http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/4612 549-723 (Oktober, 2022) 2026-04-11T16:50:13Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/4652 Title: Diagnostic accuracy of thirteen COVID-19 (SARSCoV- 2) rapid antigen self-tests with very high sensitivity approved for home use in Australia Authors: Shores, Edwin A.; Berry, Jamie 2022-10-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/4651 Title: Exploring the impacts of a fresh produce market program: a realist economic evaluation Authors: Polzella, Louise; Kleve, Sue; Black, Nicole; Palermo, Claire; McCartan, Julia Abstract: Objective: To determine the contexts under which a fresh food market program is costeffective in improving dignified access to nutritious food for food-insecure individuals. Methods: A realist economic evaluation was employed. Purported cost related theories about how the program may function, known as context-mechanism-outcome configurations were developed. In-depth interviews with key stakeholders (program developers, funder, local food relief agencies, volunteers) involved in the program (n=19) as well Photovoice with focus groups with market attendees (n=8) were conducted and coded for contexts, mechanisms and outcomes. A cost-effectiveness analysis of the program was calculated whereby the cost inputs associated with operating the program were compared to the quantity and value of produce distributed. Alternative cost scenarios were evaluated in a sensitivity analysis. The cost-effectiveness analysis was used together with qualitative data to refine theory. Results: Food insecure individuals attending a partnership fresh food market with a small fee, experienced improved, yet infrequent access to nutritious food through community connections and support a more dignified, viable access to fresh nutritious food. Conclusions: Food relief should consider alternative models. Implications for public health: More dignified food relief programs that support local connections may be part of the solution to addressing food insecurity. 2022-10-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/4650 Title: Regulatory governance pathways to improve the efficacy of Australian food policies Authors: Ngqangashe, Yandisa; Friel, Sharon Abstract: Background: Effective regulatory governance, which entails the actors, processes and contexts within which policies are developed, designed and implemented, is crucial for food policies to improve food environments, consumer behaviour and diet-related health. Objective: To critically assess Australian food policies for the presence of necessary and sufficient regulatory governance conditions that have been shown to effect positive nutrition outcomes from food policies. Methods: We assessed the Australian National Association of Advertisers (AANA) Food and Beverage Advertising Code, Health Star Rating Front of Pack labelling system and Sodium reformulation under the Healthy Food Partnership (HFP). The policies were analysed for the presence/absence of five regulatory governance conditions – the extent of industry involvement, regulatory design, instrument design, monitoring and enforcement. Results: All three policies lack one or more regulatory governance conditions crucial for policy success. Each policy has high industry involvement, an absence of government-led policymaking underpinned by legislation and lacks comprehensive enforcement. Except for the Health Star Rating system, the policies did not have comprehensive monitoring – a necessary condition for policy success. Public health Implications: The efficacy of these three policies can be enhanced by minimising industry involvement, improving government oversight and improving monitoring systems. 2022-10-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/4649 Title: Changes in the food and drink consumption patterns of Australian women during the COVID-19 pandemic Authors: Tolhurst, Tara; Princehorn, Emily; Loxton, Deb; Mishra, Gita; Mate, Karen; Byles, Julie Abstract: Objective: This paper uses data from the seventh fortnightly Coronavirus (COVID-19) Survey sent to women in the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health to investigate the relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic and the food and drink consumption of women born in 1946-51, 1973-78 and 1989-95. Methods: A survey about changes in fruit, vegetable, discretionary food, takeaway and sugary drink consumption during the pandemic was emailed on 22 July 2020 to 28,709 women in three cohorts of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health. Thematic qualitative analysis was conducted on comments about changes in consumption, and basic quantitative analysis was included for context. Results: There were significant associations between age and all categories of food and drink consumption. Women wrote of lifestyle changes and choices during lockdowns, comfort and emotional eating, and access to food and drink changing their consumption behaviours. Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic and interventions had both positive and negative impacts on the food and drink consumption behaviours of Australian women. Implications for public health: These findings can be used to directly influence practice around healthy food and drink consumption, highlighting enablers, including being at home, and barriers, including mental health, that should be considered. 2022-10-01T00:00:00Z