Elizabeth McDonald
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 5874019 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Elizabeth McDonald |
| PRENOMES | Elizabeth |
| SOBRENOME | McDonald |
| ASSINATURA | MCDONALD E |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Charles Darwin University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4384-1358 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 12 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 7 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 12 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 1996 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Turning struggles into strengths
INTRODUCTION: Academic difficulty in medical education has potentially negative impacts on students, faculties, and healthcare institutions. A traditional deficit view of the phenomenon offers a limited perspective that narrows student support opportunities and neglects intrapersonal strengths and successes arising from student adversity and struggle. This study explores the lived experiences of medical students and junior doctors who surmounted …
Oxygen isotope values of charred tree bark as an indicator of forest fire severity
Charred tree bark is a useful source of information about fire characteristics. • Oxygen isotope signature of charred bark is a linearly related to burn severity. • These δ 18 O values could be used to reconstruct the severity of fire events. • This technique could extend the temporal coverage of fire reconstruction. The objective of this study was to determine if oxygen isotope values of charred tree bark could be used to reconstruct fire severi…
Examining the Effects of Ambient Temperature on Pre-Term Birth in Central Australia
Preterm birth (born before 37 completed weeks of gestation) is one of the leading causes of death among children under 5 years of age. Several recent studies have examined the association between extreme temperature and preterm births, but there have been almost no such studies in arid Australia. In this paper, we explore the potential association between exposures to extreme temperatures during the last 3 weeks of pregnancy in a Central Australi…
Evaluating a handwashing with soap program in Australian remote Aboriginal communities
Cultural, social-economic and physical barriers in remote communities make it challenging to promote adults and children wash their hands with soap and maintain clean faces such that these behaviours become habit. Low levels of access to a television in the home illustrate the extreme level of disadvantage experienced in these communities. Highlighting that social marketing programs have the potential to increase disadvantage if expensive items s…
The impact of home language on the understanding of the vocabulary used in the South African version of the Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire Fifth Edition
The aim of this study was to investigate the understanding of the vocabulary used in the South African version of the Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire Fifth Edition by native English speakers and non-native English speakers. Two prominent studies investigated the impact of home language when using the earlier version, namely, the Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire South African 1992 version. Methodological suggestions following from…
An ecological approach to health promotion in remote Australian Aboriginal communities
Poor environmental conditions and poor child health in remote Australian Aboriginal communities are a symptom of a disjuncture in the cultures of a disadvantaged (and only relatively recently enfranchised) minority population and a proportionally large, wealthy dominant immigrant population, problematic social policies and the legacy of colonialism. Developing effective health promotion interventions in this environment is a challenge. Taking an …
Exploring cross-sectional associations between common childhood illness, housing and social conditions in remote Australian Aboriginal communities
These findings add to other evidence that building programs need to be supported by a range of other social and behavioural interventions for potential health gains to be more fully realised
A case study of physical and social barriers to hygiene and child growth in remote Australian Aboriginal communities
There is a need to address policy and the management of infrastructure, as well as key parenting and childcare practices that allow the high burden of infection among children to persist. The common characteristics of many remote Aboriginal communities in Australia suggest that these findings may be more widely applicable
Issues and challenges for systematic reviews in indigenous health
This essay outlines key issues raised during a project that aimed to (1) identify the gaps in the international evidence base of systematic reviews of intervention effectiveness relevant to public health decision making to address health inequalities experienced by indigenous people, and (2) identify priority areas and topics for future reviews. A number of indigenous researchers and clinicians invited to participate in the project expressed rese…
Identification of primary HIV-1C infection in Botswana
Methods for identification of primary HIV infections seem increasingly important to understand pathogenesis, and to prevent transmission, which is particularly efficient during acute infection. Most current algorithms for HIV testing are based on detection of HIV antibodies and are unable to identify early infections before seroconversion. The efficiency of prospective cohorts, which is a standard approach for identifying primary HIV-1 infection,…
Skin infection, housing and social circumstances in children living in remote Indigenous communities
Background Poor housing conditions in remote Indigenous communities in Australia are a major underlying factor in poor child health, including high rates of skin infections. The aim of this study is to test approaches to data collection, analysis and feedback for a follow-up study of the impact of housing conditions on child health. Methods Participation was negotiated in three communities with community councils and individual participants. Data…
The impact of multiple sclerosis on sexuality and relationships
We were concerned with an evaluation of the impact of multiple sclerosis (MS) on sexual functioning, social and family relationships, and general well‐being. MS is a progressive neurological disease. The development of the illness is unpredictable, and the level of disability from the disorder is variable. Although the person with MS frequently looks healthy, impairment may occur in the sensory, cognitive, and motor domains. Women are more likely…
The impact of multiple sclerosis on sexuality and relationships
We were concerned with an evaluation of the impact of multiple sclerosis (MS) on sexual functioning, social and family relationships, and general well‐being. MS is a progressive neurological disease. The development of the illness is unpredictable, and the level of disability from the disorder is variable. Although the person with MS frequently looks healthy, impairment may occur in the sensory, cognitive, and motor domains. Women are more likely…
