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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Daicia Price, Tore Bonsaksen, Janni Leung, Caitlin McClure-Thomas, Mary Ruffolo, Gary Lamph, Isaac Kabelenga, Amy Ostertun Geirdal
Summary: This study examines the levels of trust in information provided by public authorities two years after the COVID-19 outbreak and identifies factors associated with trust. Online survey data was collected from Australia, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States using a cross-national approach. The findings show that trust in public authorities' information is highest among Norwegian respondents and lowest among U.K. respondents. Males, individuals living in rural or remote areas, and those with lower levels of education exhibit lower levels of trust in public authorities.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Claudia Nieto, Alejandra Jauregui, Alejandra Contreras-Manzano, Monique Potvin Kent, Gary Sacks, Christine M. White, Elise Pauze, Lana Vanderlee, James F. Thrasher, Simon Barquera, David Hammond
Summary: The study examined adults' self-reported exposure to various marketing strategies and locations across five countries. The findings revealed that adults in Mexico reported the highest exposure to unhealthy food marketing strategies and locations.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Sieh Ng, Shuyan Shao, Nan Ling
Summary: Ensuring the safety of food is crucial for international trade and consumer confidence. This study compared the food safety risk assessment systems of China, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, and the United States to identify areas for improvement in the Chinese system. The findings highlight the need for capacity-building in risk assessment in China and improving stakeholder cohesion to keep up with international standards.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sara R. Jaeger, F. Roger Harker, Gaston Ares
Summary: Agricultural systems that go beyond organic have the potential to advance sustainability efforts. This study explored consumer opinions on these emerging systems, focusing on biodynamic agriculture. The findings showed largely positive attitudes across countries, with a majority of consumers responding positively to the environmental and social aspects of biodynamic agriculture. Biodiversity was found to be more important to consumers than social sustainability, such as worker welfare and community resilience.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sim Ray Yue, Rajeev Shrivastava, Katrina Campbell, Michael John Walker
Summary: This study analyzed allergen food recalls issued by food regulatory bodies in the UK from 2016 to 2021. The analysis included food type, allergenic food group, reasons for recall, and food expiry status. The findings revealed an increasing trend in allergen-related recalls until 2019, with a peak of 118 recalls, followed by a decrease to 82 and 84 recalls in 2020 and 2021 respectively. Milk was the most recalled allergenic food group, accounting for 25.2% of recalls. The omission of priority allergens from the list of ingredients was the main reason for recalls, and the supermarket Lidl issued the most recalls with 37 recalls involving 62 products. Some recalls with expiry dates posed microbiological risks to consumers, especially in cereal & bakery products.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Guy Matthew Poppy, Joseph James Baverstock-Poppy, Jenny Baverstock
Summary: Micronutrient availability is crucial for global food security, and the United Kingdom has experienced changes in micronutrient security over the past six decades. Trading agreements and dietary patterns have influenced the supply of nutrients.
Article
Biology
Catherine Meh, Prabhat Jha
Summary: Preference for sons and smaller families along with China's one-child policy have led to a decrease in girl births in India and China over the last few decades. Selective abortion based on gender also occurs among Indian and Chinese diaspora, but the extent and trends are unknown.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Alexandra Pepetone, Edward A. Frongillo, Kevin W. Dodd, Michael P. Wallace, David Hammond, Sharon I. Kirkpatrick
Summary: The study found that adults and youth in Mexico were more likely to live in food-insecure households in 2020 compared to 2019, while adults in Australia and Canada were less likely to do so. Youth in Australia and the United States were more likely to experience food insecurity in 2020 compared to 2019. There were no significant changes observed among adults and youth in the remaining countries.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ellen W. Evans, Elizabeth C. Redmond
Summary: Food safety practices are important for cancer patients, as they are at a higher risk of foodborne infection. However, existing food safety resources in the United Kingdom are inconsistent and insufficient. In this study, qualitative data were collected from chemotherapy patients and family caregivers to determine their preferences for food safety information. The findings suggest that traditional paper-based leaflets and digital interventions are preferred, and a combination of approaches is favored. Patients prefer short, logical, engaging, educational, and entertaining information to generate interest in the topic.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Arzu Mert, Aiming Qi, Aiden Bygrave, Henrik U. Stotz
Summary: The UK monitoring programme from 2000 to 2020 found a high proportion of imported foods with pesticide residues, with significant changes before and after 2010. These changes were mainly attributed to amendments in regulations and legal frameworks. The levels of residues and the proportion of imported foods with residues varied between countries, as well as between processed and unprocessed agricultural products.
