A5025043096- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Family Support in Illness
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- Renal cell carcinoma treatment
- Breast Cancer Treatment Studies
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
- Glioma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Breast Implant and Reconstruction
- Renal and related cancers
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Health disparities and outcomes
Deakin University
2010-2025
Townsville Hospital
2020-2025
Cancer Council Victoria
2015-2024
Faculty of Public Health
2024
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
2023-2024
Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre
2024
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
2024
University College London
2022
Cancer Research UK
2022
Cancer Care Ontario
2022
We sought to assess the impact of several tobacco control policies and televised antismoking advertising on adult smoking prevalence.We used a population survey in which prevalence was measured each month from 1995 through 2006. Time-series analysis assessed effect (with gross audience rating points [GRPs] per month), cigarette costliness, monthly sales nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) bupropion, smoke-free restaurant laws.Increases costliness exposure media campaigns significantly reduced...
This study aimed to determine trends in exposure sunlight the context of a melanoma prevention programme by monitoring prevalence sunburn and sun-related attitudes behaviours. Telephone interviews were conducted baseline summer (December 1987 February 1988) two subsequent summers after introduction SunSmart health promotion campaign. Interviewing sample 4,428 adult residents Australian city Melbourne took place throughout on Monday evenings. Behavioural data reported for previous weekend...
ABSTRACT Aims To assess the impact of introduction graphic health warning labels on cigarette packets adolescents at different smoking uptake stages. Design School‐based surveys conducted in year prior to (2005) and approximately 6 months after (2006) warnings. The 2006 survey was a TV advertising campaign promoting two new Setting Secondary schools greater metropolitan Melbourne, Australia. Participants Students levels 8–12: 2432 students 2005, 2050 2006, participated. Measures Smoking...
To examine trends in the prevalence of cigarette smoking between 1980 and 2001 among several different sociodemographic groups within Australian population.National cross sectional surveys conducted by face to interview every 3 years from 1980. Respondents were classified into five age occupation respondents workforce one upper or lower white collar blue collar.Prevalence at least weekly.The was than that found this true for all groups. Among adults decreased 35% 23% 2001. The differential...
Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of smoking among Australian men and women in 1995 to examine trends Australia over past 10 years. Design: A representative sample adults participated face-to-face interviews conducted by a large market research company. Participants: 2819 2880 age 16. Main outcome measure: Self-reported behaviours assessed standard questions. Results: Overall, 27.1% 23.2% were smokers tobacco (factory-made cigarettes, pipes, cigars or roll-your-own cigarettes). This...
The question whether the aggregated published research suggests that breast self examination is beneficial was explored in a meta-analysis of 12 studies including total 8118 patients with cancer related practice to regional lymph node state or tumour diameter. Based on six for which data were available, 39% (1115/2852) who reported having done at least once before their illness had evidence nodes compared 50% women (1348/2713) not examination. Logistic regression analysis showed this...
<b>Objective</b> To examine whether students use or avoid newly shaded areas created by shade sails installed at schools. <b>Design</b> Cluster randomised controlled trial with secondary schools as the unit of randomisation. <b>Setting</b> 51 limited available shade, in Australia, assessed over two spring and summer terms. <b>Participants</b> Students outside lunch times. <b>Intervention</b> Purpose built were winter 2005 full sun study sites to increase for school grounds. <b>Main outcome...
Abstract Background Palliative care is expected to incorporate comprehensive support for family caregivers given that many suffer psychological morbidity. However, systematically implemented evidence‐based initiatives are lacking. Aim The objective of this study was prepare the role supporting a patient with advanced cancer receiving home‐based palliative by offering one‐to‐one psycho‐educational intervention. We hypothesised primary who participated in intervention would report decreased...
Abstract Background: Longer cancer pathways may contribute to rural–urban survival disparities, but research in this area is lacking. We investigated time diagnosis and treatment for rural urban patients with colorectal or breast Victoria, Australia. Methods: Population-based surveys (2013–2014) of (aged ≥40, approached within 6 months diagnosis), primary care physicians (PCPs), specialists were collected as part the International Cancer Benchmarking Partnership, Module 4. Six intervals...
<h3>Objective</h3> To examine the impact of plain packaging cigarettes with enhanced graphic health warnings on adolescents' perceptions pack image and perceived brand differences. <h3>Methods</h3> Cross-sectional school-based surveys conducted in 2011 (prior to introduction new cigarette packaging) 2013 (7–12 months afterwards). Students aged 12–17 years (2011 n=6338; n=5915) indicated whether they had seen a previous 6 months. rated character four popular brands, level agreement regarding...
International differences in colorectal cancer (CRC) survival and stage at diagnosis have been reported previously. They may be linked to time intervals routes diagnosis. The Cancer Benchmarking Partnership Module 4 (ICBP M4) reports the first international comparison of for patients with CRC from symptom onset until start treatment. Data came 10 jurisdictions across six countries (Canada, UK, Norway, Sweden, Denmark Australia).Patients were identified via registries. on symptomatic screened...
Objective To investigate the relationship between tumour stage at diagnosis and selected components of primary secondary care in diagnostic interval for breast, colorectal, lung ovarian cancers. Methods Observational study based on data from 6,162 newly diagnosed symptomatic cancer patients Module 4 International Cancer Benchmarking Partnership. We analysed odds advanced as a flexible function length (days first presentation to referral) referral diagnosis), respectively, using logistic...