Fiona H Mckay
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 97948 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Fiona H Mckay |
| NOMBRES | Fiona H |
| APELLIDO | Mckay |
| FIRMA | MCKAY F H |
| AFILIACIONES | Deakin University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0498-3572 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 42 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 169 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 42 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 1995 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 4 |
The food and lockdown study
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated existing social and economic inequities in most countries. Various measures to contain the virus were implemented globally. A public health measure that received worldwide attention was the ‘hard lockdown’ of nine public housing towers in July 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Implemented without notice and heavy police presence. Such measures and food system disruptions contributed to increased food insecurity and i…
Defining Public Amenity and Related Concepts in the Drug Consumption Room Literature
Young women’s experiences using technology for physical activity and its perceived impact on physical activity and physical literacy
Young women report low levels of physical activity (PA), which hinders the development of their physical literacy (skills and behaviours that support PA). Technology-supported PA (interactive digital tools that promote PA) may improve PA and physical literacy. This study examines young women’s experiences with technology-supported PA, their perceptions of technology-supported PA, and the way that technology-supported PA can align with components …
Co‐Designing a Culturally Tailored Nutrition Resource With African Migrant Women and Healthcare Professionals in Australia
BACKGROUND: Deciding what foods to consume during pregnancy can be overwhelming. Accurate and culturally appropriate nutrition resources are particularly important for migrant women navigating different cultural influences. Research with African migrant women has highlighted the need for tailored pregnancy nutrition resources, yet this need remains unmet. Providing African migrant women with appropriate resources can support informed food choices…
Australian media's response to the end of indefinite detention
In late 2023, the end of indefinite detention in Australia marked a significant shift in immigration policy towards a rights-based treatment of people seeking asylum. Whilst the High Court's ruling was welcomed internationally, the domestic response was divisive; debated within the political and media spheres. Given the role media coverage of refugees and asylum seekers plays in informing the public, this research explores how asylum seekers were…
Poverty, Charity, and Hunger Among Families With Children—An Australian Example
In Australia, poverty, hunger, and food insecurity are a reality for many households, but much of the research considers the adult population of households, rarely considering the specific experiences of households with dependent children. The limited research exploring the experiences of families means that the main response to food insecurity and hunger in Australia, emergency and community food assistance, may be insufficient to alleviate hung…
Cultural Food Practices During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period Among African Migrant Women Living in Australia
Among African societies, cultural food practices can restrict or prohibit women from consuming specific foods during pregnancy. These restrictions can limit both the quantity and quality of food intake. Understanding these practices is crucial for supporting women to identify appropriate food during pregnancy and to navigate nutrition information. This study aimed to explore the cultural food practices of African migrant women living in Australia…
“Am I Really Living or Just Getting by?” Financial Security and Health-Related Decisions among International Students in Australia
International students in Australia risk financial insecurity and as a result, may make suboptimal health decisions. Limited research has explored the experiences of international students’ health-related financial decision making. In-depth interviews were conducted with 31 international students to explore how financial situation influences their decisions in Australia. Data were thematically analysed. Findings highlight that limited income can …
How to sustain a centralised approach to learning design
Innovative changes to online teaching practices are becoming increasingly important with the rise of e-learning across the higher education sector. Such innovations ideally become part of teaching repertoires rather than reverting to prior approaches. This study investigated the sustainability of a centralised approach to online learning design. Of the 74 survey respondents, more than 70% described changes to their teaching or work practices, upt…
Views and preferences of food‐insecure pregnant women regarding food insecurity screening and support within routine antenatal care
