Publications
Below is a selection of our publications.
Healthcare providers’ perceptions of the challenges and opportunities to engage Chinese migrant women in contraceptive counselling: a qualitative interview study – Hankiz Dolan et al
In Australia, there are many culturally and linguistically diverse communities and Chinese migrants make up one of the largest. Yet, little is known about healthcare providers’ (HCPs) unique experiences in providing contraceptive care for Chinese migrant women. There is minimal research into the HCPs’ perceptions [...]
Assessing health literacy among adult outpatients attending allied health clinics in western Sydney: A cross-sectional survey using a multi-dimensional instrument – Kim Hobbs, Danielle Muscat et al
Low health literacy disproportionately affects adults from culturally and linguistically‐diverse backgrounds. This study investigated the health literacy of adults attending outpatient allied health services in western Sydney; a highly diverse region in Sydney with residents from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
The effects of communicating cardiovascular disease risk as ‘fitness age’ on behavioral intentions and psychological outcomes – Emily Van Der Pol-Harney et al
There is increasing interest in 'biological age' formats to convey the risk of chronic disease. Fitness Age is a relatively new construct that may be useful for younger people who perceive cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk as less relevant. The current study tested whether Fitness Age [...]
Psychological Wellbeing and Academic Experience of University Students in Australia during COVID-19 – Rachael Dodd et al
COVID-19 has created significant challenges for higher education institutions and major disruptions in teaching and learning. To explore the psychological wellbeing of domestic and international university students during the COVID-19 pandemic, an online cross-sectional survey recruited 787 university students (18+ years) currently studying at an [...]
COVID-19 Misinformation Trends in Australia: Prospective Longitudinal National Survey – Kristen Pickles et al
Misinformation about COVID-19 is common and has been spreading rapidly across the globe through social media platforms and other information systems. Understanding what the public knows about COVID-19 and identifying beliefs based on misinformation can help shape effective public health communications to ensure efforts to [...]
The role of older patients’ goals in GP decision-making about medicines: a qualitative study – Kristie Weir et al
To optimise medication use in older people, it is recommended that clinicians evaluate evidence on potential benefits and harms of medicines in light of the patients’ overall health, values and goals. This suggests general practitioners (GPs) should attempt to facilitate patient involvement in decision-making. In [...]
‘Your hopes can run away with your realistic expectations’: a qualitative study of women and men’s decision-making when undergoing multiple cycles of IVF – Tessa Copp et al
Infertility affects about one in six Australian couples of reproductive age. Regarding IVF, some couples with a good prognosis drop out of treatment prematurely, whilst others continue for multiple cycles, despite limited chances of success. Little is known about what factors contribute to the decision [...]
Promise and perils of patient decision aids for reducing low-value care – Rachel Thompson et al
Recognition of excessive waste and harm in health systems has prompted efforts to reduce low-value care, which has been defined as ‘use of an intervention where evidence suggests it confers no or very little benefit on patients, or risk of harm exceeds likely benefit, or, [...]
Concerns and motivations about COVID-19 vaccination – Rachael Dodd et al (Comment)
More than 200 COVID-19 vaccines are in development worldwide, with governments securing deals to access advance doses. But access is only one issue. Willingness to accept a COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available has varied considerably across countries over the course of the pandemic.
Getting the timing right: Women’s views on the best time to announce changes to cancer screening policy recommendations – Rachael Dodd et al
In December 2017, the Australian National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP) changed from 2-yearly cervical cytology to 5-yearly primary human papillomavirus (HPV) testing, starting at age 25 and with an exit test when aged 70–74. Women showed limited awareness of these changes prior to their implementation. [...]