University students drink more heavily than their nonstudent peers and are often unaware that drinking is risky exceeds normative levels. We tested the efficacy of a proactive Web-based alcohol screening brief intervention program.A randomized controlled trial was conducted at an Australian university in 2007. Invitations were sent to 13 000 undergraduates (age range, 17-24 years) complete Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test. Of 7237 who responded, 2435 scored hazardous/harmful range...

There is considerable interest in university student hazardous drinking among the media and policy makers. However there have been no population-based studies Australia to date. We sought estimate prevalence correlates of secondhand effects undergraduates at a Western Australian university. invited 13,000 randomly selected undergraduate students from commuter participate an online survey drinking. Responses were received 7,237 (56%), who served as participants this study. Ninety percent had...

The prevalence of mental health problems have been found to be higher among university students compared their non-student peers. Nursing in particular face a range additional stressors which may impact undergraduate performance and careers. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) aims increase literacy reduce stigma positively on the student population. This paper describes MHFA randomised controlled trial targeting nursing at large Australian university. study aimed measure course literacy, first...

Abstract: Research over the past 10 years has illustrated an important connection between dietary choices, food systems required to produce them, and subsequent impact on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Several recent studies have used data GHG contribution of different types model patterns emissions; these most commonly compared average diet for a particular country healthier options vegetarian options. We present systematic review this research that models choices associated emissions with...

Abstract Introduction and Aims. Despite growing evidence of the efficacy electronic screening brief interventions for reducing unhealthy alcohol use, there is no published work describing development such interventions. We describe process developing implementing an intervention in a large university population. Design Methods. Thematic analysis seven focus groups, involving total 69 students, informed content design THRIVE (Tertiary Health Research Intervention Via Email). Pilot testing was...

ABSTRACT Issue Addressed The gambling industry utilises a range of strategies to attract and retain customers limit meaningful reform. Industry marketing have demonstrated appeal young people; however, little is known regarding how people perceive engage with in Western Australian context. Young people's perspectives are vital effectively respond the harmful impacts such commercial determinants on health social outcomes. Methods Constructivist Grounded Theory guided data collection analysis...

Baseline data were collected to inform the adoption, implementation and institutionalisation phases of a completely smoke free campus policy at large Western Australian university with diverse student staff community. An online survey was randomly emailed students measure attitudes towards acceptability enforcement prior implementation. In total, 969 respondents completed survey. General smoking negative. While smokers, ex-smokers non-smokers supportive on campus, 65.7% felt should be free....

Background: Hazardous alcohol consumption and associated harms are high among young uni- versity students. The university environment is conducive to excessive with studies finding students drink at higher levels than their non-university peers. Methods: A random sample of 18 - 24-year-old undergraduate, internal completed a survey (n = 2465) investigate differences in self-reported personal, second-hand witnessed alcohol-related harms, expectancies, pre-loading, friends' between low risk...

Screening and brief interventions (SBI) for alcohol related problems have been shown to be effective in health settings such as general practice or emergency departments. Recent data from the United Kingdom New Zealand suggest that SBI can delivered through community pharmacies, but this approach has not tested Australia. This study assesses feasibility of delivering via pharmacists. We recruited five pharmacies developed an training package by pharmacy staff, who screened consumers...

The university environment reinforces positive alcohol-related expectations and motivations for drinking among undergraduate students. High levels of hazardous consumption in this population lead to significant negative consequences, individuals those around them. This study sought explore the contexts which who engage consume alcohol, their perceptions safety harm, receptivity health messages. Undergraduate students (n = 69; aged 17 - 24 both genders [57% female]) were purposively recruited...

Australian university students consume large amounts of alcohol. There is little published information about personal and academic problems associated with this behaviour. We sought to estimate the prevalence, identify variables with, alcohol-related among undergraduate hazardous drinkers.The control group members (942 undergraduates, 53.3% male, mean age 19.4 years) an internet-based intervention trial, who scored ≥8 on Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, completed two validated...

The impact of mental health problems and disorders in Australia is significant. Mental often start early disproportionately affect young people. Poor adolescent can predict educational achievement at school occupational attainment adulthood. Many people attend higher education have been found to experience a range issues. university setting therefore presents unique opportunity trial interventions reduce the burden problems. Health First Aid (MHFA) aims train participants recognise symptoms...

Since the emergence of HIV pandemic in 1980s, high rates condom use for penetrative sex have been reported among workers Australia. The industry Australia and elsewhere has changed over previous decade with increasing proportions working privately lower brothels. There also some evidence reductions use, particularly during oral sex. We therefore decided to investigate workers' condoms clients. Methods This was a cross-sectional mixed methods study Western involved an environmental scan...

Introduction Asian sex workers are a significant part of the Australian industry. Criminal laws, racism, isolation, poor English language skills and stigma discrimination combine to increase vulnerability in Australia. To inform service delivery potential legislative reform, we undertook study worker health safety Western Australia with focus on workers. Methods This was mixed methods which peer researchers played an essential role. We survey (available online paper form translated into...

Total smoking bans have been found to contribute positively the health of non-smokers by reducing exposure second-hand smoke, and enhance likelihood cessation among smokers. Two cross-sectional electronic surveys staff students at a large Australian university were conducted prior (n = 969) 1 year post 670) implementation smoke free campus policy. Demographics, tobacco use, intention quit, attitudes towards restrictions awareness policy measured. Exposure (SHS) reduced significantly (p <...