Teaches PUBH713 Society, Health & Health Promotion, PUBH744 Healthy Public Policy
Contact details
Tel +64 4 385 5541ext 6477
Email louise.signal@otago.ac.nz
Research interests and activities
Professor Louise Signal is a Director of the Health Promotion and Policy Research Unit at the University of Otago, Wellington as well as Co-Director of Te Rōpū Rangahau ō Te Kāhui Matepukupuku: Cancer Society Research Collaboration. Louise is a social scientist with a PhD in Community Health from the University of Toronto. She has been a member of the Department of Public Health for over 20 years and has previous experience working at central and local government in health promotion and community development.
Professor Signal's research focuses on identifying and addressing environmental determinants of health. Her research has a strong focus on equity for Māori, Pacific, and low-income communities. Key research areas include the politics of health and health equity, obesity prevention, and addressing harm from alcohol and sun exposure. Her research utilises qualitative research methods, policy research and mixed method research design. Professor Signal was principal investigator on an innovative research project that studied the world children live in – Kids' Cam, which used automated cameras to record children's worlds.
Publications
Puloka, V., Puloka, A., Lambert, M., & Signal, L. (2024). Polokalama Fekumi ki he Kanisā 'o e Halanga-me'atokoní—Ko e vakai 'a e Tongá: Tongan New Zealanders' views on how to ensure the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme works well for the Tongan community. New Zealand Medical Journal/Te ara tika o te hauora hapori, 137(1604), 53-61. Retrieved from https://nzmj.org.nz/ Journal - Research Article
Bergen, T., Richards, J., Kira, G., Kim, A. H. M., Signal, L., & Mizdrak, A. (2024). The effectiveness of secondary-school based interventions on the future physical activity of adolescents in Aotearoa New Zealand: A modelling study. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition & Physical Activity, 21, 114. doi: 10.1186/s12966-024-01653-z Journal - Research Article
Gage, R., Liu, W., Pearson, A. L., Smith, M., Shortridge, A., & Signal, L. (2024). Comparison of ten policy options to equitably reduce children's exposure to unhealthy food marketing. Public Health Nutrition, 27, e130, 1-9. doi: 10.1017/s1368980024000958 Journal - Research Article
Teng, A., Cleghorn, C., Signal, L., Smith, M., Te Morenga, L., Walby, E., & Wilson, N. (2024). Food and beverage taxes for a healthier diet: The Pacific experience. The Briefing, (31 January). Retrieved from https://www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/food-and-beverage-taxes-healthier-diet-pacific-experience Journal - Research Other
Peniamina, R., McNoe, B., Kerr, J., Cleghorn, C., & Signal, L. (2024). Strong public support for healthy food policies in Aotearoa. The Briefing, (15 January). Retrieved from https://www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/strong-public-support-healthy-food-policies-aotearoa Journal - Research Other
2024
Journal - Research Article
Puloka, V., Puloka, A., Lambert, M., & Signal, L. (2024). Polokalama Fekumi ki he Kanisā 'o e Halanga-me'atokoní—Ko e vakai 'a e Tongá: Tongan New Zealanders' views on how to ensure the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme works well for the Tongan community. New Zealand Medical Journal/Te ara tika o te hauora hapori, 137(1604), 53-61. Retrieved from https://nzmj.org.nz/
Bergen, T., Richards, J., Kira, G., Kim, A. H. M., Signal, L., & Mizdrak, A. (2024). The effectiveness of secondary-school based interventions on the future physical activity of adolescents in Aotearoa New Zealand: A modelling study. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition & Physical Activity, 21, 114. doi: 10.1186/s12966-024-01653-z
Gage, R., Liu, W., Pearson, A. L., Smith, M., Shortridge, A., & Signal, L. (2024). Comparison of ten policy options to equitably reduce children's exposure to unhealthy food marketing. Public Health Nutrition, 27, e130, 1-9. doi: 10.1017/s1368980024000958
Gage, R., Connor, J., Jackson, N., McKerchar, C., & Signal, L. (2024). Generating political priority for alcohol policy reform: A framework to guide advocacy and research. Drug & Alcohol Review, 43, 381-392. doi: 10.1111/dar.13782
Journal - Research Other
Teng, A., Cleghorn, C., Signal, L., Smith, M., Te Morenga, L., Walby, E., & Wilson, N. (2024). Food and beverage taxes for a healthier diet: The Pacific experience. The Briefing, (31 January). Retrieved from https://www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/food-and-beverage-taxes-healthier-diet-pacific-experience
Peniamina, R., McNoe, B., Kerr, J., Cleghorn, C., & Signal, L. (2024). Strong public support for healthy food policies in Aotearoa. The Briefing, (15 January). Retrieved from https://www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/strong-public-support-healthy-food-policies-aotearoa
2023
Journal - Research Article
Lowe, B. M., Smith, M., Jaine, R., Stanley, J., Gage, R., & Signal, L. (2023). Watching the watchers: Assessing the nature and extent of children's screen time using wearable cameras. New Zealand Medical Journal/Te ara tika o te hauora hapori, 136(1578), 12-31. Retrieved from https://journal.nzma.org.nz/
Bergen, T., Kim, A. H. M., Mizdrak, A., Signal, L., Kira, G., & Richards, J. (2023). Determinants of future physical activity participation in New Zealand adolescents across sociodemographic groups: A descriptive study. International Journal of Environmental Research & Public Health, 20, 6001. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20116001
Gage, R., Gurtner, M., Keall, M., Smith, M., McKerchar, C., Howden-Chapman, P., Shaw, C., Chambers, T., Pearson, A. L., … Signal, L. (2023). Fun, food and friends: A wearable camera analysis of children's school journeys. Journal of Transport & Health, 30, 101604. doi: 10.1016/j.jth.2023.101604
Bako, K. R., Reynolds, A. N., Sika-Paotonu, D., Signal, L., & Mohammadnezhad, M. (2023). Identifying factors which enhance the self-management of type 2 diabetes: A systematic review with thematic analysis. Global Journal of Health Science, 15(1), 1-19. doi: 10.5539/gjhs.v15n1p1
Journal - Research Other
Bako, K. R., Mohammadnezhad, M., Sika-Paotonu, D., Sime, S., & Signal, L. (2023). Diabetes Cam: An objective methodology to study diabetes self-management. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2023.12.016
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Zwanenburg, S. P., Vincent, K., Deng, J., Gurtner, M., Gage, R., Smith, M., & Signal, L. (2023). Kids’ digital distractions: An observation study of recorded everyday screentime by 12-year-olds. Proceedings of the Australasian Conference on Information Systems (ACIS). 110. Retrieved from https://aisel.aisnet.org/acis2023
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Bergen, T., Richards, J., Kira, G., Kim, A. H. M., Signal, L., & Mizdrak, A. (2023). The effectiveness of secondary-school based interventions on the future physical activity of Aotearoa New Zealand adolescents: A modelling study. Journal of Sport & Exercise Science, 7(4), (pp. 109-110). doi: 10.36905/jses.2023.04.01
Bergen, T., Kira, G., Richards, J., Kim, A. H. M., Signal, L., & Mizdrak, A. (2023). The future effectiveness of Indigenous Māori practice considerations on an Aotearoa adolescent-focused, active transport policy intervention: A modelling study. Journal of Sport & Exercise Science, 7(4), (pp. 105-106). doi: 10.36905/jses.2023.04.01
