"We can talk while we're walking": seeking the views of adults with intellectual disability to inform a walking and social-support program.

To better understand how physical activity programs may contribute to improved health and social-support outcomes for people with intellectual disability, the authors conducted semistructured interviews with 11 people with intellectual disability and community-based volunteers in Brisbane, Australia. Three broad themes emerged: individual factors that generally facilitated activity, external factors that posed barriers to participation, and broader normative factors that directed participation. A key reflection arising out of the thematic analysis was that participants with intellectual disability and volunteers highlighted subtle but pervasive differences in barriers and facilitators to being active.

Supporting primary healthcare professionals to care for people with intellectual disability: a research agenda.

Background: The vast health inequities experienced by people with intellectual disability remain indisputable. Persistent and contemporary challenges exist for primary healthcare providers and researchers working to contribute to improvements to the health and well-being of people with intellectual disability. Over two decades after the only review of supports for primary healthcare providers was published, this paper contributes to an evolving research agenda that aims to make meaningful gains in health-related outcomes for this group.

Out of sight, out of mind? The inclusion and identification of people with intellectual disability in public health research.

Aims: Adults with intellectual disability experience substantial health inequities. Public health research aiming to improve the lives of this population group is needed. We sought to investigate the extent to which a sample of international public health research includes and identifies people with intellectual disability.

A comparison of risk factors for hepatitis C among young and older adult prisoners.

Internationally, the prevalence of hepatitis C infection is higher among prisoners when compared to the general population, particularly among people who inject drugs. This study estimates the prevalence of, and compares the risk factors for, hepatitis C in young (< 25 years) and older (≥ 25 years) prisoners with a history of injection drug use. Participants were 677 sentenced prisoners in Queensland, Australia, with a lifetime history of injection drug use, recruited in the 6 weeks prior to release from custody.

A systematic review of interventions aiming to improve involvement in physical activity among adults with intellectual disability.

Background: Evidence suggests that most adults with intellectual disability do not participate in sufficient amounts of physical activity (PA). A systematic review of peer-reviewed studies that reported an intervention aiming to improve PA levels of adults with intellectual disability was conducted.

Methods: Keywords related to intellectual disability and physical activity were used to search relevant databases.

Topics, methods and challenges in health promotion for people with intellectual disabilities: a structured review of literature.

People with intellectual disabilities (ID) experience substantial health inequities compared, with the general population. Many secondary conditions and lifestyle related health problems could be, prevented with adequate health promotion. The aim of this structured review is to provide insight into, the main characteristics of published health promotion intervention studies for people with ID and, in, doing so, to identify best practice and knowledge gaps.

Improving access to electronic health records for people with intellectual disability: a qualitative study.

People with intellectual disability represent ~2-3% of the Australian population and experience elevated rates of mortality and morbidity compared with the general population. People with intellectual disability, and their families and carers, must keep track of extensive medical information while also managing turnover of paid staff, general practitioners and other health professionals, making them beneficiaries of Australia's new eHealth record system. Although they are key users, there is a lack of knowledge about the accessibility of the system for individuals with intellectual disability, or those responsible for managing their health information.

Psychotropic medication use in adolescents with intellectual disability living in the community.

Purpose: Information on the use of psychotropic medications in adolescents with intellectual disability is scant. Such information can guide interventions to improve psychotropic medication use in this population. We investigated the prevalence of, and factors associated with, psychotropic medication use in adolescents with intellectual disability in Australia who live in the community.

Risk of death for young ex-prisoners in the year following release from adult prison.

Background: In the community, all-cause mortality rates among those younger than 25 years are considerably lower than those of older adults and are largely attributable to risk-taking behaviours. However, given the unique health profiles of prisoners, this pattern may not be replicated among those leaving prison. We compared rates and patterns of mortality among young and older ex-prisoners in Queensland, Australia.

Practical approaches to supporting young women with intellectual disabilities and high support needs with their menstruation.

Menstrual myths may influence decisions about menstrual and fertility management for women with intellectual disabilities and high support needs. We identify six myths (related to menstruation, menstrual management, communication, sexual feelings, menstrual difficulties, and surgical elimination) and the evidence that dispels these myths. We provide reflexive questions for practitioners to help them critically reflect on their own approaches to menstrual management.

Does biodiversity improve mental health in urban settings?

Background: Globally, the human and economic burdens of mental illness are increasing. As the prevalence and costs associated with mental illness rise, we are progressively more aware that environmental issues such as climate change and biodiversity loss impact on human health.

Hypothesis: This paper hypothesises that increased biodiversity in urban environments is associated with improved mental health and wellbeing.

Beyond reintegration: a framework for understanding ex-prisoner health.

Purpose: This paper proposes a framework to better understand ex-prisoner health, and pilot-tests the framework using qualitative interviews with ten people who have been out of prison for two years or more. The proposed framework considers different stages of re-entry (from pre-incarceration through to post-release), individual and structural factors influencing health, and health outcomes.

Design/methodology/approach: The authors conducted qualitative, open-ended interviews with ex-prisoners released from prison two or more years ago, who could be considered to have transitioned "successfully" out of prison.

Young prisoners: an important group for health research?

This study contrasted the health of young prisoners (18 to 24 years) with that of adult (25 to 40 years) and older adult (older than 40 years) prisoners. Young prisoners reported good physical health but poor educational and employment histories, involvement in the juvenile justice system, and a high prevalence of substance misuse. Young prisoners represent an important group for research aiming to improve prisoner health.

Early weaning and alcohol disorders in offspring: biological effect, mediating factors or residual confounding?

Aims: This study explores associations between early weaning and alcohol use disorders in youth and mechanisms by which these associations may operate.

Design: We used data from the Mater University Study of Pregnancy and its outcomes, an Australian birth cohort study based in Brisbane.

Setting And Participants: This study is based on a subsample of 2370 participants for whom complete data were available at age 21 years.