemic?","authors":"Rebecca L. Jessup ,&nbsp;Sian Slade ,&nbsp;Veronique Roussy ,&nbsp;Susan Whicker ,&nbsp;Janet Pelly ,&nbsp;Vinita Rane ,&nbsp;Virginia Lewis ,&nbsp;Lucio Naccarella ,&nbsp;Max Lee ,&nbsp;Donald Campbell ,&nbsp;Keith Stockman ,&nbsp;Peter Brooks","doi":"10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100128","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100128","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8620,"journal":{"name":"Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health","volume":"48 2","pages":"Article 100128"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1326020024000037/pdfft?md5=e02fec9c7ad6a087873b2a6afce78d29&pid=1-s2.0-S1326020024000037-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140024321","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}