Understanding and awareness of depression: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2014 Globally, depression is marked to become the second leading cause of disability by 2020 (Murray & Lopez, 1996). Six percent of New Zealanders experience a major…
Attitudes towards alcohol among 15 to 17-year-olds: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2014 Understanding the attitudes this population group has towards alcohol is helpful in developing effective health promotion programmes targeting risky alcohol consumption. The Health Promotion Agency’s (HPA’s)…
Alcohol use among 15 to 17-year-olds: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2014 Four in nine New Zealanders report the first time they consumed a large amount of alcohol on one drinking occasion was when they were 15 to…
Residence regulatory inspection summary reports Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2014 Every year, internal auditors report on the care provided at Child, Youth and Family residences. The reports detail where we’re achieving a high standard, and more…
BES (Iterative Best Evidence Synthesis) Programme - What Works Evidence: Hei Kete Raukura Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2014 The Ministry of Education is committed to aligning policy and practice to improve students’ achievement. It must be informed by and respond to information about what…
Opinions on banning food advertising to children: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2014 The Health Promotion Agency (HPA) monitors parents and caregivers’ opinions on food marketing to children in the Health and Lifestyles Survey (HLS). Results from the 2012…
A validation and norming study of the strengths and difficulties questionnaire in the New Zealand context Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2014 The B4 School Check (B4SC) is a free health and development check provided for all children as soon as possible after they turn four years old.…
Post-Secondary School Sport Participation, Transition & Withdrawal Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2014 The general perception and anecdotal evidence suggests that upon leaving secondary school, people participate less in sports. The decline in physical activity and participation in sport…
Problem Substance Use Among New Zealand Secondary Schools Students Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2014 This report explores the health issues and contexts of New Zealand secondary school students who use substances at very high levels. Young people who use substances…
Issues for women’s leadership pathways in large organisations Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2014 This paper proposes that work cultural changes are needed to increase opportunities for women to achieve at the highest level, and stop them from dropping out…