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  1. Article ; Online: Trends in substance use and related harms among older adults in high-income countries.

    Sutherland, Rachel / Gisev, Natasa / Larney, Sarah

    Addiction (Abingdon, England)

    2024  

    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-18
    Publishing country England
    Document type Editorial
    ZDB-ID 1141051-6
    ISSN 1360-0443 ; 0965-2140
    ISSN (online) 1360-0443
    ISSN 0965-2140
    DOI 10.1111/add.16469
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  2. Article ; Online: Unpacking the cost of the lunchbox for Australian families: a secondary analysis.

    Manson, Alexandra C / Johnson, Brittany J / Wolfenden, Luke / Sutherland, Rachel / Golley, Rebecca K

    Health promotion international

    2024  Volume 39, Issue 1

    Abstract: Ninety per cent of Australian school children bring a home-packed lunch to school, with 44% of the food consumed during school hours being unhealthy. Among other factors, cost is a key consideration for food provision; however, the costs to Australian ... ...

    Abstract Ninety per cent of Australian school children bring a home-packed lunch to school, with 44% of the food consumed during school hours being unhealthy. Among other factors, cost is a key consideration for food provision; however, the costs to Australian families are not well understood. Therefore, we aimed to determine what families are currently paying for school lunchboxes in Australian primary schools and to examine associations between food costs and socio-demographic factors with dietary quality. An audit of local retail outlets was used to determine the food costs of lunchbox contents. Costs (AUD) were adjusted for inflation as of early 2023. The lunchboxes of 1026 children aged 4-12 years at 12 Catholic primary schools in New South Wales, Australia, were assessed at the start of the day, using photography assessment methods and a validated School Food Checklist. The mean cost of lunchbox contents was $4.48 AUD (SD 1.53), containing a mean energy of 2699 kJ (SD 859), with 37.3% (SD 23.9) of energy sourced from unhealthy foods. Multiple linear regression analyses found that the strongest predictors of higher lunchbox cost (P < 0.05) were a higher proportion of energy from unhealthy foods (B = 0.016) and lower Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (B = -0.178), when controlling for child socio-demographics. The results indicated that lunchbox food costs to Australian families are comparable to alternative school food service models in Australia and internationally. Results demonstrate the cost of food is not the only barrier to providing a healthy school lunchbox. Demonstrating a need for cost-considerate systematic interventions addressing food provision challenges and socio-economic disparities faced by families.
    MeSH term(s) Child ; Humans ; Australia ; New South Wales ; Food ; Food Services ; Marketing
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-10
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1027448-0
    ISSN 1460-2245 ; 0957-4824
    ISSN (online) 1460-2245
    ISSN 0957-4824
    DOI 10.1093/heapro/daad194
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  3. Article ; Online: Development and piloting of a Community of Practice to support learning and improvement in health promotion practice within NSW local health district.

    Barnes, Courtney / Sutherland, Rachel / Jones, Gavin / Kingon, Nina / Wolfenden, Luke

    Public health research & practice

    2023  Volume 33, Issue 3

    Abstract: Objectives: Health Promotion Units within New South Wales (NSW) local health districts (LHDs) frequently collaborate and test innovations to address priority health issues or approaches to support the implementation of a health promotion program in a ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: Health Promotion Units within New South Wales (NSW) local health districts (LHDs) frequently collaborate and test innovations to address priority health issues or approaches to support the implementation of a health promotion program in a way that is consistent with the needs, resources, and contexts of their regions. Compatible with learning health system approaches, mechanisms to facilitate the exchange of evidence and expertise across districts could improve the collective impact of health promotion services across the state. This study aimed to assess the use of a health promotion Community of Practice (CoP) model as a strategy to achieve this. Type of program or service: This paper describes and shares experiences from the development and piloting process of a CoP model to develop, evaluate and exchange learnings to improve approaches to support the adoption of an effective healthy lunchbox program ('SWAP IT') across three LHDs.
    Results: The functioning of the CoP was supported by key activities, funding and infrastructure over a 2-year period, including: planning workshops, implementation check-ins, and knowledge exchange meetings. A particularly novel aspect of the CoP was the harmonised evaluation of different, locally developed strategies to facilitate program adoption across the three LHDs. The alignment of the CoP with local and state priorities, as well as the operation of the CoP in a way that did not impose significant time demands, was seen as important for the sustainability of the CoP.
    Lessons learnt: Findings from the piloting process suggest that a formalised CoP shows promise as an effective model to enhance health promotion collaboration, information sharing and practice across LHDs, which may be suitable for broader application across the state.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; New South Wales ; Community Health Services ; Health Priorities ; Health Promotion ; Information Dissemination
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-13
    Publishing country Australia
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2204-2091
    ISSN (online) 2204-2091
    DOI 10.17061/phrp3332326
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  4. Article ; Online: TGF-β, to target or not to target; to prevent thyroid cancer progression?

