By Dr Rona Macniven

Journal articles

Macniven R; Simon A; Wilson R; Howie A; Stewart G; Ma T; Turner NJ; Cairnduff S; Coombes J, 2022, 'Ironbark: Developing a healthy community program for older Aboriginal people', Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 33, pp. 128 - 133, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hpja.581

Tang D; Macniven R; Bender N; Jones C; Gopinath B, 2022, 'Development, implementation and evaluation of the online Movement, Interaction and Nutrition for Greater Lifestyles in the Elderly (MINGLE) program: The protocol for a pilot trial', Plos One, 17, pp. e0267581, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0267581

Osborn E; Ritha M; Macniven R; Agius T; Christie V; Finlayson H; Gwynn J; Hunter K; Martin R; Moir R; Taylor D; Tobin S; Ward K; Gwynne K, 2022, '“No One Manages It; We Just Sign Them Up and Do It”: A Whole System Analysis of Access to Healthcare in One Remote Australian Community', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19, pp. 2939, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19052939

Yashadhana A; Howie A; Veber M; Cullen P; Withall A; Lewis E; McCausland R; Macniven R; Andersen M, 2022, 'Experiences and perceptions of ageing among older First Nations Australians: A rapid review', Australasian Journal on Ageing, 41, pp. 8 - 19, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajag.13031

Macniven R; Delbaere K; Lewis E; Radford K; Canuto K; Dickson M; Richards J; Gwynn J; Withall A, 2022, 'Community co-selection of measures to evaluate the health and wellbeing impact of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community running groups', Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 34, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hpja.600

Reynolds RC; Smith VM; Macniven R, 2022, 'Comparison of free-living physical activity data obtained from a Fitbit Zip, the Apple iPhone Health app and a modified Bouchard Activity Record', Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 33, pp. 51 - 56, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hpja.492

Macniven R; Angell B; Srinivasan N; Awati K; Chatman J; Peden AE, 2022, 'Evaluation of the First Lap learn to swim voucher programme: protocol', Injury Prevention, 29, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/ip-2022-044711

Macniven R; Esgin T, 2022, 'Exercise motivators, barriers, habits and environment at an Indigenous community facility', Managing Sport and Leisure, 27, pp. 439 - 450, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23750472.2020.1810108

Lewis ET; Williamson M; Lewis LP; Chróinín DN; Dent E; Ticehurst M; Peters R; Macniven R; Cardona M, 2022, 'The Feasibility of Deriving the Electronic Frailty Index from Australian General Practice Records', Clinical Interventions in Aging, 17, pp. 1589 - 1598, http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/CIA.S384691

Allen B; Canuto K; Evans JR; Lewis E; Gwynn J; Radford K; Delbaere K; Richards J; Lovell N; Dickson M; Macniven R, 2021, 'Facilitators and barriers to physical activity and sport participation experienced by aboriginal and torres strait islander adults: A mixed method review', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, pp. 9893, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18189893

Macniven R; Canuto KJ; Evans JR, 2021, 'Facilitators and barriers to physical activity participation experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults: A mixed methods systematic review protocol', Jbi Evidence Synthesis, 19, pp. 1659 - 1667, http://dx.doi.org/10.11124/JBIES-20-00339

Boufous S; Beck B; Macniven R; Pettit C; Ivers R, 2021, 'Facilitators and barriers to cycling in older residents of New South Wales, Australia', Journal of Transport and Health, 21, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jth.2021.101056

Esgin T; Hersh D; Rowley KG; Macniven R; Glenister K; Crouch A; Newton RU, 2021, 'Physical activity and self-reported metabolic syndrome risk factors in the aboriginal population in perth, australia, measured using an adaptation of the global physical activity questionnaire (Gpaq)', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, pp. 5969, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18115969

