A full list of publications produced by UQ Poche Centre staff (including affiliate, adjunct and honorary) and students is available on eSpace.
Predictors of length of treatment, discharge reason, and re-admission to Aboriginal alcohol and other drug residential rehabilitation services in New South Wales, Australia
Introduction Aboriginal clients accessing Aboriginal community-controlled residential alcohol and other drug rehabilitation services in New South Wales, Australia believe they have better outcomes due to culturally appropriate care. However, there is a paucity of published treatment outcome data. This study aims to identify predictors of treatment outcomes based on client characteristics at intake. Methods A cross-sectional, retrospective, observational study of 2326 admissions to six services between January 2011 and December 2016. Authors: James, Doug B., Lee, K. S. Kylie, Dronavalli, Mithilesh, Courtney, Ryan J., Conigrave, Katherine M., Conigrave, James H., and Shakeshaft, Anthony.
Self-determination by First Nations Australians in alcohol policy: lessons from Mbantua/Alice Springs (Northern Territory, Australia)
First Nations Australians have an internationally-recognised right to self-determination - a key social determinant of health. The recognition and application of this right varies within different regions and policy contexts but is currently unknown for First Nations Australians' engagement in alcohol policy development. This study seeks to: explore First Nations Australians' experiences of alcohol policy in Central Australia (Northern Territory); and identify how First Nations Australians' right to self-determination can be recognised and applied in the development of alcohol policy in Mbantua/Alice Springs. Authors: Stearne, Annalee E., Lee, K. S. Kylie, Allsop, Steve, Shakeshaft, Anthony, and Wright, Michael.
Associations of gestational weight gain with the long-term postpartum weight gain, body mass index, waist circumference and abdominal obesity: a 27-year prospective cohort study
This prospective cohort study aimed to investigate the associations between gestational weight gain (GWG) and long-term postpartum maternal weight gain, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), and the risk of general and abdominal obesity, beyond motherhood (some 27 y after childbirth).Authors: Mamun, Abdullah A., Oken, Emily, McIntyre, Harold D., Najman, Jake M., Williams, Gail M., Clavarino, Alexandra, and Ushula, Tolassa W.
Global burden of 288 causes of death and life expectancy decomposition in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990-2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
Regular, detailed reporting on population health by underlying cause of death is fundamental for public health decision making. Cause-specific estimates of mortality and the subsequent effects on life expectancy worldwide are valuable metrics to gauge progress in reducing mortality rates. These estimates are particularly important following large-scale mortality spikes, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. When systematically analysed, mortality rates and life expectancy allow comparisons of the consequences of causes of death globally and over time, providing a nuanced understanding of the effect of these causes on global populations. Authors: GBD 2021 Causes of Death Collaborators and Kanmiki, Edmund.
Healthcare providers perspectives on digital, self-guided mental health programs for LGBTQIA+ individuals: a cross-sectional online survey
Digital, self-guided mental health programs are a promising avenue for mental health support for LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, Queer, intersex, asexual plus additional sexuality, gender, and romantic identities) people – however, healthcare providers (HCP) perspectives on programs are largely unknown. The aim of this study was to explore these perspectives. A cross-sectional online survey was distributed across Australia, with a final sample of 540 HCPs from a range of disciplines. Most respondents (419, 81.2%), reported digital, self-guided mental health would be useful, but 74.5% (n = 380) also reported that they had concerns. Authors: Fowler, James A., Buckley, Lisa, Viskovich, Shelley, Muir, Miranda, and Dean, Judith A.