A5057539042- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Social Media in Health Education
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Youth Education and Societal Dynamics
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Children's Rights and Participation
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
- Participatory Visual Research Methods
- Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
The University of Sydney
2019-2025
Western Sydney University
2024
Westmead Institute
2019-2022
Concord Repatriation General Hospital
2022
Crescent University
2022
The George Institute for Global Health
2020
UNSW Sydney
2020
The demand for convenience and the increasing role of digital technology in everyday life has fueled use online food delivery services (OFD’s), which young people are largest users globally. OFD’s disrupting traditional environments, yet research evaluating public health implications such is lacking. We evaluated characteristics nutritional quality popular outlets on a market-leading platform (UberEATS®) cross-sectional observational study conducted two international cities: Sydney...
Online food delivery (OFD) platforms have changed how consumers purchase prepared outside of home by capitalising on convenience and smartphone technology. Independent outlets encompass a substantial proportion partnering outlets, but their offerings’ nutritional quality is understudied. Little also known as to OFD influence consumer choice. This study evaluated the marketing attributes offerings from independent takeaway available Sydney’s market-leading platform (UberEats®). Complete menus...
Background Reducing lifestyle risk behaviors among adolescents depends on access to age-appropriate health promotion information. Chatbots—computer programs designed simulate conversations with human users—have the potential deliver information improve their and support behavior change, but research feasibility acceptability of chatbots in adolescent population is unknown. Objective This systematic scoping review aims evaluate nutrition physical activity interventions adolescents. A...
The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, feasibility and acceptability a co-designed lifestyle-focused text message intervention (EMPOWER-SMS) for breast cancer survivors' self-efficacy, quality life (QOL), mental (anxiety, depression, stress) physical (endocrine therapy medication adherence, activity, BMI) health.Single-blind randomised controlled trial (1:1) comparing EMPOWER-SMS usual care at 6-months (intention-to-treat).public Breast Cancer Institute (Sydney, Australia).adult...
Abstract Background Youth Advisory Groups (YAGs) represent a promising method to engage adolescents in research of relevance them and their peers. However, YAGs are rarely implemented or evaluated chronic disease prevention research. The aims this study were firstly, evaluate the effect participation 12-month YAG on adolescents’ leadership skills perceptions related secondly, process establishing facilitating identify barriers enablers establishment facilitation. Methods This was pre-post...
Background Chronic disease risk factors are increasing amongst adolescents, globally. Digital health prevention programs, which provide education and information to reduce chronic need be equitable accessible for all. For their success, multiple highly engaged stakeholders should involved in development implementation. This study aimed evaluate stakeholders’ support for, perspectives on potential public impact of digital programs adolescents pathways future Methods Qualitative...
Background Breast cancer is the most common among women globally. Recovery from breast treatment can be mentally and physically challenging. SMS text message programs offer a novel way to provide health information support, but few are co-designed with consumer representatives. Objective This study aims report procedures outcomes of co-design process lifestyle-focused program support women’s mental physical after treatment. Methods We followed an iterative mixed methods two-step process: (1)...
To explore the promotion of discretionary foods/beverages and marketing strategies employed by top three online food delivery services' (OFDS) Instagram accounts in countries before during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.Publicly available data were extracted for OFDS Australia, United Kingdom (UK) States America (USA) from March to May 2020. Food/beverage items posts classified as 'discretionary' or five groups (FFG) according Australian Dietary Guidelines. Marketing coded...
Adolescence is a critical life stage characterized by an interplay of biological, social, and environmental factors. Such factors influence lifestyle health-related trajectories, including dietary behaviors, physical activity levels, body weight, sleep. Generation Z (born 1995-2015) the most internet-dependent technologically savvy generation in history with increasing rates smartphone ownership across high- low-income countries. Gaps exist understanding what online platforms adolescents are...
Breast cancer is the most common diagnosed in women worldwide. In developed countries, 80–90% of will survive five years after diagnosis but transition from hospital-based care to health self-management and self-efficacy can be difficult. Text messaging programs offer a simple proven way provide support people with chronic diseases. This study aims test effectiveness text message program at improving women's self-efficacy, physical mental outcomes breast treatments compared usual 6-months...
Abstract Background Adolescence presents a window of opportunity to establish good nutrition and physical activity behaviours carry throughout the life course. Adolescents are at risk developing cardiovascular other chronic diseases due poor complex interplay mental health lifestyle factors. Text messaging is adolescents main form everyday communication text message programs offer potential solution for support improvement behaviours. The primary aim this study determine effectiveness...
Online food delivery (OFD) platforms have become increasingly popular due to advanced technology, which is changing the way consumers purchase prepared outside of home. There limited research investigating healthiness digital environment and its influence on consumer choice dietary behaviours. This study first examine nutritional quality marketing attributes menu items from independent franchise restaurants takeaway outlets New Zealand’s market leading OFD platform (UberEATS®). A total 374...
Abstract Background Adolescents are navigating a period of rapid growth and development within an era digitalization. Mobile phone ownership among adolescents is nearly ubiquitous, this provides opportunity to harness text messaging promote healthy lifestyle reduce chronic disease risk factors. Inclusion throughout the design process has been recognized as essential for engagement future implementation such interventions. This study aimed co-design bank messages which useful, acceptable,...
Background COVID-19 lockdowns caused widespread closures of supportive care services for breast cancer survivors in Australia. In a randomized controlled trial, our team’s lifestyle-focused, evidence-based SMS text message support program (EMPOWER-SMS COVID-19) was found to be acceptable and useful survivors, it ready rapid delivery. Objective This study aims evaluate the reach (uptake) an adapted 3-month lifestyle-focused barriers enablers implementation using Reach, Effectiveness,...
To evaluate the digital platforms most used by adolescents for healthy lifestyle information, perceived helpfulness of platform positive behaviour changes, and quality platforms’ health information. Mixed-methods study including a cross-sectional online survey content analysis. Eligible participants were 13–18-years; living in Australia; had searched (nutrition, physical activity, weight management, sleep) information previous three months. Survey items examined use platforms, self-perceived...