Faculty of Public Health

Implementing health coaching for people with long-term conditions: a scoping review

Introduction The rising global burden of chronic diseases has compelled healthcare practitioners to bolster their role in supporting individuals with long-term conditions in managing their health and well-being. Demand for health coaching continues to grow, but a limited body of...

Adaptation of a maternal and child mHealth programme: an example from Aotearoa New Zealand

INTRODUCTION: Evidence for mHealth in the delivery of public health messages is growing. Cultural adaptations of existing mHealth programmes may be an efficient way to extend their reach to new target populations, but best practices for such adaptations are unclear. AIM: This pap...

The impact of household-level ACEs on future pregnancy loss: evidence from the 2022–2023 National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG)

Abstract Background Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have far-reaching health implications throughout an individual’s lifespan. However, their impact on pregnancy loss (PL) remains elusive. Very few studies have examined this association for a specific class of ACEs. This pap...

Explaining the slow decline in child stunting: A multi-stakeholder qualitative case study from Sabang, Indonesia

Stunting remains a major public health problem, particularly in Africa and Asia, including Indonesia. Sabang City recorded the slowest stunting reduction in Aceh Province (AARR: -5.20%). This qualitative case study examined factors underlying the slow decline in stunting prevalen...

Discrimination in healthcare access among transgender women in Indonesia: a cross-sectional study

Access to medical services is not equally experienced by all transgender individuals. Healthcare services for transgender people still require greater attention and inclusivity within society today. This study aims to examine self-reported experiences faced by transgender women f...

Prevalence and associated factors of cognitive impairment in patients with major depressive disorder: a cross-sectional study in Vietnam

Objective Cognitive impairment is increasingly recognised as a core feature of major depressive disorder (MDD), but data from low- and middle-income countries, including Vietnam, remain scarce. This study examined the prevalence of cognitive impairment among patients with MDD and...

Bridging Worlds: Can Evidence, Regulation and Indigenous Leadership Shape the Future of Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine?

ABSTRACT Background and need As the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034 encourages countries to consider integrating traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM) into health systems, there is a need to clarify the principal scientific, regulatory, eth...

Impact of high temperatures on healthcare utilisation among older adults: a scoping review

Abstract Background Rapid global ageing coincides with rising temperatures and increasing strain on healthcare services. High temperatures are associated with increased healthcare demand, yet evidence on older people’s healthcare utilisation remains fragmented and is often servic...

The impact of social protection interventions on treatment and socioeconomic outcomes of tuberculosis-affected people and households in low income, high burden settings: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of death due to infectious disease worldwide. Social protection interventions can benefit TB-affected households. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to quantify the effectiveness of social protection on...

Beyond the protocol: navigating ethics and governance in the multicentre implementation trials – the QASC Australasia and T3 Trials

OBJECTIVE: To describe and compare ethics and governance approval timelines for the Quality in Acute Stroke Care (QASC) Australasia Trial (2021-present) and Triage, Treatment, and Transfer of Patients with Stroke in Emergency Departments (T3) Trial (2012-2014), benchmarking again...

Wildfire Smoke beyond PM2.5: Distinct ChemicalMixtures and Hazard Profiles

Abstract Despite growing concern about wildfire smoke (WFS) exposure, research has largely focused on fine particle (PM2.5) mass rather than the complex airborne chemical mixtures that may pose distinct health risks. From March to September 2024, passive air samplers in two Briti...

Motivation for engagement in a Māori- and Pacific-driven exercise programme in New Zealand: a community-based system dynamics approach

Introduction Brown Buttabean Motivation (BBM) is a community-based, Māori- and Pacific-led organisation providing free exercise classes and other support services in Aotearoa New Zealand. Ongoing participant engagement is critical for the success of community lifestyle programmes...

Weight status, percent body fat, eating habits, depression, and food addiction in Palestinian university students: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Obesity and excess adiposity among university students are important public health concerns. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity among Al-Quds University students using both body mass index (BMI) and percent body fat (PBF), a...