A5067525469- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Sensory Analysis and Statistical Methods
- Physical Activity and Health
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Diet, Metabolism, and Disease
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Sharing Economy and Platforms
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Older Adults Driving Studies
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Education and Learning Interventions
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering
- Transportation and Mobility Innovations
Curtin University
2019-2025
Wolaita Sodo University
2019
Nutrition labelling can influence consumers' assessments of food healthiness and their choices. However, there is a lack consensus about the optimal type amount nutrition information to provide on packages. This study analysed preferences for front-of-pack relating energy various nutrients (sugar, saturated fat, sodium, fibre, carbohydrate, protein). The aim was identify discrete preference segments within Australian market where current Health Star Rating system be displayed with different...
The aim of this study was to assess the relative ability different interpretive front-of-pack food labels alert consumers both healthier and unhealthier options inform their choices. One thousand Australians completed an online experiment where they rated nutritional quality sets fictional products pre- post-randomisation one five labels: Health Star Rating, Multiple Traffic Lights, Nutri-Score, Reference Intakes Warning Label. Two sample z-tests were used each label facilitate correct...
University students have been identified as a population sub-group vulnerable to food insecurity. This vulnerability increased in 2020 due the COVID-19 pandemic. study aimed assess factors associated with insecurity among university and differences between without children. A cross-sectional survey of (n = 213) attending one Western Australia measured insecurity, psychological distress, socio-demographic characteristics. Logistic regression analyses were conducted identify Forty-eight...
Background . Young people in Sub-Saharan Africa are affected by HIV pandemic to a greater extent than elsewhere. Transactional sex among adolescent school girls with older men commonly called “sugar daddies” is one of the major factors fueling spread infection due extended sexual network. Thus, this study aimed assess magnitude and associated transactional relation HIV/AIDS. Methods Mixed method cross-sectional was done 620 female students Hawassa town, South Ethiopia, from September 2010...
Many countries are considering the implementation of front-of-pack nutrition labels as a strategy to address high and increasing levels overweight obesity. A growing body work demonstrates superiority that use colour and/or provide summary indicator product healthiness enhance comprehension. However, previous studies have been confounded in determining relative effectiveness these two attributes by comparing also differ other ways. The present study tested varied only on reliance across an...
Abstract Objective: Online meal ordering services are increasing in popularity Australia and globally. Meals ordered online for home delivery typically less healthy than home-made meals, potentially contributing to weight gain. The aim of the present study was identify types consumers who most likely engage ordering. Design: A cross-sectional survey including items relating demographic lifestyle factors disseminated via a web panel provider. Setting: Australia. Participants: total 2010...
Research demonstrates the superiority of highly interpretive front-of-pack nutrition labels. The aim this study was to assess potential enhance Health Star Rating (HSR) by increasing its 'interpretiveness' through addition colour and exclusion nutrient icons.An online survey administered 1,033 Australian adults who were randomly allocated one four conditions: black white (B&W) full HSR, B&W star rating only, only. Each respondent viewed packs breakfast cereal varying levels healthiness as...
OBJECTIVE: To summarise the available evidence on prevalence of psychological distress among patients with TB in sub-Saharan Africa, and suggest recommendations for future clinical practice.METHODS: We searched PubMed/Medline, SCOPUS EMBASE databases relevant studies. further reference lists included studies to include other Cochran´s Q-statistic I² test were used compute heterogeneity. The presence publication bias was assessed by visual inspection symmetry Egger´s test.RESULTS: pooled...
Background: Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) account for a significant proportion of sugar in the diet children and are directly associated with obesity this group. While there have been many studies on adolescent SSB consumption, few examined predictors consumption primary-school-aged children. The aim study was to understand degree which child’s across range is influenced by their own attitudes parents’ behaviours. Methods: A survey 1611 Australian parent–child dyads asked (aged 4–11)...
Objectives and importance of study: Being physically active is critical for healthy ageing, yet many older people do not meet physical activity guidelines. The aim this study was to test the relative effectiveness five previously identified campaign slogans designed encourage be more active: 'Be 30-60 minutes a day stay fit well'; 'Move more, live longer'; 'Stay functional'; 'This your time - enjoy being strong active'; 'Use it or lose it'.Online experiment Methods: A total 1200 Australians...
Little attention has been given to the health status and lifestyle behaviours of expectant fathers. This study aimed examine health-related variables in a cohort fathers identify potential focus areas for interventions designed optimise wellbeing outcomes this group.Partners pregnant women who accessed antenatal services at large maternity unit Western Australian hospital were recruited as part ORIGINS Project. Analyses conducted on data from 498 primarily mid high socioeconomic...
Abstract Being active in later life is key to remaining physically and mentally healthy, health turn influences individuals’ ability remain active. Activity prevalence figures can disguise the existence of clusters older people who are very due regular participation multiple categories activity versus those sedentary. The aim this study was conduct segmentation analyses based on retired seniors’ engagement various activities (walking, sport/exercise, gardening volunteering) identify groups...
Abstract Objective Given positive attitudes to volunteering are likely be associated with support for and individual participation, this study aimed develop test a 10‐item ‘attitudes formal volunteering’ scale retired older adults that could used inform intervention efforts. Method A sample of 801 Australian retirees (62% female; mean age: 71.9 years) completed survey included the attitude scale, demographic items questions assessing engagement in volunteering. Results principal component...