Bergen, T., Kim, A., Mizdrak, A., Signal, L., Kira, G., & Richards, J. (2023). Determinants of long-term physical activity participation in New Zealand adolescents across sociodemographic groups: A descriptive study. Proceedings of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) Annual Meeting. (pp. 401). International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. Retrieved from https://2023.isbnpa.org
Signal, L., & Gage, R. (2023). Generating political priority for domestic alcohol policy reform: A framework to guide advocacy and research. Population Medicine, 5(Suppl.), (pp. 458). doi: 10.18332/popmed/165421
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Signal, L. (2023, November). Obesogenic Aotearoa through the eyes of a child: Ten years of research with children. Verbal presentation at the Edgar Diabetes and Obesity Research Centre (EDOR) 20th Anniversary Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report
Peniamina, R., McNoe, B., & Signal, L. (2023). Public awareness of cancer risk factors & support for prevention policies in Aotearoa New Zealand: A focus on alcohol and diet. (pp. 1-32). Dunedin, New Zealand: Te Rōpū Rangahau ō Te Kāhui Matepukupuku (Cancer Society Research Collaboration), University of Otago. Retrieved from https://ourarchive.otago.ac.nz/handle/10523/16280
2022
Journal - Research Article
Gage, R., Chambers, T., Smith, M., McKerchar, C., Puloka, V., Pearson, A., Kawachi, I., & Signal, L. (2022). Children's perspectives on the wicked problem of child poverty in Aotearoa New Zealand: A wearable camera study. New Zealand Medical Journal, 135(1559), 95-111. Retrieved from https://journal.nzma.org.nz
Liu, W., Gage, R., Park, H., Pearson, A. L., Chambers, T., Smith, M., Barr, M., … Signal, L. (2022). The distribution of harmful product marketing in public outdoor spaces and the effectiveness of marketing bans. Health & Place, 76, 102861. doi: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2022.102861
McKerchar, C., Gage, R., Smith, M., Lacey, C., Abel, G., Ni Mhurchu, C., & Signal, L. (2022). Children’s community nutrition environment, food and drink purchases and consumption on journeys between home and school: A wearable camera study. Nutrients, 14, 1995. doi: 10.3390/nu14101995
Chan, V., Wellard-Cole, L., Davies, A., Watson, W., Hughes, C., Chapman, K., Signal, L., … Allman-Farinelli, M. (2022). The association of social and food preparation location context with the quality of meals and snacks consumed by young adults: Findings from the MYMeals wearable camera study. European Journal of Nutrition, 61, 3407-3422. doi: 10.1007/s00394-022-02891-2
McNoe, B. M., Gage, R., & Signal, L. (2022). What can Aotearoa New Zealand learn from the Australian Sunsmart story? A qualitative study. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 46(3), 387-393. doi: 10.1111/1753-6405.13243
Watkins, L., Gage, R., Smith, M., McKerchar, C., Aitken, R., & Signal, L. (2022). An objective assessment of children's exposure to brand marketing in New Zealand (Kids'Cam): A cross-sectional study. Lancet Planetary Health, 6, e132-e138. doi: 10.1016/S2542-5196(21)00290-4
Gage, R., Leung, W., Gurtner, M., Reeder, A. I., McNoe, B. M., & Signal, L. (2022). Generating political priority for skin cancer primary prevention: A case study from Aotearoa New Zealand. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 33, 740-750. doi: 10.1002/hpja.545
Journal - Research Other
Gurtner, M., Smith, M., Gage, R., Howey-Brown, A., Wang, X., Latavao, T., Deng, J. D., Zwanenburg, S. P., Stanley, J., & Signal, L. (2022). Objective assessment of the nature and extent of children’s internet-based world: Protocol for the Kids Online Aotearoa study. JMIR Research Protocols, 11(10), e39017. doi: 10.2196/39017
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Watkins, L., Aitken, R., Gage, R., & Signal, L. (2022). An investigation of children's exposure to harmful marketing. In P. Harrigan & G. Brush (Eds.), Proceedings of the Australian & New Zealand Marketing Academy (ANZMAC) Conference: Reconnect and Reimagine. (pp. 650-652). Retrieved from https://anzmac.org
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Park, H., Liu, W., Gage, R., Chambers, T., Smith, M., Barr, M., … Signal, L., & Pearson, A. L. (2022). Do bans on harmful marketing protect children equally?: A geospatial analysis of harmful product marketing in public outdoor spaces. Proceedings of the American Association of Geographers (AAG) Annual Meeting. Retrieved from https://aag-annualmeeting.secure-platform.com
2021
Journal - Research Article
Peniamina, R., Davies, C., Moata'ane, L., Signal, L., Tavite, H., Te Morenga, L., & McLean, R. (2021). Food, nutrition and cancer: Perspectives and experiences of New Zealand cancer survivors. New Zealand Medical Journal, 134(1545), 22-35. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Choi, K., Giridharan, N., Cartmell, A., Lum, D., Signal, L., Puloka, V., Crossin, R., Gray, L., Davies, C., Baker, M., & Kvalsvig, A. (2021). Life during lockdown: A qualitative study of low-income New Zealanders' experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. New Zealand Medical Journal, 134(1538), 52-67. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Teng, A., Snowdon, W., Tin, S. T. W., Genç, M., Na'ati, E., Puloka, V., Signal, L., & Wilson, N. (2021). Progress in the Pacific on sugar‐sweetened beverage taxes: A systematic review of policy changes from 2000 to 2019. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 45(4), 376-384. doi: 10.1111/1753-6405.13123
Chan, V., Davies, A., Wellard-Cole, L., Lu, S., Ng, H., Tsoi, L., … Signal, L., … Allman-Farinelli, M. (2021). Using wearable cameras to assess foods and beverages omitted in 24 hour dietary recalls and a text entry food record app. Nutrients, 13(6), 1806. doi: 10.3390/nu13061806
McKerchar, C., Lacey, C., Abel, G., & Signal, L. (2021). Ensuring the right to food for indigenous children: A case study of stakeholder perspectives on policy options to ensure the rights of tamariki Māori to healthy food. International Journal for Equity in Health, 20, 67. doi: 10.1186/s12939-021-01407-4
Teng, A. M., Genç, M., Herman, J., Signal, L., Areai, D., & Wilson, N. (2021). Impact of sugar-sweetened beverage taxes on price, import and sale volumes in an island nation: Interrupted time series analysis. Public Health Nutrition, 24(7), 1828-1835. doi: 10.1017/s1368980021000185
Teng, A., Buffière, B., Genç, M., Latavao, T., Puloka, V., Signal, L., & Wilson, N. (2021). Equity of expenditure changes associated with a sweetened-beverage tax in Tonga: Repeated cross-sectional household surveys. BMC Public Health, 21, 149. doi: 10.1186/s12889-020-10139-z
Gage, R., Girling-Butcher, M., Joe, E., Smith, M., Ni Mhurchu, C., McKerchar, C., Puloka, V., McLean, R., & Signal, L. (2021). The frequency and context of snacking among children: An objective analysis using wearable cameras. Nutrients, 13, 103. doi: 10.3390/nu13010103
Freeman, N., Gage, R., Chambers, T., Blaschke, P., Cook, H., Stanley, J., Pearson, A., Smith, M., Barr, M., & Signal, L. (2021). Where do the children play? An objective analysis of children's use of green space. Health Promotion International, 36, 846-853. doi: 10.1093/heapro/daaa106
Davies, A., Chan, V., Bauman, A., Signal, L., Hosking, C., Gemming, L., & Allman-Farinelli, M. (2021). Using wearable cameras to monitor eating and drinking behaviours during transport journeys. European Journal of Nutrition, 60, 1875-1885. doi: 10.1007/s00394-020-02380-4
Journal - Research Other