BACKGROUND: Food insecurity is a public health concern that has profound impact on physical and mental health, and on social well-being. Pregnancy is a period in which food insecurity is likely to be particularly deleterious, due to the serious impact on both mother and child. Food insecurity is not routinely screened in antenatal healthcare settings, and the preferences of pregnant women regarding food insecurity screening and support are poorly…
Cross-cultural food practices and nutrition seeking behaviors among pregnant and postpartum Indian women living in Australia
No research has explored the experiences of Indian women who become pregnant after they migrate to Australia, and how their existing traditions mix with their new environment and subsequently impact eating patterns. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eleven women of Indian heritage who were living in Australia, and data were thematically analyzed. The researchers identified two main themes were identified (a) foods to eat and which to…
Generations of ‘shock absorbers
Despite their status as high-income food producing nations, children and their caregivers, both in the United States (U.S.) and Australia can experience food insecurity. Nutrition researchers formed a joint U.S.-Australia collaboration to help advance food security for households with young children aged 0–5 years. This study investigated food insecurity from the perspective of caregivers, especially their perceptions of the impact of food insecu…
Supporting People Seeking Asylum in the Australian Community
Deterrence of asylum seekers, including via restrictive refugee determination processes, is increasingly common in many countries. In Australia, people who sought asylum by sea between 13 August 2012 and 1 January 2014 (the 'legacy caseload'), have been subject to increasing restrictions on their social and economic rights. As a result, these people rely on support from non-government organisations, whilst they progress through Australia's refuge…
What’s in a commercial meal kit? Structured review of Australian meal kits
Objective: The aim of this project is to review the products and recipes contained within popular subscription meal kits to determine if they are suitable for wider use among people who are food insecure. Design: Across the 6-week period, weekly meal kits from both HelloFresh and Markey Spoon were purchased, resulting in thirty-six individual meals that were prepared and assessed. Meals were assessed based on the content included in the meal kit …
Navigating the Australian Welfare System for Those Relying on Emergency and Community Food Assistance
More than one in ten Australians live in poverty, with many relying on government provided support and emergency payments. These payments are insufficient to cover basic costs of living, and as a result, many people are forced to engage with emergency and community food assistance. The aim of this article is to explore the experiences of those who, despite being in receipt of an Australian welfare payment and engaged with the welfare system, rely…
Examining the Relationship Between Food Insecurity and Family Violence
Purpose This review aimed to investigate and describe the current research that has reported on family violence and food insecurity and to explore any links. Research is beginning to explore the relationship between food insecurity and family violence, as such, this is a good time to review the current body of literature to identify existing gaps. Methods This research employed a narrative systematic review allowing for a broad search while maint…
Living in Limbo
Over the past two decades, the Australian policy environment has become increasingly focused on deterring asylum seekers. For people who arrived by sea between August 13, 2012 and January 1, 2014 (legally considered the "legacy caseload"), policy measures include border excision, the removal of permanent protection and family reunion, and restrictions on economic and social rights. This research reports the results of 15 In-depth, semi-structured…
Development of a Comprehensive Household Food Security Tool for Families with Young Children and/or Pregnant Women in High Income Countries
Despite increasing rates of food insecurity in high income countries, food insecurity and its related factors are inconsistently and inadequately assessed, especially among households with young children (0-6 years) and pregnant women. To fill this gap, researchers from the U.S. and Australia collaborated to develop a comprehensive household food security tool that includes the known determinants and outcomes of food insecurity among parents of y…
Experiences of Food-Insecure Pregnant Women and Factors Influencing Their Food Choices
FI during pregnancy is burdensome, relentless and undermines women's wellbeing. Supportive strategies within antenatal healthcare settings are urgently required to deliver an equitable health response for vulnerable women
An investigation of structural violence in the lived experience of food insecurity
In Australia, like many high-income countries, food insecurity is associated with increased risks of chronic diseases, sub-optimal development outcomes in children, and mental health conditions including depression and anxiety. Food insecure households employ a range of strategies, including the use of food charity, to help alleviate hunger and meet cost of living pressures. The aim of this paper is to investigate the lived experience of food ins…
