Andrea Driscoll
Biographic Data
| ID | 5554725 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Andrea Driscoll |
| GIVEN NAMES | Andrea |
| FAMILY NAME | Driscoll |
| SIGNATURE | DRISCOLL A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Deakin University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6837-0249 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Co‐Designing a Community‐Based Health Literacy Programme for Individuals With Prehypertension
BACKGROUND: The rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases, especially hypertension, presents a significant public health concern. Early detection and effective health promotion of hypertension remain challenging for healthcare providers. A co-design approach was used to engage stakeholders and consumers in exploring and developing a culturally appropriate intervention. This study aimed to co-design evidence-based resources with local key sta…
Health literacy and uptake of healthy diet and exercise amongst individuals with prehypertension in Thailand
Adequate health literacy is recommended to promote improvements in health outcomes. This study aimed to examine the effects of participant characteristics and health literacy on participation in health behaviours in rural Thai adults with prehypertension. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Chiang Mai province, Thailand. Stratified random sampling was used to recruit participants from seven villages, with a total of 244 participants include…
Overview of Australia’s state-wide cardiovascular program and reflections on its piloting between 2021 and 2024
The Cardiovascular Program helped to improve access to care and health outcomes. • Strong buy-in from all stakeholders is essential for success and sustainability. • Initiatives should be adapted based on local needs and capabilities. • Data collection and reporting requirements should balance quality with administrative effort. • The Program’s integrated and context-specific design provides insights for international application. Cardiovascular …
Improving Metabolic Syndrome in Ghanaian Adults with Type 2 Diabetes through a Home-Based Physical Activity Program
There is a high prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) among people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Physical activity has the potential to improve health outcomes for individuals with type 2 diabetes. Our study aim was to determine the effect of a 12-week culturally appropriate home-based physical activity program on metabolic syndrome markers and quality of life in Ghanaian adults with T2DM. A secondary objective was to examine the feasib…
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Improving Metabolic Syndrome in Ghanaian Adults with Type 2 Diabetes through a Home-Based Physical Activity Program
There is a high prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) among people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Physical activity has the potential to improve health outcomes for individuals with type 2 diabetes. Our study aim was to determine the effect of a 12-week culturally appropriate home-based physical activity program on metabolic syndrome markers and quality of life in Ghanaian adults with T2DM. A secondary objective was to examine the feasib…
Health literacy and uptake of healthy diet and exercise amongst individuals with prehypertension in Thailand
Adequate health literacy is recommended to promote improvements in health outcomes. This study aimed to examine the effects of participant characteristics and health literacy on participation in health behaviours in rural Thai adults with prehypertension. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Chiang Mai province, Thailand. Stratified random sampling was used to recruit participants from seven villages, with a total of 244 participants include…
Overview of Australia’s state-wide cardiovascular program and reflections on its piloting between 2021 and 2024
The Cardiovascular Program helped to improve access to care and health outcomes. • Strong buy-in from all stakeholders is essential for success and sustainability. • Initiatives should be adapted based on local needs and capabilities. • Data collection and reporting requirements should balance quality with administrative effort. • The Program’s integrated and context-specific design provides insights for international application. Cardiovascular …
Co‐Designing a Community‐Based Health Literacy Programme for Individuals With Prehypertension
BACKGROUND: The rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases, especially hypertension, presents a significant public health concern. Early detection and effective health promotion of hypertension remain challenging for healthcare providers. A co-design approach was used to engage stakeholders and consumers in exploring and developing a culturally appropriate intervention. This study aimed to co-design evidence-based resources with local key sta…
Blood pressure (2 works) · Health care (2 works) · Health literacy (2 works) · Health Literacy and Information Accessibility (2 works) · Literacy (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Physical therapy (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies (1 work) · Cardiac Health and Mental Health (1 work)