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10. Evaluation of a Recreational Team Game for Seniors: Lifeball--A Case Study

Author

Holt, Anne-Marie, Howat, Peter, and Alfonso, Helman

Abstract

The objective of this project was to assess changes in physical activity, social isolation and loneliness of Lifeball participants as a result of participation in Lifeball. Lifeball is a team game based on walking, ball passing and goal shooting. Newly enrolled Lifeball players (n = 95) aged 50 years and over were recruited from Lifeball clubs in Western Australia. Subjects completed a questionnaire on their physical activity levels and perceptions of their psychosocial health and well-being. The questionnaire was administered at baseline and after 3 months of participation in Lifeball. There was no significant change to overall physical activity levels. However, it appears Lifeball was used to replace other recreational pursuits that the subjects were involved in. There was a positive shift in variables associated with social isolation and loneliness. Lifeball provides alternative physical activity opportunities and may help reduce social isolation and loneliness. (Contains 2 tables.)

Published
2009

24. Global Voices On HIV/AIDS

Author

Logie, Dorothy, Baruwa, Elaine Monisola, Tomlinson, Richard J., Madjarov, Angelo, Papadopulos-Eleopulos, Eleni, Turner, Valendar F., Papadimitriou, John M., Alfonso, Helman, Page, Barry A. P., Causer, David, Mhlongo, Sam, Miller, Todd, Fiala, Christian, and Nordström, Anders

Published
2002

35. Measuring the gap: accuracy of the Western Australian hospital morbidity data in the identification of adult urban Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Author

Bradshaw, Pamela J., Alfonso, Helman S., Finn, Judith, Owen, Julie, and Thompson, Peter L.

Subjects
Morbidity -- Demographic aspects, Australian aborigines -- Health aspects, Medical records -- Demographic aspects, Health
Abstract

Objective: To assess the sensitivity of the recording of Aboriginality in the Western Australia Linked Data. Methods: This was a follow-up study using record linkage. Demographic data was obtained from 993 adult, urban-dwelling Aboriginal Australian participants in the Perth Aboriginal Atherosclerosis Risk study (PAARS). These were linked to the Western Australian Linked Data (Statewide hospital admissions and discharges, and deaths) to provide the number of admissions and Indigenous status coding from 1980 to 2006. Results: There were 14,413 admissions for PAARS participants in the study period. The sensitivity of coding of Indigenous status in hospital admissions data significantly improved over time, exceeding 0.9 in every year since 2002. Prior to 2002 sensitivity was around 0.8, but poorer for males, with some anomalous years. Conclusions: The coding of Indigenous status in the Western Australia Hospital Morbidity Database since 2002 has improved. The data from earlier decades must be approached with more caution. Implications: The improved accuracy of identification of Indigenous status in the Western Australia Hospital Morbidity Database allows comparative studies of adult Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal population health outcomes to be undertaken with confidence. Key words: medical record linkages, Indigenous population. doi: 10.1111/j.1753-6405.2009.00388.x

Published
2009

50. Effects of asbestos and smoking on gas diffusion in people exposed to crocidolite

Author

Alfonso, Helman S., Fritschi, Lin, de Klerk, Nicholas H., Olsen, Nola, Sleith, Jan, and Musk, Arthur W.

Subjects
Asbestos -- Risk factors, Smoking -- Risk factors, Lung diseases -- Risk factors, Health
Abstract

The effects of asbestos exposure and tobacco smoking on the level and rate of change of the diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide (DLCO) are examined. Results confirm a continuous deleterious effect of crocidolite on DLCO, especially on people with asbestosis.

Published
2005

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