Teng, A., Puloka, V., Signal, L., & Wilson, N. (2021). Pacific countries lead the way on sugary drinks taxes: Lessons for New Zealand. New Zealand Medical Journal, 134(1543), 137-140. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Gage, R., Gurtner, M., Signal, L., Keall, M., Smith, M., McKerchar, C., & Howden-Chapman, P. (2021). Children's journey to and from school: An analysis of travel modes, environments and eating behaviours using wearable cameras. Proceedings of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition & Physical Activity Annual Meeting (ISBNPA XChange): Thinking Independently Together: Let's Dance Around the World. (pp. 50). International Society of Behavioral Nutrition & Physical Activity. Retrieved from https://isbnpa2021.venuewest.com
2020
Journal - Research Article
McKerchar, C., King, P., Lacey, C., Abel, G., & Signal, L. (2020). Rights-based approaches to improving food availability for tamariki Māori: A narrative literature review and theory-based synthesis. MAI Journal, 9(3), 237-248. doi: 10.20507/MAIJournal.2020.9.3.6
Davies, A., Allman-Farinelli, M., Owen, K., Signal, L., Hosking, C., Wang, L., & Bauman, A. (2020). Feasibility study comparing physical activity classifications from accelerometers with wearable camera data. International Journal of Environmental Research & Public Health, 17, 9323. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17249323
McKerchar, C., Smith, M., Gage, R., Williman, J., Abel, G., Lacey, C., Ni Mhurchu, C., & Signal, L. (2020). Kids in a candy store: An objective analysis of children's interactions with food in convenience stores. Nutrients, 12(7), 2143. doi: 10.3390/nu12072143
Teng, A., Puloka, V., Genç, M., Filimoehala, O., Latu, C., Lolomana'ia, M., … Signal, L., & Wilson, N. (2020). Sweetened beverage taxes and changes in beverage price, imports and manufacturing: Interrupted time series analysis in a middle-income country. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition & Physical Activity, 17, 90. doi: 10.1186/s12966-020-00980-1
Teariki, M. A., Tiatia, R., O'Sullivan, K., Puloka, V., Signal, L., Shearer, I., & Howden-Chapman, P. (2020). Beyond home: Exploring energy poverty among youth in four diverse Pacific island states. Energy Research & Social Science, 70, 101638. doi: 10.1016/j.erss.2020.101638
Signal, L. N., Edwards, R., Gage, R., Jackson, N., McKerchar, C., & Sarfati, D. (2020). The state of cancer prevention in Aotearoa New Zealand: Slow progress requires political leadership and investment for health and equity. Journal of Cancer Policy, 23, 100212. doi: 10.1016/j.jcpo.2019.100212
Vaipuna, T., Allison, L., Bhasin, A., Choi, K., Chu, A., Grice, K., Hay, A., Huang, S., Jarvis, E.-M., Laing, B., Lewis, A., Moriarty, R. H., … Rajendra, P., Simpson, J., Tay, A., Yang, A., Smith, M., Gage, R., … Signal, L. (2020). An objective methodology capturing online commodity marketing and other harms. Health Promotion International, 35, 1312-1319. doi: 10.1093/heapro/daz131
Signal, V., Jackson, C., Signal, L., Hardie, C., Holst, K., McLaughlin, M., Steele, C., & Sarfati, D. (2020). Improving management of comorbidity in patients with colorectal cancer using comprehensive medical assessment: A pilot study. BMC Cancer, 20, 50. doi: 10.1186/s12885-020-6526-z
McKerchar, C., Smith, M., Stanley, J., Barr, M., Chambers, T., Abel, G., Lacey, C., Gage, R., … Signal, L. (2020). Food store environment examination: FoodSee: A new method to study the food store environment using wearable cameras. Global Health Promotion, 27(3), 73-81. doi: 10.1177/1757975919859575
Liu, W., Barr, M., Pearson, A. L., Chambers, T., Pfeiffer, K. A., Smith, M., & Signal, L. (2020). Space-time analysis of unhealthy food advertising: New Zealand children's exposure and health policy options. Health Promotion International, 35, 812-820. doi: 10.1093/heapro/daz083
Smith, M., Chambers, T., Abbott, M., & Signal, L. (2020). High stakes: Children’s exposure to gambling and gambling marketing using wearable cameras. International Journal of Mental Health & Addiction, 18, 1025-1047. doi: 10.1007/s11469-019-00103-3
Journal - Research Other
McBride, S., Reid, P., Signal, L., & Baker, M. G. (2020). The Cannabis Referendum: Why a yes vote offers a net gain for public health. New Zealand Medical Journal, 133(1523), 8-11. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
O'Toole, C., Gage, R., McKerchar, C., Puloka, V., McLean, R., & Signal, L. (2020). Is snacking the new eating norm for New Zealand children? An urgent call for research. New Zealand Medical Journal, 133(1517), 131-132. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Smith, M., Stanley, J., Barr, M., Chambers, T., Balina, A., Ni Mhurchu, C., … Wilson, N., & Signal, L. (2020). Children's healthy and unhealthy beverage availability, purchase and consumption: A wearable camera study. Proceedings of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition & Physical Activity (ISBNPA) XChange. (pp. 702). International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. Retrieved from https://venuewest.eventsair.com/isbnpa-xchange-initiative
Worters, T., Gage, R., Watkins, L., Aitken, R., Smith, M., McKerchar, C., & Signal, L. (2020). Food marketing and its place in the marketing landscape. Proceedings of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition & Physical Activity (ISBNPA) XChange. (pp. 418). International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. Retrieved from https://venuewest.eventsair.com/isbnpa-xchange-initiative
Teng, A., Puloka, V., Filimoehala, O., Latu, C., Lolomana'ia, M., Osornprasop, S., Genç, M., Signal, L., & Wilson, N. (2020). Sugar-sweetened beverage taxes in the Pacific with evaluation results from Tonga. Proceedings of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition & Physical Activity (ISBNPA) XChange. (pp. 415). International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. Retrieved from https://venuewest.eventsair.com/isbnpa-xchange-initiative
McKerchar, C., Smith, M., Gage, R., Williman, J., Abel, G., Lacey, C., … Signal, L. (2020). Kids in a candy store: An objective analysis of children's interactions with food in convenience stores. Proceedings of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition & Physical Activity (ISBNPA) XChange. (pp. 385). International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. Retrieved from https://venuewest.eventsair.com/isbnpa-xchange-initiative
Gage, R., Girling-Butcher, M., Joe, E., Smith, M., McKerchar, C., Puloka, V., & Signal, L. (2020). Big snack: Using wearable cameras to explore children's daily snacking behaviours. Proceedings of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition & Physical Activity (ISBNPA) XChange. (pp. 270). International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. Retrieved from https://venuewest.eventsair.com/isbnpa-xchange-initiative
Vaipuna, T., Smith, M., Puloka, V., & Signal, L. (2020). Tongan children's beverage availability and consumption: A wearable camera study. Proceedings of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition & Physical Activity (ISBNPA) XChange. (pp. 224). International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. Retrieved from https://venuewest.eventsair.com/isbnpa-xchange-initiative
2019
Journal - Research Article
Watkins, L., Aitken, R., Gage, R., Smith, M. B., Chambers, T. J., Barr, M., Stanley, J., & Signal, L. N. (2019). Capturing the commercial world of children: The feasibility of wearable cameras to assess marketing exposure. Journal of Consumer Affairs, Winter, 1396-1420.