Article
Agronomy
Djamilia F. Skripnuk, Vladimir A. Davydenko, Gulnara F. Romashkina, Roman R. Khuziakhmetov
Summary: The updated federal food security doctrine in modern Russia focuses on export opportunities and the ratio between domestic production and consumption to combat external threats. Empirical data from surveys and interviews show society's consensus on food quality and safety, with consumer behavior influenced by income, settlement type, and age. Local producers struggle to enter retail chains due to contradictions between consumer expectations and internal policies, while experts highlight a poor assessment of the real risks of economizing and favoring low-quality food among the public.
Article
International Relations
David M. McCourt
Summary: Research shows that attitudes towards China's rise vary among the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom, reflecting the dynamics of their national security fields. The US tends to believe that China's rise can be prevented, showing more skepticism towards China, while Australia and Britain maintain a more pragmatic approach despite worsening diplomatic relations.
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
(2021)
Review
Agronomy
Robert Barbour, Richard H. Young, J. Michael Wilkinson
Summary: Grassland in the UK accounts for a significant proportion of agricultural land, and despite doubts, it plays a crucial role in providing human-edible protein through cattle and sheep consumption. This protein contributes 45% to the total animal protein produced in the UK and meets one-third of the recommended daily protein intake for adults.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
L. Scott, H. Ensaff
Summary: The study found that during COVID-19, some food habits in British families have changed, such as increased consumption of snacks and takeaway food. However, there were also some positive changes, such as increased family time together, increased home cooking, and improved shopping habits.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Allergy
Rosy Wells, Cathy McKay, Nick Makwana, Deepan Vyas, Sophie Vaughan, Anne Christopher, Lucy Thomas, Misbah Primett, Lavanya Diwakar, Shamir Alvis, Michael R. Perkin
Summary: This study is the first comprehensive assessment of paediatric allergy services in the United Kingdom. The findings reveal a fourfold increase in allergy clinics and a sevenfold increase in new patient appointments over the past 15 years. Most services are small, and there is significant regional variation in the availability of specific services such as allergen immunotherapy. These findings highlight the importance of national standards, local networks, and simulation training to ensure consistent and safe provision of services.
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL ALLERGY
(2022)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Jessica A. Thomas, Joshua Trigg, Julia Morris, Emma Miller, Paul R. Ward
Summary: Citizen science connects academic researchers and the public in scientific inquiry. This study examines the feasibility of using citizen science to understand the impact of alcohol advertising on Australian women. The results show that citizen science provides a unique dataset and higher levels of validity compared to traditional research methodologies, enriching the understanding of environmental determinants of health.
HEALTH PROMOTION INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hailay Abrha Gesesew, Lillian Mwanri, Kifle Woldemichael, Paul Ward
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Peter T. Gilchrist, Lucie Walters, Paul Ward
Summary: This article presents a systematic review on the safety of Rural Generalist Anaesthetists (RGAs) in rural and remote Australia. The review found that the safety of RGAs can be described using five concepts.
RURAL AND REMOTE HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Reece De Zylva, Elissa Mortimer, Emma Miller, George Tsourtos, Sharon Lawn, Carlene Wilson, Jonathan Karnon, Richard Woodman, Paul Ward
Summary: The study aims to test the effectiveness of online mindfulness-based interventions and peer support in promoting smoking cessation and resilience among low socioeconomic status smokers. It is a 12-month randomized controlled trial with four intervention groups and includes various outcome measures such as smoking abstinence, resilience, social support, quality of life, self-efficacy, motivation to quit, nicotine dependence, equanimity, stress, and goal attainment. This study is crucial for addressing the health issues of low socioeconomic status smokers.
ADDICTION SCIENCE & CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Gregorius Abanit Asa, Nelsensius Klau Fauk, Melkianus Ratu, Paul Russell Ward, GAA
Summary: This study explores the impact of working in COVID-19 wards on the mental health and wellbeing of nurses in Indonesia. The findings highlight the various mental health impacts faced by nurses, including fear of infection, moral conflict, waiting for test results, public indifference, and discrimination.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Heath Pillen, Liz Withall, Emma Tonkin, Paul R. Ward, Samantha B. Meyer, Julie Henderson, Dean McCullum, John Coveney, Annabelle M. Wilson
Summary: This study aimed to understand how healthcare providers, including dietitians, build trust in food systems during dietary education. Interviews were conducted with purposefully sampled healthcare providers in South Australia, and the results indicated that providers build trust by responding to patient concerns, helping them identify reliable elements in the food supply system, and encouraging consumption of local and minimally processed food. The expression of these trust-building roles varied based on participants' beliefs and professional projects.
