This research explored the barriers for older people accessing dental care. The research concluded that in order to boost the rates of dental care access among older New Zealanders who receive home support, changes should focus on reducing the cost and increasing accessibility.Key solutions included publicly...
The Pasifika Prediabetes Youth Empowerment Programme research project aimed to find new ways of reducing the prevalence of prediabetes in Pasifika communities. It had encouraging results and successful outcomes, such as Pasifika youth gaining knowledge and confidence to be health leaders in their communities. Read more...
The objective of this research was to identify factors that New Zealand health professionals’ rate as important for implementation effectiveness for health interventions with Māori communities. This study identified that the most important features related to the process by which the intervention was developed, engagement with...
Community food distribution is about connecting to and celebrating people. In this, we are invited to recognise our own mana and the mana of everyone we encounter.Mana to Mana Practice of Community Food Distribution invites us look to ways of respecting the inherent mana of...
Cow’s milk is under siege from alternative kinds of milk including soy, oat, almond, coconut, rice and many others. This article looks at how these challenger milks stack up against cow’s milk. Read article ...
A series of global report cards on physical activity shows New Zealanders increased their level of physical activity by six per cent between 2015 and 2019. Read more ...
This case study of Healthy Together Victoria examined the dynamics underlying decisions regarding obesity prevention policy adoption in an Australian state government. Read case study ...
This systematic review highlights concern that public health messages used to target obesity may be increasing risk factors for disordered eating and stigmatization. Read review ...
The overarching objective was to examine the effectiveness of intervention strategies to promote fruit and vegetable consumption. To do this, systematic review evidence regarding the effects of intervention strategies was synthesized; organized, where appropriate, by the setting in which the strategies were implemented. Additionally, we...
In this final instalment in our series about Wai Auckland, we learn how the project’s strong partnerships have led to innovative research and the ability to ride out the rough times.2020 was a year that could be appropriately described, to quote Her Majesty the Queen...
