School of Population Health

Adolescent Unplanned Pregnancy in the Pacific – Tonga’
The complex and life-changing experience of adolescent unplanned pregnancy and motherhood in Tonga is addressed in a new research report. “The launching of these new research results is essential for us young women and adolescents, as it provides a platform of information that informs us girls about the changes in our body and the role one acquires in motherhood” says Ana Malia.   <Read More Here>

Spotlight on blood pressure measurement needed to prevent silent killer
“High blood pressure is a silent killer as it has few symptoms and as such, accurate blood pressure measurement is fundamental for screening, diagnosing and managing the condition early on,” says Professor Schutte. “Yet, the lack of access to accurate, affordable blood pressure devices remains a major barrier to properly treating the condition, especially in low-resource settings.”  <Read More Here>

Baby boomers sought for the FAITH healthy ageing microbiome trial by UNSW researchers
Healthy ageing and microbiome researchers are seeking more than 150 Sydney-based older adults, aged 60-70 years, for a trial testing whether taking dietary supplements can help improve frailty and inflammation. The FAITH study will provide valuable information about whether key nutrients can improve low grade inflammation and affect the microbiome in older Australian adults.   <Read More Here>

How the domestic and family violence workforce stepped up during the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on the mental health and wellbeing of frontline workers in Australia’s domestic and family violence (DFV) sector, but also introduced new ways of working that have benefited both workers and their clients. The report’s lead author, Dr Patricia Cullen of the School of Population Health UNSW, said like many sectors, the DFV workforce in Australia adopted new ways of working to keep connected to their clients and each other.   <Read More Here>

Could plaster be as good as surgery for treating wrist fracture for older people?
The simple answer is yes, according to the new research published in JAMA Surgery by a team of researchers from the Whitlam Orthopaedic Research Centre and UNSW School of Population Health. Wrist fractures are one of the most common fracture types. The burden of injury and costs of wrist fractures globally are substantial, with surgical treatment the popular treatment choice without strong supporting evidence.  <Read More Here>

Bad start for young drivers in poorer communities follows them into adulthood, study shows
Young drivers from areas of low socio-economic status continue to have higher rates of motor vehicle crashes into adulthood than those from more affluent areas, according to a new study. Lead author Dr Holger Moeller said “While drivers of low socioeconomic status were known to be more likely to be injured or die in a crash, we’ve now shown this higher risk is sustained over a 13-year period into their adult years.”   <Read More Here>

Improving COVID-19 vaccine rollout engagement with diverse communities
Australia launched its COVID-19 vaccination campaign last week, beginning with frontline workers in hotel quarantine, health care and aged care. But one critical question is whether the immunisation program will meet the needs of people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) backgrounds. A UNSW Sydney research team, led by A/Prof Holly Seale, has made recommendations about how to better engage with CaLD communities for the vaccine rollout.  <Read More Here>

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