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Paul Ward

Alternate Name:
Paul Russell Ward
Journal article

The safety of anaesthesia delivered by rural generalist anaesthetists: a scoping review of the literature

Rural generalist anaesthetists (RGAs) are central to the delivery of health care in much of rural and remote Australia. This article details a systematic review of the literature specifically asking the question, ‘what is the current evidence of the 'safety' of anaesthesia delivered by RGAs?’
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Barriers to accessing HIV care services in host low and middle income countries

Migrant populations are one of the vulnerable groups to HIV transmission and its consequences. This study demonstrates the need to improve pre-departure information for migrant workers regarding the healthcare system and access procedures in potential host countries.
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Impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on the activity and mental health of older people in Indonesia: a qualitative study

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused detrimental impacts on different population groups throughout the world. This study aimed to explore the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic’s mandatory lockdown protocols on individual and social activities and mental health conditions of community-dwelling older people in Jakarta, Indonesia.
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Examining social class as it relates to heuristics women use to determine the trustworthiness of information regarding the link between alcohol and breast cancer risk

High rates of alcohol consumption by midlife women, despite the documented risks associated with breast cancer, varies according to social class. However, we know little about how to develop equitable messaging regarding breast cancer prevention that takes into consideration class differences in the receipt and use of such information.
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‘Oh well, wine o’clock’: what midlife women told us about drinking – and why it’s so hard to stop


While alcohol reduction campaigns ask us to check our relationship with alcohol, emphasising the role it can play in causing violence and disease, this research has found many Australian women view alcohol in a different way. Many don’t see alcohol as only a bad thing and have complex reasons for their relationships with alcohol.

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