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View article: Promoting Student Flourishing and Enhancing Staff Capability: “You Matter”—A Co-Designed Approach to Embedding Wellbeing in University Curriculum
Promoting Student Flourishing and Enhancing Staff Capability: “You Matter”—A Co-Designed Approach to Embedding Wellbeing in University Curriculum Open
Universities face a dual challenge: supporting student mental health while equipping staff to respond effectively. To address this, we co-designed and embedded the “You Matter, Prioritize Your Wellbeing” intervention within the university …
View article: The Developmental Impact of Mental Health Lived Experience Advocacy on Youth Education and Employment Engagement
The Developmental Impact of Mental Health Lived Experience Advocacy on Youth Education and Employment Engagement Open
Young people with mental ill-health often experience significant exclusion from education and work due to the direct and indirect effects of their symptoms. While mental health lived experience advocacy offers a promising pathway to empowe…
View article: What Strategies Are Effective to Support Food Security in Slow‐Onset Disasters? A Mixed‐Method Systematic Review of the Literature
What Strategies Are Effective to Support Food Security in Slow‐Onset Disasters? A Mixed‐Method Systematic Review of the Literature Open
Having access to food is a human entitlement and one of the essential goals of the sustainable development agenda. Despite growing concern about the impact of slow‐onset disasters on food security, most interventions have primarily targete…
View article: An Exploration of the Barriers and Facilitators Shaping Vaping Cessation Among Australian Young Adults
An Exploration of the Barriers and Facilitators Shaping Vaping Cessation Among Australian Young Adults Open
This study of 18–24-year-old young adults (YAs) in Australia who use, or used to use, nicotine vape products (NVPs) sought to explore their experiences when attempting to quit vaping to understand the barriers and identify facilitators of …
View article: Are Short-Term Study Abroad Experiences Effective in Developing Global Citizenship in University Students Studying Health Degrees?
Are Short-Term Study Abroad Experiences Effective in Developing Global Citizenship in University Students Studying Health Degrees? Open
Short-term study abroad (STSA) experiences are an increasingly popular strategy used by universities to develop global citizenship in students. Global citizenship is particularly important for emerging health professionals with many health…
View article: Co-designing a Vaping Cessation Program for Australian Young Adults: A Conceptual Model
Co-designing a Vaping Cessation Program for Australian Young Adults: A Conceptual Model Open
Introduction Australian young adults (YA) report difficulties in quitting vaping. This study sought to understand what a vaping cessation program should look like from the perspective of current and former vapers, and professionals/experts…
View article: VentTok: Exploring the mental health narrative on TikTok.
VentTok: Exploring the mental health narrative on TikTok. Open
TikTok is a hugely popular social media platform that has become an important space for individuals, especially youth, to express their attitudes and feelings toward issues. This study seeks to understand the narrative surrounding mental h…
View article: Exploring COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among young adults in Australia. A qualitative study
Exploring COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among young adults in Australia. A qualitative study Open
There is a need to re-examine and redefine the meaning of vaccine hesitancy in young Australian adults. We offer an understanding of prospective challenges with vaccine hesitancy and potential solutions to address them. These include caref…
View article: “It's the Wild West Out There”: A Qualitative Study of the Views and Preparedness of Health Professionals in Helping Young Adult E-cigarette Users to Quit
“It's the Wild West Out There”: A Qualitative Study of the Views and Preparedness of Health Professionals in Helping Young Adult E-cigarette Users to Quit Open
Introduction Young adults (YA) are attempting to quit vaping, with many accessing smoking cessation programs with a lack of reported efficacy, highlighting the need for targeted vaping cessation support. Young people report seeing health p…
View article: “Caring For Their Pet More Than Themselves”: Attitudes toward Homeless People with a Companion Animal
“Caring For Their Pet More Than Themselves”: Attitudes toward Homeless People with a Companion Animal Open
Homelessness is a significant social problem internationally and some people who are homeless rely on their companion animal for comfort and support. It is unknown what attitudes Australian communities have regarding people who are homeles…
View article: What methods are used to examine representation of mental ill-health on social media? A systematic review
What methods are used to examine representation of mental ill-health on social media? A systematic review Open
There has been an increasing number of papers which explore the representation of mental health on social media using various social media platforms and methodologies. It is timely to review methodologies employed in this growing body of r…
View article: Food security in slow‐onset disasters: A policy review in Southeast Asian regions
Food security in slow‐onset disasters: A policy review in Southeast Asian regions Open
Slow‐onset disasters, a neglected climatic event, affect the agricultural sector in Southeast Asia and threaten regional food security. Improving food security in slow‐onset disasters requires policy development by both regional and nation…
View article: ‘It’s like a hug’: examining the role of music-making for the well-being of youth during the COVID-19 pandemic
‘It’s like a hug’: examining the role of music-making for the well-being of youth during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
This article presents findings from a cross-disciplinary, international project that seeks to understand the importance of music-making for young people (aged 18–35 years) as a source of well-being during the COVID-19 crisis. A key objecti…
View article: Co-designing a nature play program for culturally and linguistically diverse children and primary carers: Implications for practice
