Eastern Health

The experiences of detection of minor drug offences for people with mental health concerns: A qualitative study

There is a strong and complex relationship between drug use disorders and mental health and people arrested for minor drug offences are no exception. The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of detection for minor drug offences among people reporting mental health pro...

Aorto‐Ostial Lesion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Clinical Characteristics, Predictors and Clinical Outcomes

ABSTRACT Background Aorto‐ostial coronary lesions represent a high‐risk subset of coronary disease because of fibrocalcific disease, elastic recoil, and difficulty achieving precise stent positioning. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of these lesions may therefore be asso...

Characterising the Beyond 50 Cohort: Preliminary Exploration of Physical and Psychosocial Health Factors and Substance Use Among a Cohort of Community Dwelling Adults Aged 50–70 Years

ABSTRACT Introduction Older adults exhibit unique risks associated with poor mental health and substance use. The Beyond 50 study is a longitudinal cohort investigating the determinants of healthy ageing, including relationships between physical and psychosocial health and substa...

“Just a number” – larger-bodied women’s experiences of weight-centric and weight-inclusive maternity care: a national online photovoice study

Abstract Background Weight stigma is a pervasive issue in healthcare, including maternity care, characterised by bias, discrimination, and exclusion. Experiencing weight stigma can negatively impact health outcomes, self-esteem, and engagement with care. While existing literature...