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Rowland BC, Mohebbi M, Kelly AB, Benstead ML, Herde JA, Clancy EM, Bailey JA, Hallam B, Sharkey P, Horner R, Toumbourou JW. Correction to: School Influences on Adolescent Depression: A 6-Year Longitudinal Study Amongst Catholic, Government and Independent Schools, in Victoria, Australia. J Relig Health 2023; 62:1157-1158. [PMID: 35352240 PMCID: PMC10042743 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-022-01551-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Bosco C Rowland
- Centre of Social, Early and Emotional Development, School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, 3125, Australia.
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- Faculty of Health, Biostatistics Unit, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane City, QLD, 4000, Australia
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- Centre of Social, Early and Emotional Development, School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, 3125, Australia
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- School of Social Work, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, 3010, Australia
- Centre for Adolescent Health, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Centre of Social, Early and Emotional Development, School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, 3125, Australia
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- Centre of Social, Early and Emotional Development, School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, 3125, Australia
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- Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools, East Melbourne, VIC, 3002, Australia
- Australian Catholic University, Fitzroy, VIC, 3065, Australia
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- Australian Catholic University, Fitzroy, VIC, 3065, Australia
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- Centre of Social, Early and Emotional Development, School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, 3125, Australia
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Rowland BC, Mohebbi M, Kelly AB, Benstead ML, Herde JA, Clancy EM, Bailey JA, Hallam B, Sharkey P, Horner R, Toumbourou JW. School Influences on Adolescent Depression: A 6-Year Longitudinal Study Amongst Catholic, Government and Independent Schools, in Victoria, Australia. J Relig Health 2023; 62:1136-1156. [PMID: 35286561 PMCID: PMC10042755 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-022-01515-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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This study examined associations between school sector (Government, Catholic or Independent) and depressive symptomology over the secondary school years. Six waves of data collected annually from a representative Australian sample were examined. Multilevel piecewise linear and logistic regression controlling for a variety of demographic variables and protective factors was undertaken. In all sectors, depressive symptomology decreased between 10 and 13 years of age, but significantly increased for girls at age 13. Adolescents in Catholic schools reported significantly fewer symptoms of depression compared to those in Government and Independent schools. Adolescents in Catholic schools were less likely to report clinical levels of depressed mood compared to adolescents in Government schools.
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- Bosco C Rowland
- Centre of Social, Early and Emotional Development, School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, 3125, Australia.
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- Faculty of Health, Biostatistics Unit, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane City, QLD, 4000, Australia
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- Centre of Social, Early and Emotional Development, School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, 3125, Australia
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- School of Social Work, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, 3010, Australia
- Centre for Adolescent Health, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Centre of Social, Early and Emotional Development, School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, 3125, Australia
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- Centre of Social, Early and Emotional Development, School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, 3125, Australia
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- Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools, East Melbourne, VIC, 3002, Australia
- Australian Catholic University, Fitzroy, VIC, 3065, Australia
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- Australian Catholic University, Fitzroy, VIC, 3065, Australia
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- Centre of Social, Early and Emotional Development, School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, 3125, Australia
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Parks MJ, Solomon RJ, Solomon S, Rowland BC, Hemphill SA, Patton GC, Toumbourou JW. Delinquency, School Context, and Risk Factors in India, Australia, and the United States: Implications for Prevention. J Res Adolesc 2020; 30 Suppl 1:143-157. [PMID: 30260070 DOI: 10.1111/jora.12455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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There is a dearth of research on delinquency, school context, and risk factors across developed and developing nations. Using representative samples and matched surveys, we examined delinquency among cohorts in Mumbai, India (N = 3,717); Victoria, Australia (N = 1,842); and Washington State (WA), United States (N = 1,828). We used multivariate Poisson hierarchical linear modeling. Risk factor and delinquency levels varied across sites. Delinquency clustered within certain schools, particularly in Mumbai. Community disorganization exhibited an association with delinquency as a school-level context effect in Mumbai and Victoria. Peer delinquency, sensation seeking, and poor family management exhibited cross-nationally consistent associations with delinquency. Programs that target schools, the clustering of problem behaviors, and cross-nationally consistent risk factors should be considered internationally.
