https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Index ${session.getAttribute("locale")} 5 Socio-Demographic, Self-Control, Bullying, Parenting, and Sleep as Proximal Factors Associated with Food Addiction among Adolescents https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:51148 Wed 23 Aug 2023 16:06:42 AEST ]]> Factors associated with adolescents' engagement with a Healthy Lifestyles app https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:52423 Wed 11 Oct 2023 12:07:06 AEDT ]]> Integrated exposure-based therapy for co-occurring Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and substance dependence: predictors of change in PTSD symptom severity https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:25321 Wed 11 Apr 2018 09:57:51 AEST ]]> A systematic review of the efficacy, effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of workplace-based interventions for the prevention and treatment of problematic substance use https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:51460 Wed 06 Sep 2023 08:36:14 AEST ]]> ‘I no longer know that person’: Experiences of families living with someone using crystal methamphetamine https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:50362 Wed 03 Apr 2024 15:56:05 AEDT ]]> A Systematic Literature Review and Narrative Synthesis of Effective Interventions for Family and Caregivers of People Who Use Methamphetamine https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:50436 Tue 25 Jul 2023 19:08:10 AEST ]]> Social influence, addictions and the Internet: the potential of Web 2.0 technologies in enhancing treatment for alcohol/other drug use problems https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:13831 Tue 24 Aug 2021 14:29:26 AEST ]]> A multiple health behavior change, self-monitoring mobile app for adolescents: development and usability study of the Health4Life app https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:45077 Tue 21 Mar 2023 16:58:28 AEDT ]]> Prevention of mental and substance use disorders: Shaping priorities for research and implementation https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:49885 Tue 13 Jun 2023 13:08:41 AEST ]]> A web-based toolkit to provide evidence-based resources about crystal methamphetamine for the Australian community: collaborative development of Cracks in the Ice https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:35570 Cracks in the Ice Community Toolkit was conducted in collaboration with community members across Australia and with experts working in the addiction field. The iterative process involved the following: (1) consultation with end users, including community members, crystal methamphetamine users, families and friends of someone using crystal methamphetamine, health professionals, and teachers (n=451) via a cross-sectional Web-based survey to understand information needs; (2) content and Web development; and (3) user testing of a beta version of the Web-based toolkit among end users (n=41) and experts (n=10) to evaluate the toolkit's acceptability, relevance, and appeal. Results: Initial end user consultation indicated that the most commonly endorsed reasons for visiting a website about crystal methamphetamine were "to get information for myself" (185/451, 41.0%) and "to find out how to help a friend or a family member" (136/451, 30.2%). Community consultation also revealed the need for simple information about crystal methamphetamine, including what it is, its effects, and when and where to seek help or support. Feedback on a beta version of the toolkit was positive in terms of content, readability, layout, look, and feel. Commonly identified areas for improvement related to increasing the level of engagement and personal connection, improving the ease of navigation, and balancing a "low prevalence of use, yet high impact" message. A total of 9138 users visited the website in the 3 months immediately post launch, and over 25,000 hard-copy Cracks in the Ice booklets and flyers were distributed across Australia. Of these resources, 60.93% (15,525/25,480) were distributed to relevant organizations and mailing list subscribers, and 39.07% (9955/25,480) were ordered directly by individuals, services, and community groups via the Cracks in the Ice website. Conclusions: The codevelopment process resulted in an engaging Web-based resource for the Australian community to access up-to-date and evidence-based resources about crystal methamphetamine. The Cracks in the Ice Community Toolkit provides much-needed information and support for individuals, families, and communities.]]> Thu 28 Oct 2021 13:02:29 AEDT ]]> A mobile app to provide evidence-based information about crystal methamphetamine (ice) to the community (Cracks in the Ice): co-design and beta testing https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:35234 Cracks in the Ice mobile app provides evidence-based information about the drug crystal methamphetamine for the general community. The app is regularly updated, available via the Web and offline, and was developed in collaboration with experts and end users. Initial results indicate that it is easy to use and acceptable to the target group.]]> Thu 28 Oct 2021 12:36:35 AEDT ]]> Stigma, discrimination and crystal methamphetamine (‘ice’): current attitudes in Australia https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:39797 Thu 23 Jun 2022 15:23:05 AEST ]]> Smartphone apps about crystal methamphetamine ("ice"): systematic search in app stores and assessment of composition and quality https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:35484 Thu 15 Aug 2019 11:06:52 AEST ]]> An online intervention for co-occurring depression and problematic alcohol use in young people: primary outcomes from a randomized controlled trial https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:24812 Thu 14 Apr 2022 11:00:32 AEST ]]> Clustering of multiple risk behaviors among a sample of 18-year-old Australians and associations with mental health outcomes: a latent class analysis https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:32872 age = 18.88 years, SD = 0.42) completed an online self-report survey as part of the 5-year follow-up for the RCT. The survey assessed six behaviors (binge drinking and smoking in the past 6 months, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity/week, sitting time/day, fruit and vegetable intake/day, and sleep duration/night). Each behavior was represented by a dichotomous variable reflecting adherence to national guidelines. Exploratory analyses were conducted. Clusters were identified using latent class analysis. Results: Three classes emerged: "moderate risk" (moderately likely to binge drink and not eat enough fruit, high probability of insufficient vegetable intake; Class 1, 52%); "inactive, non-smokers" (high probabilities of not meeting guidelines for physical activity, sitting time and fruit/vegetable