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Public Health Research & Practice
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2204-2091
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The impact of the 2020 COVID-19-related suspension of BreastScreen NSW on breast cancer tumour size and treatment
This retrospective observational study examined data before and after the 2020 BreastScreen NSW suspension to assess the impact on tumour size in breast cancer diagnoses, and volumes of mastectomy and breast-conserving surgery.
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Testing campaign slogans designed to motivate older people to be more physically active
What is the best slogan to motivate older people to increase their levels of physical activity? This online survey of 1200 Australians aged 50 years and older tested the relative effectiveness of five different campaign slogans.
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“We don’t want to run before we walk”: the attitudes of Australian stakeholders towards using psychedelics for mental health conditions
This study was aimed at understanding the attitudes and positions of key Australian organisational and political stakeholders towards using psychedelic agents in medically supervised environments to treat mental health conditions.
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How to measure progress towards a wellbeing economy: distinguishing genuine advances from ‘window dressing’
The authors of this paper propose a series of criteria by which judgement can be made on whether progress towards a 'wellbeing economy' is occurring, and apply these criteria using a series of examples to show contrasts between genuine wellbeing approaches and wellbeing economy 'window dressing'.
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A rapid review of initiatives to address financial strain and wellbeing in high-income contexts
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated financial strain among populations worldwide. This is concerning, given the link between financial strain and health. However, there is little evidence to guide action in this area, particularly from a public health perspective. To address this gap, researchers conducted a rapid review and analysis with an equity-focused lens.