Gage, R., Wilson, N., Signal, L., & Thomson, G. (2019). Shade in playgrounds: Findings from a nationwide survey and implications for urban health policy. Journal of Public Health, 27(5), 669-674. doi: 10.1007/s10389-018-0990-9
Dew, K., Barton, J., Stairmand, J., Sarfati, D., & Signal, L. (2019). Ascertaining patients’ understandings of their condition: A conversation analysis of contradictory norms in cancer specialist consultations. Health Sociology Review, 28(3), 229-244. doi: 10.1080/14461242.2019.1633945
Teng, A. M., Jones, A. C., Mizdrak, A., Signal, L., Genç, M., & Wilson, N. (2019). Impact of sugar-sweetened beverage taxes on purchases and dietary intake: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Obesity Reviews, 20, 1187-1204. doi: 10.1111/obr.12868
Veatupu, L., Puloka, V., Smith, M., McKerchar, C., & Signal, L. (2019). Me'akai in Tonga: Exploring the nature and context of the food Tongan children eat in Ha'apai using wearable cameras. International Journal of Environmental Research & Public Health, 16(10), 1681. doi: 10.3390/ijerph16101681
Chambers, T., Stanley, J., Pearson, A. L., Smith, M., Barr, M., Ni Mhurchu, C., & Signal, L. (2019). Quantifying children's non-supermarket exposure to alcohol marketing via product packaging using wearable cameras. Journal of Studies on Alcohol & Drugs, 80(2), 158-166. doi: 10.15288/jsad.2019.80.158
Signal, L. N., Jenkin, G. L. S., Barr, M., Smith, M., Chambers, T. J., Hoek, J., & Ni Mhurchu, C. (2019). Prime Minister for a day: Children's views on junk food marketing and what to do about it. New Zealand Medical Journal, 132(1492), 36-45. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Carter, M.-A., Signal, L. N., Edwards, R., & Hoek, J. (2019). Competing teammates: Food in New Zealand sports settings. Health Promotion International, 34(4), 803-810. doi: 10.1093/heapro/day035
Gage, R., Leung, W., Stanley, J., Reeder, A., Mackay, C., Chambers, T., Smith, M., Barr, M., & Signal, L. (2019). Studying third-parties and environments: New Zealand sun-safety research. Health Promotion International, 34(3), 440-446. doi: 10.1093/heapro/dax094
Journal - Research Other
Tu'itahi, S., Stoneham, M., Ratima, M., Simpson, T., Signal, L., & Puloka, V. (2019). Timely and significant call for planetary health promotion [Conference report]. Global Health Promotion, 26(4), 100-101. doi: 10.1177/1757975919888174
Gurtner, M., Gage, R., Thomson, G., Jaine, R., Stanley, J., Smith, M., Barr, M., Chambers, T., & Signal, L. (2019). Are children smoke-free at home? Using wearable cameras to study children's exposure to smoking and smoking paraphernalia in private spaces [Short report]. Child: Care, Health & Development, 45, 306-309. doi: 10.1111/cch.12631
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Signal, L., Liu, W., Barr, M., Smith, M., & Pearson, A. (2019). Evidence for banning unhealthy food marketing in public spaces: Children's exposure to unhealthy food marketing and the impact of policy options. Proceedings of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition & Physical Activity (ISBNPA) Annual Meeting: Healthy People, Healthy Planet. (pp. 812). International Society of Behavioral Nutrition & Physical Activity. Retrieved from http://isbnpa2019.venuewest.com
Signal, L., Veatupu, L., Puloka, V., & Smith, M. (2019). Exploring the me'akai Tongan children eat in Ha'apai using wearable cameras. Proceedings of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition & Physical Activity (ISBNPA) Annual Meeting: Healthy People, Healthy Planet. (pp. 536). International Society of Behavioral Nutrition & Physical Activity. Retrieved from http://isbnpa2019.venuewest.com
Teng, A., Signal, L., & Wilson, N. (2019). Impact of sugar-sweetened beverage taxation in the Pacific. Proceedings of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition & Physical Activity (ISBNPA) Annual Meeting: Healthy People, Healthy Planet. (pp. 60). International Society of Behavioral Nutrition & Physical Activity. Retrieved from http://isbnpa2019.venuewest.com
Puloka, V., Smith, M., Ferguson, A., Gage, R., Signal, L., & Baker, M. (2019). Identifying infectious disease hazards in Tongan children's environments using wearable cameras. Proceedings of the Otago Global Health Institute (OGHI) 12th Annual Conference: Global Health in the Era of Climate Change. (pp. 14). Retrieved from https://www.otago.ac.nz/global-health
Vaipuna, T., Puloka, V., Smith, M., & Signal, L. (2019). Tongan children's beverage availability and consumption: A wearable camera study. Proceedings of the Otago Global Health Institute (OGHI) 12th Annual Conference: Global Health in the Era of Climate Change. (pp. 7-8). Retrieved from https://www.otago.ac.nz/global-health
Veatupu, L. L., Puloka, V., Smith, M., McKerchar, C., & Signal, L. (2019). Exploring the me'akai Tongan children eat in Ha'apai using wearable cameras. Proceedings of the Otago Global Health Institute (OGHI) 12th Annual Conference: Global Health in the Era of Climate Change. (pp. 7). Retrieved from https://www.otago.ac.nz/global-health
Delany, L., & Signal, L. (2019). Funding for the Sustainable Development Goals: International taxation reforms [Workshop]. Proceedings of the 23rd International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) World Conference on Health Promotion. Retrieved from http://www.iuhpe2019.com
Gage, R., Leung, W., & Signal, L. (2019). A burning hole in New Zealand health policy: Key informant views on the barriers holding back skin cancer prevention. Proceedings of the 23rd International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) World Conference on Health Promotion. Retrieved from http://www.iuhpe2019.com
Puloka, V., Smith, M., & Signal, L. (2019). Children expose a life of poverty in a land of plenty: Visual anthropology to promote health equity [Workshop]. Proceedings of the 23rd International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) World Conference on Health Promotion. Retrieved from http://www.iuhpe2019.com
Bainbridge, R., Judd, J., Signal, L., & Smith, J. (2019). Tips for writing and reviewing for peer-reviewed health promotion journals: A practical guide [Workshop]. Proceedings of the 23rd International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) World Conference on Health Promotion. Retrieved from http://www.iuhpe2019.com
Gage, R., Watkins, L., Aitken, R., Smith, M., & Signal, L. (2019). Children's real-time exposure to commercial marketing: An observational analysis using wearable cameras. Proceedings of the 23rd International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) World Conference on Health Promotion. Retrieved from http://www.iuhpe2019.com
Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)
Puloka, V., Smith, M., Ferguson, A., Gage, R., Signal, L., & Baker, M. (2019, December). Identifying infectious disease hazards in Tongan children's environments: A wearable camera study. Poster session presented at the 5th One Health Aotearoa (OHA) Symposium, Wellington, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Signal, L. (2019, October). Tools and practice to improve equity. Verbal presentation at the Māori Oral Health Equity Symposium (MOHES): Achieving Equity in Oral Health Outcomes for Māori, Wellington, New Zealand.
