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  1. Article ; Online: Young people's alcohol use in and around water: A scoping review of the literature.

    Carey, Renee N / Crawford, Gemma / Jancey, Jonine / Lam, Tina / Nimmo, Lauren / Trapp, Gina / Pollard, Christina / Hooper, Paula / Leavy, Justine E

    Drug and alcohol review

    2024  Volume 43, Issue 4, Page(s) 874–896

    Abstract: Issues: The surrounding social and commercial context, including alcohol advertising, heavily influences alcohol consumption. Alcohol use is a major risk factor for both fatal and non-fatal drowning, particularly for young people.: Approach: We ... ...

    Abstract Issues: The surrounding social and commercial context, including alcohol advertising, heavily influences alcohol consumption. Alcohol use is a major risk factor for both fatal and non-fatal drowning, particularly for young people.
    Approach: We conducted a scoping review to explore the peer-reviewed literature on the use of alcohol by young people (aged 15-34 years) in the context of aquatic environments. Five electronic academic databases were searched for English-language studies conducted in high-income countries and published in the last 15 years (since 2008). The MetaQAT framework was used to assess methodological quality of included studies.
    Key findings: The review included a total of 24 studies, including those addressing the prevalence of and/or risk factors for alcohol use in aquatic environments among young people (n = 13); the epidemiology of alcohol-related unintentional drowning in young people (n = 9); and interventions to reduce alcohol-related harm around water (n = 3). Findings suggest that young people commonly consume alcohol around water, particularly young men. We found multiple influences on this behaviour, including the perception of risk, location of aquatic activity and presence of others, particularly peers.
    Implications: Understanding the literature addressing alcohol use around water among young people will assist in identifying and setting priorities for drowning prevention, including the need to mitigate the effects of alcohol advertising which promotes drinking in and around water.
    Conclusion: There is a clear imperative to address the use of alcohol by young people in aquatic environments. These findings have key implications for public health policy, advocacy and practice.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Adolescent ; Alcohol Drinking/epidemiology ; Young Adult ; Drowning/prevention & control ; Drowning/epidemiology ; Adult ; Water ; Risk Factors ; Male ; Female
    Chemical Substances Water (059QF0KO0R)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-10
    Publishing country Australia
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 1080442-0
    ISSN 1465-3362 ; 0959-5236
    ISSN (online) 1465-3362
    ISSN 0959-5236
    DOI 10.1111/dar.13831
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  2. Article: Factors Influencing the Use of Control Measures to Reduce Occupational Exposure to Welding Fume in Australia: A Qualitative Study.

    Carey, Renee N / Fritschi, Lin / Nguyen, Ha / Abdallah, Kamil / Driscoll, Timothy R

    Safety and health at work

    2023  Volume 14, Issue 4, Page(s) 384–389

    Abstract: Background: Exposure to welding fume is associated with adverse effects on worker health. The use of various control measures can reduce levels of exposure and the resulting health effects. However, little is known about the factors that may influence ... ...

    Abstract Background: Exposure to welding fume is associated with adverse effects on worker health. The use of various control measures can reduce levels of exposure and the resulting health effects. However, little is known about the factors that may influence workers' use of control measures in the workplace and their perceived intervention needs. This study aimed to investigate workers' and other stakeholders' views on ways to improve the use of welding fume control measures in Australian workplaces.
    Methods: We conducted a series of online focus group discussions and individual interviews with participants who have some occupational involvement in welding, whether as workers, employers or industry representatives, union representatives, or regulators. A semi-structured question guide was used, and all discussions and interviews were recorded and transcribed for analysis.
    Results: Five focus group discussions and five individual interviews were conducted with a total of 21 participants. Three major themes emerged. The first addressed the current awareness of welding fume harms and concern about exposure; the second focussed on the current use of control measures, and barriers and facilitators to their use; and the last centred around intervention needs and the contents of a potential effective intervention.
    Conclusion: Improving the use of control measures to prevent exposure to welding fume requires knowledge around the barriers and facilitators of control, use, and the intervention needs of stakeholders. This study has provided such knowledge, which will facilitate the design and implementation of an intervention to reduce welding fume exposure and ultimately protect the health of workers.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-07
    Publishing country Korea (South)
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2592798-X
    ISSN 2093-7997 ; 2093-7911
    ISSN (online) 2093-7997
    ISSN 2093-7911
    DOI 10.1016/j.shaw.2023.09.001
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  3. Article ; Online: E-cigarettes on Instagram: Exploring vape content via an Australian vaping influencer.

