Alcohol Use in New Zealand, Key results of the 2007/08 New Zealand Alcohol and Drug Use Survey Last Publication Date: 02 Oct 2009 This report presents the key findings about alcohol use and alcohol-related harm among New Zealand adults, from the 2007/08 New Zealand Alcohol and Drug Use Survey.…
The Social Report 2009 Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2009 The Social Report has four key aims: to report on social indicators that complement existing economic and environmental indicators to compare New Zealand with other countries to contribute to…
Smoking and Pregnancy Audience Research Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2009 This report was undertaken by the HSC to help identify key messages that may motivate women of child-bearing age who smoke and pregnant women who smoke…
Qualitative Study of Elderly Pacific Informal Caregivers of a Young Person with an Illness or Disability Last Publication Date: 18 Sep 2009 This research describes the experiences of elderly Pacific caregivers caring for young people with a chronic illness or disability, and what they need to support their…
Who Cares for People with Schizophrenia: Family carers' health, circumstances and adjustment Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2009 Family carers of people with schizophrenia are an important part of the mental health sector landscape, yet there are few studies of representative samples to inform…
Ageing New Zealand: The growing reliance on migrant caregivers Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2009 Caring for the elderly is perceived to be a relatively low skilled, low paid and a lowstatus vocation. This makes it difficult to attract people, especially…
Opportunities for alcohol and other drug advice in the GP consultation Last Publication Date: 30 Jun 2009 This report explores brief interventions in the primary care setting in relation to drug use. It provides insights into the complexity of these interactions and has relevance…
Men’s participation in unpaid care: A review of the literature Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2009 This paper summarises the results of a comprehensive literature review examining the barriers and supports for men’s greater participation in unpaid care.
Tobacco Trends 2008: A brief update of tobacco use in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 02 May 2009 This report is a brief update of tobacco use in New Zealand in 2008. It provides an overview of current smoking and tobacco consumption among New…
Finding Time: Parents' long working hours and impact on family life Last Publication Date: 01 May 2009 This Families Commission study focuses on the experiences of a range of New Zealand families selected from industries that are most affected by long working hours. According…