Other Research Output
Teng, A., Wilson, N., Signal, L., Genç, M., Puloka, V., Tairea, K. (2019). Impact of sugar-sweetened beverage tariffs and excise on taxed and untaxed beverage trade volumes to the Cook Islands and Tonga: Pre-analysis study protocol. University of Otago. Version 1.0. Retrieved from https://www.otago.ac.nz/wellington/departments/publichealth/otago039299.html
2018
Journal - Research Article
Smith, M., Stanley, J., Signal, L., Barr, M., Chambers, T., Balina, A., … Wilson, N. (2018). Children's healthy and unhealthy beverage availability, purchase and consumption: A wearable camera study. Appetite, 133, 240-251. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2018.11.004
Gage, R., Barr, M., Stanley, J., Reeder, A., Mackay, C., Smith, M., Chambers, T., Leung, W., & Signal, L. (2018). Sun protection and shade availability in New Zealand's outdoor recreation spaces. New Zealand Medical Journal, 131(1484), 30-37. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Chambers, T., Pearson, A. L., Kawachi, I., Stanley, J., Smith, M., Barr, M., … Signal, L. (2018). Children's home and school neighbourhood exposure to alcohol marketing: Using wearable camera and GPS data to directly examine the link between retailer availability and visual exposure to marketing. Health & Place, 54, 102-109. doi: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2018.09.012
Chambers, T., Stanley, J., Signal, L., Pearson, A. L., Smith, M., Barr, M., & Ni Mhurchu, C. (2018). Quantifying the nature and extent of children's real-time exposure to alcohol marketing in their everyday lives using wearable cameras: Children's exposure via a range of media in a range of key places. Alcohol & Alcoholism, 53(5), 626-633. doi: 10.1093/alcalc/agy053
Dew, K., Signal, L., Stairmand, J., Simpson, A., & Sarfati, D. (2018). Cancer care decision-making and treatment consent: An observational study of patients’ and clinicians’ rights. Journal of Sociology, 55(1), 161-178. doi: 10.1177/1440783318773880
Gage, R., Wilson, N., Signal, L., Barr, M., Reeder, A., & Thomson, G. (2018). Using Google Earth to assess shade for sun protection in urban recreation spaces: Methods and results. Journal of Health Communication, 43, 1061-1068. doi: 10.1007/s10900-018-0522-0
Gage, R., Leung, W., Stanley, J., Reeder, A., Mackay, C., Smith, M., Barr, M., Chambers, T., & Signal, L. (2018). Sun protection among New Zealand primary school children. Health Education & Behavior, 45(5), 800-807. doi: 10.1177/1090198117741943
Gage, R., O'Toole, C., Robinson, A., Reeder, A., Signal, L., & Mackay, C. (2018). Wellington playgrounds uncovered: An examination of solar ultraviolet radiation and shade protection in New Zealand. Photochemistry & Photobiology, 94(2), 357-361. doi: 10.1111/php.12855
O'Brien, I., Signal, L., & Sarfati, D. (2018). Wide-ranging impacts reported by NZ cancer survivors: Is supporting cancer survivor resilience a health sector role? Supportive Care in Cancer, 26(4), 1207-1213. doi: 10.1007/s00520-017-3943-x
Wilson, N., Signal, L., & Thomson, G. (2018). Surveying all public drinking water fountains in a city: Outdoor field observations and Google Street View. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 42(1), 83-85. doi: 10.1111/1753-6405.12730
Signal, L. N., Watts, C., Murphy, C., Eyles, H., & Ni Mhurchu, C. (2018). Appetite for health-related food taxes: New Zealand stakeholder views. Health Promotion International, 33(5), 791-800. doi: 10.1093/heapro/dax019
Signal, L. N., Bowers, S. G., Edwards, R., Gifford, H., Hudson, S., Jenkin, G. L. S., Lanumata, T. S., Russell, M. L., Thomson, G., & Walton, M. D. (2018). Process, pitfalls and profits: Lessons from interviewing New Zealand policy-makers. Health Promotion International, 33(2), 187-194. doi: 10.1093/heapro/daw065
Journal - Research Other
Delany, L., Signal, L., & Thomson, G. (2018). International trade and investment law: A new framework for public health and the common good [Debate]. BMC Public Health, 18, 602. doi: 10.1186/s12889-018-5486-6
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Signal, L. (2018). Children's everyday exposure to food marketing: A wearable camera study. Proceedings of the Tackling Diet-related Disease in New Zealand Symposium: The need, the evidence, the priorities. Retrieved from https://www.otago.ac.nz/wellington/departments/publichealth/
Other Research Output
Signal, L. (2018, October). People, power and politics: Insights from an anthropologist at home. University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand. [Inaugural Professorial Lecture].
Cook, H. and co-signatories, including Aspinall, C., Baker, M., Ball, J., Brewer, N., Cleghorn, C., Cunningham, R., Donovan, S., D'Souza, A., Edwards, R., Fraser, B., Gage, R., Hoek, J., Howden-Chapman, P., Hurley, K., Kvalsvig, A., Kvizhinadze, G., Lawson-Te Aho, K., McIntyre, M. E., Ombler, J., O'Sullivan, K., Pierse, N., Purdie, N., Rangiwhetu, L., Reidy, J., Russel, M., Sarfati, D., Shaw, C., Signal, L., Stanley, J., Thornley, L., Viggers, H., White, M., Wilson, N., and Zhang, W. (2018). Revision of the Abortion Law. Submission to New Zealand Parliament, Wellington, New Zealand. [Government Submission].
2017
Chapter in Book - Research
Dew, K., Cunningham, C., Davies, C., Tavite, H., Stairmand, J., Sarfati, D., & Signal, L. (2017). Māori-centered research and ethnomethodology: Cancer inequities and research by and for indigenous peoples. In SAGE research methods: Cases part 2. SAGE. doi: 10.4135/9781526409218
Journal - Research Article
Signal, L. N., Stanley, J., Smith, M., Barr, M. L., Chambers, T. J., Zhou, J., … McKerchar, C., Pearson, A. L., Hoek, J., Jenkin, G. L. S., & Ni Mhurchu, C. (2017). Children's everyday exposure to food marketing: An objective analysis using wearable cameras. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition & Physical Activity, 14, 137. doi: 10.1186/s12966-017-0570-3
Robinson, A., Hulme-Moir, S., Puloka, V., Smith, M., Stanley, J., & Signal, L. (2017). Housing as a determinant of Tongan children's health: Innovative methodology using wearable cameras. International Journal of Environmental Research & Public Health, 14(10), 1170. doi: 10.3390/ijerph14101170
Chambers, T., Pearson, A. L., Kawachi, I., Rzotkiewicz, Z., Stanley, J., Smith, M., Barr, M., … Signal, L. (2017). Kids in space: Measuring children’s residential neighborhoods and other destinations using activity space GPS and wearable camera data. Social Science & Medicine, 193, 41-50. doi: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2017.09.046
Chambers, T., Pearson, A. L., Stanley, J., Smith, M., Barr, M., Ni Mhurchu, C., & Signal, L. (2017). Children's exposure to alcohol marketing within supermarkets: An objective analysis using GPS technology and wearable cameras. Health & Place, 46, 274-280. doi: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2017.06.003
Gage, R., Leung, W., Stanley, J., Reeder, A., Barr, M., Chambers, T., Smith, M., & Signal, L. (2017). Clothing protection from ultraviolet radiation: A new method for assessment. Photochemistry & Photobiology, 93(6), 1513-1518. doi: 10.1111/php.12803
Pearson, A. L., Bottomley, R., Chambers, T., Thornton, L., Stanley, J., Smith, M., Barr, M., & Signal, L. (2017). Measuring blue space visibility and ‘blue recreation’ in the everyday lives of children in a capital city. International Journal of Environmental Research & Public Health, 14(6), 563. doi: 10.3390/ijerph14060563
Smith, M., Signal, L., Edwards, R., & Hoek, J. (2017). Children's and parents' opinions on the sport-related food environment: A systematic review. Obesity Reviews, 18(9), 1018-1039. doi: 10.1111/obr.12558
