12 results on '"Auckland, Stuart"'
Search Results
2. The new normal for food insecurity? A repeated cross-sectional survey over 1 year during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia.
- Author
-
Kent, Katherine, Murray, Sandra, Penrose, Beth, Auckland, Stuart, Horton, Ella, Lester, Elizabeth, and Visentin, Denis
- Subjects
TORRES Strait Islanders ,FOOD security ,CROSS-sectional method ,AGE distribution ,SURVEYS ,FOOD supply ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC factors ,STATISTICAL sampling ,STAY-at-home orders ,ABORIGINAL Australians ,PEOPLE with disabilities ,LOGISTIC regression analysis ,COVID-19 pandemic - Abstract
Background: Food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic has been impacted by necessary public health restrictions. Tasmania, an island state south of the Australian mainland, recorded no community transmission of COVID-19 between May 2020 to November 2021 due to strong border restrictions. This study aimed to determine the changes in prevalence and sociodemographic predictors of food insecurity throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in Tasmania, Australia. Methods: In May 2020 (survey 1: during lockdown), September 2020 (survey 2: eased restrictions) and May 2021 (survey 3: 1-year post-lockdown), cross-sectional, online surveys using convenience sampling methods determined food insecurity in Tasmanian adults using the USDA Household Food Security Survey Module: Six-Item Short Form, in addition to key sociodemographic questions. Crude and age-adjusted prevalence of food insecurity was calculated, and binary logistic regression determined at-risk groups and changes in prevalence over time. Results: The age-adjusted prevalence of food insecurity was 27.9% during lockdown (n = 1168), 19.5% when restrictions had eased (n = 1097) and 22.6% 1-year post-lockdown (n = 1100). Young adults, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, individuals with disabilities, families with dependents and temporary residents were at highest risk across all time points. Conclusions: The prevalence of food insecurity was higher than pre-pandemic levels across all three time points. Our results indicate the potential long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on food security in Australia, where despite easing social distancing restrictions and a lack of COVID-19 transmission, the prevalence of food insecurity reduced, but did not recover to pre-pandemic levels 1-year following a lockdown. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 2022
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
3. The prevalence and correlates of symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among resettled Afghan refugees in a regional area of Australia.
- Author
-
Hamrah, Mohammad Shoaib, Hoang, Ha, Mond, Jonathan, Pahlavanzade, Bagher, Charkazi, Abdurrahman, and Auckland, Stuart
- Subjects
DIAGNOSIS of post-traumatic stress disorder ,CONFIDENCE intervals ,PSYCHOLOGY of refugees ,RURAL conditions ,CROSS-sectional method ,MULTIVARIATE analysis ,MULTIPLE regression analysis ,COMMUNICATION barriers ,SELF-evaluation ,POST-traumatic stress disorder ,PARENT-child separation ,MENTAL health ,HEALTH literacy ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,MENTAL illness - Abstract
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common among resettled refugee populations and may be particularly problematic for refugees who have resettled in rural and regional areas. The aim of this study was to examine the occurrence and correlates of PTSD among Afghan refugees resettled in a regional area of Australia, namely, Launceston, Tasmania. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 66 resettled Afghan refugees living in Launceston using the Post Migration Living Difficulties Scale (PMLD) and Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R). Descriptive statistics and multivariable analysis of variables associated with a probable diagnosis of PTSD were conducted. Approximately half of participants 48.8% (95% CI: 36.0–61.1%) met an operational definition of probable PTSD diagnosis according to the IES-R. In multivariable logistic regression analysis, communication difficulties (OR = 14.6, 95% CI: 1.7–124.7), separation from family (OR = 9.9, 95% CI: 1.8–55.5), and self-recognition of a mental health problem (OR = 13.8, 95% CI: 2.4–80.0) were strongly and independently associated with probable PTSD diagnosis. While most participants (81.2%) with a probable PTSD diagnosis recognised that they had a mental health problem, less than half (46.9%) had sought professional help for such a problem. The findings suggest that there are high rates of PTSD, and relatively low uptake of mental health care by sufferers, among resettled Afghan refugees in the regional area of Launceston, Australia. Factors that might usefully be targeted in health promotion, prevention and early intervention program include communication difficulties, issues of family separation and isolation and aspects of "mental health literacy" likely to detract from help-seeking. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 2021