Stigma and emergency and community food assistance
An increasing number of Australians are experiencing food insecurity due to rising costs of living and stagnant wage and welfare growth, as a result an increasing number of people are reliant on charity to meet their food needs. This research employs qualitative methods to explore the experiences of people who are reliant on emergency and community food assistance. The two main findings of this study are that people relying on charity often exper…
Exploring the daily lives of women street vendors in India
Indian women enter the informal workforce for a range of reasons. Women food vendors tend to dominate low-income, low-skill activities, such as selling perishable food items. The aim of this study was to investigate the experiences of women food vendors in India. Twenty-four women were interviewed in 2015 and 2016 about financial matters, livelihoods, family, and housing, and the experience of vending. Findings indicate that women vendors are fin…
Bali over the Counter
In the bodybuilding and fitness communities, anecdotal evidence suggests that some take 'steroid holidays', traveling to and living in foreign countries so as to have greater access to performance and image enhancing drugs (PIEDs). This study aimed to explore this phenomenon. Discussions in bodybuilding, fitness, and PIED forums formed the basis of this study. Several websites were identified and keyword searches were used to identify potential '…
Food Insecurity and Dietary Intake among Rural Indian Women
Food insecurity is an important contributor to health and a factor in both underweight and malnutrition, and overweight and obesity. Countries where both undernutrition and overweight and obesity coexist are said to be experiencing a double burden of malnutrition. India is one example of a country experiencing this double burden. Women have been found to experience the negative impacts of food insecurity and obesity, however, the reasons that wom…
Access denied
1. Introduction * 2. Palestinian Access to Land in Perspective * 3. Dispossession by expropriation 4. Dispossession through denial of Palestinian Land rights, and forced eviction of Bedouin in the Naqab * 5. The Concept of Israel Lands * 6. Administration of 'Israel Lands': Policy towards the Palestinian Sector * 7. Control of Land Use: Planning and Housing * 8. The Phenomenon of the Palestinian Unrecognized Villages * 9. Conclusion Bibliography …
It Would be Okay If They Came through the Proper Channels
Australia's humanitarian programme contributes to UNHCR's global resettlement programme and enhances Australia's international humanitarian reputation. However, as the recent tragedy on Christmas Island has shown, the arrival of asylum seekers by boat continues to stimulate debate, discussion and reaction from the Australian public and the Australian media. In this study, we used a mixed methods community survey to understand community perception…
Any one of these boat people could be a terrorist for all we know!’ Media representations and public perceptions of ‘boat people’ arrivals in Australia
In April 2009 a boat (named the ‘SIEV 36’ by the Australian Navy) carrying 49 asylum seekers exploded off the north coast of Australia. Media and public debate about Australia’s responsibility to individuals seeking asylum by boat was instantaneous. This paper investigates the media representation of the ‘SIEV 36’ incident and the public responses to media reports through online news fora. We examined three key questions: 1) Does the media report…
Representations of refugees and asylum seekers during the 2013 federal election
Immigration policy, arrival modes, human rights, and international obligations have all been part of the debate that has ensued over the Australian Government’s policy response towards refugees and asylum seekers. This debate was a central campaign focus in the lead up to the 2013 Australian federal election and was accompanied by extensive media coverage. This media coverage is a significant contributor to the representation of refugees and asyl…
Life on newstart allowance
In recent years, significant policy changes have been made to Australian welfare benefits for single parent families. These changes include the addition of work requirements and changes to the eligibility requirements for family payments. This paper explores the most recent welfare payment change for low-income single parents in 2013, whereby a change in eligibility requirements has seen many move from the Parenting Payment Single (PPS) to Newsta…
Food as a discretionary item
Recent changes to Australia's welfare system have affected low-income single parent families, with many moved on to an employment seeker's payment (a reduced payment) when the policy change made them ineligible for a family payment. To explore the impacts of this policy change, in-depth interviews were conducted with 23 low-income single mothers across Australia. This paper focuses on the health and wellbeing impacts of the decreased payment on f…
Stigma and emergency and community food assistance
