Objectives Theoretical models have informed the understanding of pregnancy as a
'teachable moment'for health behaviour change. However, these models have not been …

Reducing tobacco usage has been identified as an urgent national health priority, being the
leading cause of preventable death and disability in Australia. The Incentive to Quit (I2Q) …

Background Most women who give up smoking during pregnancy relapse to smoking
postnatally. Evidence on strategies that are helpful in maintaining smoking cessation during …

Compared to Indigenous and First Nations women, non-Indigenous women, particularly
those from the majority colonizing population, are privileged with substantial advantages in …

This study explored personal hygiene options of renal patients that maintain the integrity of
central venous catheter exit site dressings between dialysis sessions. Background: Infection …

This introductory chapter provides the background and rationale for the programme of
research presented in this thesis. A general overview is provided relating to health …

Introduction: Obesity is a global issue called as “globesity”. Overweight and obesity may
lead to many noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Primary care is the first centre to monitor …

Young people today have to navigate a health system that is typically intended for adults
and assumes all users have the equity, capabilities and motivation to access the support …