Signal, L., Semper, K., Stairmand, J., Davies, C., Millar, E., Dowell, T., … Mangin, D., & Sarfati, D. (2017). A walking stick in one hand and a chainsaw in the other: Patients’ perspectives of living with multimorbidity. New Zealand Medical Journal, 130(1455), 65-76. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Signal, L. N., Smith, M. B., Barr, M., Stanley, J., Chambers, T. J., Zhou, J., … Jenkin, G. L. S., Pearson, A. L., … Hoek, J., & Ni Mhurchu, C. (2017). Kids'Cam: An objective methodology to study the world in which children live. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 53(3), e89-e95. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2017.02.016
Chambers, T., Signal, L., Carter, M.-A., McConville, S., Wong, R., & Zhu, W. (2017). Alcohol sponsorship of a summer of sport: A frequency analysis of alcohol marketing during major sports events on New Zealand television. New Zealand Medical Journal, 130(1448), 27-33. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Journal - Research Other
Swinburn, B., Vandevijvere, S., on behalf of submitting health professors, including Hornblow, A., Taylor, B., Drummond, B., Murdoch, D., Mangin, D., Sarfati, D., Sellman, D., Sopoaga, F., Thomson, G., Abel, G., Hoek, J., Connor, J., Krebs, J., Mann, J., McCall, J., Broughton, J., Toop, L., Signal, L., Beckert, L., Farella, M., Baker, M., Keall, M., Skeaff, M., Thomson, M., Wilson, N., Chandler, N., Priest, P., Brunton, P., Crampton, P., Gendall, P., Howden-Chapman, P., Taylor, R., Edwards, R., Gauld, R., McGee, R., Mulder, R., Derrett, S., Hales, S., Pullon, S., & Blakely, T. (2017). Proposed new industry code on unhealthy food marketing to children and young people: Will it make a difference? New Zealand Medical Journal, 130(1450), 94-101. Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
D'Souza, A. J., Signal, L., & Edwards, R. (2017). Patchy advances in child health hide a systematic failure to prioritise children in public policy. New Zealand Medical Journal, 130(1450), 12-15. Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Smith, M., Zhou, J., Wilson, N., Signal, L., Stanley, J., Barr, M., Chambers, T., … Duane, A. (2017). Drink up: Determining the nature of children's beverage environments using wearable cameras. Journal of Dental Research, 96(Spec. Iss. B). Retrieved from http://www.iadr.org
Barr, M., Signal, L., Smith, M., Stanley, J., Chambers, T., Zhou, J., … Ni Mhurchu, C. (2017). Quantifying children's exposure to outdoor food advertising. Proceedings of the 7th Activity and Nutrition Aotearoa Conference. (pp. 75). Retrieved from https://ana.org.nz
Signal, L., Smith, M., Barr, M., Chambers, T., Stanley, J., Zhou, J., … Lanumata, T., Pearson, A., … Hoek, J., & Ni Mhurchu, C. (2017). Saturated with junk: The extent of junk food marketing in children's everyday lives. Proceedings of the 7th Activity and Nutrition Aotearoa Conference. (pp. 52). Retrieved from https://ana.org.nz
Smith, M., Stanley, J., Barr, M., Chambers, T., Balina, A., Ni Mhurchu, C., … Wilson, N., & Signal, L. (2017). Drink-up: Determining the nature and extent of children's beverage consumption using wearable cameras. Proceedings of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Annual Meeting. (pp. 452-453). ISBNPA. Retrieved from https://www.isbnpa.org
Signal, L., Smith, M., Barr, M., Chambers, T., Stanley, J., Zhou, J., … Hoek, J., & Ni Mhurchu, C. (2017). Marketing obesity? A real-time analysis of children's exposure to food marketing. Proceedings of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Annual Meeting. (pp. 204). ISBNPA. Retrieved from https://www.isbnpa.org
McKerchar, C., Signal, L., Smith, M., Barr, M., Chambers, T., Stanley, J., & Ni Mhurchu, C. (2017). Confronting the convenience: The role of convenience stores in New Zealand children's food environments. Proceedings of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Annual Meeting. (pp. 150). ISBNPA. Retrieved from https://www.isbnpa.org
Robinson, A., Hulme-Moir, S., Puloka, V., Smith, M., Stanley, J., & Signal, L. (2017). Children's view of housing quality in Tonga. Proceedings of the Otago Global Health Institute (OGHI) 10th Annual Conference. (pp. 5-6). Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/global-health/annual-conference
Puloka, V., Smith, M., Stanley, J., & Signal, L. (2017). Kids'Cam Tonga: The world of Tongan children through their eyes. Proceedings of the Otago Global Health Institute (OGHI) 10th Annual Conference. (pp. 5). Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/global-health/annual-conference
Puloka, V., Smith, M., Stanley, J., Chambers, T., & Signal, L. (2017). Tonga's school food policy: An evaluation. Proceedings of the Otago Global Health Institute (OGHI) 10th Annual Conference. (pp. 5). Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/global-health/annual-conference
Smith, M., Balina, A., Stanley, J., Barr, M., Chambers, T., Ni Mhurchu, C., … Wilson, N., & Signal, L. (2017). Drink-up: Determining the nature and extent of children's beverage consumption using wearable cameras. Proceedings of the 15th World Congress on Public Health. Retrieved from https://wcph2017.entegyapp.com/Page/28/782/26/1459
Signal, L., Tu'itahi, S., Simpson, T., & Puloka, V. (2017). The sustainable development goals: A vehicle for public health action. Proceedings of the 15th World Congress on Public Health. Retrieved from https://wcph2017.entegyapp.com/Page/28/719/26/1459
Gage, R., Leung, W., Signal, L., Stanley, J., Reeder, T., & Mackay, C. (2017). The lifetime cost-effectiveness of preventing skin cancer through shade construction in schools. Proceedings of the 15th World Congress on Public Health. Retrieved from https://wcph2017.entegyapp.com/Page/28/564/26/1459
Barr, M., Signal, L., Smith, M., Smith, J., Chambers, T., Zhou, J., … Hoek, J., & Ni Mhurchu, C. (2017). Overexposed? Quantifying children's exposure to outdoor food advertising. Proceedings of the 15th World Congress on Public Health. Retrieved from https://wcph2017.entegyapp.com/Page/28/554/26/1459
Stairmand, J., Signal, L., Semper, K., Davies, C., Millar, E., Dowell, T., … Mangin, D., & Sarfati, D. (2017). A walking stick and a chainsaw: Patients' perspectives of living with multimorbidity. Proceedings of the 15th World Congress on Public Health. Retrieved from https://wcph2017.entegyapp.com/Page/28/511/26/1459
Puloka, V., Signal, L., Smith, M., Stanley, J., & Lanumata, T. (2017). Kids'Cam Tonga: The world of Tongan children through their eyes. Proceedings of the 15th World Congress on Public Health. Retrieved from https://wcph2017.entegyapp.com/Page/28/393/26/1459
McKerchar, C., Smith, M., Stanley, J., Barr, M., Chambers, T., Ni Mhurchu, C., & Signal, L. (2017). Confronting the convenience: The role of convenience stores in children's food environments. Proceedings of the 15th World Congress on Public Health. Retrieved from https://wcph2017.entegyapp.com/Page/28/165/26/1459
D'Souza, A., Signal, L., & Edwards, R. (2017). Better public policy for children: Policy-maker perspectives from Australia, New Zealand, and Sweden. Proceedings of the 15th World Congress on Public Health. Retrieved from https://wcph2017.entegyapp.com/Page/28/833/26/2869
Watkins, L., Aitken, R., Signal, L., Smith, M., & Gage, R. (2017). Documenting the commercial world of New Zealand children. In B. Wooliscroft & A. Ganglmair-Wooliscroft (Eds.), Proceedings of the Macromarketing Conference: Macromarketing Systems' Contributions to Society: Past, Present and Potential. (pp. 631-633). Dunedin, New Zealand: Macromarketing Society and the Marketing Department, University of Otago. [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Signal, L. (2017, March). Kids'Cam: The obesogenic world of New Zealand children in pictures. Invited presentation at the National Research Symposium on Diabetes and Obesity: The Diabesity Crisis: How Can We Make a Difference? Auckland, New Zealand.