MacNiven R; Coombes J; Wilson R; Simon A; MacKean T; Hunter K; Ma T; Gwynn J; Sherrington C; Tiedemann A; Hill AM; Delbaere K; Lewis C; Bennett-Brook K; Howie A; Stewart G; Shakespeare M; Rogers K; Ivers RQ; Clapham K, 2021, 'Understanding implementation factors and participant experiences of a cluster randomised controlled trial to prevent falls among older Aboriginal people: A process evaluation protocol', Injury Prevention, 27, pp. 293 - 298, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/injuryprev-2020-043980

Akombi-Inyang B; Huda MN; Schutte AE; Macniven R; Lin S; Rawstorne P; Xu X; Renzaho A, 2021, 'The association between post-migration nutrition and lifestyle transition and the risk of developing chronic diseases among sub-Saharan African migrants: A mixed method systematic review protocol', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, pp. 4706, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18094706

Nolan-Isles D; Macniven R; Hunter K; Gwynn J; Lincoln M; Moir R; Dimitropoulos Y; Taylor D; Agius T; Finlayson H; Martin R; Ward K; Tobin S; Gwynne K, 2021, 'Enablers and Barriers to Accessing Healthcare Services for Aboriginal People in New South Wales, Australia', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18063014

Macniven R; Wilson R; Olds T; Evans J, 2021, 'Footprints in time: Physical activity levels and sociodemographic and movement-related associations within the longitudinal study of indigenous children', Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 18, pp. 279 - 286, http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/JPAH.2020-0460

Gwynn J; Gwynne K; Rodrigues R; Thompson S; Bolton G; Dimitropoulos Y; Dulvari N; Finlayson H; Hamilton S; Lawrence M; MacNiven R; Neubeck L; Rambaldini B; Taylor K; Wright D; Freedman B, 2021, 'Atrial Fibrillation in Indigenous Australians: A Multisite Screening Study Using a Single-Lead ECG Device in Aboriginal Primary Health Settings', Heart Lung and Circulation, 30, pp. 267 - 274, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2020.06.009

Evans J; Canuto K; Kelly R; Caperchione C; Macniven R, 2021, 'Physical activity interventions to prevent and manage type 2 diabetes among aboriginal and torres strait islander peoples: A systematic review protocol', Jbi Evidence Synthesis, 19, pp. 177 - 183, http://dx.doi.org/10.11124/JBIES-20-00060

Macniven R; Foley BC; Owen KB; Evans JR; Bauman AE; Reece LJ, 2020, 'Physical activity and sport participation characteristics of Indigenous children registered in the Active Kids voucher program in New South Wales', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 23, pp. 1178 - 1184, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2020.06.016

Macniven R; Jeffries TL; Meharg D; Talbot F; Rambaldini B; Edwards E; Hickie IB; Sloan M; Gwynne K, 2020, 'What solutions exist for developmental delays facing indigenous children globally? A co-designed systematic review', Children, 7, pp. 285, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/children7120285

Gotis-Graham A; MacNiven R; Kong K; Gwynne K, 2020, 'Effectiveness of ear, nose and throat outreach programmes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians: A systematic review', BMJ Open, 10, pp. e038273, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-038273

Ivers R; Coombes J; Sherrington C; Mackean T; Tiedemann A; Hill AM; Keay L; Clemson L; Simpson J; Ryder C; Macniven R; Clapham K; Cumming R; Hunter K; Rogers K; Kickett M; Eades AM; Jan S; Howard K; Gwynn J; Delbaere K; Simon A; Wilson R; Ma T; Howie A; Lewis C; Stewart G; Cairnduff S, 2020, 'Healthy ageing among older Aboriginal people: the Ironbark study protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial', Injury Prevention, 26, pp. 581 - 587, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/injuryprev-2020-043915

Macniven R; Canuto K; Wilson R; Bauman A; Evans J, 2019, 'The impact of physical activity and sport on social outcomes among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: A systematic scoping review', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 22, pp. 1232 - 1242, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2019.06.017