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
4. Restoring community cohesion through positive education: applying a community resilience model.
- Author
-
Auckland, Stuart and Kilpatrick, Sue
- Subjects
- *
PSYCHOLOGICAL resilience , *SOCIAL change , *EDUCATIONAL programs , *EDUCATIONAL leadership - Abstract
The benefits of positive education initiatives are well understood in educational settings but less is known about how positive education can support remote communities to embrace change and become more resilient. This paper draws on the findings from an evaluative study of the Foundations to Flourish (F2F), a positive education programme, delivered on the remote setting of King Island, a sparsely populated Island in Bass Strait off Tasmania's north west coast. In interpreting its findings, the study draws on community resilience models to understand the influence of the F2F programme on adaptive capacity, self-organisation and connectivity during a period of social and economic change. The paper concludes that positive education initiatives such as F2F play an important role in enhancing social connectedness and providing resources known to enhance resilience: positivity, learning experiences, respectful local leadership, effective service infrastructure and interactions that cut across normal close social circles creating a shared sense of purpose or direction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 2021
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
5. Local evaluation of the Tasmanian component of the National Suicide Prevention Trial--Preliminary learnings.
- Author
-
Smith, Laura, Purton, Terry, Auckland, Stuart, Lees, David, and Mond, Jonathan
- Subjects
SUICIDE prevention ,ACTION research ,CONTENT analysis ,RESEARCH methodology ,MEETINGS ,META-analysis ,REFLECTION (Philosophy) ,RURAL health ,SELF-efficacy ,FIELD research ,THEMATIC analysis ,EVALUATION of human services programs ,DATA analysis software ,STAKEHOLDER analysis - Abstract
Objective: Tasmania is one of the 12 Australian sites chosen to participate in the National Suicide Prevention Trial. The Centre for Rural Health, University of Tasmania, was contracted to conduct a local-level, process evaluation of this initiative using a Participatory Action Research approach, with the objective of this article to summarise progress and key learnings from the local evaluation to date. Design: Empowerment and Utilisation-Focus Evaluation theoretical approaches informed the conduct of process evaluation activities, within an overarching participatory action research approach. Setting: Three participating regions in Tasmania were included as follows: Launceston, the North-West and Break O'Day. Participants: Working group members, service providers and other relevant stakeholders. Interventions: Mixed-methods surveys, field observations and content analysis were conducted. Results: Survey results indicated that most working group members understood the concept of a "systems-based" approach to suicide prevention. Most participants believed that working group structures/functions engaged community members with lived experience, while around half believed that these structures/functions facilitated relationships with local services and that working group action plans adequately addressed issues of capacity building and sustainability. Preliminary field data suggested that awareness raising, engagement and face-to-face capacity-building activities focused on the wider community were preferred to activities targeting specific populations. Conclusion: These preliminary findings suggest ambivalence among key stakeholders concerning the application of a systems-based approach to suicide prevention in regional areas of Tasmania. Consistent with a participatory action research approach, the findings will inform the evolution of trial site activity for the remainder of the trial and, in due course, the implementation of future such initiatives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 2020
