Heath Pillen
Biographic Data
| ID | 4581372 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Heath Pillen |
| GIVEN NAMES | Heath |
| FAMILY NAME | Pillen |
| SIGNATURE | PILLEN H |
| AFFILIATIONS | Flinders University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0406-9406 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Testing delay in an environment of low Covid-19 prevalence
South Australia has to date (October 2021) been highly successful in maintaining an aggressive suppression strategy for the management of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, continued success of this strategy is dependent on ongoing testing by people with symptoms of COVID-19 to identify, trace and quarantine emergent cases as soon as possible. This study sought to explore community members’ decisions about having COVID-19 testing in an environment o…
How might diabetes organisations address diabetes‐related stigma? Findings from a deliberative democratic case study
INTRODUCTION: This study sought to identify how diabetes organisations conceptualize the problem of diabetes-related stigma and how this shapes the selection of stigma-reduction interventions. METHODS: A qualitative deliberative democratic methodology was used to access an informed dialogue about what should be done by diabetes organisations to address diabetes-related stigma, drawing from the perspectives of board members, healthcare services st…
Obesity
Obesity is a medical label for people with “larger bodies” (variously defined) which has taken hold in the lay populace. Epidemiological studies link obesity to various noncommunicable diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, often leading to higher death rates. Quantitative sociological studies show how obesity is socioeconomically patterned (higher levels of obesity in more socioeconomically disadvantaged groups), with the “causes” of obesi…
Developing and Maintaining Public Trust During and Post-Covid-19
Trust in public health officials and the information they provide is essential for the public uptake of preventative strategies to reduce the transmission of COVID-19. This paper discusses how a model for developing and maintaining trust in public health officials during food safety incidents and scandals might be applied to pandemic management. The model identifies ten strategies to be considered, including: transparency; development of protocol…
Retaining Traditional Dietary Practices among Greek Immigrants to Australia
This article explores why some Greek immigrants to Australia continue to adhere to a traditional Mediterranean diet whereas others have adopted eating behaviors characteristic of a less healthy "Australian" diet. Twelve qualitative interviews were conducted and comparisons made between individuals consuming more (n = 6) and less traditional diets (n = 6). The level of adherence to the diet was previously assessed by a diet score in a separate qua…
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Retaining Traditional Dietary Practices among Greek Immigrants to Australia
This article explores why some Greek immigrants to Australia continue to adhere to a traditional Mediterranean diet whereas others have adopted eating behaviors characteristic of a less healthy "Australian" diet. Twelve qualitative interviews were conducted and comparisons made between individuals consuming more (n = 6) and less traditional diets (n = 6). The level of adherence to the diet was previously assessed by a diet score in a separate qua…
Developing and Maintaining Public Trust During and Post-Covid-19
Trust in public health officials and the information they provide is essential for the public uptake of preventative strategies to reduce the transmission of COVID-19. This paper discusses how a model for developing and maintaining trust in public health officials during food safety incidents and scandals might be applied to pandemic management. The model identifies ten strategies to be considered, including: transparency; development of protocol…
Obesity
Obesity is a medical label for people with “larger bodies” (variously defined) which has taken hold in the lay populace. Epidemiological studies link obesity to various noncommunicable diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, often leading to higher death rates. Quantitative sociological studies show how obesity is socioeconomically patterned (higher levels of obesity in more socioeconomically disadvantaged groups), with the “causes” of obesi…
Testing delay in an environment of low Covid-19 prevalence
South Australia has to date (October 2021) been highly successful in maintaining an aggressive suppression strategy for the management of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, continued success of this strategy is dependent on ongoing testing by people with symptoms of COVID-19 to identify, trace and quarantine emergent cases as soon as possible. This study sought to explore community members’ decisions about having COVID-19 testing in an environment o…
How might diabetes organisations address diabetes‐related stigma? Findings from a deliberative democratic case study
INTRODUCTION: This study sought to identify how diabetes organisations conceptualize the problem of diabetes-related stigma and how this shapes the selection of stigma-reduction interventions. METHODS: A qualitative deliberative democratic methodology was used to access an informed dialogue about what should be done by diabetes organisations to address diabetes-related stigma, drawing from the perspectives of board members, healthcare services st…
Medicine (5 works) · Political science (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Gerontology (3 works) · Qualitative research (3 works) · Business (2 works) · Internal Medicine (2 works) · Nursing (2 works) · Obesity and Health Practices (2 works)