    Karnik, Isha / Sutherland, Rachel / Elson, Joanna / Aspinall, Sebastian / Meeson, Annette

    Biochimica et biophysica acta. Reviews on cancer

    2022  Volume 1877, Issue 4, Page(s) 188752

    Abstract: Thyroid cancer (TC) is a common endocrine cancer with a rising incidence. Current treatment fails to eliminate aggressive thyroid tumours, prompting an investigation into the processes that cause disease progression. In this review, we provide insight ... ...

    Abstract Thyroid cancer (TC) is a common endocrine cancer with a rising incidence. Current treatment fails to eliminate aggressive thyroid tumours, prompting an investigation into the processes that cause disease progression. In this review, we provide insight into TGF-β driven epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT), summarizing the current literature surrounding thyroid carcinogenesis, and discuss the potential for therapeutic strategies targeting the TGF-β signalling pathway. Understanding the underlying mechanisms that regulate cancer stem cell (CSC) growth and TGF-β signalling may provide novel therapeutic approaches for highly resistant TCs.
    MeSH term(s) Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition/physiology ; Humans ; Signal Transduction ; Thyroid Neoplasms/genetics ; Transforming Growth Factor beta/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Transforming Growth Factor beta
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-06-18
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2918802-7
    ISSN 1879-2561 ; 0304-419X
    ISSN (online) 1879-2561
    ISSN 0304-419X
    DOI 10.1016/j.bbcan.2022.188752
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  5. Article ; Online: Stigma, and factors associated with experiencing stigma, while visiting health-care services among samples of people who use illegal drugs in Australia.

    Sutherland, Rachel / King, Cate / Karlsson, Antonia / Treloar, Carla / Broady, Timothy / Chandrasena, Udesha / Salom, Caroline / Dietze, Paul / Peacock, Amy

    Drug and alcohol review

    2024  

    Abstract: Introduction: People who inject drugs experience stigma across multiple settings, including when accessing health-care services, however, comparatively little is known about experiences of stigma towards other groups of people who use illegal drugs. ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: People who inject drugs experience stigma across multiple settings, including when accessing health-care services, however, comparatively little is known about experiences of stigma towards other groups of people who use illegal drugs. This paper examines experience of, and factors associated with, stigma among two samples of people who use illegal drugs when visiting both specialist alcohol and other drug (AOD) and general health-care services.
    Methods: Australians who regularly (i.e., ≥monthly) inject drugs (n = 879; illicit drug reporting system [IDRS]) or use ecstasy and/or other illegal stimulants (n = 700; ecstasy and related drugs reporting system [EDRS]) were surveyed between April and July 2022 about past 6-month experience of stigma in the above services. Multi-variable regression analyses were performed to determine the socio-demographic, drug use and health factors associated with stigma.
    Results: Experiences of stigma in general health-care services were more common among IDRS (40%) than EDRS (24%; p < 0.001) participants, however, experiences were comparable in specialist AOD health-care settings (22% and 20%, respectively; p = 0.687). Gender identity and experiencing high psychological distress were associated with experiencing stigma across both samples. Past-year overdose was associated with experiencing stigma among the IDRS sample, while unstable housing and incomplete high school education were associated with experiencing stigma in the EDRS sample.
    Discussion and conclusions: Experiences of stigma when accessing health-care services are relatively common across different populations of people who use illegal drugs. Our findings highlight the multiple and intersecting dimensions of stigma and provide further support for recent calls for a universal precautions approach to stigma in health care.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-21
    Publishing country Australia
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1080442-0
    ISSN 1465-3362 ; 0959-5236
    ISSN (online) 1465-3362
    ISSN 0959-5236
    DOI 10.1111/dar.13846
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  6. Article ; Online: Encounters with police drug detection dogs at music festivals amongst people who regularly use ecstasy and/or other illicit stimulants in Australia.