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- La Trobe University
- The University of Melbourne
- Murdoch Children's Research Institute
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- The University of Melbourne
- Murdoch Children's Research Institute
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Rowland BC, Hall JK, Kremer PJ, Miller PG, Toumbourou JW. Underage purchasing of alcohol from packaged liquor outlets: an Australian study. Health Promot Int 2018; 32:790-799. [PMID: 27006362 DOI: 10.1093/heapro/daw007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Access to the supply of alcohol is an important factor influencing adolescent alcohol consumption. Although alcohol sales outlets are prohibited from selling alcohol to underage youth, there has been limited research investigating compliance. The present study sought to estimate the extent to which adolescents that appeared underage were successfully able to purchase alcohol from packaged liquor outlets in Australia; and to identify store and sales characteristics associated with illegal purchasing. In 2012, purchase surveys were conducted (n= 310) at packaged liquor outlets in 28 urban and rural communities across three states of Australia: Western Australia, Queensland and Victoria. Confederates successfully purchased alcohol at 60% (95% CI: 55-66) of outlets. The density of general alcohol outlets in the surrounding area and the type of liquor outlet were predictors of successful alcohol purchases; however, this was moderated by the state in which the purchase was made. Regional geographical location was also found to predict underage alcohol purchase. The majority of alcohol sales outlets in Australia breach regulations prohibiting sales to underage youth. Consistent enforcement of policies across the states of Australia, and reducing the number of alcohol outlets, will help prevent alcohol outlets illegally selling alcohol to underage adolescents.
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- Bosco C Rowland
- Centre for Socialand Early Emotional Development and School of Psychology, Deakin University, Burwood 3125, Australia
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- Centre for Social and Early Emotional Development and School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong 3220, Australia
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- Centre for Social and Early Emotional Development and School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong 3220, Australia.,School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong 3220, Australia
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- Centre for Social and Early Emotional Development and School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong 3220, Australia
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- Centre for Social and Early Emotional Development and School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong 3220, Australia
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Underwood TSA, Rowland BC, Ferrand R, Vieillevigne L. Application of the Exradin W1 scintillator to determine Ediode 60017 and microDiamond 60019 correction factors for relative dosimetry within small MV and FFF fields. Phys Med Biol 2015; 60:6669-83. [DOI: 10.1088/0031-9155/60/17/6669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Kingsland M, Wolfenden L, Tindall J, Rowland BC, Lecathelinais C, Gillham KE, Dodds P, Sidey MN, Rogerson JC, McElduff P, Crundall I, Wiggers JH. Tackling risky alcohol consumption in sport: a cluster randomised controlled trial of an alcohol management intervention with community football clubs. J Epidemiol Community Health 2015; 69:993-9. [PMID: 26038252 PMCID: PMC4602266 DOI: 10.1136/jech-2014-204984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2014] [Accepted: 05/11/2015] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Background An increased prevalence of risky alcohol consumption and alcohol-related harm has been reported for members of sporting groups and at sporting venues compared with non-sporting populations. While sports clubs and venues represent opportune settings to implement strategies to reduce such risks, no controlled trials have been reported. The purpose of the study was to examine the effectiveness of an alcohol management intervention in reducing risky alcohol consumption and the risk of alcohol-related harm among community football club members. Method A cluster randomised controlled trial of an alcohol management intervention was undertaken with non-elite, community football clubs and their members in New South Wales, Australia. Risky alcohol consumption (5+ drinks) at the club and risk of alcohol-related harm using the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) were measured at baseline and postintervention. Results Eighty-eight clubs participated in the trial (n=43, Intervention; n=45, Control) and separate cross-sectional samples of club members completed the baseline (N=1411) and postintervention (N=1143) surveys. Postintervention, a significantly lower proportion of intervention club members reported: risky alcohol consumption at the club (Intervention: 19%; Control: 24%; OR: 0.63 (95% CI 0.40 to 1.00); p=0.05); risk of alcohol-related harm (Intervention: 38%; Control: 45%; OR: 0.58 (95% CI 0.38 to 0.87); p<0.01); alcohol consumption risk (Intervention: 47%; Control: 55%; OR: 0.60 (95% CI 0.41 to 0.87); p<0.01) and possible alcohol dependence (Intervention: 1%; Control: 4%; OR: 0.20 (95% CI 0.06 to 0.65); p<0.01). Conclusions With large numbers of people worldwide playing, watching and sports officiating, enhancing club-based alcohol management interventions could make a substantial contribution to reducing the burden of alcohol misuse in communities. Trial registration number ACTRN12609000224224.
