Public health
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Public health services
Population health
Public health interventions
Epidemiology
Global health
Public health policy
Journal article
Launching a global movement for societal wellbeing
The Geneva Charter for Well-being, sets out the main principles of a wellbeing society and calls on health promotion to play a key role in promoting and supporting the wellbeing movement. This editorial explores the Charter's opportunities for public health at local and global levels, and looks at the way forward for the wellbeing agenda.
Journal article
A personal reflection on co-creation in public health: a dream partly realised
This article considers the challenges in co-creation in public health over time.
Discussion paper
Needle and syringe programs in NSW: opportunities for innovation
This paper, produced by ACON, combines the expertise from staff who operate ACON’s needle and syringe programs with current research to provide seven policy recommendations that will innovate such programs.
Systematic review
Psychological and social impact of HIV on women living with HIV and their families in low-and middle-income Asian countries: a systematic search and critical review
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection adds a significant burden to women in Low-and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), often leading to severe detrimental impact, not only on themselves, but also on their families and communities. Given that more than half of all people living with HIV globally are females (53%), this review seeks to understand the psychological...
Briefing paper
Working with COVID: insecure jobs, sick pay, and public health
According to this research, almost one in five Australians (and a higher proportion of young workers) acknowledge working with potential COVID symptoms over the course of the pandemic. The research also confirms the public health dangers of Australia’s existing patchwork system of sick leave and related entitlements.