Philayrath Phongsavan

Biographic Data

ID1735808
NAMEPhilayrath Phongsavan
GIVEN NAMESPhilayrath
FAMILY NAMEPhongsavan
SIGNATUREPHONGSAVAN P
AFFILIATIONSThe University of Sydney
ORCID0000-0003-2460-5031
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS40
TOTAL CITATIONS66
AUTHOR COUNT40
EDITOR COUNT0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2004
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX3

  • Determinants of Young Men’s Help-Seeking Behavior

    Open AccessRobert M Palmer, James Kite et al.ARTICLEAmerican Journal of Men s Health2026

    Young men face unique barriers to accessing health care, contributing to poor health outcomes. We used data from 188 Australian men aged 18–34 years, who participated in a nationally representative cross-sectional survey, to examine the relationships between health literacy, health empowerment, social support, loneliness, and barriers to health care. Structural equation modeling was used to examine direct and indirect associations, adjusting for …

  • Taking stock

    Open AccessKaren Lee, Philayrath Phongsavan et al.ARTICLEHealth Promotion International2025

    The complexity of research translation is well recognized. Efforts to accelerate the process have emerged through implementation science, scale-up, scalability, and sustainability. This area of research is now inundated with a plethora of new concepts, creating overlap and confusion for those working in public health, implementation science, and scale-up as well as those seeking to understand it. This perspective examines the commonly used proces…

  • Participation their way

    Open AccessStephanie R Partridge, Mariam Mandoh et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2025

    This study highlights the importance of adolescent involvement in NCD prevention and suggests strategies to overcome participation barriers. Recommendations include promoting meaningful engagement, improving accessibility, and fostering collaboration with decision makers. These insights are crucial for guiding future efforts to tackle NCD challenges among adolescents

  • A cross-sectional study of Australian teachers’ health

    Open AccessLucy Corbett, Philayrath Phongsavan et al.ARTICLEHealth Promotion International2024

    Teacher’s lifestyle behaviours are important because they lead to positive health outcomes for teachers themselves and because teachers model behaviour to their students. This cross-sectional study examined the lifestyle behaviours of a large sample of teachers in New South Wales (NSW), Australia and assessed the association between work-related factors and lifestyle behaviours. From February to October 2021, data were collected on the lifestyle …

  • Real-world public health interventions demonstrate how research evidence informs program scale-up

    Open AccessMelanie Crane, Karen Lee et al.ARTICLEHealth Promotion International2024

    Evidence-based population interventions rely on intervention testing (efficacy and effectiveness trials) to determine what works to improve public health. We investigated the characteristics of real-world public health interventions to address obesity and explored the extent to which research testing was undertaken prior to scale-up. We identified 90 population health interventions targeting physical activity, nutrition or obesity-related health …

  • A Cross‐Sectional Nationwide Study of Australians' Health

    Open AccessLucy Corbett, Joe van Buskirk et al.ARTICLEJournal of School Health2024

    BACKGROUND: Teachers' health behaviors and mental well-being are important for their chronic disease risk and reducing burnout. This study investigates the health-related behaviors and psychological distress of Australian teachers compared with other occupations. METHODS: Data from the nationally representative Australian National Health Survey (NHS) were analyzed. Employed adults (20-64 years) from 2014/2015 (n = 8455), 2017/2018 (n = 9130), and…

  • Benchmarking online food delivery applications against menu labelling laws

    Open AccessSophia Cassano, Anna Jia et al.ARTICLEPublic Health Nutrition2024

    Objective: It is unknown how well menu labelling schemes that enforce the display of kilojoule (kJ) labelling at point-of-sale have been implemented on online food delivery (OFD) services in Australia. This study aimed to examine the prevalence of kJ labelling on the online menus of large food outlets with more than twenty locations in the state or fifty locations nationally. A secondary aim was to evaluate the nutritional quality of menu items o…

  • Teachers’ experience, needs and recommendations for promoting their health and wellbeing in Australia

    Open AccessLucy Corbett, Philayrath Phongsavan et al.ARTICLETeaching and Teacher Education2024References: 6

