A full list of publications produced by UQ Poche Centre staff (including affiliate, adjunct and honorary) and students is available on eSpace.
Associations of gestational weight gain with the long-term postpartum weight gain, body mass index, waist circumference and abdominal obesity: a 27-year prospective cohort study
This prospective cohort study aimed to investigate the associations between gestational weight gain (GWG) and long-term postpartum maternal weight gain, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), and the risk of general and abdominal obesity, beyond motherhood (some 27 y after childbirth).Authors: Mamun, Abdullah A., Oken, Emily, McIntyre, Harold D., Najman, Jake M., Williams, Gail M., Clavarino, Alexandra, and Ushula, Tolassa W.
Global burden of 288 causes of death and life expectancy decomposition in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990-2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
Regular, detailed reporting on population health by underlying cause of death is fundamental for public health decision making. Cause-specific estimates of mortality and the subsequent effects on life expectancy worldwide are valuable metrics to gauge progress in reducing mortality rates. These estimates are particularly important following large-scale mortality spikes, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. When systematically analysed, mortality rates and life expectancy allow comparisons of the consequences of causes of death globally and over time, providing a nuanced understanding of the effect of these causes on global populations. Authors: GBD 2021 Causes of Death Collaborators and Kanmiki, Edmund.
Healthcare providers perspectives on digital, self-guided mental health programs for LGBTQIA+ individuals: a cross-sectional online survey
Digital, self-guided mental health programs are a promising avenue for mental health support for LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, Queer, intersex, asexual plus additional sexuality, gender, and romantic identities) people – however, healthcare providers (HCP) perspectives on programs are largely unknown. The aim of this study was to explore these perspectives. A cross-sectional online survey was distributed across Australia, with a final sample of 540 HCPs from a range of disciplines. Most respondents (419, 81.2%), reported digital, self-guided mental health would be useful, but 74.5% (n = 380) also reported that they had concerns. Authors: Fowler, James A., Buckley, Lisa, Viskovich, Shelley, Muir, Miranda, and Dean, Judith A.
A systematic review and meta-analysis of sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne viruses in travellers
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and blood-borne viruses (BBVs) impose a global health and economic burden. International travellers facilitate the spread of infectious diseases, including STIs. Hence, this review assessed the prevalence/proportionate morbidity of travellers with STIs and sexually transmitted BBVs, and factors associated with the infection in this population. Authors: Shiferaw, Wondimeneh, Martin, Beatris Mario, Dean, Judith A., Mills, Deborah, Lau, Colleen, Paterson, David, Koh, Kenneth, Eriksson, Lars, and Furuya-Kanamori, Luis.
Preconception health of Indigenous peoples in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States: a scoping review
There is increasing recognition of the importance of the preconception period for addressing reproductive and intergenerational health inequities and supporting improved maternal and child health outcomes. This study aimed to understand the extent and type of evidence that exists in relation to preconception health for Indigenous peoples living in high-income countries with similar experiences of colonisation, namely, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the United States.. Authors: Walker, Clara, Begum, Tahmina, Boyle, Jacqueline A., Ward, James, and Barzi, Federica
Preconception health of Indigenous peoples in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States
Indigenous data governance approaches applied in research using routinely collected health data: a scoping review
Psychological distress can have an important influence on the physical and psychological health of cardiac patients following surgery, highlighting the merits of pre-surgery education and attending cardiac rehabilitation programs. Authors: Engstrom, Teyl, Lobo, Elton H., Watego, Kristie, Nelson, Carmel, Wang, Jinxiang, Wong, Howard, Kim, Sungkyung Linda, Oh, Soo In, Lawley, Michael, Gorse, Alain-Dominique, Ward, James, and Sullivan, Clair
Indigenous data governance approaches applied in research using routinely collected health data