    Jancey, Jonine / Carey, Renee N / Freeman, Becky / Leaver, Tama / Wolf, Katharina / Bromberg, Marilyn / Chai, Kevin / Bialous, Stella / Adams, Phoebe / Mcleod, Meghan / McCausland, Kahlia

    Tobacco induced diseases

    2024  Volume 22

    Abstract: Introduction: Mounting evidence suggests that electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are extensively promoted and marketed using social media, including through user-generated content and social media influencers. This study explores how e-cigarettes are ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Mounting evidence suggests that electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are extensively promoted and marketed using social media, including through user-generated content and social media influencers. This study explores how e-cigarettes are being promoted on Instagram, using a case-study approach, and the extent to which Meta's Restricted Goods and Services Policy (Meta's policy) is being applied and enforced.
    Methods: We identified the accounts followed by an Australian Instagram influencer who primarily posts e-cigarette-related content. The main foci of these 855 accounts were coded and 369 vaping-focused accounts were identified. These vaping-focused accounts were then further coded by two trained coders.
    Results: All (n=369; 100.0%) of the vape content posted by these accounts was positive in sentiment. One-third of the vape accounts (n=127; 34.4%) had a shared focus, indicating that vape content may permeate into other online communities through shared interests. A total of 64 accounts (17.3%) potentially violated Meta's policy by attempting to purchase, sell, raffle or gift e-cigarette products.
    Conclusions: The findings of this study suggest that pro-vaping information is available and accessible on Instagram. Much of the content identified in this study promoted the purchase or gifting of e-cigarette products and potentially violates Meta's policy. Greater regulation and/or stronger enforcement of e-cigarette content on social media platforms such as Instagram is necessary to prevent the ongoing promotion of these harmful products.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-19
    Publishing country Greece
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2194616-4
    ISSN 1617-9625 ; 1617-9625
    ISSN (online) 1617-9625
    ISSN 1617-9625
    DOI 10.18332/tid/175619
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  4. Article ; Online: Lifestyle and occupational factors associated with participation in breast mammography screening among Western Australian women.

    Carey, Renee N / El-Zaemey, Sonia

    Journal of medical screening

    2019  Volume 27, Issue 2, Page(s) 77–84

    Abstract: Objectives: Various lifestyle and occupational factors have been associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, but there is limited research investigating the relationship between these factors and participation in breast cancer screening. This ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: Various lifestyle and occupational factors have been associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, but there is limited research investigating the relationship between these factors and participation in breast cancer screening. This study explores the associations between lifestyle and occupational factors and participation in breast mammography screening among women living in Western Australia.
    Methods: This study involved 1705 women aged 40 and older who participated as controls in the Breast Cancer Environment and Employment Study conducted in Western Australia. Self-reported questionnaire data were collected on participation in mammography screening, demographic factors, and lifestyle and occupational variables (smoking, physical activity, alcohol consumption, body mass index, use of contraceptive pill and hormone replacement therapy, breastfeeding, occupation, and participation in shift work). Multivariate modified Poisson regression was used to identify variables associated with ever participation in breast mammography screening.
    Results: Just over 88% of women reported having ever had a mammogram. Likelihood of having ever had a mammogram was higher among women who had ever used hormone replacement therapy (adjusted prevalence ratio (aPR) = 1.05, 95% CI 1.02-1.07). Women who worked in clerical occupations (aPR = 1.06, 95% CI 1.01-1.11) or home duties (aPR = 1.05, 95% CI 1.00-1.11) were also more likely to report having ever had a mammogram compared with those in professional or technical occupations.
    Conclusions: Participation in mammography screening was found to differ by lifestyle and occupational factors. These results have important implications for public health strategies on improving screening participation.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Aged ; Breast Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging ; Early Detection of Cancer/statistics & numerical data ; Female ; Hormone Replacement Therapy ; Humans ; Life Style ; Mammography/statistics & numerical data ; Middle Aged ; Patient Acceptance of Health Care/statistics & numerical data ; Socioeconomic Factors ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Western Australia
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-10-03
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 1235253-6
    ISSN 1475-5793 ; 0969-1413
    ISSN (online) 1475-5793
    ISSN 0969-1413
    DOI 10.1177/0969141319878747
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  5. Article ; Online: Variations in exposure to carcinogens among shift workers and non-shift workers.