An increasing number of Australians are experiencing food insecurity due to rising costs of living and stagnant wage and welfare growth, as a result an increasing number of people are reliant on charity to meet their food needs. This research employs qualitative methods to explore the experiences of people who are reliant on emergency and community food assistance. The two main findings of this study are that people relying on charity often exper…
An investigation of incident reports from the detention center Nauru
All asylum seekers who arrive in Australia by boat are subject to mandatory immigration detention. Since 2001, Australia has housed asylum seekers in offshore immigration detention facilities in Nauru and Papua New Guinea. The detention centers have been criticized both locally and internationally for the inhuman conditions in which asylum seekers are forced to live. In 2016, The Guardian Australia published more than 2000 leaked incident reports…
Compassionate Deterrence
Recent decades have seen issues of asylum seeking and border security feature heavily in Australian federal elections, with significant campaign time and money dedicated to the promotion of border security policies that seek to limit the number of boats carrying asylum seekers. In this article, we investigate the language of threat and the construction of asylum seekers as a “threat to national security,” we suggest that this language can be trac…
Aids Assassins
The media representations of refugees who are HIV-positive often revolve around criminal transmission cases. This study examines the approach the Australian mass media have taken toward the case of two men from refugee backgrounds and how this stigmatizing language is unhelpful in discussions of HIV. An extensive search of the Factiva database was undertaken for all newspaper articles in the major dailies that mentioned “HIV,” “AIDS,” and “refuge…
Generations of ‘shock absorbers
Despite their status as high-income food producing nations, children and their caregivers, both in the United States (U.S.) and Australia can experience food insecurity. Nutrition researchers formed a joint U.S.-Australia collaboration to help advance food security for households with young children aged 0–5 years. This study investigated food insecurity from the perspective of caregivers, especially their perceptions of the impact of food insecu…
Supporting People Seeking Asylum in the Australian Community
Deterrence of asylum seekers, including via restrictive refugee determination processes, is increasingly common in many countries. In Australia, people who sought asylum by sea between 13 August 2012 and 1 January 2014 (the 'legacy caseload'), have been subject to increasing restrictions on their social and economic rights. As a result, these people rely on support from non-government organisations, whilst they progress through Australia's refuge…
The prevalence, severity and experience of food insecurity in Australia
High costs of living and low wage growth in Australia have resulted in an increase in the number of people experiencing food insecurity, and a corresponding increase in the number of people accessing food aid. This research employs qualitative methods alongside standard methods to explore food security to investigate these issues in food aid settings in Victoria, Australia. The two aims of this study were, 1) to explore the profile of people who …
A Human Rights Approach for Access to Clean Drinking Water
In northern and central Israel are some 70 villages that are not recognized by the state of Israel. At least half of these villages are not connected to the national drinking water networks and lack sufficient quality and quantity of water. Outbreaks of diseases associated with contaminated water supply have occurred, as well as substantial environmental distress. An outbreak of hepatitis A led to the cooperation of a public health physician, a n…
Examining the Relationship Between Food Insecurity and Family Violence
Purpose This review aimed to investigate and describe the current research that has reported on family violence and food insecurity and to explore any links. Research is beginning to explore the relationship between food insecurity and family violence, as such, this is a good time to review the current body of literature to identify existing gaps. Methods This research employed a narrative systematic review allowing for a broad search while maint…
Thinking outside the box
Recent changes to Australia's welfare system have impacted low‐income single parents who have been moved from a family payment, Parenting Payment Single, to a lower payment directed at individuals looking for work, Newstart Allowance. Research has shown that single‐parent families are particularly vulnerable to the risk of financial deprivation and poverty, and this recent welfare payment change further compounds the often dire financial situatio…
Can Giving Clients a Choice in Food Selection Help to Meet Their Nutritional Needs
A Human Rights Approach for Access to Clean Drinking Water
In northern and central Israel are some 70 villages that are not recognized by the state of Israel. At least half of these villages are not connected to the national drinking water networks and lack sufficient quality and quantity of water. Outbreaks of diseases associated with contaminated water supply have occurred, as well as substantial environmental distress. An outbreak of hepatitis A led to the cooperation of a public health physician, a n…