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- Melanie Kingsland
- School of Medicine and Public Health, the University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia Hunter New England Population Health, Wallsend, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, the University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia Hunter New England Population Health, Wallsend, New South Wales, Australia
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- Hunter New England Population Health, Wallsend, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia
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- Hunter New England Population Health, Wallsend, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, the University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian Drug Foundation, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, the University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian Drug Foundation, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, the University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia Hunter New England Population Health, Wallsend, New South Wales, Australia
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Wolfenden L, Kingsland M, Rowland BC, Dodds P, Gillham K, Yoong SL, Sidey M, Wiggers J. Improving availability, promotion and purchase of fruit and vegetable and non sugar-sweetened drink products at community sporting clubs: a randomised trial. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 2015; 12:35. [PMID: 25886467 PMCID: PMC4396565 DOI: 10.1186/s12966-015-0193-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2014] [Accepted: 02/20/2015] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Background Amateur sporting clubs represent an attractive setting for health promotion. This study assesses the impact of a multi-component intervention on the availability, promotion and purchase of fruit and vegetable and non sugar -sweetened drink products from community sporting club canteens. We also assessed the impact the intervention on sporting club revenue from the sale of food and beverages. Method A repeat cross-sectional, parallel group, cluster randomized controlled trial was undertaken with amateur community football clubs in New South Wales, Australia. The intervention was conducted over 2.5 winter sporting seasons and sought to improve the availability and promotion of fruit and vegetables and non sugar-sweetened drinks in sporting club canteens. Trial outcomes were assessed via telephone surveys of sporting club representatives and members. Results Eighty five sporting clubs and 1143 club members participated in the study. Relative to the control group, at follow-up, clubs allocated to the intervention were significantly more likely to have fruit and vegetable products available at the club canteen (OR = 5.13; 95% CI 1.70-15.38), were more likely to promote fruit and vegetable selection using reduced pricing and meal deals (OR = 34.48; 95% CI 4.18-250.00) and members of intervention clubs were more likely to report purchase of fruit and vegetable (OR = 2.58 95% CI; 1.08-6.18) and non sugar -sweetened drink (OR = 1.56; 95% CI 1.09-2.25) products. There was no significant difference between groups in the annual club revenue from food and non-alcoholic beverage sales. Conclusion The findings demonstrate that the intervention can improve the nutrition environment of sporting clubs and the purchasing behaviour of members. Trial registration Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry: ACTRN12609000224224.
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- Luke Wolfenden
- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia. .,Hunter New England Population Health, Wallsend, NSW, 2287, Australia.
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia. .,Hunter New England Population Health, Wallsend, NSW, 2287, Australia.
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia.
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- Hunter New England Population Health, Wallsend, NSW, 2287, Australia.
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia.
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- Australian Drug Foundation, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia.
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia. .,Hunter New England Population Health, Wallsend, NSW, 2287, Australia.
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Rowland BC, Wolfenden L, Gillham K, Kingsland M, Richardson B, Wiggers J. Is alcohol and community sport a good mix? Alcohol management, consumption and social capital in community sports clubs. Aust N Z J Public Health 2014; 39:210-5. [PMID: 25376732 DOI: 10.1111/1753-6405.12280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2014] [Revised: 05/01/2014] [Accepted: 06/01/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Community sports clubs provide an important contribution to the health and wellbeing of individuals and the community; however, they have also been associated with risky alcohol consumption. This study assessed whether a club's alcohol management strategies were related to risky alcohol consumption by members and levels of social capital, as measured in terms of participation in and perceived safety of the club. METHOD A total of 723 sports club members from 33 community football clubs in New South Wales, Australia, completed a computer assisted telephone interview (CATI) and a management representative from each club also completed a CATI. The club representative reported on the club's implementation of 11 alcohol management practices, while club members reported their alcohol consumption and perceived levels of safety at the club and participation in the club. RESULTS A structural equation model identified having the bar open for more than four hours; having alcohol promotions; and serving intoxicated patrons were associated with increased risky alcohol consumption while at the club; which in turn was associated with lower levels of perceived club safety and member participation. CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATIONS The positive contribution of community sports clubs to the community may be diminished by specific inadequate alcohol management practices. Changing alcohol management practices can reduce alcohol consumption, and possibly increase perceived aspects of social capital, such as safety and participation.