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
6. The mental health of former refugees in regional Australia: A qualitative study.
- Author
-
Smith, Laura A., Reynish, Tamara, Hoang, Ha, Mond, Jonathan, Hannah, Chona, McLeod, Kim, Auckland, Stuart, and Slewa‐Younan, Shameran
- Subjects
EMIGRATION & immigration & psychology ,ACCULTURATION ,CONFERENCES & conventions ,DISCRIMINATION (Sociology) ,EMPLOYMENT ,FOCUS groups ,HEALTH services accessibility ,HOUSING ,INTERVIEWING ,LANGUAGE & languages ,PHENOMENOLOGY ,RESEARCH methodology ,MENTAL health services ,PSYCHOLOGY of refugees ,RESEARCH funding ,PSYCHOLOGICAL stress ,WOUNDS & injuries ,QUALITATIVE research ,HEALTH facility translating services ,CULTURAL awareness ,SOCIAL support ,THEMATIC analysis ,DATA analysis software - Abstract
Objective: To examine the resettlement experiences of former refugees living in regional Australia, focusing on mental health and mental health and support services, including barriers to access. Design: A phenomenological approach utilising a combination of six qualitative, semi‐structured, face‐to‐face focus groups (n = 24) and seven individual interviews. Data were analysed thematically using NVivo 10 software. Setting: Launceston, Tasmania. Participants: Adult and youth former refugees from Afghanistan, Bhutan, Burma, Sierra Leone, Sudan and Iran, and essential service providers, residing in Launceston. Main outcome measures: Participants were asked about experiences of resettlement and mental health. Results: Participants reported that their mental health had improved since resettlement; however, major stressors impacted mental health and resettlement included employment and housing access and mastering the English language. Past experiences continued to impact current functioning, with trauma commonly experienced intergenerationally through parenting and attachment and ongoing trauma and feelings of guilt and responsibility experienced with families left behind. Participants noted barriers to accessing services: (a) Language difficulties including lack of interpreters; and (b) lack of culturally sensitive and trauma‐informed practices. Discrimination was experienced through the inconsistent provision of interpreters and lack of due consideration of cultural and religious differences. The use of children as interpreters enhanced a number of risk including miscommunication of medical information, exposure to age‐inappropriate information and the resulting increased risk of trauma for the child. Conclusion: Culturally sensitive, trauma‐informed and discrimination‐free practices should be employed across services, where Western‐views surrounding this medical model are not imposed, cultural differences are respected, and timely access to interpreters was provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 2019
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
7. Food insecure households faced greater challenges putting healthy food on the table during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia.
- Author
-
Kent, Katherine, Murray, Sandra, Penrose, Beth, Auckland, Stuart, Godrich, Stephanie, Lester, Elizabeth, and Visentin, Denis
- Subjects
- *
COVID-19 pandemic , *HOUSEHOLDS , *FOOD security , *FOOD supply , *LIKERT scale , *FOOD habits - Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected the Australian food supply. However, it has remained unclear how food access, food availability and consumption were impacted, especially for households experiencing food insecurity. This study aimed to determine the association between food security and cooking and eating habits, food access and availability, self-sufficiency and perceptions of the food supply at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in Tasmania, Australia. Throughout May-June 2020 during strict social distancing restrictions, a cross-sectional survey was conducted including the U.S. Household Food Security Survey Module Six-Item Short Form, twenty Likert scale questions on cooking and eating habits, food access, self-sufficiency and perceptions of the food supply (responses from 1 = strongly agree to 5 = strongly disagree), two questions on food availability and eleven socio-demographic questions. Survey data (n = 1067) were analysed using multivariate linear regression, and binary logistic regression. Food insecure households were significantly more likely to agree they were consuming less fresh food compared with food secure households (Mean difference between scale responses (MD) = 0.66; 95%CI:0.36-0.66; p < 0.001), and significantly more food insecure households agreed it was more difficult to get to the shops (MD = 0.49; 95%CI:0.34-0.64; p < 0.001) and they had less money available for food than prior to the COVID-19 pandemic (MD = 0.95; 95%CI:0.79-1.10; p < 0.001). Compared to food secure households, food insecure households were at significantly greater risk of foods being unavailable to them (OR:1.75; 95%CI:1.33-2.35; p < 0.001) and were less likely to have sufficient food stored in their homes (OR:0.48; 95%CI: 0.33-0.687; p < 0.001). This study indicates there was a disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on food insecure households, related to food availability and access, with effects on cooking and eating habits. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 2022
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
8. Participatory action research in suicide prevention program evaluation: opportunities and challenges from the National Suicide Prevention Trial, Tasmania.