    El-Zaemey, Sonia / Carey, Renee N

    American journal of industrial medicine

    2019  Volume 62, Issue 4, Page(s) 352–356

    Abstract: Background: There is limited information on whether the prevalence of exposure to workplace carcinogens varies among shift workers and non-shift workers.: Methods: This analysis used data from the Australian Work Exposures Study-Cancer, a telephone ... ...

    Abstract Background: There is limited information on whether the prevalence of exposure to workplace carcinogens varies among shift workers and non-shift workers.
    Methods: This analysis used data from the Australian Work Exposures Study-Cancer, a telephone survey which examined exposure to carcinogens in the workplace. Workers were classified as shift workers if they indicated that their usual roster ever included work between the hours of midnight and 5 am. Modified Poisson regression was used to estimate the adjusted prevalence ratios (aPRs) and 95% confidence internals (CIs).
    Results: Among the 5425 workers, 6.88% reported being exposed to shift work. Overall, shift workers were more likely to be exposed to any carcinogen (aPR = 1.16; 95% 1.06-1.26) and to specific carcinogens such as asbestos (aPR = 1.93; 95% 1.33-2.83) than non-shift workers.
    Conclusions: Our study shows that there are differences in exposure to carcinogenic agents among shift and non-shift workers, and so there is a need for prevention programs in order to reduce these discrepancies.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Adult ; Asbestos ; Australia/epidemiology ; Carcinogens ; Case-Control Studies ; Chromium ; Dust ; Female ; Formaldehyde ; Humans ; Lead ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Occupational Exposure/statistics & numerical data ; Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons ; Radiation, Ionizing ; Shift Work Schedule/statistics & numerical data ; Silicon Dioxide ; Tobacco Smoke Pollution ; Ultraviolet Rays ; Vehicle Emissions ; Wood ; Young Adult
    Chemical Substances Carcinogens ; Dust ; Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons ; Tobacco Smoke Pollution ; Vehicle Emissions ; Chromium (0R0008Q3JB) ; Asbestos (1332-21-4) ; Formaldehyde (1HG84L3525) ; Lead (2P299V784P) ; Silicon Dioxide (7631-86-9)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-01-24
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 604538-8
    ISSN 1097-0274 ; 0271-3586
    ISSN (online) 1097-0274
    ISSN 0271-3586
    DOI 10.1002/ajim.22950
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  6. Article ; Online: Lifestyle and occupational factors associated with participation in colorectal cancer screening among men and women in Australia.

    Carey, Renee N / El-Zaemey, Sonia

    Preventive medicine

    2019  Volume 126, Page(s) 105777

    Abstract: This study explores the associations between lifestyle and occupational factors and participation in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening among men and women aged 50 and over and living in Australia. We used weighted data from the Australian National Health ...

    Abstract This study explores the associations between lifestyle and occupational factors and participation in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening among men and women aged 50 and over and living in Australia. We used weighted data from the Australian National Health Survey 2014-15 to produce population estimates. Lifestyle variables investigated were smoking, physical activity, alcohol consumption, fruit and vegetable consumption, and body mass index, while the occupational variables were labour force status, occupation, and participation in shift work. Using weighted data, 1,990,287 men (55%) and 1,898,232 women (49%) reported ever-screening for CRC. Female current smokers were less likely to report ever-screening for CRC (adjusted RR = 0.78, 95% CI 0.64-0.96), as were men who were less physically active (aRR = 0.87, 95% CI 0.78-0.97), reported no alcohol consumption (aRR = 0.73, 95% CI 0.59-0.91), and reported eating more vegetables (aRR = 0.84, 95% CI 0.72-0.99). When lifestyle behaviours were combined into a healthy lifestyle index score, a significant trend was observed for both men and women, whereby those who reported engaging in more healthy behaviours were more likely to have ever-screened for CRC (p = .027 men; p < .001 women). No associations were observed between CRC screening and occupational variables. This is the first comprehensive assessment of the lifestyle and occupational factors associated with participation in CRC screening among men and women in Australia. Participation in CRC screening was greater among those engaging in more healthy behaviours, suggesting that an individual's pattern of lifestyle behaviours may be important in determining screening participation. These results have important implications for public health strategies on improving CRC screening participation.
    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Australia/epidemiology ; Colorectal Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Early Detection of Cancer/methods ; Early Detection of Cancer/psychology ; Early Detection of Cancer/statistics & numerical data ; Female ; Health Behavior ; Health Surveys ; Humans ; Life Style ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Occupations ; Risk Factors ; Sex Distribution ; Smoking/epidemiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-07-15
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Comparative Study ; Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 184600-0
    ISSN 1096-0260 ; 0091-7435
    ISSN (online) 1096-0260
    ISSN 0091-7435
    DOI 10.1016/j.ypmed.2019.105777
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  7. Article ; Online: Prevalence of exposure to multiple occupational carcinogens among exposed workers in Australia.

