Alcohol-related attitudes in 2010, 2012, and 2014 Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2014 The Health and Lifestyles Survey (HLS) is a cross-sectional survey conducted every two years with a nationally-representative sample of New Zealand adults (aged 15 years and…
Services and Support for Families and Whānau in Christchurch Last Publication Date: 25 Nov 2014 The research seeks to understand the kinds of services, support and information that Christchurch families and whānau affected by the earthquakes need to maintain resilience and…
Inquiry Report: Accident Compensation Corporation: Using a case management approach to rehabilitation Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2014 As the human face of ACC … Case Managers are vitally important, as they set the tone of the relationship [with the claimant] and have the…
Alcohol and older adults in New Zealand: A literature review Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2014 This comprehensive literature review brings together literature and data on alcohol and older adults from a variety of New Zealand sources. Findings from selected overseas studies…
Reducing Harm from Falls - Evaluation of the Mini-Collaborative Aged Residential Care Programme in the Wellington Region Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2014 The Health Quality & Safety Commission (HQSC) in conjunction with the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) and three Wellington-based District Health Boards (DHBs), established a mini-collaborative to…
Sun Exposure Survey 2013 Youth Report Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2014 The Health Promotion Agency (HPA) undertakes the Sun Exposure Survey (SES) every three years. The purpose of this ongoing research is to collect consistent information on…
Testing tobacco control messages with a young adult audience Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2014 The Health Promotion Agency (HPA) commissioned TNS to investigate advertisements with tobacco denormalisation and health consequence themes as part of the formative research for its new…
Family connectedness and substance use among Pacific youth: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2014 Family connectedness describes the quality of connections within a family and is important for wellbeing in adolescence. It is a protective factor against risky behaviour. Substance…
Health effects of water fluoridation: A review of the scientific evidence Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2014 20 August 2014 Dr Roger Blakeley Chief Planning Officer Auckland Council Dear Dr Blakeley In February this year, on behalf of several Councils, you made similar requests to the Prime Minister’s…
Alcohol and older people. A descriptive analysis of changes in alcohol use in older New Zealanders from 2004 to 2009 Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2014 This report examines the changes in alcohol use in New Zealand for older New Zealanders (aged 60 years and over), and the association of these changes…