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View article: Understanding Long COVID Among Young People in Victoria, Australia: Prevalence, Impact, and Associated Factors
Understanding Long COVID Among Young People in Victoria, Australia: Prevalence, Impact, and Associated Factors Open
Introduction Long COVID is a significant public health concern. This study aimed to identify the prevalence, impact, and factors associated with long COVID among young people in Victoria, Australia. Methods From April to June 2023, we cond…
View article: Developing a universal precautions approach to stigma reduction in health care: Insights from clinical and non-clinical health workers
Developing a universal precautions approach to stigma reduction in health care: Insights from clinical and non-clinical health workers Open
View article: Coping with COVID-19: a prospective cohort study on young Australians' anxiety and depression symptoms from 2020–2021
Coping with COVID-19: a prospective cohort study on young Australians' anxiety and depression symptoms from 2020–2021 Open
View article: Mild structure, low pressure: how might we increase young people’s social connection in the COVID-19-era
Mild structure, low pressure: how might we increase young people’s social connection in the COVID-19-era Open
This study aimed to understand how COVID-19 affected social connection, barriers to connection, and generated ideas for creating pro-connection activities and spaces. The approach was guided by design principles and included generative int…
View article: Same-visit hepatitis C testing and treatment to accelerate cure among people who inject drugs (the QuickStart Study): a cluster randomised cross-over trial protocol
Same-visit hepatitis C testing and treatment to accelerate cure among people who inject drugs (the QuickStart Study): a cluster randomised cross-over trial protocol Open
Introduction Despite universal access to government-funded direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) in 2016, the rate of hepatitis C treatment uptake in Australia has declined substantially. Most hepatitis C is related to injecting drug use; reduci…
View article: Safe beats down under: investigating the support of drug checking at a regional festival in the Northern Territory, Australia
Safe beats down under: investigating the support of drug checking at a regional festival in the Northern Territory, Australia Open
Background
\nIn the context of Australian music festivals, including those in the Northern Territory (NT), drug-related harms persist. This study focused on gathering local insights into drug-related behaviours and attitudes, particularly …
View article: The year in review—<i>Health Promotion International</i> 2023
The year in review—<i>Health Promotion International</i> 2023 Open
View article: Exploring opportunities for hepatitis C treatment uptake among people who inject drugs in Australia: a qualitative study
Exploring opportunities for hepatitis C treatment uptake among people who inject drugs in Australia: a qualitative study Open
Background and objective This study aims to understand the reasons people avoid or delay HCV treatment and identify potential pathways that can increase the uptake of HCV treatment from a health systems perspective.Methods Semi-structured …
View article: Young people's guide to the COVID galaxy: preferences for COVID-19 research communication
Young people's guide to the COVID galaxy: preferences for COVID-19 research communication Open
Population Medicine considers the following types of articles:• Research Papers -reports of data from original research or secondary dataset analyses.• Review Papers -comprehensive, authoritative, reviews within the journal's scope.These i…
View article: Stigma Associated with Alcohol and Other Drug Use Among People from Migrant and Ethnic Minority Groups: Results from a Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies
Stigma Associated with Alcohol and Other Drug Use Among People from Migrant and Ethnic Minority Groups: Results from a Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies Open
View article: Reusable period products: use and perceptions among young people in Victoria, Australia
Reusable period products: use and perceptions among young people in Victoria, Australia Open
Background Reusable menstrual products have expanded the choices available for menstrual care and can offer long-term cost and environmental benefits. Yet, in high-income settings, efforts to support period product access focus on disposab…
View article: Social Media and Online Digital Technology Use Among Muslim Young People and Parents: Qualitative Focus Group Study
Social Media and Online Digital Technology Use Among Muslim Young People and Parents: Qualitative Focus Group Study Open
Background Digital technology and social media use are common among young people in Australia and worldwide. Research suggests that young people have both positive and negative experiences online, but we know little about the experiences o…
View article: Exploring stigma associated with mental health conditions and alcohol and other drug use among people from migrant and ethnic minority backgrounds: a protocol for a systematic review of qualitative studies
Exploring stigma associated with mental health conditions and alcohol and other drug use among people from migrant and ethnic minority backgrounds: a protocol for a systematic review of qualitative studies Open
View article: Addressing alcohol and other drug use among young people from migrant and ethnic minority backgrounds: Perspectives of service providers in Melbourne, Australia
Addressing alcohol and other drug use among young people from migrant and ethnic minority backgrounds: Perspectives of service providers in Melbourne, Australia Open
Young people from migrant and ethnic minority backgrounds are recognised as emerging priority populations for reducing alcohol and other drug (AOD)-related harms in Australia. Limited research has investigated how service providers address…
View article: Gaps in the HIV diagnosis and care cascade for migrants in Australia, 2013–2017: A cross-sectional study
Gaps in the HIV diagnosis and care cascade for migrants in Australia, 2013–2017: A cross-sectional study Open
HIV diagnosis and care cascades improved overall between 2013 and 2017 in NSW and VIC. Cascades for migrants had larger gaps compared with nonmigrants, particularly among key migrant populations. Tracking subpopulation cascades enables gap…
View article: Trends in late and advanced HIV diagnoses among migrants in Australia; implications for progress on Fast-Track targets
Trends in late and advanced HIV diagnoses among migrants in Australia; implications for progress on Fast-Track targets Open
Achieving the Joint United Nations Program on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/AIDS Fast-Track targets requires additional strategies for mobile populations. We examined trends and socio-demographics of migrants (overseas-born) and Austr…
View article: Intimate attitudes, knowledges and practices: Chinese-speaking international students in Australia
Intimate attitudes, knowledges and practices: Chinese-speaking international students in Australia Open
In 2018, University of Melbourne and Burnet Institute conducted the survey Intimate attitudes, practices and knowledges: Chinese-speaking international students in Australia. This study aimed to generate data on Chinese international stude…
View article: Pathways to ensure universal and affordable access to hepatitis C treatment
Pathways to ensure universal and affordable access to hepatitis C treatment Open
Direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) have dramatically changed the landscape of hepatitis C treatment and prevention. The World Health Organization has called for the elimination of hepatitis C as a public health threat by 2030. However, the di…
View article: Social media use for nutrition outcomes in young adults: a mixed-methods systematic review
Social media use for nutrition outcomes in young adults: a mixed-methods systematic review Open
Information-dissemination is now an acceptable use of social media by young adults. Using social media effectively for social support, either via private groups or public pages, requires careful evaluation as its effectiveness is yet to be…
View article: “Just not all ice users do that”: investigating perceptions and potential harms of Australia’s Ice Destroys Lives campaign in two studies
“Just not all ice users do that”: investigating perceptions and potential harms of Australia’s Ice Destroys Lives campaign in two studies Open
View article: “I am yet to encounter any survey that actually reflects my life”: a qualitative study of inclusivity in sexual health research
“I am yet to encounter any survey that actually reflects my life”: a qualitative study of inclusivity in sexual health research Open
Our findings have important implications for future health surveys aimed at general populations. We present recommendations that encourage research to be more inclusive to ensure data collection from GSD participants is respectful and rigo…