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- Newcastle University, New South Wales.,Hunter New England Population Health, New South Wales
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- Hunter New England Population Health, New South Wales
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- Newcastle University, New South Wales.,Hunter New England Population Health, New South Wales
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- Newcastle University, New South Wales.,Hunter New England Population Health, New South Wales
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Rowland BC, Wolfenden L, Dodds P, Kingsland M, Gillham KE, Wiggers JH. The impact of a hypothetical designated driver program on intended alcohol-related behavior: an RCT. Health Promot Int 2014; 30:7-15. [PMID: 25209918 DOI: 10.1093/heapro/dau075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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UNLABELLED This study was aimed to assess, using vignettes, the impact of a hypothetical 'designated driver' (DD) initiative on level of intended alcohol consumption. A secondary aim was to assess whether using any form of transport where someone else drove was associated with level of intended consumption. A total of 390 individual sports club members from 72 clubs in New South Wales, Australia, completed a telephone survey. Individuals were randomized into one of two groups: one receiving a hypothetical vignette where the sports club members drank in a setting that provided a DD program; and the other receiving a vignette where the setting in which sports club members drank did not have a DD program. Individuals in both groups were asked to estimate the amount of alcohol they would be likely to consume and the time over which they would consume alcohol, and to indicate the likely means of traveling home afterwards. No difference in the amount of alcohol intended to be consumed between those in the DD and the non-DD group was identified. However, secondary analysis identified that, after controlling for group allocation, greater alcohol consumption was reported by individuals who used transport that relied on someone else to drive them home. DD programs implemented in community sports clubs may not affect intended alcohol consumption by club members. However, using someone else to drive home was associated with greater alcohol consumption. To mitigate against this risk, licensed premises that implement safe transport strategies should consider the use of additional strategies to moderate alcohol consumption that may be inadvertently encouraged. TRIAL REGISTRATION (Australian Clinical Trials Registry) ACTRN12611000831987.
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- Bosco C Rowland
- Deakin University, Burwood Highway, Burwood, VIC 3125, Australia
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- The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia NSW Cancer Institute, Australian Technology Park, Level 9, 8 Central Avenue, Eveleigh, NSW 2015, Australia
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- Hunter New England Population Health, Locked Bag 10, Wallsend, NSW 2287, Australia
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- Hunter New England Population Health, Locked Bag 10, Wallsend, NSW 2287, Australia
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- The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia Hunter New England Population Health, Locked Bag 10, Wallsend, NSW 2287, Australia
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Kingsland M, Wolfenden L, Rowland BC, Gillham KE, Kennedy VJ, Ramsden RL, Colbran RW, Weir S, Wiggers JH. Alcohol consumption and sport: a cross-sectional study of alcohol management practices associated with at-risk alcohol consumption at community football clubs. BMC Public Health 2013; 13:762. [PMID: 23947601 PMCID: PMC3751764 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-13-762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2013] [Accepted: 08/12/2013] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Excessive alcohol consumption is responsible for considerable harm from chronic disease and injury. Within most developed countries, members of sporting clubs participate in at-risk alcohol consumption at levels above that of communities generally. There has been limited research investigating the predictors of at-risk alcohol consumption in sporting settings, particularly at the non-elite level. The purpose of this study was to examine the association between the alcohol management practices and characteristics of community football clubs and at-risk alcohol consumption by club members. METHODS A cross sectional survey of community football club management representatives and members was conducted. Logistic regression analysis (adjusting for clustering by club) was used to determine the association between the alcohol management practices (including alcohol management policy, alcohol-related sponsorship, availability of low- and non-alcoholic drinks, and alcohol-related promotions, awards and prizes) and characteristics (football code, size and location) of sporting clubs and at-risk alcohol consumption by club members. RESULTS Members of clubs that served alcohol to intoxicated people [OR: 2.23 (95% CI: 1.26-3.93)], conducted 'happy hour' promotions [OR: 2.84 (95% CI: 1.84-4.38)] or provided alcohol-only awards and prizes [OR: 1.80 (95% CI: 1.16-2.80)] were at significantly greater odds of consuming alcohol at risky levels than members of clubs that did not have such alcohol management practices. At-risk alcohol consumption was also more likely among members of clubs with less than 150 players compared with larger clubs [OR:1.45 (95% CI: 1.02-2.05)] and amongst members of particular football codes. CONCLUSIONS The findings of this study suggest a need and opportunity for the implementation of alcohol harm reduction strategies targeting specific alcohol management practices at community football clubs.
