http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/4429 189-300 (Juni, 2021) Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:24:13 GMT 2026-04-14T20:24:13Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/4452 Title: Pregnancy – a key moment for engaging women with hepatitis B in care Authors: Roder, Christine; Chand, Sheital; Streat, Susan; Beynon, Sarah; Huning, Emily; Dabkowski, Paul; Athan, Eugene; Wade, Amanda J. Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/4452 2021-06-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/4450 Title: Changing patterns and prevalence of daily tobacco smoking among Australian workers: 2007–2016 Authors: Roche, Ann; McEntee, Alice; Kim, Susan; Chapman, Janine Abstract: Objective: To map patterns and prevalence of daily smoking among employed Australians over time. Methods: Data from four waves of the triennial National Drug Strategy Household Survey (2007, 2010, 2013 and 2016) were used to assess daily smoking. Frequency analyses and significance testing examined smoking prevalence by sex, age, state, remoteness, Indigeneity, socioeconomic status (SES) and psychological distress. Logistic regression models estimated adjusted effects of demographics on smoking prevalence. Results: Workers’ daily smoking prevalence reduced by 32% between 2007 and 2016. The adjusted model showed the lowest smoking reductions among men and non-metropolitan workers. Other interaction effects showed the highest daily smoking rates for: male workers aged 14–39 years; low SES non-metropolitan workers; and low SES workers aged 40–59 years. Conclusions: Specific workplace policies, prevention and intervention strategies are warranted for male workers, especially those aged 14–39; non-metropolitan workers, especially low SES rural workers; and low SES workers especially 40–59-year-olds. Implications for public health: In spite of significant smoking reductions among workers over time, reductions were unevenly distributed. Tailored, innovative workplace prevention and intervention strategies that apply principles of proportionate universalism and address individual, workplace settings and cultural factors are warranted to reduce smoking disparities among male, rural and low SES workers. Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/4450 2021-06-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/4449 Title: Public opinion of alcohol industry corporate political activities Authors: Miller, Peter; Martino, Florentine; Robertson, Narelle; Stafford, Julia; Daube, Mike Abstract: Objectives: This study explores Australian public awareness and attitudes towards political donations from the alcohol industry and the ‘revolving door’ of politicians into industry or lobbyist positions. Methods: Data were collected via a nationwide online panel. Results: In total, n=1,044 participants completed the survey. More than half of the participants agreed that donations are made to influence government policy and to support the interests of the industry. More than half of the participants did not believe that it is appropriate for political parties to accept donations from the alcohol industry or for politicians to attend alcohol industry-hosted events. One-third of the participants agreed that public officials (including politicians) with a role in health policy should never be allowed to work or lobby for the alcohol industry (31.7%) and one-third endorsed a waiting time of 4–5 years. Discussion: There were demographic differences in the views that participants held of the alcohol industry and the relationship between the government and the alcohol industry. The findings suggest that the laws and controls governing industry–government relationships should be reviewed to ensure they are in line with public expectations, accompanied by education programs including a focus on corporate political activity by the alcohol industry. Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/4449 2021-06-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/4448 Title: Patient self-report versus medical records for smoking status and alcohol consumption at Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services Authors: Noble, Natasha; Bryant, Jamie; Maher, Louise; Jackman, Daniel; Bonevski, Billie; Shakeshaft, Anthony; Paul, Christine Abstract: Objective: This study assessed the level of agreement, and predictors of agreement, between patient self-report and medical records for smoking status and alcohol consumption among patients attending one of four Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHSs). Methods: A convenience sample of 110 ACCHS patients self-reported whether they were current smokers or currently consumed alcohol. ACCHS staff completed a medical record audit for corresponding items for each patient. The level of agreement was evaluated using the kappa statistic. Factors associated with levels of agreement were explored using logistic regression. Results: The level of agreement between self-report and medical records was strong for smoking status (kappa=0.85; 95%CI: 0.75-0.96) and moderate for alcohol consumption (kappa=0.74; 95%CI: 0.60-0.88). None of the variables explored were significantly associated with levels of agreement for smoking status or alcohol consumption. Conclusions: Medical records showed good agreement with patient self-report for smoking and alcohol status and are a reliable means of identifying potentially at-risk ACCHS patients. Implications for public health: ACCHS medical records are accurate for identifying smoking and alcohol risk factors for their patients. However, strategies to increase documentation and reduce missing data in the medical records are needed. Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/4448 2021-06-01T00:00:00Z