2016
Journal - Research Article
D'Souza, A. J., Russell, M., Wood, B., Signal, L., & Elder, D. (2016). Attitudes to physical punishment of children are changing. Archives of Disease in Childhood, 101(8), 690-693. doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2015-310119
Journal - Research Other
Smith, J. A., Crawford, G., & Signal, L. (2016). The case of national health promotion policy in Australia: Where to now? Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 27(1), 61-65. doi: 10.1071/HE15055
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Smeaton, A., McGuinness, K., Gurrin, C., Zhou, J., O'Connor, N. E., Wang, P., … Signal, L., Smith, M., Stanley, J., Barr, M., Chambers, T., & Ni Mhurchu, C. (2016). Semantic indexing of wearable camera images: Kids’ Cam concepts. Proceedings of the ACM workshop on Vision and Language Integration Meets Multimedia Fusion. (pp. 27-34). New York, NY: ACM. doi: 10.1145/2983563.2983566
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
O'Brien, I., Sarfati, D., & Signal, L. (2016). Supported self-management as a survivorship intervention: A phase I/II study with patients receiving colorectal cancer treatment in New Zealand. Supportive Care in Cancer, 24(Suppl. 1), (pp. S229-S230). doi: 10.1007/s00520-016-3209-z
D'Souza, A., Signal, L., & Edwards, R. (2016). Child-centred public policy? Qualitative case study of Australia, New Zealand, and Sweden. Proceedings of the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) 44th Annual Conference & the 20th Chronic Diseases Network Conference. Retrieved from https://phaa.eventsair.com/QuickEventWebsitePortal/phaa-cdn-conference/eis
Signal, L., Smith, M., Barr, M., Stanley, J., Jenkin, G., Chambers, T., Gage, R., … Ni Mhurchu, C. (2016). Automated anthropology: A new method of working with children and exploring their world. Saúde e Sociedade, 25(Suppl. 1), (pp. 1658). [Abstract]
Chambers, T., Signal, L., Smith, M., Stanley, J., & Pearson, A. (2016). Bombarded with booze: Children's exposure to on-site marketing at alcohol outlets. Saúde e Sociedade, 25(Suppl. 1), (pp. 1309). [Abstract]
Sime, S., Signal, L., Smith, M., Krebs, J., & Parry-Strong, A. (2016). Using wearable cameras to identify the barriers and facilitators to self-management by people living with diabetes: A feasibility study. Saúde e Sociedade, 25(Suppl. 1), (pp. 243-244). [Abstract]
Signal, L., Smith, M., Barr, M., Chambers, T., Stanley, J., Jenkin, G., Ni Mhurchu, C., … Gurrin, C. (2016). Kid's Cam: The frequency, duration and nature of children's everyday exposure to food and beverage marketing. Saúde e Sociedade, 25(Suppl. 1), (pp. 151-152). [Abstract]
Signal, L., & Smith, M. (2016). Global action on ending childhood obesity. Proceedings of the 22nd International Union for Health Promotion & Education (IUHPE) World Conference on Health Promotion. Retrieved from http://www.iuhpeconference2016.com/ingles/programacao/exibe_trabalho.php?id_trabalho=8356&id_atividade=1539&tipo=#topo
Signal, L., Hirono, K., Haigh, F., de Leeuw, E., & Simos, J. (2016). Advanced methods in HIA: The role of paradigm and theory in HIA practice. Proceedings of the 22nd International Union for Health Promotion & Education (IUHPE) World Conference on Health Promotion. Retrieved from http://www.iuhpeconference2016.com/ingles/programacao/exibe_trabalho.php?id_trabalho=8356&id_atividade=1539&tipo=#topo
Signal, L., Smith, M., Barr, M., Chambers, T., Stanley, J., Zhou, J., … Jenkin, G., Lanumata, T., … Pearson, A., Hoek, J., & Ni Mhurchu, C. (2016). Kid's Cam: Cutting edge methodology to study obesogenic environments. Obesity Reviews, 17(Suppl. 2), (pp. 180-181). doi: 10.1111/obr.12403
Signal, L., Smith, M., Barr, M., Chambers, T., Stanley, J., Zhou, J., … Jenkin, G., Lanumata, T., Pearson, A., … Hoek, J., & Ni Mhurchu, C. (2016). Saturated with junk: The extent of junk food marketing in children's everyday. Obesity Reviews, 17(Suppl. 2), (pp. 182). doi: 10.1111/obr.12403
Smith, M., Signal, L., Barr, M., Stanley, J., Jenkin, G., Chambers, T., Gage, R., … Ni Mhurchu, C. (2016). Automated anthropology: A new method of working with children and exploring their world. Proceedings of the 3rd Aotearoa New Zealand Childhood Studies Colloquium: Children and Childhoods: Agency, Participation and Contribution. (pp. 20-21). Retrieved from https://www.ivvy.com/event/A1ZAMK/
Smith, M., Signal, L., Jenkin, G., & Barr, M. (2016). Prime Minister for a day: Children’s views on action on junk food advertising. Proceedings of the 3rd Aotearoa New Zealand Childhood Studies Colloquium: Children and Childhoods: Agency, Participation and Contribution. (pp. 17-18). Retrieved from https://www.ivvy.com/event/A1ZAMK/
Smith, M., Signal, L., Edwards, R., & Hoek, J. (2016). Children’s perspectives on the sport-related food environment: Does it support children’s right to health? Proceedings of the 3rd Aotearoa New Zealand Childhood Studies Colloquium: Children and Childhoods: Agency, Participation and Contribution. (pp. 11-12). Retrieved from https://www.ivvy.com/event/A1ZAMK/
Gage, R., Signal, L., Leung, W., Stanley, J., Reeder, T., & Mackay, C. (2016). No hat, no play? An objective evaluation of sun-safety practices in New Zealand primary and intermediate schools. Proceedings of the 3rd Aotearoa New Zealand Childhood Studies Colloquium: Children and Childhoods: Agency, Participation and Contribution. (pp. 8-9). Retrieved from https://www.ivvy.com/event/A1ZAMK/
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Signal, L. (2016, April). Cancer inequalities for Māori: The journey and clinical decision-making. Verbal presentation at the World Indigenous Cancer Conference, Brisbane, Australia.
2015
Edited Book - Research
Signal, L., & Ratima, M. (Eds.). (2015). Promoting health in Aotearoa New Zealand. Dunedin, New Zealand: Otago University Press, 312p.
Chapter in Book - Research
Signal, L., & Ratima, M. (2015). Critical reflections and future challenges. In L. Signal & M. Ratima (Eds.), Promoting health in Aotearoa New Zealand. (pp. 285-296). Dunedin, New Zealand: Otago University Press.
Signal, L., Jenkin, G., Fougere, G., & Poata-Smith, E. (2015). The politics of health promotion. In L. Signal & M. Ratima (Eds.), Promoting health in Aotearoa New Zealand. (pp. 162-187). Dunedin, New Zealand: Otago University Press.
Signal, L., Ratima, M., & Raeburn, J. (2015). The origins of health promotion. In L. Signal & M. Ratima (Eds.), Promoting health in Aotearoa New Zealand. (pp. 19-41). Dunedin, New Zealand: Otago University Press.
Signal, L., & Ratima, M. (2015). Introduction. In L. Signal & M. Ratima (Eds.), Promoting health in Aotearoa New Zealand. (pp. 7-18). Dunedin, New Zealand: Otago University Press.
