Ritin Fernandez
Biographic Data
| ID | 6337758 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ritin Fernandez |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ritin |
| FAMILY NAME | Fernandez |
| SIGNATURE | FERNANDEZ R |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Wollongong |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6143-7703 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 13 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Managing transitions
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: International nursing students (INS) enhance the diversity of the professional nursing workforce and offer universities substantial cultural, academic, economic, and social advantages. However, INS frequently face challenges in their educational experiences, particularly when targeted support is lacking. Guided by Bridges’ Transition Framework, this study examines the roles of a mentoring program on the academic, social, an…
The impact of outdoor therapeutic recreation on suicidality
The aim of this systematic review was to synthesize the evidence on the impact of outdoor therapeutic recreation (TR) on suicidality. Five databases were interrogated, and critical appraisal, data extraction and synthesis for included articles were conducted according to the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) guidelines. Nine studies met the inclusion criteria. Synthesised themes included: Interpersonal Relationships; Self-Discovery; The Therapeutic M…
Saudi Women’s Breastfeeding Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices
The Adherence to Healthy Lifestyle Among Arab Patients With Cardiovascular Disease
INTRODUCTION: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) accounts for 25% to 45% of deaths among Arab people. The purpose of this review was to investigate the level, predictors, motivators, and barriers to adherence to lifestyle recommendations among Arab patients with CVD. METHOD: A systematic search of the literature was conducted and reported using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. MEDLINE, EMCARE, CINAHL, S…
Medication Adherence Rate in Arab Patients With Cardiovascular Disease
Social capital and wellbeing among Australian adults’ during the Covid-19 pandemic
This study describes the lived-experiences of the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on Australians' social capital and wellbeing. The findings highlight the need for interventions to increase social support, social cohesion, and social connectedness, especially among Australians from low socioeconomic areas, to enhance their overall wellbeing
Well‐being and social determinants of health among Australian adults
The social determinants of health affect an individual's capacity to cope during a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic which could potentially impact their well-being. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between well-being and the social determinants of health among Australian adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional study of adults residing in Australia was conducted using SurveyMonkey between 20 August and 14 Oc…
Implications for Covid-19
Improving Access to Early Childhood Developmental Surveillance for Children from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (Cald) Background”
Integration supported vulnerable families from CALD backgrounds to access developmental surveillance through child and family health services but required flexibility and adjustments by all involved
Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Psychometric Properties of the Multidimensional Acculturative Stress Scale
ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Multidimensional Acculturative Stress Scale (MASS) when used to examine the stressors faced by senior Asian Indian women immigrants in Australia.MethodData collected from a sample of Asian Indian women immigrants residing in Sydney, Australia, were used to examine the psychometric properties of the MASS using confirmatory factor analysis.ResultsA total of 203 Indian …
Predictors of Heart Disease Knowledge Among Older and Younger Asian Indian Adults
Summarizing systematic reviews
Risk Factors for Coronary Heart Disease Among Asian Indians Living in Australia
The aim of this study was to assess the coronary heart disease risk factors in the Asian Indian community living in a large city in Australia. A cross-sectional survey was conducted at the Australia India Friendship Fair in 2010. All people of Asian Indian descent who attended the Fair and visited the health promotion stall were eligible to participate in the study if they self-identified as of Asian Indian origin, were aged between 18 and 80 yea…
The impact of outdoor therapeutic recreation on suicidality
The aim of this systematic review was to synthesize the evidence on the impact of outdoor therapeutic recreation (TR) on suicidality. Five databases were interrogated, and critical appraisal, data extraction and synthesis for included articles were conducted according to the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) guidelines. Nine studies met the inclusion criteria. Synthesised themes included: Interpersonal Relationships; Self-Discovery; The Therapeutic M…
Well‐being and social determinants of health among Australian adults
The social determinants of health affect an individual's capacity to cope during a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic which could potentially impact their well-being. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between well-being and the social determinants of health among Australian adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional study of adults residing in Australia was conducted using SurveyMonkey between 20 August and 14 Oc…
