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Filter search resultsSafety on Steps (SOS): a randomised controlled trial
… A previous study, the HIPI study, a randomised controlled trial that tested a range of home modifications to increase safety found that the … of NZ home fall hazards that are common in New Zealand housing. Aim To quantify the safety benefits, in terms of …Research ProjectUtilization of Primary Healthcare Centers by Residents of Ido-Ekiti, Nigeria
… and reasonable healthcare service to all. One major aim of PHC is to reduce health inequality. Most PHC centers in … infrastructure, and drug supply problems. The objective of this study was to assess the awareness and utilization of PHC services in a rural community in Nigeria. METHODS: The …Publication or ResourceJulie Bennett
… Julie Bennett is a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Public Health in Wellington. She has a wide range of public health research interests, with a particular focus on infectious diseases, indoor air quality, housing and health. Her research activities currently have a …MemberCausality in unblinded randomised community trials
… Nevil Pierse – PhD 2011 The reliable identification of causal relationships is vital for sound policy making. It … important when a policy requires large amounts of resources to be allocated. However, establishing … for this reason. For example, in the recently completed Housing, Heating and Health Study, a random sample of …Research ProjectSarah Bierre
… Bierre is a Senior Research Fellow with the Department of Public Health at the University of Otago and part of He Kāinga Oranga – The Housing and Health Research Programme. She has a BA(Hons) in … secure, and decent housing, with a focus on the rental sector. Sarah currently leads a strand of work on …MemberGovernment’s crime stance conflicts with housing cuts - expert
… New research indicates that stable housing is crucial for reducing youth offending, while … motels do not provide the same benefits. The University of Otago study, titled The Importance of Housing Assistance … Dr Chang Yu says the findings show how stable housing options like public housing and the accommodation supplement …NewsHousing and urban regeneration in Aotearoa New Zealand. Public Health Communication Centre Aotearoa. 2023.
… Warm, dry, safe housing is undersupplied by the market in Aotearoa/New … for infrastructure, but there is still a shortage of habitable safe housing for low-income households. … an inclusive, more equitable society. The rapidity of climate change bringing wilder weather requires not only …NewsYouth offending drops with safe, stable housing - study
… University study has found a link between safe, stable housing and a reduction in youth offending rates. The study looked at the relationship between different types of housing assistance, including emergency housing, public … population. "The research underscores the importance of stability in housing assistance - more stable forms of …NewsNew Vaping Legislation Important, but Evaluation Will be Crucial
… New legislation governing the sale and availability of vaping products will help ensure people who smoke but who … young people, say smokefree experts from the University of Otago. Professors Janet Hoek and Richard Edwards, and Andrew Waa, co-direct ASPIRE 2025, one of the University of Otago’s Research Centres; their work …PageCaroline Fyfe
… Caroline recently completed a PhD with He Kāinga Oranga - Housing and Health Research Programme, examining the relationship between improving the thermal efficiency of housing and health outcomes of residents. Prior to this … accommodation-sharing platforms, such as AirBnB, and the rental housing market. … Caroline Fyfe …Member