    Gibbs, Daisy / Peacock, Amy / Hughes, Caitlin / Grigg, Jodie / Chandrasena, Udesha / Sutherland, Rachel

    Drug and alcohol review

    2023  Volume 42, Issue 3, Page(s) 555–560

    Abstract: Introduction: Despite increasing evidence challenging the effectiveness and legality of police drug dog operations, these strategies remain common. We aimed to describe drug dog encounters at music festivals, behavioural adaptations taken in ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Despite increasing evidence challenging the effectiveness and legality of police drug dog operations, these strategies remain common. We aimed to describe drug dog encounters at music festivals, behavioural adaptations taken in anticipation of their presence and consequences of encounters amongst a sample of people who regularly use MDMA/ecstasy.
    Methods: Data were collected via interviewer-administered questionnaires in April-June 2019. Australians aged 16 years or older who used MDMA/ecstasy and/or other stimulants monthly in the last 6 months were recruited from capital cities via social media and word-of-mouth (n = 797). Participants reported recent drug dog encounters, encounter settings and actions taken in anticipation of and in response to encounters.
    Results: In this sample, encounters with drug dogs at festivals were common (60%), with most participants (92%) reporting anticipating the encounter. Most (86%) of this group reported behavioural adaptations to avoid a detection, with concealing drugs well (57%) and consuming prior to entering the festival (20%) most reported. Only 4% of those who expected drug dog presence chose not to carry or consume drugs. One-quarter (26%) of those who reported an encounter were stopped by police and 4% were searched (bodily/bag search).
    Discussion and conclusion: Most participants anticipated drug dog presence at festivals, however, were not deterred from carrying or consuming drugs. Some reported adaptations to avoid detection may increase drug-related health, social and legal harms. Our study suggests drug dog presence at festivals does not deter carriage/use of illegal drugs, and echoes concerns regarding the efficacy and appropriateness of this policing initiative.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Dogs ; Animals ; Police ; Holidays ; Working Dogs ; N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine ; Music ; Australia/epidemiology ; Central Nervous System Stimulants ; Substance-Related Disorders
    Chemical Substances N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine (KE1SEN21RM) ; Central Nervous System Stimulants
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-24
    Publishing country Australia
    Document type Journal Article ; 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.13601
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  7. Article: A rapid review of the scalability of interventions targeting obesity prevention in infants.

    Yoong, Sze Lin / Turon, Heidi / Wong, Carrie K / Grady, Alice / Pearson, Nicole / Sutherland, Rachel

    Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals

    2023  Volume 35, Issue 2, Page(s) 365–370

    Abstract: Issue addressed: Obesity in children is one of the most significant public health issues globally. Given the high prevalence of overweight and obesity in children, there is a need to identify effective obesity prevention efforts that can be delivered at ...

    Abstract Issue addressed: Obesity in children is one of the most significant public health issues globally. Given the high prevalence of overweight and obesity in children, there is a need to identify effective obesity prevention efforts that can be delivered at scale to improve child health. We aimed to (i) identify obesity prevention interventions targeted at children aged 0-2 that have been scaled-up, and their relative efficacy compared to their pre-scale trial, (ii) describe adaptations made, and the extent to which factors related to scalability have been reported.
    Methods: We conducted a rapid review of pre-scale randomised controlled trials targeting nutrition, physical activity and obesity prevention in infants, and calculated the relative effect size for relevant outcomes in the corresponding scaled up trial. We documented adaptations made to the pre-scale trial for scale up, and explored how different components of scalability had been reported according to the Intervention Scalability Assessment Tool.
    Results: Of the 14 identified pre-scale trials, only one formal evaluation of the scale-up trial was identified. For body mass index, <10% of the effect was retained, however for nutrition and behavioural outcomes, the proportion of effect retained varied from -11.1% to 144%. Significant adaptations to modality were made in the scaled up trial primarily to reduce cost and increase reach of the intervention. Reporting of scalability components varied across the 14 trials, with only one trial reporting information for all assessed components.
    Conclusions: The majority of effective interventions targeting obesity prevention in infants have not been evaluated in a scaled up form. The magnitude of effect retained for the single trial that was scaled up was variable. In general, reporting of components of scalability was sub-optimal. SO WHAT?: The findings suggest that there is substantial need for the development and rigorous evaluation of obesity prevention interventions in children aged 0-2 which are amenable for scale.
    MeSH term(s) Child ; Infant ; Humans ; Pediatric Obesity/prevention & control ; Overweight ; Body Mass Index ; Exercise ; Nutritional Status ; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-21
    Publishing country Australia
    Document type Review ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2250864-8
    ISSN 2201-1617 ; 1036-1073
    ISSN (online) 2201-1617
    ISSN 1036-1073
    DOI 10.1002/hpja.760
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  8. Article ; Online: Exploratory analysis of a cluster randomized controlled trial of a multi-strategy intervention delivered via online canteens on improving the nutritional quality of primary school students’ pre-ordered foods & drinks at recess