    This study explores Australian teachers' perceptions and experiences with preventive health programs, assesses their support needs and makes recommendations for future interventions. Twenty-three teachers with varying experience and from diverse locations, were interviewed. Reflexive thematic analysis revealed that teachers viewed past health initiatives as unsustainable and ineffective. They emphasised the need for co-designed, relevant interven…

  • Sixteen-year trends in multiple lifestyle risk behaviours by socioeconomic status from 2004 to 2019 in New South Wales, Australia

    Open AccessBinh Nguyen, Janette L Smith et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2023

    Few studies have examined trends in inequalities related to lifestyle risk behaviours. This study examined 1) 16-year (2004–2019) trends of individual lifestyle risk factors and a combined lifestyle risk index and 2) trends in socioeconomic inequalities in these risk factors, in New South Wales (NSW; Australia) adults. Data was sourced from the NSW Adult Population Health Survey, an annual telephone survey of NSW residents aged ≥16 years, totalli…

  • Evaluating the effect of a 12-month youth advisory group on adolescent’s leadership skills and perceptions related to chronic disease prevention research

    Open AccessMariam Mandoh, Rebecca Raeside et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2023

    This study found that a YAG fostered positive participatory outcomes and unique opportunities for youth participants. A successful YAG based on YPAR principles requires researchers to ensure YAG establishment and facilitation is an iterative process. Taking into consideration important barriers and enablers to YAG facilitation ensures adolescent engagement in a YAG is both meaningful and impactful

  • Associations of dietary and sedentary behaviours of pregnant women with their children’s birth weight

    Open AccessHuilan Xu, Limin Buchanan et al.ARTICLEPublic Health Nutrition2023

    Objective: To examine the associations of pregnant women’s dietary and sedentary behaviours with their children’s birth weight. Design: Secondary data analysis was conducted using data from a randomised controlled trial, Communicating Healthy Beginnings Advice by Telephone, conducted in Australia. Information on mothers’ socio-demographics, dietary and sedentary behaviours during pregnancy was collected by telephone survey at the third trimester.…

  • Demographic Predictors of Mothers' Willingness to Vaccinate Young Children Against Covid-19, Get Tested and Isolate

    Open AccessLi Ming Wen, Huilan Xu et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2022

    Background and Objectives: Having a COVID-19 vaccination, getting tested, and self-isolating if symptomatic are some of the most important mitigation strategies for preventing the spread of COVID-19. This study aimed to investigate whether demographic factors are associated with mothers' willingness to vaccinate their 4-year-old children against COVID-19 if a suitable vaccine becomes available or to get tested and self-isolate if they themselves …

  • Characteristics and effectiveness of physical activity, nutrition and/or sleep interventions to improve the mental well-being of teachers

    Open AccessLucy Corbett, Adrian Bauman et al.ARTICLEHealth Education Journal2022

    Objective: Teachers face high levels of occupational stress, which can influence their mental well-being and contribute to teacher burnout. Healthy levels of exercise, a good diet and adequate sleep can reduce stress and improve mental well-being outcomes. This study explores the characteristics and effectiveness of lifestyle interventions on teachers’ mental well-being, including burnout; discusses directions for future programmes; and aims to i…

  • Shifting From Tokenism to Meaningful Adolescent Participation in Research for Obesity Prevention

    Open AccessMariam Mandoh, Julie Redfern et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2021

    Background: Traditionally, adolescent participation in research has been tokenistic. Adolescents are rarely afforded the opportunity to influence decision-making in research designed to prevent obesity. Engaging adolescents in meaningful decision-making may enhance research translation. This review aimed to analyze the current modes and nature of adolescent participation in obesity prevention research decision-making. Methods: A systematic scopin…

  • Understanding the characteristics of professional development programs for teachers’ health and wellbeing

    Open AccessLucy Corbett, Philayrath Phongsavan et al.ARTICLEAustralian Journal of Education2021

    Professional development (PD) provides an opportunity to promote the psychological, social, and physical health tools teachers require to maintain teacher wellbeing. Despite their potential, little is known about PD programs targeting the health and wellbeing of Australian teachers. This study aimed to summarize the characteristics of Australian PD programs targeted at teacher wellbeing, identify gaps in existing PD and make recommendations for f…