Hardy LL; MacNiven R; Esgin T; Mihrshahi S, 2019, 'Cross-sectional changes in weight status and weight related behaviors among Australian children and Australian Indigenous children between 2010 and 2015', Plos One, 14, pp. e0211249, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0211249

Macniven R; Canuto K; Wilson R; Bauman A; Evans J, 2019, 'Impact of physical activity and sport on social outcomes among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: a scoping review protocol', Jbi Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 17, pp. 1305 - 1311, http://dx.doi.org/10.11124/JBISRIR-2017-004023

Macniven R; Hunter K; Lincoln M; O’Brien C; Jeffries TL; Shein G; Saxby A; Taylor D; Agius T; Finlayson H; Martin R; Kong K; Nolan-Isles D; Tobin S; Gwynne K, 2019, 'Accessibility of primary, specialist, and allied health services for Aboriginal people living in rural and remote communities: Protocol for a mixed-methods study', Jmir Research Protocols, 8, pp. e11471, http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/11471

Macniven R; Gwynn J; Fujimoto H; Hamilton S; Thompson SC; Taylor K; Lawrence M; Finlayson H; Bolton G; Dulvari N; Wright DC; Rambaldini B; Freedman B; Gwynne K, 2019, 'Feasibility and acceptability of opportunistic screening to detect atrial fibrillation in Aboriginal adults', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 43, pp. 313 - 318, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1753-6405.12905

Macniven R; Richards J; Turner N; Blunden S; Bauman A; Wiggers J; Gwynn J, 2019, 'Understanding physical activity patterns among rural Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal young people', Rural and Remote Health, 19, pp. 4876, http://dx.doi.org/10.22605/RRH4876

Gwynne K; Gwynn J; Finlayson H; Hamilton S; Lawrence M; MacNiven R; Neubeck L; Rambaldini B; Rodrigues R; Taylor K; Thompson S; Freedman B, 2019, 'Atrial Fibrillation and Indigenous Australians: A Way Forward for Timely and Effective Screening and Treatment', Heart Lung and Circulation, 28, pp. s355, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2019.06.515

Macniven R; Plater S; Canuto K; Dickson M; Gwynn J; Bauman A; Richards J, 2018, 'The “ripple effect”: Health and community perceptions of the Indigenous Marathon Program on Thursday Island in the Torres Strait, Australia', Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 29, pp. 304 - 313, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hpja.43

Macniven R; De Castella R; Seriat EB; Hunt N; Bauman AE, 2018, 'Bright spots, physical activity investments that work: Indigenous Marathon Foundation', British Journal of Sports Medicine, 52, pp. 1302 - 1303, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2017-098859

Orr R; Grassmayr M; Macniven R; Grunseit A; Halaki M; Bauman A, 2018, 'Australian athletes’ knowledge of the WADA Prohibited Substances List and performance enhancing substances', International Journal of Drug Policy, 56, pp. 40 - 45, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2018.02.025

Macniven R; Elwell M; Ride K; Bauman A; Richards J, 2017, 'A snapshot of physical activity programs targeting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia', Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 28, pp. 185 - 206, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/HE16036

Macniven R; Hearn S; Grunseit A; Richards J; Nutbeam D; Bauman A, 2017, 'Correlates of physical activity among Australian Indigenous and non-Indigenous adolescents', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 41, pp. 187 - 192, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1753-6405.12609

Macniven R; Richards J; Gubhaju L; Joshy G; Bauman A; Banks E; Eades S, 2016, 'Physical activity, healthy lifestyle behaviors, neighborhood environment characteristics and social support among Australian Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal adults', Preventive Medicine Reports, 3, pp. 203 - 210, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2016.01.006

Gubhaju L; Banks E; MacNiven R; Joshy G; McNamara BJ; Bauman A; Eades SJ, 2016, 'Factors relating to participation in follow-up to the 45 and up study in Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal individuals', BMC Medical Research Methodology, 16, pp. 53, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12874-016-0155-x