    Delaney, Tessa / Jackson, Jacklyn / Lecathelinais, Christophe / Yoong, Sze Lin / Wolfenden, Luke / Sutherland, Rachel / Webb, Emily / Wyse, Rebecca

    Appetite. 2023 June, v. 185 p.106528-

    2023  

    Abstract: School canteens are a recommended setting to deliver public health nutrition strategies given their wide reach, and frequent use by children. Online canteens, where users (i.e. students or their carers) pre-order and pay for food and drinks online, ... ...

    Abstract School canteens are a recommended setting to deliver public health nutrition strategies given their wide reach, and frequent use by children. Online canteens, where users (i.e. students or their carers) pre-order and pay for food and drinks online, represent attractive systems to deliver strategies that encourage healthier food choices. There have been few studies exploring the efficacy of public health nutrition interventions in online food ordering environments. Therefore, this study aims to assess the efficacy of a multi-strategy intervention implemented in an online school canteen ordering system in reducing the energy, saturated fat, sugar, and sodium content of students’ online recess orders (i.e. foods ordered during the mid-morning or afternoon snack period). This was an exploratory analysis of recess purchases for a cluster randomized controlled trial that initially sought to examine the efficacy of the intervention on lunch orders. A total of 314 students from 5 schools received the multi-strategy intervention (involving menu labelling, placement, prompting and availability) that was integrated into the online ordering system, and 171 students from 3 schools received the control (usual online ordering). Analysis of main outcomes found that the mean energy (difference: −269.3 kJ; P = 0.006), saturated fat (difference: −1.1 g; P = 0.011) and sodium (difference: −128.6 mg; P = 0.014) content per student recess order was significantly lower in the intervention group than the control group at 2-month follow-up. Findings suggest that embedding strategies to encourage healthier choices within online canteen ordering systems can improve the nutrient composition of student recess purchases. These results add to the current evidence base suggesting that interventions delivered via online food ordering systems represent an effective strategy for improving child public health nutrition in schools.
    Keywords appetite ; children ; elementary schools ; energy ; lunch ; nutrient content ; nutritive value ; public health ; school food service ; sodium ; sugars ; Online canteen ; Menu labels ; Choice architecture ; Nudging/Nudges ; RCT ; Intervention ; School ; Online food delivery ; Healthy eating
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2023-06
    Publishing place Elsevier Ltd
    Document type Article ; Online
    ZDB-ID 764440-1
    ISSN 0195-6663
    ISSN 0195-6663
    DOI 10.1016/j.appet.2023.106528
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  9. Article: The effectiveness of canteen manager audit and feedback reports and online menu-labels in encouraging healthier food choices within students’ online lunch orders: A pilot cluster randomised controlled trial in primary school canteens in New South Wales, Australia

    Wyse, Rebecca / Jackson, Jacklyn / Stacey, Fiona / Delaney, Tessa / Ivers, Alix / Lecathelinais, Christophe / Sutherland, Rachel

    Appetite. 2022 Feb. 01, v. 169

    2022  

    Abstract: Online school canteen lunch ordering systems may offer a unique opportunity to support the implementation of school canteen nutrition polices, while delivering behavioural interventions directly to consumers to influence healthy student purchasing. This ... ...