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- Melanie Kingsland
- The University of Newcastle, School of Medicine and Public Health, Callaghan, New South Wales 2308, Australia
- Hunter New England Population Health, Locked Bag 10, Wallsend, New South Wales 2287, Australia
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- The University of Newcastle, School of Medicine and Public Health, Callaghan, New South Wales 2308, Australia
- NSW Cancer Institute, Australian Technology Park, Level 9, 8 Central Avenue, Eveleigh, New South Wales 2015, Australia
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- Deakin University, Burwood Highway, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia
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- Hunter New England Population Health, Locked Bag 10, Wallsend, New South Wales 2287, Australia
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- Australian Drug Foundation, Level 12, 607 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
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- Deakin University, Burwood Highway, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia
- Australian Drug Foundation, Level 12, 607 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
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- Australian Drug Foundation, Level 12, 607 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
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- Hunter New England Population Health, Locked Bag 10, Wallsend, New South Wales 2287, Australia
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- The University of Newcastle, School of Medicine and Public Health, Callaghan, New South Wales 2308, Australia
- Hunter New England Population Health, Locked Bag 10, Wallsend, New South Wales 2287, Australia
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Sawyer AL, Wolfenden L, Kennedy VJ, Kingsland M, Young KG, Tindall J, Rowland BC, Colbran RW, Wiggers JH. Alcohol sponsorship of community football clubs: the current situation. Health Promot J Austr 2012; 23:70-2. [PMID: 22730944 DOI: 10.1071/he12070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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ISSUE ADDRESSED There is accumulating evidence supporting a link between alcohol industry sponsorship and alcohol-related problems in both community and elite-level sports. Little is known, however, about the current status of such sponsorship, particularly of community sport. This study aimed to assess associations between alcohol industry sponsorship and different community football clubs in Australia. METHODS The study involved 101 community football clubs across New South Wales, Australia. One representative from each club took part in a cross-sectional telephone survey designed to assess club (football code, number of players, socioeconomic and geographic descriptors) and alcohol industry sponsorship (money, equipment, free alcohol or discounted alcohol) characteristics. Chi-square analysis was used to test associations between club characteristics, and: i) any alcohol industry sponsorship; and ii) type of sponsorship. RESULTS Eighty-eight per cent of clubs reported receiving sponsorship from the alcohol industry, and most clubs (82%) were sponsored by a licensed premises. There were no significant associations between club characteristics and source of alcohol industry sponsorship. However, small clubs were found to be significantly more likely to receive free or discounted alcohol sponsorship than larger clubs (p=0.05). CONCLUSIONS This exploratory study suggests a significant presence of alcohol industry sponsorship among community football clubs in Australia.
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- Amy L Sawyer
- Hunter New England Population Health, New South Wales
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Kingsland M, Wolfenden L, Rowland BC, Tindall J, Gillham KE, McElduff P, Rogerson JC, Wiggers JH. A cluster randomised controlled trial of a comprehensive accreditation intervention to reduce alcohol consumption at community sports clubs: study protocol. BMJ Open 2011; 1:bmjopen2011000328. [PMID: 22021867 PMCID: PMC3191607 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2011-000328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2011] [Accepted: 08/31/2011] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Introduction Excessive alcohol consumption is responsible for considerable harm from chronic disease and injury. Within most developed countries, members of sporting clubs consume alcohol at levels above that of communities generally. Despite the potential benefits of interventions to address alcohol consumption in sporting clubs, there have been no randomised controlled trials to test the effectiveness of these interventions. The aim of this study is to examine the effectiveness of a comprehensive accreditation intervention with community football clubs (Rugby League, Rugby Union, soccer/association football and Australian Rules football) in reducing excessive alcohol consumption by club members. Methods and analysis The study will be conducted in New South Wales, Australia, and employ a cluster randomised controlled trial design. Half of the football clubs recruited to the trial will be randomised to receive an intervention implemented over two and a half winter sporting seasons. The intervention is based on social ecology theory and is comprehensive in nature, containing multiple elements designed to decrease the supply of alcohol to intoxicated members, cease the provision of cheap and free alcohol, increase the availability and cost-attractiveness of non-alcoholic and low-alcoholic beverages, remove high alcohol drinks and cease drinking games. The intervention utilises a three-tiered accreditation framework designed to motivate intervention implementation. Football clubs in the control group will receive printed materials on topics unrelated to alcohol. Outcome data will be collected pre- and postintervention through cross-sectional telephone surveys of club members. The primary outcome measure will be alcohol consumption by club members at the club, assessed using a graduated frequency index and a seven day diary. Ethics and dissemination The study was approved by The University of Newcastle Human Research Ethics Committee (reference: H-2008-0432). Study findings will be disseminated widely through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. Trial registration number Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry: ACTRN12609000224224.
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- Melanie Kingsland
- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
- Hunter New England Population Health, Wallsend, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
- NSW Cancer Institute, Eveleigh, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia
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- Hunter New England Population Health, Wallsend, New South Wales, Australia
| | - Karen E Gillham
- Hunter New England Population Health, Wallsend, New South Wales, Australia
| | - Patrick McElduff
- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
| | - John C Rogerson
- Australian Drug Foundation, West Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
| | - John H Wiggers
- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
- Hunter New England Population Health, Wallsend, New South Wales, Australia
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