- Author
-
Grattidge L, Purton T, Auckland S, Lees D, and Mond J
- Subjects
- Health Services Research, Humans, Program Evaluation, Tasmania, Suicide Prevention
- Published
- 2021
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
9. Prevalence and Socio-Demographic Predictors of Food Insecurity in Australia during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
- Author
-
Kent K, Murray S, Penrose B, Auckland S, Visentin D, Godrich S, and Lester E
- Subjects
- Adult, Age Factors, Aged, COVID-19, Coronavirus Infections complications, Coronavirus Infections economics, Cross-Sectional Studies, Demography, Disabled Persons, Educational Status, Employment, Family, Female, Food Supply economics, Humans, Income, Male, Middle Aged, Pandemics economics, Pneumonia, Viral complications, Pneumonia, Viral economics, Prevalence, Risk Factors, Rural Population, Sex Factors, Socioeconomic Factors, Tasmania epidemiology, Young Adult, Coronavirus Infections epidemiology, Food Supply statistics & numerical data, Pneumonia, Viral epidemiology
- Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated economic vulnerabilities and disrupted the Australian food supply, with potential implications for food insecurity. This study aims to describe the prevalence and socio-demographic associations of food insecurity in Tasmania, Australia, during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional survey (deployed late May to early June 2020) incorporated the U.S. Household Food Security Survey Module: Six-Item Short Form, and fifteen demographic and COVID-related income questions. Survey data ( n = 1170) were analyzed using univariate and multivariate binary logistic regression. The prevalence of food insecurity was 26%. The adjusted odds of food insecurity were higher among respondents with a disability, from a rural area, and living with dependents. Increasing age, a university education, and income above $80,000/year were protective against food insecurity. Food insecurity more than doubled with a loss of household income above 25% (Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR): 2.02; 95% CI: 1.11, 3.71; p = 0.022), and the odds further increased with loss of income above 75% (AOR: 7.14; 95% CI: 2.01, 24.83; p = 0.002). Our results suggest that the prevalence of food insecurity may have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among economically vulnerable households and people who lost income. Policies that support disadvantaged households and ensure adequate employment opportunities are important to support Australians throughout and post the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Published
- 2020
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
10. Definitions, Sources and Self-Reported Consumption of Regionally Grown Fruits and Vegetables in Two Regions of Australia.
- Author
-
Kent K, Godrich S, Murray S, Auckland S, Blekkenhorst L, Penrose B, Lo J, and Devine A
- Subjects
- Adolescent, Adult, Chi-Square Distribution, Cross-Sectional Studies, Diet psychology, Diet Surveys, Female, Food Preferences psychology, Fruit economics, Geography, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Self Report, Tasmania, Vegetables economics, Western Australia, Young Adult, Agriculture statistics & numerical data, Consumer Behavior statistics & numerical data, Diet statistics & numerical data, Fruit supply & distribution, Vegetables supply & distribution
- Abstract
Regional food systems are complex networks, with numerous retail sources that underpin a local economy. However, evidence is limited regarding how consumers define, identify, and source regionally grown fresh fruits and vegetables (RGFFV). A cross-sectional study was conducted in Tasmania (TAS) and South Western Australia (SWA) to compare how RGFFV are defined, identified and sourced by consumers, including self-reported consumption of selected RGFFV. Survey data were analyzed using the Chi-square test and t-tests. Results (TAS n = 120, SWA n = 123) identified that consumers had mixed perceptions of how RGFFV are defined, including produce sold at farmers markets, or grown within their region (TAS/SWA). RGFFV were commonly identified using product labelling (55% TAS, 69% SWA; p > 0.05). Respondents reported frequently shopping for RGFFV at major supermarkets, with more TAS respondents shopping weekly in comparison to SWA respondents (67% vs. 38%; p < 0.001). Supermarkets offered convenience and consumers enjoyed the experience of farmers' markets, especially in TAS (42%) in comparison to SWA (21%; p = 0.012). The major RGFFV consumed were root vegetables and apples/pears, but consumers were frequently unsure about the produce's provenance. Our findings indicate multiple opportunities to improve consumption of fresh, regional produce in TAS and SWA, which may positively impact regional economic growth and community health., Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflict of interest.