    McKenzie, Jennifer F / El-Zaemey, Sonia / Carey, Renee N

    Occupational and environmental medicine

    2020  

    Abstract: Objectives: Workers can be exposed to a range of different carcinogenic agents in the workplace. However, previous studies have often focused on prevalence of exposure to a single carcinogen, resulting in substantial knowledge gaps regarding the extent ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: Workers can be exposed to a range of different carcinogenic agents in the workplace. However, previous studies have often focused on prevalence of exposure to a single carcinogen, resulting in substantial knowledge gaps regarding the extent of multiple exposures in the workplace. This study aims to investigate the current prevalence of occupational exposure to multiple carcinogens among exposed workers in Australia.
    Methods: The data for this study come from the Australian Work Exposures Study, a nationwide cross-sectional telephone survey of Australian workers aged between 18 and 65. Information was collected about the respondents' current employment and numerous demographic factors using a web-based application (Occupational Integrated Database Exposure Assessment System) to conduct the interview, with predefined algorithms used to automatically assign exposures to carcinogens based on the respondents' job tasks.
    Results: The majority (81%) of exposed respondents were assessed as being probably exposed to more than one carcinogen, and 26% reported exposure to five or more carcinogens. We found that after adjusting for occupation, exposure to multiple carcinogens was more likely among male respondents, while older workers (aged between 55 and 65) were less likely to be exposed to multiple carcinogens.
    Conclusions: This study provides information on the prevalence of exposure to multiple carcinogens in the general population that has not previously been reported. This information could be useful for the intervention and control of occupational exposures to the prioritised carcinogens identified in this study.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-09-18
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1180733-7
    ISSN 1470-7926 ; 1351-0711
    ISSN (online) 1470-7926
    ISSN 1351-0711
    DOI 10.1136/oemed-2020-106629
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  8. Article ; Online: Are There Ethnic Disparities in Exposure to Workplace Hazards Among New Zealand Migrants to Australia?

    Carey, Renee N / El-Zaemey, Sonia / Daly, Alison / Fritschi, Lin / Glass, Deborah C / Reid, Alison

    Asia-Pacific journal of public health

    2021  Volume 33, Issue 8, Page(s) 870–879

    Abstract: Disparities in exposure to workplace hazards exist between Māori and non-Māori workers in New Zealand, with Māori workers generally incurring poorer conditions. This study aimed to determine if these ethnic disparities are similar after migration to ... ...

    Abstract Disparities in exposure to workplace hazards exist between Māori and non-Māori workers in New Zealand, with Māori workers generally incurring poorer conditions. This study aimed to determine if these ethnic disparities are similar after migration to Australia. A national cross-sectional telephone survey asked participants what tasks they undertook in their job to assess exposure to carcinogens as well as whether they experienced ethnic discrimination, bullying, job precariousness, or job strain. A total of 389 New Zealand Caucasians and 152 Māori/Pasifika workers were recruited. After adjustment, 79% of Māori/Pasifika compared with 67% of New Zealand Caucasian workers were assessed as being exposed to at least one carcinogen at work. Māori/Pasifika workers were also more likely to report ethnic discrimination and fair or poor current health than New Zealand Caucasians. Some ethnic disparities in exposure to workplace hazards in New Zealand are apparent after migration to Australia.
    MeSH term(s) Australia ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Ethnic Groups ; Humans ; New Zealand ; Oceanic Ancestry Group ; Transients and Migrants ; Workplace
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-04-13
    Publishing country China
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 1025444-4
    ISSN 1941-2479 ; 1010-5395
    ISSN (online) 1941-2479
    ISSN 1010-5395
    DOI 10.1177/10105395211007648
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  9. Article ; Online: Longitudinal measurements of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in archived human serum samples between 1975 and 1995 in Australia.