Records of Dispossession: Palestinian Refugee Property and the Arab-Israeli Conflict
It Would be Okay If They Came through the Proper Channels
Australia's humanitarian programme contributes to UNHCR's global resettlement programme and enhances Australia's international humanitarian reputation. However, as the recent tragedy on Christmas Island has shown, the arrival of asylum seekers by boat continues to stimulate debate, discussion and reaction from the Australian public and the Australian media. In this study, we used a mixed methods community survey to understand community perception…
Any one of these boat people could be a terrorist for all we know!’ Media representations and public perceptions of ‘boat people’ arrivals in Australia
In April 2009 a boat (named the ‘SIEV 36’ by the Australian Navy) carrying 49 asylum seekers exploded off the north coast of Australia. Media and public debate about Australia’s responsibility to individuals seeking asylum by boat was instantaneous. This paper investigates the media representation of the ‘SIEV 36’ incident and the public responses to media reports through online news fora. We examined three key questions: 1) Does the media report…
Aids Assassins
The media representations of refugees who are HIV-positive often revolve around criminal transmission cases. This study examines the approach the Australian mass media have taken toward the case of two men from refugee backgrounds and how this stigmatizing language is unhelpful in discussions of HIV. An extensive search of the Factiva database was undertaken for all newspaper articles in the major dailies that mentioned “HIV,” “AIDS,” and “refuge…
The Role of Food Banks in Addressing Food Insecurity
Life on newstart allowance
In recent years, significant policy changes have been made to Australian welfare benefits for single parent families. These changes include the addition of work requirements and changes to the eligibility requirements for family payments. This paper explores the most recent welfare payment change for low-income single parents in 2013, whereby a change in eligibility requirements has seen many move from the Parenting Payment Single (PPS) to Newsta…
Food as a discretionary item
Recent changes to Australia's welfare system have affected low-income single parent families, with many moved on to an employment seeker's payment (a reduced payment) when the policy change made them ineligible for a family payment. To explore the impacts of this policy change, in-depth interviews were conducted with 23 low-income single mothers across Australia. This paper focuses on the health and wellbeing impacts of the decreased payment on f…
Compassionate Deterrence
Recent decades have seen issues of asylum seeking and border security feature heavily in Australian federal elections, with significant campaign time and money dedicated to the promotion of border security policies that seek to limit the number of boats carrying asylum seekers. In this article, we investigate the language of threat and the construction of asylum seekers as a “threat to national security,” we suggest that this language can be trac…
Representations of refugees and asylum seekers during the 2013 federal election
Immigration policy, arrival modes, human rights, and international obligations have all been part of the debate that has ensued over the Australian Government’s policy response towards refugees and asylum seekers. This debate was a central campaign focus in the lead up to the 2013 Australian federal election and was accompanied by extensive media coverage. This media coverage is a significant contributor to the representation of refugees and asyl…
Can Giving Clients a Choice in Food Selection Help to Meet Their Nutritional Needs
The role of social enterprise in food insecurity among asylum seekers
People seeking asylum in high-income countries are vulnerable to food insecurity due to limited opportunities for social and economic participation. Given this vulnerability, nongovernment organisations are attempting to improve food security outcomes through targeted programmes. This study explored the role of a subsidised mobile fresh fruit and vegetable market (the Food Justice Truck-FJT) on the experience of food insecurity for people seeking…
Thinking outside the box
Recent changes to Australia's welfare system have impacted low‐income single parents who have been moved from a family payment, Parenting Payment Single, to a lower payment directed at individuals looking for work, Newstart Allowance. Research has shown that single‐parent families are particularly vulnerable to the risk of financial deprivation and poverty, and this recent welfare payment change further compounds the often dire financial situatio…
Health Equity, Social Justice, and Human Rights
"This text demystifies systems set up for the protection and promotion of human rights globally, regionally and nationally. It explores the use and usefulness of rights-based approaches as an important part of the toolbox available to health and welfare professionals and community members working in a variety of settings to improve health and reduce health inequities"
Documenting the Food Insecurity Experiences and Nutritional Status of Women in India