Improving Access to Early Childhood Developmental Surveillance for Children from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (Cald) Background”
Integration supported vulnerable families from CALD backgrounds to access developmental surveillance through child and family health services but required flexibility and adjustments by all involved
Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Psychometric Properties of the Multidimensional Acculturative Stress Scale
ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Multidimensional Acculturative Stress Scale (MASS) when used to examine the stressors faced by senior Asian Indian women immigrants in Australia.MethodData collected from a sample of Asian Indian women immigrants residing in Sydney, Australia, were used to examine the psychometric properties of the MASS using confirmatory factor analysis.ResultsA total of 203 Indian …
Summarizing systematic reviews
Risk Factors for Coronary Heart Disease Among Asian Indians Living in Australia
The aim of this study was to assess the coronary heart disease risk factors in the Asian Indian community living in a large city in Australia. A cross-sectional survey was conducted at the Australia India Friendship Fair in 2010. All people of Asian Indian descent who attended the Fair and visited the health promotion stall were eligible to participate in the study if they self-identified as of Asian Indian origin, were aged between 18 and 80 yea…
Predictors of Heart Disease Knowledge Among Older and Younger Asian Indian Adults
Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Psychometric Properties of the Multidimensional Acculturative Stress Scale
ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Multidimensional Acculturative Stress Scale (MASS) when used to examine the stressors faced by senior Asian Indian women immigrants in Australia.MethodData collected from a sample of Asian Indian women immigrants residing in Sydney, Australia, were used to examine the psychometric properties of the MASS using confirmatory factor analysis.ResultsA total of 203 Indian …
Implications for Covid-19
Improving Access to Early Childhood Developmental Surveillance for Children from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (Cald) Background”
Integration supported vulnerable families from CALD backgrounds to access developmental surveillance through child and family health services but required flexibility and adjustments by all involved
The Adherence to Healthy Lifestyle Among Arab Patients With Cardiovascular Disease
INTRODUCTION: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) accounts for 25% to 45% of deaths among Arab people. The purpose of this review was to investigate the level, predictors, motivators, and barriers to adherence to lifestyle recommendations among Arab patients with CVD. METHOD: A systematic search of the literature was conducted and reported using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. MEDLINE, EMCARE, CINAHL, S…
Medication Adherence Rate in Arab Patients With Cardiovascular Disease
Social capital and wellbeing among Australian adults’ during the Covid-19 pandemic
This study describes the lived-experiences of the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on Australians' social capital and wellbeing. The findings highlight the need for interventions to increase social support, social cohesion, and social connectedness, especially among Australians from low socioeconomic areas, to enhance their overall wellbeing
Well‐being and social determinants of health among Australian adults
The social determinants of health affect an individual's capacity to cope during a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic which could potentially impact their well-being. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between well-being and the social determinants of health among Australian adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional study of adults residing in Australia was conducted using SurveyMonkey between 20 August and 14 Oc…
Saudi Women’s Breastfeeding Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices
The impact of outdoor therapeutic recreation on suicidality
The aim of this systematic review was to synthesize the evidence on the impact of outdoor therapeutic recreation (TR) on suicidality. Five databases were interrogated, and critical appraisal, data extraction and synthesis for included articles were conducted according to the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) guidelines. Nine studies met the inclusion criteria. Synthesised themes included: Interpersonal Relationships; Self-Discovery; The Therapeutic M…
Managing transitions
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: International nursing students (INS) enhance the diversity of the professional nursing workforce and offer universities substantial cultural, academic, economic, and social advantages. However, INS frequently face challenges in their educational experiences, particularly when targeted support is lacking. Guided by Bridges’ Transition Framework, this study examines the roles of a mentoring program on the academic, social, an…
Medicine (8 works) · Gerontology (5 works) · Demography (4 works) · Disease (4 works) · Environmental health (4 works) · Nursing (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Public health (4 works) · Cross-sectional study (3 works) · Demography (3 works)