The impact of home language on the understanding of the vocabulary used in the South African version of the Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire Fifth Edition
The aim of this study was to investigate the understanding of the vocabulary used in the South African version of the Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire Fifth Edition by native English speakers and non-native English speakers. Two prominent studies investigated the impact of home language when using the earlier version, namely, the Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire South African 1992 version. Methodological suggestions following from…
The impact of multiple sclerosis on sexuality and relationships
We were concerned with an evaluation of the impact of multiple sclerosis (MS) on sexual functioning, social and family relationships, and general well‐being. MS is a progressive neurological disease. The development of the illness is unpredictable, and the level of disability from the disorder is variable. Although the person with MS frequently looks healthy, impairment may occur in the sensory, cognitive, and motor domains. Women are more likely…
Skin infection, housing and social circumstances in children living in remote Indigenous communities
Background Poor housing conditions in remote Indigenous communities in Australia are a major underlying factor in poor child health, including high rates of skin infections. The aim of this study is to test approaches to data collection, analysis and feedback for a follow-up study of the impact of housing conditions on child health. Methods Participation was negotiated in three communities with community councils and individual participants. Data…
Identification of primary HIV-1C infection in Botswana
Methods for identification of primary HIV infections seem increasingly important to understand pathogenesis, and to prevent transmission, which is particularly efficient during acute infection. Most current algorithms for HIV testing are based on detection of HIV antibodies and are unable to identify early infections before seroconversion. The efficiency of prospective cohorts, which is a standard approach for identifying primary HIV-1 infection,…
A case study of physical and social barriers to hygiene and child growth in remote Australian Aboriginal communities
There is a need to address policy and the management of infrastructure, as well as key parenting and childcare practices that allow the high burden of infection among children to persist. The common characteristics of many remote Aboriginal communities in Australia suggest that these findings may be more widely applicable
Issues and challenges for systematic reviews in indigenous health
This essay outlines key issues raised during a project that aimed to (1) identify the gaps in the international evidence base of systematic reviews of intervention effectiveness relevant to public health decision making to address health inequalities experienced by indigenous people, and (2) identify priority areas and topics for future reviews. A number of indigenous researchers and clinicians invited to participate in the project expressed rese…
An ecological approach to health promotion in remote Australian Aboriginal communities
Poor environmental conditions and poor child health in remote Australian Aboriginal communities are a symptom of a disjuncture in the cultures of a disadvantaged (and only relatively recently enfranchised) minority population and a proportionally large, wealthy dominant immigrant population, problematic social policies and the legacy of colonialism. Developing effective health promotion interventions in this environment is a challenge. Taking an …
Exploring cross-sectional associations between common childhood illness, housing and social conditions in remote Australian Aboriginal communities
These findings add to other evidence that building programs need to be supported by a range of other social and behavioural interventions for potential health gains to be more fully realised
The impact of home language on the understanding of the vocabulary used in the South African version of the Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire Fifth Edition
The aim of this study was to investigate the understanding of the vocabulary used in the South African version of the Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire Fifth Edition by native English speakers and non-native English speakers. Two prominent studies investigated the impact of home language when using the earlier version, namely, the Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire South African 1992 version. Methodological suggestions following from…
Evaluating a handwashing with soap program in Australian remote Aboriginal communities
Cultural, social-economic and physical barriers in remote communities make it challenging to promote adults and children wash their hands with soap and maintain clean faces such that these behaviours become habit. Low levels of access to a television in the home illustrate the extreme level of disadvantage experienced in these communities. Highlighting that social marketing programs have the potential to increase disadvantage if expensive items s…
Examining the Effects of Ambient Temperature on Pre-Term Birth in Central Australia
Preterm birth (born before 37 completed weeks of gestation) is one of the leading causes of death among children under 5 years of age. Several recent studies have examined the association between extreme temperature and preterm births, but there have been almost no such studies in arid Australia. In this paper, we explore the potential association between exposures to extreme temperatures during the last 3 weeks of pregnancy in a Central Australi…
Oxygen isotope values of charred tree bark as an indicator of forest fire severity
Charred tree bark is a useful source of information about fire characteristics. • Oxygen isotope signature of charred bark is a linearly related to burn severity. • These δ 18 O values could be used to reconstruct the severity of fire events. • This technique could extend the temporal coverage of fire reconstruction. The objective of this study was to determine if oxygen isotope values of charred tree bark could be used to reconstruct fire severi…
Turning struggles into strengths
INTRODUCTION: Academic difficulty in medical education has potentially negative impacts on students, faculties, and healthcare institutions. A traditional deficit view of the phenomenon offers a limited perspective that narrows student support opportunities and neglects intrapersonal strengths and successes arising from student adversity and struggle. This study explores the lived experiences of medical students and junior doctors who surmounted …
Medicine (8 obras) · Nursing (7 obras) · Public health (7 obras) · Environmental health (5 obras) · Biostatistics (4 obras) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (3 obras) · Epidemiology (3 obras) · Psychology (3 obras) · Community health (2 obras) · Developmental psychology (2 obras)