- Published
- 2020
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
11. Impacts of Community Resilience on the Implementation of a Mental Health Promotion Program in Rural Australia.
- Author
-
de Deuge J, Hoang H, Kent K, Mond J, Bridgman H, Skromanis S, Smith L, and Auckland S
- Subjects
- Australia, Child, Female, Humans, Male, Program Evaluation, Tasmania, Health Promotion, Mental Health, Rural Health Services, Rural Population
- Abstract
Mental health promotion programs are important in rural communities but the factors which influence program effectiveness remain unclear. The aim of this mixed-methods study was to assess how community resilience affected the implementation of a mental health promotion program in rural Tasmania, Australia. Four study communities were selected based on population size, rurality, access to local support services, history of suicide within the community, and maturity of the mental health promotion program. Data from self-report questionnaires (n = 245), including items of Communities Advancing Resilience Toolkit (CART) assessment, and qualitative (focus group and interview) data from key local stakeholders (n = 24), were pooled to explore the factors perceived to be influencing program implementation. Survey results indicate the primary community resilience strengths across the four sites were related to the 'Connection and Caring' domain. The primary community resilience challenges related to resources. Qualitative findings suggested lack of communication and leadership are key barriers to effective program delivery and identified a need to provide ongoing support for program staff. Assessment of perceived community resilience may be helpful in informing the implementation of mental health promotion programs in rural areas and, in turn, improve the likelihood of their success and sustainability.
- Published
- 2020
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
12. Australian Consumer Perceptions of Regionally Grown Fruits and Vegetables: Importance, Enablers, and Barriers.
- Author
-
Godrich S, Kent K, Murray S, Auckland S, Lo J, Blekkenhorst L, Penrose B, and Devine A
- Subjects
- Adolescent, Adult, Australia, Costs and Cost Analysis, Cross-Sectional Studies, Farmers, Female, Food Supply economics, Fruit economics, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Pilot Projects, Surveys and Questionnaires, Tasmania, Vegetables economics, Western Australia, Young Adult, Consumer Behavior statistics & numerical data, Diet statistics & numerical data, Fruit supply & distribution, Vegetables supply & distribution
- Abstract
Fresh fruits and vegetables are a cornerstone of a balanced diet; their consumption has health, environmental, ethical, and economic implications. This pilot study aimed to: (i) measure fruit and vegetable consumption; (ii) understand consumer perceptions of the perceived importance of regionally grown fresh fruit and vegetables (RGFFV); and (iii) identify the barriers and enablers of access and consumption of RGFFV. The study took place in Tasmania (TAS) and South Western Australia (SWA). A 54-item survey included questions relating to purchasing and consumption patterns; barriers and enablers related to access and consumption of RGFFV; and sociodemographic information. Survey data were analyzed using Chi-square test and binary logistic regression. A total of n = 120 TAS and n = 123 SWA adult respondents participated. SWA respondents had higher intakes of fruit ( p < 0.001) and vegetables ( p < 0.001). Almost all respondents (97%) rated purchasing of RGFFV as important. Top enablers included produce freshness (97%), and to financially support local farmers (94%) and the local community (91%). Barriers included limited seasonal availability of the produce (26%), the belief that RGFFV were expensive (12%) and food budgetary constraints (10%). Recommendations include broader marketing and labelling of seasonal RGFFV; increasing 'buy local' campaigns; consumer information about how RGFFV benefits producers and communities; and pricing produce according to quality.
- Published
- 2019
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
Catalog
Discovery Service for Jio Institute Digital Library
For full access to our library's resources, please sign in.