    Abstract Online school canteen lunch ordering systems may offer a unique opportunity to support the implementation of school canteen nutrition polices, while delivering behavioural interventions directly to consumers to influence healthy student purchasing. This cluster randomised controlled trial aimed to test the effectiveness of a menu audit and feedback strategy alone, and in combination with online menu labels in encouraging healthier purchasing from an online school canteen ordering system. Five intervention schools received a menu audit and feedback strategy, plus online menu labels; and five control schools received a delayed menu audit and feedback strategy. Data from 19,799 student lunch orders, containing over 40,000 items were included in the evaluation. Outcomes were assessed at baseline (pre-intervention), follow-up 1 (menu audit and feedback vs control), and follow-up 2 (menu audit and feedback plus online menu labels vs menu audit and feedback alone). From baseline to follow-up 1, the menu audit and feedback strategy alone had no significant effect on the proportion of healthy (‘Everyday’) and less healthy (‘Occasional’ or ‘Should not be sold’) items purchased. From baseline to follow-up 2, schools that received menu audit and feedback plus online menu labels had significantly higher odds of students purchasing ‘Everyday’ items (OR: 1.19; p = 0.019), and significantly lower odds of students purchasing ‘Occasional’ (OR: 0.86; p = 0.048) and ‘Should not be sold’ (OR: 0.52; p < 0.001) items. Menu audit and feedback with the addition of online menu labels was effective in increasing the proportion of healthy items purchased relative to menu audit and feedback in isolation. There may be a greater role for online menu labelling as part of a suite of strategies to improve public health nutrition in schools.
    Keywords appetite ; elementary schools ; lunch ; public health ; school food service
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2022-0201
    Publishing place Elsevier Ltd
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 764440-1
    ISSN 0195-6663
    ISSN 0195-6663
    DOI 10.1016/j.appet.2021.105856
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  10. Article ; Online: Alprazolam use among a sample of Australians who inject drugs: Trends up to six years post regulatory changes.

    Sutherland, Rachel / Peacock, Amy / Nielsen, Suzanne / Bruno, Raimondo

    The International journal on drug policy

    2020  Volume 79, Page(s) 102721

    Abstract: Introduction: Alprazolam is a high potency triazolobenzodiazepine that is associated with a disproportionate amount of harm compared to other benzodiazepines. In Australia, amid growing concerns of extra-medical use and harms, alprazolam was up- ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Alprazolam is a high potency triazolobenzodiazepine that is associated with a disproportionate amount of harm compared to other benzodiazepines. In Australia, amid growing concerns of extra-medical use and harms, alprazolam was up-scheduled from Schedule 4 (prescription only) to Schedule 8 (controlled drug) on 1 February 2014, with further restrictions introduced on 1 February 2017. This study aims to examine the impact of these regulatory changes among cross-sectional samples of people who inject drugs (PWID), from 2011-2019.
    Methods: Data were obtained from the 2011-2019 Illicit Drug Reporting System, comprising cross-sectional samples of PWID recruited annually from Australian capital cities (approximately ~900 per year).
    Results: By 2019, the proportion of PWID who reported past six-month use of non-prescribed (17%) and prescribed (4%) alprazolam had halved compared to 2011 (39% and 13%, respectively), with no evidence of an increase in use of other sedative substances. Following the up-scheduling of alprazolam in 2014, there was an increase in the median last price paid for 2 mg of diverted alprazolam ($5AUD pre-rescheduling versus $7AUD post rescheduling), with 61% of those able to answer reporting that diverted alprazolam had become 'more difficult' to obtain post versus pre-rescheduling. The correlates associated with non-prescribed alprazolam use remained relatively consistent pre- and post-regulatory change, with past-month criminal activity, past six-month opioid agonist therapy and past six-month use of non-prescribed other benzodiazepines associated with non-prescribed alprazolam use in both the 2013 and 2018 samples.
    Conclusions: Regulatory changes appear to have resulted in sustained reductions in alprazolam use amongst our annual cross-sectional sentinel samples of PWID, although a considerable minority (17%) continued to report non-prescribed use in 2019. To achieve further reductions in non-prescribed use and associated harms, these regulatory changes need to be coupled with other interventions, such as direct consumer engagement and harm reduction messaging. Our findings suggest that people receiving opioid agonist therapy remain a key target population for such interventions.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-04-11
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2010000-0
    ISSN 1873-4758 ; 0955-3959
    ISSN (online) 1873-4758
    ISSN 0955-3959
    DOI 10.1016/j.drugpo.2020.102721
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