Gubhaju L; Banks E; MacNiven R; McNamara BJ; Joshy G; Bauman A; Eades SJ, 2015, 'Physical functional limitations among aboriginal and non-aboriginal older adults: Associations with socio-demographic factors and health', Plos One, 10, pp. e0139364, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0139364

MacNiven R; Engelen L; Kacen MJ; Bauman A, 2015, 'Does a corporate worksite physical activity program reach those who are inactive? Findings from an evaluation of the Global Corporate Challenge', Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 26, pp. 142 - 145, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/HE14033

Macniven R; Kelly B; King L, 2015, 'Unhealthy product sponsorship of Australian national and state sports organisations', Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 26, pp. 52 - 56, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/HE14010

Macniven R; Pye V; Merom D; Milat A; Monger C; Bauman A; Van Der Ploeg H, 2014, 'Barriers and enablers to physical activity among older Australians who want to increase their physical activity levels', Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 11, pp. 1420 - 1429, http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2012-0096

Ding D; Rogers K; Macniven R; Kamalesh V; Kritharides L; Chalmers J; Bauman A, 2014, 'Revisiting lifestyle risk index assessment in a large Australian sample: Should sedentary behavior and sleep be included as additional risk factors?', Preventive Medicine, 60, pp. 102 - 106, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2013.12.021

Kelly B; King L; Bauman AE; Baur LA; Macniven R; Chapman K; Smith BJ, 2014, 'Identifying important and feasible policies and actions for health at community sports clubs: A consensus-generating approach', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 17, pp. 61 - 66, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2013.02.011

Schranz N; Olds T; Cliff D; Davern M; Engelen L; Giles-Corti B; Gomersall S; Hardy L; Hesketh K; Hills A; Lubans D; Macdonald D; Macniven R; Morgan P; Okely T; Parish AM; Plotnikoff R; Shilton T; Straker L; Timperio A; Trost S; Vella S; Ziviani J; Tomkinson G, 2014, 'Results from Australia's 2014 Report Card on physical activity for children and youth', Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 11, pp. S21 - S25, http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2014-0164

Milton K; Macniven R; Bauman A, 2014, 'Review of the epidemiological evidence for physical activity and health from low- and middle-income countries', Global Public Health, 9, pp. 369 - 381, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17441692.2014.894548

Macniven R; Rosen M; Engelen L; Bauman A, 2014, 'Do workplace pedometer programs reach inactive employees? Findings from the Global Corporate Challenge', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 18, pp. e125 - e125, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2014.11.099

Schranz N; Olds T; Cliff D; Davern M; Engelen L; Giles-Corti B; Gomersall S; Hardy L; Hesketh K; Hills A; Lubans D; Macdonald D; Macniven R; Morgan P; Okely T; Parish A-M; Plotnikoff R; Shilton T; Straker L; Timperio A; Trost S; Vella S; Ziviani J; Tomkinson G, 2014, 'Results from Australia’s 2014 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth', Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 11, pp. S21 - S25, http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.11.s1.s21

Walker B; Macniven R; Shilton T; Bauman A, 2014, 'The ongoing evaluation of the Australian Physical Activity Network (AusPAnet) and the success of its rapidly growing offspring GlobalPANet', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 18, pp. e8 - e8, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2014.11.027

Macniven R; Kelly B; King L, 2014, 'Unhealthy product sponsorship of Australian national and state sports organisations', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 18, pp. e9 - e9, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2014.11.030

Stamatakis E; Chau JY; Pedisic Z; Bauman A; Macniven R; Coombs N; Hamer M, 2013, 'Are Sitting Occupations Associated with Increased All-Cause, Cancer, and Cardiovascular Disease Mortality Risk? A Pooled Analysis of Seven British Population Cohorts', Plos One, 8, pp. e73753, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0073753

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