  • How Helpful and What Is the Quality of Digital Sources of Healthy Lifestyle Information Used by Australian Adolescents? A Mixed Methods Study

    Open AccessMatthew Armstrong, Nicole Halim et al.ARTICLEInternational Journal of…2021

    To evaluate the digital platforms most used by adolescents for healthy lifestyle information, perceived helpfulness of platform information, helpfulness for positive behaviour changes, and quality of platforms' lifestyle health information. Mixed-methods study including a cross-sectional online survey and content analysis. Eligible participants were 13-18-years; living in Australia; and had searched online for healthy lifestyle behaviour (nutriti…

  • Towards healthier food choices for hospital staff and visitors

    Open AccessLeonie Cranney, Margaret Thomas et al.ARTICLEPublic Health Nutrition2021

    Objective: To determine the impact of a healthy food and drink policy on hospital staff and visitors’ food purchasing behaviours, and their awareness and support for the changes introduced. Design: Two repeated cross-sectional surveys, consisting of intercept interviews and observations of food items purchased, were conducted before (March–July 2018) and after (April–June 2019) the target date for implementation of thirteen food and drink practic…

  • Social engagement pattern, health behaviors and subjective well-being of older adults

    Open AccessMengyun Luo, Ding et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2020

    This international study found high social engagement as a potential health-promoting factor in some low- to middle-income countries. Although the impacts of social engagement on tobacco and alcohol use and diet were complicated and culture-specific, interventions at both individual and community levels should encourage healthy lifestyles through positive social engagement

  • Linking two randomised controlled trials for Healthy Beginnings©

    Open AccessLi Ming Wen, Chris Rissel et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2019

    The trial was registered with the Australian Clinical Trial Registry ( ACTRN12618001571268 ) on 20/09/2018

  • Acceptability of financial incentives for maintenance of weight loss in mid-older adults

    Open AccessBronwyn Mcgill, Blythe J O’Hara et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2018

    If financial incentives are considered for mid-older Australian adults in the health insurance setting, program planners will need to balance the discordance between participant beliefs about the individual responsibility for health and their desire for external supports to motivate and sustain weight loss maintenance

  • Are outdoor gyms located in areas of greatest need and impact? An audit in Sydney, Australia

    Leonie Cranney, Louise Shaw et al.ARTICLEAnnals of Leisure Research2018Cited by: 2

    Outdoor gyms are increasingly available and have the potential to revitalize public parks and provide equitable access to physical activity opportunities. A comprehensive online search was conducted for outdoor gyms in Greater Sydney including: number, location, equipment type, installation/upgrade year, funding, consultation and promotional strategies. Proportions of outdoor gyms in suburbs identified as having greater need or impact were calcul…

  • Evaluating standards-based assessment rubrics in a postgraduate public health subject

    James Kite, Philayrath PhongsavanARTICLEAssessment & Evaluation in Higher…2017

    Standards-based assessment rubrics are recognised as an important tool for ensuring clear criteria in higher education. Most of the available evidence on rubrics comes from studies with face-to-face undergraduate students. Our study evaluated the introduction of rubrics into a postgraduate subject that included both online and face-to-face students. We conducted formative evaluation with former students to develop the rubrics, as well as surveyin…

  • A 3-Arm randomised controlled trial of Communicating Healthy Beginnings Advice by Telephone (CHAT) to mothers with infants to prevent childhood obesity

    Open AccessLi Ming Wen, Chris Rissel et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2017

    The CHAT Trial is registered with the Australian Clinical Trial Registry ( ACTRN12616001470482p ). It was registered on October 21, 2016

  • Improved confidence in performing nutrition and physical activity behaviours mediates behavioural change in young adults

    Open AccessStephanie R Partridge, Kevin Mcgeechan et al.ARTICLEAppetite2017Cited by: 3References: 48

  • Combined Association of Diet and Cardiorespiratory Fitness with Metabolic Syndrome in Chinese Schoolchildren

    Open AccessWei Liao, Dian-ming Xiao et al.ARTICLEMaternal and Child Health Journal2016