Search Results - "Teevale, Tasileta"

Using appreciative inquiry methodology to develop a weight management program for obese children in New Zealand by Teevale, Tasileta, Kaholokula, Joseph K.

“…Paediatric obesity predicts adult obesity, and alarming new data in New Zealand reveals that obesity among the young continues to rise. In this study, we used…”
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What Enabled and Disabled First-year Pacific Student Achievement at University? by Tasileta Teevale, Alapasita Teu

“…Identifying positive success factors and addressing the factors that impede academic success for minority students in higher education, is a priority for most…”
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The association between socioeconomic deprivation and secondary school students' health: findings from a latent class analysis of a national adolescent health survey by Denny, Simon, Lewycka, Sonia, Utter, Jennifer, Fleming, Theresa, Peiris-John, Roshini, Sheridan, Janie, Rossen, Fiona, Wynd, Donna, Teevale, Tasileta, Bullen, Pat, Clark, Terryann

“…The aims of this study were to examine indicators of socioeconomic deprivation among secondary school students and to determine associations between household…”
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Changes in the sexual health behaviours of New Zealand secondary school students, 2001–2012: findings from a national survey series by Clark, Terryann C., Lucassen, Mathijs F.G., Fleming, Theresa, Peiris‐John, Roshini, Ikihele, Amio, Teevale, Tasileta, Robinson, Elizabeth, Crengle, Sue

“…To describe trends in self‐reported sexual and reproductive health behaviours among New Zealand secondary school students. Nationally representative health and…”
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Pacific Parents' Rationale for Purchased School Lunches and Implications for Obesity Prevention by Teevale, Tasileta, Scragg, Robert, Faeamani, Gavin, Utter, Jennifer

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The impact of religion and spirituality on the risk behaviours of young people in Aotearoa, New Zealand by O'Brien, Lee-Ann, Denny, Simon, Clark, Terryann, Fleming, Theresa, Teevale, Tasileta, Robinson, Elizabeth

“…An analysis of 3,506 students who reported attending a church, mosque, temple or other place of worship once a year or more often was conducted using a…”
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Energy drink consumption among New Zealand adolescents: Associations with mental health, health risk behaviours and body size by Utter, Jennifer, Denny, Simon, Teevale, Tasileta, Sheridan, Janie

“…Aim With the increase in popularity of energy drinks come multiple concerns about the associated health indicators of young people. The current study aims to…”
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Neighbourhood social capital and adolescent self-reported wellbeing in New Zealand: A multilevel analysis by Aminzadeh, Kaveh, Denny, Simon, Utter, Jennifer, Milfont, Taciano L., Ameratunga, Shanthi, Teevale, Tasileta, Clark, Terryann

“…The association between neighbourhood social capital and individual health and wellbeing has been explored mainly by focussing on adult outcomes. This study…”
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Acceptability and non-compliance in a family-led weight-management programme for obese Pacific children by Teevale, Tasileta, Taufa, Seini, Percival, Teuila

“…To explore factors influencing participation and attrition in a family-led weight-management programme for obese Pacific children. Qualitative study used…”
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Trends in weight‐related attitudes and behaviours among New Zealand adolescents, between 2007 and 2012 by Utter, Jennifer, Haines, Jess, Denny, Simon, Teevale, Tasileta

“…Aim To explore secular trends of adolescent weight control concerns and behaviours, between 2007 and 2012, and determine if these vary by body size. Methods…”
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Predictors of drinking patterns in adolescence: A latent class analysis by Jackson, Nicki, Denny, Simon, Sheridan, Janie, Fleming, Terry, Clark, Terryann, Teevale, Tasileta, Ameratunga, Shanthi

“…Abstract Background Uni-dimensional measures of alcohol consumption may be unable to fully capture the complexity of adolescent drinking and experience of…”
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Health and well-being of secondary school students in New Zealand: Trends between 2001, 2007 and 2012 by Clark, Terryann, Fleming, Theresa, Bullen, Pat, Crengle, Sue, Denny, Simon, Dyson, Ben, Peiris-John, Roshini, Robinson, Elizabeth, Rossen, Fiona, Sheridan, Janie, Teevale, Tasileta, Utter, Jennifer, Lewycka, Sonia

“…Aim To describe indicators of health and well‐being for New Zealand secondary school students; explore changes between 2001, 2007 and 2012; and compare these…”
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Family support and weight-loss strategies among adolescents reporting sustained weight loss by Utter, Jennifer, Denny, Simon, Dixon, Robyn, Ameratunga, Shanthi, Teevale, Tasileta

“…The current research aims to describe the weight-control strategies and family support for young people reporting sustained weight loss in a large,…”
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Body image and its relation to obesity for Pacific minority ethnic groups in New Zealand: a critical analysis by Teevale, Tasileta

“…The stimulus behind most of the early investigations into Pacific or Polynesian peoples' body image, particularly those that looked to compare with Western or…”
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Prevalence and Recent Trends in Overweight, Obesity, and Severe Obesity among New Zealand Adolescents by Utter, Jennifer, Denny, Simon, Teevale, Tasileta, Peiris-John, Roshini, Dyson, Ben

“…Around the world, there have been numerous reports of a leveling of the prevalence of obesity. Given that New Zealand has among the highest rates of child and…”
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Pacific secondary school students' access to primary health care in New Zealand by Teevale, Tasileta, Denny, Simon, Percival, Teuila, Fleming, Theresa

“…Previous research states Pacific peoples' experience barriers to primary care. A better understanding of young Pacific peoples' experiences and perspectives on…”
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Predictors of cigarette use amongst Pacific youth in New Zealand by Teevale, Tasileta, Denny, Simon, Nosa, Vili, Sheridan, Janie

“…Despite progressive population health policies to reduce tobacco harm, smoking prevalence continues to be inequitable amongst key ethnic groups in New Zealand…”
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Corrigendum to “Neighbourhood social capital and adolescent self-reported wellbeing in New Zealand: A multilevel analysis” [Soc Sci Med 84 (2013) 13–21] by Aminzadeh, Kaveh, Denny, Simon, Utter, Jennifer, Milfont, Taciano L., Ameratunga, Shanthi, Teevale, Tasileta, Clark, Terryann

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Risk and Protective Factors for Suicidal Behaviors Among Pacific Youth in New Zealand by Teevale, Tasileta, Lee, Arier Chi-Lun, Tiatia-Seath, Jemaima, Clark, Terryann Coralie, Denny, Simon, Bullen, Pat, Fleming, Terry, Peiris-John, Roshini Janet

“…Background: New Zealand has the second highest youth suicide rate in the OECD and particularly among Pacific New Zealanders, who have a threefold higher risk…”
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Prevalence of weight-related concerns and behaviours among New Zealand young people by Utter, Jennifer, Denny, Simon, Percival, Teuila, Crengle, Sue, Ameratunga, Shanthi, Dixon, Robyn, Teevale, Tasileta, Hall, Anganette

“…Aim:  The study aims to describe the prevalence of weight loss behaviours and weight‐related concerns among a nationally representative sample of adolescents…”
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