Alcohol-related harm in young people: Longitudinal evidence to inform policy, practice and prevention

Scott Sims

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Alcohol-related harm in young people: Longitudinal evidence to inform policy, practice and prevention

Scott Sims

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Alcohol-related harm (ARH) is a major public health issue disproportionately affecting young Australians. Current emergency department (ED) data underestimates ARH due to diagnostic limitations. This thesis investigates ARH in Western Australia’s youth using linked ED, hospital, and police records. Findings show a significant under-identification of ARH, particularly among females and Aboriginal populations. Enhanced identification methods, such as integrating data sources and applying advanced analytics, are crucial for accurate ARH assessment. Strengthening data collection processes and using innovative technologies can improve ARH identification, informing more effective interventions and policies to address this critical issue.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors	O'Donnell, Melissa, Supervisor Fatovich, Daniel, Supervisor Pereira, Gavin, Supervisor Preen, David, Supervisor
Thesis sponsors	Australian Government Research Training Program
Award date	12 Feb 2025
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.26182/93hj-pg14
Publication status	Unpublished - 2024

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Assessing the utility of night‐time presentations as a proxy for alcohol‐related harm among young emergency department trauma patients
Sims, S. A., Pereira, G., Fatovich, D. M., Preen, D. & O'Donnell, M., Feb 2024, In: Emergency Medicine Australasia. 36, 1, p. 47-54 8 p.
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The hidden impact of alcohol on young victims: an analysis of alcohol-related police offences resulting in hospitalisation
Sims, S. A., Pereira, G., Fatovich, D., Preen, D. & O’Donnell, M., Dec 2024, In: BMC Public Health. 24, 1, 206.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Young people with prior health service contacts have increased risk of repeated alcohol-related harm hospitalisations
Sims, S. A., Pereira, G., Preen, D., Fatovich, D. & O'Donnell, M., Jul 2022, In: Drug and Alcohol Review. 41, 5, p. 1226-1235 10 p.
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Assessing the utility of night‐time presentations as a proxy for alcohol‐related harm among young emergency department trauma patients

The hidden impact of alcohol on young victims: an analysis of alcohol-related police offences resulting in hospitalisation

Young people with prior health service contacts have increased risk of repeated alcohol-related harm hospitalisations

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