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(Dissertation, Master of Public Health, 2011)Background: Hazardous alcohol use and in particular binge drinking has become a significant problem for New Zealand youth and results in considerable harm. The burden of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) is also ...
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Culture, Risk and HIV: The Case of Black African Migrants and Refugees in Christchurch, New Zealand (Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2013)Black African migrants and refugees are disproportionately affected by heterosexually acquired HIV in New Zealand. Despite this, there are no data on their HIV related sexual attitudes, beliefs and behaviours. This sequential ... -
(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2010)
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(Thesis, Bachelor of Medical Science with Honours, 2012)The manner by which a health system is governed impacts upon the delivery of health services. New Zealand has a decentralised health system featuring twenty district health boards (DHBs) that are responsible for ensuring ...
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(Thesis, Master of Public Health, 2010)An infection control service was introduced in Canterbury hospitals in 1978 with the employment of an infection control nurse and the establishment of an infection control committee (ICC). The development was in keeping ... -
(Thesis, Master of Public Health, 2011)Women’s smoking is emerging as a significant global public health issue and has been acknowledged as an epidemic unlikely to reach its peak until well into the 21st century. Within developed countries, including New Zealand, ...
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(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2012)There are well documented differences in health outcomes between Māori and New Zealand (NZ) Europeans. Jones (2002) describes differential treatment within the health system as one determinant of ethnic inequalities: is ... -
(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2012)Introduction: The double-blinded randomised control trial (RCT) has been developed in order to provide gold standard estimation of causal effects. However, in many circumstances it is impossible to design studies that meet ... -
(Thesis, Master of Public Health, 2010)Reducing the incidence of blood-borne infections (BBVs) continues to present a considerable public health challenge. Both internationally and in New Zealand, the high risk of transmission of HIV and hepatitis C (HCV) among ... -
(Thesis, Master of Public Health, 2012)The use of 1080 for pest control by the Department of Conservation (DoC) and the Animal Health Board (AHB) is officially considered the only viable means of preventing environmental damage from possums and protecting farming ... -
(Thesis, Master of Public Health, 2009)Background: Exercise referral programmes (such as the Green Prescription community programme) are a popular and effective way of increasing the physical activity of primary care patients who at risk of, or diagnosed with, ...
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