    Nilsson, Sandra / Bräunig, Jennifer / Carey, Renee N / Hui, Jennie / Smurthwaite, Kayla / Toms, Leisa-Maree / Kirk, Martyn D / Mueller, Jochen F / Fritschi, Lin

    Journal of hazardous materials

    2022  Volume 443, Issue Pt B, Page(s) 130307

    Abstract: Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of manmade compounds produced since the 1950 s and used in a range of industrial processes and consumer products. In Australia, PFAS serum concentrations have been measured in the general population ...

    Abstract Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of manmade compounds produced since the 1950 s and used in a range of industrial processes and consumer products. In Australia, PFAS serum concentrations have been measured in the general population since 2002. However, few studies have retrospectively measured PFAS concentrations in serum samples representative of a general population prior to 2000, none of which have been conducted in Australia. To understand the general population's exposure to PFAS prior to 2002, longitudinal PFAS serum concentration measurements are required. In the current study, we accessed 'The Busselton Health Study Data Bank' to analyse archived serum samples for PFAS. Repeat serum samples collected in 1975, 1981 and 1995 were obtained from 17 participants. Of the 35 PFAS analysed, 13 PFAS were detected in the serum samples collected in 1975. Both the detection frequency and ∑PFAS serum concentrations increased between 1975 and 1995. Median ∑PFAS serum concentration increased over 7-fold; from 3.3 ng/mL in 1975-26 ng/mL in 1995. The increase in serum concentrations reflects the global production history of these PFAS during this period in time.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Fluorocarbons ; Retrospective Studies ; Australia ; Industry
    Chemical Substances Fluorocarbons
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-11-01
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 1491302-1
    ISSN 1873-3336 ; 0304-3894
    ISSN (online) 1873-3336
    ISSN 0304-3894
    DOI 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.130307
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  10. Article ; Online: Promotion of E-Cigarettes on TikTok and Regulatory Considerations.

    Jancey, Jonine / Leaver, Tama / Wolf, Katharina / Freeman, Becky / Chai, Kevin / Bialous, Stella / Bromberg, Marilyn / Adams, Phoebe / Mcleod, Meghan / Carey, Renee N / McCausland, Kahlia

    International journal of environmental research and public health

    2023  Volume 20, Issue 10

    Abstract: E-cigarettes are promoted extensively on TikTok and other social media platforms. Platform policies to restrict e-cigarette promotion seem insufficient and are poorly enforced. This paper aims to understand how e-cigarettes are being promoted on TikTok ... ...

    Abstract E-cigarettes are promoted extensively on TikTok and other social media platforms. Platform policies to restrict e-cigarette promotion seem insufficient and are poorly enforced. This paper aims to understand how e-cigarettes are being promoted on TikTok and provide insights into the effectiveness of current TikTok policies. Seven popular hashtag-based keywords were used to identify TikTok accounts and associated videos related to e-cigarettes. Posts were independently coded by two trained coders. Collectively, the 264 videos received 2,470,373 views, 166,462 likes and 3426 comments. The overwhelming majority of videos (97.7%) portrayed e-cigarettes positively, and these posts received 98.7% of the total views and 98.2% of the total likes. A total of 69 posts (26.1%) clearly violated TikTok's own content policy. The findings of the current study suggest that a variety of predominantly pro-vaping content is available on TikTok. Current policies and moderation processes appear to be insufficient in restricting the spread of pro-e-cigarette content on TikTok, putting predominantly young users at potential risk of e-cigarette use.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems ; Social Media ; Emotions ; Policy
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-09
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2175195-X
    ISSN 1660-4601 ; 1661-7827
    ISSN (online) 1660-4601
    ISSN 1661-7827
    DOI 10.3390/ijerph20105761
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