Association Of Retinal Vascular Calibre With Physical Activity And Sedentary Behaviour In Adults
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$104,664.00
Summary
The back of the eye provides a unique window to the health of the body's veins and arteries. The diameter of its blood vessels can be measured using photographs. Studies have shown that these measurements can help identify a person's risk of high blood pressure, diabetes or stroke. This project aims to see if the state of health of these blood vessels are related to a person's level of physical activity and television viewing time using data from a large-scale Australian study.
A Family-centred Intervention To Reduce Challenging Behaviours In Children With Acquired Brain Injury
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$87,926.00
Summary
Children with acquired brain injury (ABI) are at risk of behavioural and social difficulties. Parental distress compromises parenting abilities, with adverse effects for the child with ABI. This project investigates the applicability of a family-centred program for parents to manage the difficult behaviour of their children. It is expected that parents of children with ABI will benefit from the parenting skills taught in the program, and prevent difficult behaviour occurring in the future.
Biomedical methods to prevent HIV include vaccines, gels used vaginally or rectally, oral medicines taken before or after potential exposure to HIV, and male and female condoms. We aim to investigate the impact of several such prevention methods, both on HIV transmission in Australia and on the behaviour of people using these technologies. Potential users' knowledge and attitudes towards such products will be explored. Results will contribute to the design of future HIV prevention studies.
Travel Patterns, Traveller Behaviour And Their Relationship To The Importation Of Infectious Disease Into Australia
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$44,934.00
Summary
The island nature of Australia means that Australia’s quarantine policies and opportunities for disease control are unique. Australia is likely to encounter a disease first by importation, then by spread around the country. Such spread has implications for trade and tourism, as well as health. In this project I will collect data from people entering Australia, finding out about where they have been and who they have mixed with prior to arrival, and how best to control emerging infections.