This study aims to investigate a range of determinants of food insecurity among a rural population. It will allow for the identification of some of the components of household food insecurity among women in India and will go part of the way to understanding how and why India continues to experience food and nutritional insecurity despite growth and progress in a range of other indicators
The prevalence, severity and experience of food insecurity in Australia
High costs of living and low wage growth in Australia have resulted in an increase in the number of people experiencing food insecurity, and a corresponding increase in the number of people accessing food aid. This research employs qualitative methods alongside standard methods to explore food security to investigate these issues in food aid settings in Victoria, Australia. The two aims of this study were, 1) to explore the profile of people who …
Food Insecurity and Dietary Intake among Rural Indian Women
Food insecurity is an important contributor to health and a factor in both underweight and malnutrition, and overweight and obesity. Countries where both undernutrition and overweight and obesity coexist are said to be experiencing a double burden of malnutrition. India is one example of a country experiencing this double burden. Women have been found to experience the negative impacts of food insecurity and obesity, however, the reasons that wom…
An investigation of incident reports from the detention center Nauru
All asylum seekers who arrive in Australia by boat are subject to mandatory immigration detention. Since 2001, Australia has housed asylum seekers in offshore immigration detention facilities in Nauru and Papua New Guinea. The detention centers have been criticized both locally and internationally for the inhuman conditions in which asylum seekers are forced to live. In 2016, The Guardian Australia published more than 2000 leaked incident reports…
Development of a Comprehensive Household Food Security Tool for Families with Young Children and/or Pregnant Women in High Income Countries
Despite increasing rates of food insecurity in high income countries, food insecurity and its related factors are inconsistently and inadequately assessed, especially among households with young children (0-6 years) and pregnant women. To fill this gap, researchers from the U.S. and Australia collaborated to develop a comprehensive household food security tool that includes the known determinants and outcomes of food insecurity among parents of y…
Experiences of Food-Insecure Pregnant Women and Factors Influencing Their Food Choices
FI during pregnancy is burdensome, relentless and undermines women's wellbeing. Supportive strategies within antenatal healthcare settings are urgently required to deliver an equitable health response for vulnerable women
An investigation of structural violence in the lived experience of food insecurity
In Australia, like many high-income countries, food insecurity is associated with increased risks of chronic diseases, sub-optimal development outcomes in children, and mental health conditions including depression and anxiety. Food insecure households employ a range of strategies, including the use of food charity, to help alleviate hunger and meet cost of living pressures. The aim of this paper is to investigate the lived experience of food ins…
Stigma and emergency and community food assistance
An increasing number of Australians are experiencing food insecurity due to rising costs of living and stagnant wage and welfare growth, as a result an increasing number of people are reliant on charity to meet their food needs. This research employs qualitative methods to explore the experiences of people who are reliant on emergency and community food assistance. The two main findings of this study are that people relying on charity often exper…
Exploring the daily lives of women street vendors in India
Indian women enter the informal workforce for a range of reasons. Women food vendors tend to dominate low-income, low-skill activities, such as selling perishable food items. The aim of this study was to investigate the experiences of women food vendors in India. Twenty-four women were interviewed in 2015 and 2016 about financial matters, livelihoods, family, and housing, and the experience of vending. Findings indicate that women vendors are fin…
Bali over the Counter
In the bodybuilding and fitness communities, anecdotal evidence suggests that some take 'steroid holidays', traveling to and living in foreign countries so as to have greater access to performance and image enhancing drugs (PIEDs). This study aimed to explore this phenomenon. Discussions in bodybuilding, fitness, and PIED forums formed the basis of this study. Several websites were identified and keyword searches were used to identify potential '…
What’s in a commercial meal kit? Structured review of Australian meal kits
Objective: The aim of this project is to review the products and recipes contained within popular subscription meal kits to determine if they are suitable for wider use among people who are food insecure. Design: Across the 6-week period, weekly meal kits from both HelloFresh and Markey Spoon were purchased, resulting in thirty-six individual meals that were prepared and assessed. Meals were assessed based on the content included in the meal kit …
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