consumption, very low probability of smoking; Class 2, 24%), and "smokers and binge drinkers" (high rates of smoking and binge drinking, poor fruit/vegetable intake; Class 3, 24%). There were significant differences between the classes in terms of psychological distress (p = 0.003), depression (p < 0.001), and anxiety (p = 0.003). Specifically, Class 3 ("smokers and binge drinkers") showed higher levels of distress, depression, and anxiety than Class 1 ("moderate risk"), while Class 2 ("inactive, non-smokers") had greater depression than the "moderate risk" group. Discussion: Results indicate that risk behaviors are prevalent and clustered in 18-year old Australians. Mental health symptoms were significantly greater among the two classes that were characterized by high probabilities of engaging in multiple risk behaviors (Classes 2 and 3). An examination of the clustering of lifestyle risk behaviors is important to guide the development of preventive interventions. Our findings reinforce the importance of delivering multiple health interventions to reduce disease risk and improve mental well-being.]]> Thu 14 Apr 2022 10:58:55 AEST ]]> Measurement Properties of Smartphone Approaches to Assess Diet, Alcohol Use, and Tobacco Use: Systematic Review https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:48250 Thu 04 May 2023 09:05:35 AEST ]]> Childhood trauma among individuals with co-morbid substance use and post-traumatic stress disorder https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:15317 Sat 24 Mar 2018 08:26:35 AEDT ]]> Forming a national multicentre collaboration to conduct clinical trials: increasing high-quality research in the drug and alcohol field https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:10864 Sat 24 Mar 2018 08:12:52 AEDT ]]> The feasibility and acceptability of a brief intervention for clients of substance use services experiencing symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:20243 Sat 24 Mar 2018 08:05:42 AEDT ]]> Treatments for co-occurring depression and substance use in young people: a systematic review. https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:18835 Sat 24 Mar 2018 08:03:17 AEDT ]]> The impact of treatment on 3 years' outcome for heroin dependence: findings from the Australian Treatment Outcome Study (ATOS) https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:5484 Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:47:05 AEDT ]]> Developing a roadmap for the translation of e-mental health services for depression https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:28173 Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:36:36 AEDT ]]> Factors Predicting Trial Engagement, Treatment Satisfaction, and Health-Related Quality of Life During a Web-Based Treatment and Social Networking Trial for Binge Drinking and Depression in Young Adults: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:49527 Mon 22 May 2023 08:31:19 AEST ]]> Age-varying associations between lifestyle risk factors and major depressive disorder: A nationally representative cross-sectional study of adolescents https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:46397 n = 2967) and time-varying effect models were used to investigate the associations between lifestyle risk factors and the prevalence of MDD by sex. Results: The estimated prevalence of MDD significantly increased among adolescents from 4% (95% CI 3–6%) at 13 years of age to 19% (95% CI 15–24%) at 16 years of age. From the age of 13, males were significantly less likely to have a diagnosis of MDD than females with the maximum sex difference occurring at the age of 15 (OR 0.24, 95% CI 0.13–0.47). All lifestyle risk factors were at some point significantly associated with MDD, but these associations did not differ by sex, except for body mass index. Discussion: These findings suggest that interventions designed to prevent the development of depression should be implemented in early adolescence, ideally before or at the age of 13 and particularly among young females given that the prevalence of MDD begins to rise and diverge from young males. Interventions should also simultaneously address lifestyle risk factors and symptoms of major depression.]]> Mon 21 Nov 2022 14:57:46 AEDT ]]> Prevalence and correlates of addictive eating behaviours in a large cohort of Australian adolescents https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:51573 Mon 11 Sep 2023 14:31:14 AEST ]]> Evaluation of a digital health initiative in illicit substance use: cross-sectional survey study https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:45452 P=.02) and people who used crystal methamphetamine (P<.001). Website visitors had significantly higher baseline knowledge than naïve participants (P<.001). Among naïve participants, knowledge scores increased following exposure to the website (mean 15.2, SE 0.05) compared to baseline (mean 14.4, SE 0.05; P<.001). The largest shifts in knowledge were observed for items related to prevalence, legal issues, and the effects of the drug. Stigmatizing attitude scores among the naïve group were significantly lower following exposure to CITI (mean 41.97, SE 0.21) compared to baseline (mean 44.3, SE 0.21; P<.001). Conclusions: This study provides an innovative evaluation of a national eHealth resource. CITI is achieving its aim of disseminating evidence-based, nonstigmatizing, and useful information and resources about crystal methamphetamine to key end user groups and has received good usability scores across its target groups. Interaction with CITI led to immediate improvements in knowledge about crystal methamphetamine and a decrease in stigmatizing attitudes. CITI demonstrates the important role of digital information and support platforms for translating evidence into practice and improving knowledge and reducing stigma.]]> Fri 28 Oct 2022 14:31:30 AEDT ]]> A web-based intervention to prevent multiple chronic disease risk factors among adolescents: co-design and user testing of the health4life school-based program. https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:44463 Fri 14 Oct 2022 09:27:34 AEDT ]]> Implementation of a Multi-Modal Training Program for the Management of Comorbid Mental Disorders in Drug and Alcohol Settings: Pathways to Comorbidity Care (PCC) https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:48909 Fri 14 Apr 2023 15:45:18 AEST ]]> Systematic review of the efficacy, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness of stepped-care interventions for the prevention and treatment of problematic substance use https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:49801 Fri 02 Jun 2023 17:06:43 AEST ]]> Translating evidence-based practice for managing comorbid substance use and mental illness using a multimodal training package https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:37833 Fri 01 Apr 2022 09:22:54 AEDT ]]>