NUTRITION & DIETETICS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gregorius Abanit Asa, Nelsensius Klau Fauk, Melkianus Ratu, Elsa Dent, Paul Russell Ward
Summary: COVID-19 has had a rapid global impact, particularly on older people. Female family caregivers have played a crucial role in caring for older people living at home. This study in Belu district, Indonesia, explored the actions and challenges faced by female family caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings highlight the actions taken by caregivers, such as limiting visitations and activities, providing nutrition and education, as well as the challenges they faced, including fear of contracting and transmitting the virus, and feeling stressed and overburdened. The study emphasizes the importance of supporting both caregivers and older people at home through intervention programs.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ivana Matic Girard, Paul Ward, Angela Durey, Stephan Lund, Hanny Calache, Sarah R. Baker, Linda Slack-Smith
Summary: This study aims to interpretively synthesize qualitative research on family factors related to preschool children's oral health in order to identify social practices. The researchers will search multiple databases for English-language qualitative studies using relevant key terms, and analyze the reported factors influencing oral health using thematic analysis from the perspective of social practice theory. Findings will be disseminated through professional networks, conference presentations, and submission to a peer-reviewed journal.
Article
Family Studies
Sarah C. C. Hunter, Chelsea E. E. Mauch, Kate Ridley, Jessica Shipman, Damien W. W. Riggs, John Coveney, Rebecca Feo, Rebecca K. K. Golley
Summary: This multi-method project examined the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Australian caregivers' family life and subsequent family health behaviors. Through surveys, recall tasks, and story completion tasks, the project identified how poor relationship quality affected families' experiences of disruptions and transitions. This study emphasizes the importance of caregiver relationship quality for family health and wellbeing in the context of COVID-19.
JOURNAL OF FAMILY ISSUES
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Kristen Foley, Belinda Lunnay, Catherine Kevin, Paul R. Ward
Summary: Co-produced research in the health sciences has significant value, but the researcher's own knowledge and praxis often goes overlooked. This missed opportunity can lead to a 'cruel optimism' where desirable outcomes become obstacles or harmful. Considering the challenges of involving lay populations in health research within a neoliberal cultural landscape is crucial.
HEALTH EXPECTATIONS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hoda Herati, Kathleen E. Burns, Maria Nascimento, Patrick Brown, Michael Calnan, Eve Dube, Paul R. Ward, Eric Filice, Bobbi Rotolo, Nnenna Ike, Samantha B. Meyer
Summary: The ability of governments and nations to handle crises and protect lives relies heavily on public trust. A study during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada showed that trust in the government was shaped by pandemic communication, decision-making, and implementation of countermeasures. Despite a lack of trust, the public accepted measures and messages presented through government channels, highlighting the importance of (re)building trust in government.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Caitlan McLean, Connie Musolino, Alice Rose, Paul R. Ward
Summary: This study explores the performance of cognitive labour as unpaid household labour in same-gender couples. Interviews were conducted to investigate how cognitive labour is executed in same-gender couples. The findings reveal four key themes: trust patterns, redefining family, barriers to cognitive harmony, and facilitators to cognitive harmony. The narrative model provided a new conceptual understanding of cognitive labour outside of heterosexual norms and supports the need to incorporate social change to challenge gendered and heteronormative roles in family and household.
Article
Sociology
Jessica Shipman, Sarah C. Hunter, John Coveney, Rebecca Feo, Damien W. Riggs, Georgia Middleton
Summary: This article contributes to the sociology of relationships by exploring the moral imperatives that shaped perceptions and negotiations of family life during lockdowns in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study identified dominant discourses related to family connection, cleanliness, and the value of time, which acted as both opportunities and constraints in people's sense of well-being.
SOCIOLOGY-THE JOURNAL OF THE BRITISH SOCIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Georgia Middleton, Rebecca K. Golley, Karen A. Patterson, John Coveney
Summary: Family meals are associated with various positive health and social outcomes. However, parents face barriers when trying to have regular family meals. Existing solutions mainly focus on individualistic approaches and fail to address systemic pressures. This study aims to explore the systemic and novel barriers and enablers to family meals over time. Qualitative interviews were conducted with South Australian families in the 1990s and 2020. The analysis identified ten factors that can act as either barriers or enablers depending on the context. Findings suggest that parents continue to face similar challenges and lack adequate support for regular family meals.
Article
Sociology
Kristen Foley, Nicola Dean, Connie Musolino, Randall Long, Paul Ward
Summary: This study explores the role of agency, identity, and structure in publicly funded plastic surgeries by examining the narratives of Australian women waiting for and going through abdominoplasty in the public system. The findings suggest that women adopt a 'deserving' identity to navigate the complex structures that govern publicly funded healthcare, which may impact patterns of social life.
JOURNAL OF SOCIOLOGY
(2023)