Co-designing a nature play program for culturally and linguistically diverse children and primary carers: Implications for practice Open
Nature play can significantly benefit children's development, health and well-being, however, limited literature on the considerations needed to deliver such programs for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities exists. Co-…
View article: Examining Intention to Quit Vaping among Australian Young Adults Using Social Cognitive Theory: A Cross-Sectional Survey Analysis
Examining Intention to Quit Vaping among Australian Young Adults Using Social Cognitive Theory: A Cross-Sectional Survey Analysis Open
This study examined how Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) constructs help explain the intention to quit e-cigarettes in young Australian adults aged 18–24 years to inform vaping cessation programs. A cross-sectional survey of young adult vaper…
View article: Demographics, comorbidities and risk factors for severe disease from the early <scp>SARS‐CoV</scp>‐2 infection cases in Queensland, Australia
Demographics, comorbidities and risk factors for severe disease from the early <span>SARS‐CoV</span>‐2 infection cases in Queensland, Australia Open
Background Demographics and comorbidities associated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) severity differs between subpopulations and should be determined to aid future pandemic planning and preparedness. Aim To describe the demographi…
View article: An Analysis of Crisis Communication Delivered by the Chief Health Officer During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Queensland, Australia
An Analysis of Crisis Communication Delivered by the Chief Health Officer During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Queensland, Australia Open
During the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the state of Queensland, Australia, had relative success in containing viral transmission, presenting a unique case for potential insights into effective crisis management. Limited research e…
View article: Stringency and timeliness of COVID‐19 policies in managing the pandemic in Queensland: Lessons from 2020
Stringency and timeliness of COVID‐19 policies in managing the pandemic in Queensland: Lessons from 2020 Open
Queensland experienced relatively low case numbers during the first year of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic. This may be due to timely, stringent policies, yet there is currently no research evaluating this link, despite t…
View article: Understanding the experiences and needs of LGBTIQA+ individuals when accessing abortion care and pregnancy options counselling: a scoping review
Understanding the experiences and needs of LGBTIQA+ individuals when accessing abortion care and pregnancy options counselling: a scoping review Open
Background Safe, accessible, and inclusive abortion care and pregnancy options counselling are essential components of sexual and reproductive health and rights. Research has documented LGBTIQA+ people are as likely, or more than likely, a…
View article: How live is live?
How live is live? Open
The rapid spread of COVID-19 during early 2020 had a sudden and devastating impact on live music. Music venues across the world were shut down in a matter of days, festivals cancelled and tours postponed. Music artists from internationally…
View article: Understanding the Experiences and Needs of LGBTIQA+ Individuals when Accessing Abortion Care and Pregnancy Options Counselling: A scoping review
Understanding the Experiences and Needs of LGBTIQA+ Individuals when Accessing Abortion Care and Pregnancy Options Counselling: A scoping review Open
Background Safe, accessible, and inclusive abortion care and pregnancy options counselling are essential components of sexual and reproductive health and rights. Recent research has documented LGBTIQA+ people are as or more likely than the…
View article: How Emerging Adults Perceive Elements of Nature as Resources for Wellbeing: A Qualitative Photo-Elicitation Study
How Emerging Adults Perceive Elements of Nature as Resources for Wellbeing: A Qualitative Photo-Elicitation Study Open
Research that examines lived experience and how emerging adults seek to create wellbeing in their daily lives through nature is limited. This paper addresses this gap by providing unique insights into how emerging adults perceive and exper…
View article: Vision screening outcomes of 4-5 year-olds reflect the social gradient
Vision screening outcomes of 4-5 year-olds reflect the social gradient Open
CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Children in socioeconomically disadvantaged communities often do not access follow-up eye care services when referred from vision screenings; whether this is due to lack of availability is not known. This paper highligh…
View article: The <i>Vave</i> campaign: impact evaluation of a cancer awareness raising multi-media campaign in Samoa
The <i>Vave</i> campaign: impact evaluation of a cancer awareness raising multi-media campaign in Samoa Open
Summary Cancer is a leading cause of premature death and disability in Samoa. Recognizing the importance of symptom awareness and early detection, the Samoa Cancer Society (SCS) developed the ‘Vave’ (quickly) campaign as the first multi-me…
View article: The effect of resilience on the relationship between perceived stress and change in alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic in Queensland, Australia
The effect of resilience on the relationship between perceived stress and change in alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic in Queensland, Australia Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to increased levels of stress and alcohol consumption. This study examined the effect of resilience on the relationship between stress and changes in alcohol consumption in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic…
View article: ‘It’s Turned Me from a Professional to a “Bedroom DJ” Once Again’: COVID-19 and New Forms of Inequality for Young Music-Makers
‘It’s Turned Me from a Professional to a “Bedroom DJ” Once Again’: COVID-19 and New Forms of Inequality for Young Music-Makers Open
Given the unprecedented circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic and increasingly uncertain socio-economic conditions, cultural practice remains a stable canvas upon which young people draw the most agency and exercise a sense of freedom. Th…