Sociocultural Determinants Of Childrens Oral Health From Refugee And Migrant Communities
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$57,342.00
Summary
Refugee and migrant children experience significantly poorer oral health than the non-migrant population. Factors that impact on poor oral health include perceptions of tap water safety, dietary changes, access to prevention and treatment health services, and language barriers. This study will explore reasons for these factors and potential solutions. Communities involved are those which have arrived the most recently and those with large numbers of young children.
Reconceptualising Health Promotion: The Role Of Ethics, Values And Evidence In Obesity Interventions
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$90,566.00
Summary
Overweight and obesity are public health priorities. Population-level programs, campaigns and regulations are required to prevent and reduce obesity. How should these interventions proceed? What is effective? What is ethical? How can we avoid doing harm? At present, we do not know. By studying current interventions, and working with experts and practitioners in health promotion and ethics, this project will develop a new framework to guide overweight and obesity intervention in the future.
What Matters To Women Diagnosed With Breast Cancer During Their Reproductive Years? A Qualitative Investigation Of Fertility, Reproductive Health, Heritability, And Related Psychosocial Needs Using A Population-based Sample
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$363,158.00
Summary
Breast cancer in women of reproductive age is especially challenging because fertility can be reduced, pregnancy discouraged, and family formation compromised by the illness and its treatment. This research addresses major gaps in knowledge about the needs of young women with breast cancer. Interviews with 100 breast cancer survivors about fertility, family formation, experiences of health care, and ideas about approaches that may assist them will be used to improve fertility-related care.
Improving Cardiac Rehabilitation In Victoria, Australia
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$107,204.00
Summary
This PhD project will identify the key mechanisms for successful scale-up and sustainability of a community based diabetes prevention program - the Kerala Diabetes Prevention Program (NHMRC Project ID 1005324). Based in India where diabetes is becoming increasingly common, these findings have global relevance. Findings will add to crucial evidence gaps in how to systematically scale-up effective prevention programs in order to maximise public health impact.
Reconceptualising Health Promotion: The Role Of Values, Ethics And Evidence In Obesity Intervention.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$485,103.00
Summary
Obesity and overweight are public health priorities. Population-level programs, campaigns and regulations are required to prevent and reduce obesity. How should these interventions proceed? What is effective? What is ethical? How can we avoid doing harm? At present, we do not know. By studying current interventions in detail, and working with experts and practitioners in health promotion and ethics, this project will develop a new framework to guide overweight and obesity intervention in future.
A Randomised Trial Of An Intervention To Facilitate The Implementation Of Evidence Based Secondary School Physical Activity Practices.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$181,065.00
Summary
Only 15% of adolescents participate in adequate physical activity each day. Schools can be supported to adopt policies and practices which increase adolescent physical activity. This study aims to test a model of support to assist schools to offer a range of practices known to improve adolescent physical activity levels, within routine school practice. If effective, the model of support could be used to assist schools to implement a range of other policies and practices.
WALK 2.0: Investigating The Internal And External Validity Of Web 2.0 Applications In Promoting Physical Activity
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$934,436.00
Summary
More then half of the Australian population do not meet the recommended levels of physical activity to achieve health benefits. Internet based physical activity interventions which include innovative technology have the potential to reach large groups of individuals and contribute to physical activity promotion. This study evaluates the efficacy and utility of Web 2.0 applications to promote physical activity.
Effectiveness Of A Resilience Intervention In Reducing Smoking And Alcohol Consumption Among Secondary School Students
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,491,446.00
Summary
A key factor in adult smoking and excessive alcohol consumption is commencement of these behaviours during childhood. Smoking and alcohol use by adolescents also has a direct harmful effect on their health at that time. The project aims to decrease adolescent use of tobacco and alcohol by improving adolescent's resilience and mental wellbeing. The project will involve the evaluation of a school-based resilience intervention delivered to grade 7 to 10 students in disadvantaged secondary schools.
Communicating The Risks Of Alcohol Consumption During Pregnancy: Empowering Healthy Pregnancy Decisions
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$70,484.00
Summary
Alcohol use in pregnancy is a sensitive issue and women want information about the risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy. This project will develop effective messages suitable for a media campaign on alcohol use in pregnancy. Information will be collected from women, including women who are planning a pregnancy, to develop messages. These will then be tested with women of childbearing age to identify messages that powerfully promote healthy choices about alcohol.