Journal - Research Article
Thornley, L., Ball, J., Signal, L., Lawson-Te Aho, K., & Rawson, E. (2015). Building community resilience: Learning from the Canterbury earthquakes. Kōtuitui, 10(1), 23-35. doi: 10.1080/1177083X.2014.934846
Dew, K., Signal, L., Davies, C., Tavite, H., Hooper, C., Sarfati, D., Stairmand, J., & Cunningham, C. (2015). Dissonant roles: The experience of Māori in cancer care. Social Science & Medicine, 138, 144-151. doi: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2015.06.008
Stairmand, J., Signal, L., Sarfati, D., Jackson, C., Batten, L., Holdaway, M., & Cunningham, C. (2015). Consideration of comorbidity in treatment decision making in multidisciplinary cancer team meetings: A systematic review. Annals of Oncology, 26, 1325-1332. doi: 10.1093/annonc/mdv025
Barr, M., Signal, L., Jenkin, G., & Smith, M. (2015). Capturing exposures: Using automated cameras to document environmental determinants of obesity. Health Promotion International, 30(1), 56-63. doi: 10.1093/heapro/dau089
Dew, K., Stubbe, M., Signal, L., Stairmand, J., Dennett, E., Koea, J., Simpson, A., Sarfati, D., … Holdaway, M. (2015). Cancer care decision making in multidisciplinary meetings. Qualitative Health Research, 25(3), 397-407. doi: 10.1177/1049732314553010
McKerchar, C., Bowers, S., Heta, C., Signal, L., & Matoe, L. (2015). Enhancing Māori food security using traditional kai. Global Health Promotion, 22(3), 15-24. doi: 10.1177/1757975914543573
Journal - Research Other
Wilson, N., Quigley, R., Mansoor, O., Smith, M., & Signal, L. (2015). Mandatory regulation or self-regulation in the age of the Volkswagen saga. New Zealand Medical Journal, 128(1425). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Signal, L. (2015). Through the eyes of a child: Environmental interventions to end childhood obesity [Plenary]. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia, 39, (pp. 33). Sydney, Australia: Nutrition Society of Australia. [Abstract]
Signal, L., Jenkin, G., Smith, M., & Barr, M. (2015). Prime Minister for a day: Children’s views on action on junk food advertising. Proceedings of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) Annual Meeting. (pp. 353). Retrieved from http://eventmobi.com/isbnpa2015/documents/103270
Smith, M., Signal, L., Edwards, R., & Hoek, J. (2015). Do children have a sporting chance? Children’s and parents’ perspectives on the sport-related food environment. Proceedings of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) Annual Meeting. (pp. 349). Retrieved from http://eventmobi.com/isbnpa2015/documents/103270
Smith, M., Jenkin, G., Signal, L., & McLean, R. (2015). Consuming calories and creating cavities: Beverages NZ children associate with sport. Proceedings of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) Annual Meeting. (pp. 349). Retrieved from http://eventmobi.com/isbnpa2015/documents/103270
Signal, L., Watts, C., Eyles, H., & Ni Mhurchu, C. (2015). Fat tax and all that: The pros and cons of taxing food. Proceedings of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) Annual Meeting. (pp. 139). Retrieved from http://eventmobi.com/isbnpa2015/documents/103270
Barr, M., Signal, L., Smith, M., & Ni Mhurchu, C. (2015). Children’s exposure to food and beverage marketing in public places. Proceedings of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) Annual Meeting. (pp. 131). Retrieved from http://eventmobi.com/isbnpa2015/documents/103270
Signal, L., Watts, C., Ni Mhurchu, C., & Eyles, H. (2015). Fat tax and all that: The pros and cons of taxing food. Proceedings of the Agencies for Nutrition Action (ANA) 6th National Nutrition and Physical Activity Conference. (pp. 51). Retrieved from http://www.ana.org.nz/news-and-events/events/anas-6th-national-nutrition-and-physical-activity-conference
Smith, M., Jenkin, G., Signal, L., & McLean, R. (2015). Consuming calories and creating cavities: Beverages NZ children associate with sport. Proceedings of the Agencies for Nutrition Action (ANA) 6th National Nutrition and Physical Activity Conference. (pp. 24). Retrieved from http://www.ana.org.nz/news-and-events/events/anas-6th-national-nutrition-and-physical-activity-conference
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
D'Souza, A., Signal, L., & Edwards, R. (2015, October). The value for childhood studies of interviewing policy-makers. Verbal presentation at the 2nd Aotearoa New Zealand Childhood Studies Colloquium: What Does Childhood Studies Mean for Research, Policy and Practice? Dunedin, New Zealand.
McKerchar, C., Signal, L. N., Abel, G. M., & Lacey, C. J. (2015, May). Healthy food availability for Māori children: A rights based approach. Verbal presentation at the Hui Poutama: Māori Research Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand.
2014
Journal - Research Article
Pearson, A. L., de Latour, P., Kemp, G., Findlay, N., Halim, A., Atkinson, N., Chong, M., Cameron, R., Brown, C., Kim, G., Campbell, P., Hills, T., Jayawant, A., Chae, M., Bhagavan, C., French, C., Jenkin, G., Smith, M., & Signal, L. (2014). Understanding differences in access to water fountains and sugar-sweetened beverages in children. Health & Place, 30, 94-97. doi: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2014.08.013
Smith, M., Jenkin, G., Signal, L., & McLean, R. (2014). Consuming calories and creating cavities: Beverages NZ children associate with sport. Appetite, 81, 209-217. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2014.06.015
Duignan, M., Signal, L., & Thomson, G. (2014). "Good intentions, but inadequate practices": Sun protection in early childhood centres: A qualitative study from New Zealand. New Zealand Medical Journal, 127(1389). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Jenkin, G., Madhvani, N., Signal, L., & Bowers, S. (2014). A systematic review of persuasive marketing techniques to promote food to children on television. Obesity Reviews, 15(4), 281-293. doi: 10.1111/obr.12141
Collings, S., Jenkin, G., Carter, K., & Signal, L. (2014). Gender differences in the mental health of single parents: New Zealand evidence from a household panel survey. Social Psychiatry & Psychiatric Epidemiology, 49(5), 811-821. doi: 10.1007/s00127-013-0796-6
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Signal, L., Dew, K., Stairmand, J., Sarfati, D., & Cunningham, C. (2014). The role of comorbidity in cancer care decision-making in multidisciplinary teams. Proceedings of the New Zealand Population Health Congress: Connecting Communities, Policy and Science. (pp. 300). Retrieved from http://www.pophealthcongress.org.nz/nzphc14/programme/programme
D'Souza, A., Russell, M., Wood, B., Signal, L., & Elder, D. (2014). Attitudes to physical punishment of children: Changes over time in New Zealand. Proceedings of the New Zealand Population Health Congress: Connecting Communities, Policy and Science. (pp. 241). Retrieved from http://www.pophealthcongress.org.nz/nzphc14/programme/programme
D'Souza, A., Signal, L., & Edwards, R. (2014). Advancing health in all policies for children in New Zealand: Attitudes toward children and childhood. Proceedings of the New Zealand Population Health Congress: Connecting Communities, Policy and Science. (pp. 170). Retrieved from http://www.pophealthcongress.org.nz/nzphc14/programme/programme
D'Souza, A., Russell, M., Wood, B., Signal, L., & Elder, D. (2014). Adult attitudes to physical punishment of children: Changes over time in New Zealand. Proceedings of the Paediatric Society of New Zealand 66th Annual Scientific Meeting. (pp. 36). Retrieved from http://fp2.brandish.co.nz/psnz2014/
Smith, M., Signal, L., Edwards, R., & Hoek, J. (2014). Do children have a sporting chance? Children’s and parents perspectives on the sport-related food environment. Proceedings of the New Zealand Population Health Congress: Connecting Communities, Policy and Science. (pp. 101). Retrieved from http://www.pophealthcongress.org.nz/nzphc14/programme/programme
Barr, M., Signal, L., Smith, M., Jenkin, G., & Ni Mhurchu, C. (2014). Children’s exposure to food and beverage marketing in public places. Proceedings of the New Zealand Population Health Congress: Connecting Communities, Policy and Science. (pp. 100). Retrieved from http://www.pophealthcongress.org.nz/nzphc14/programme/programme
Smith, M., Signal, L., Edwards, R., Hoek, J., & Jenkin, G. (2014). Do children have a sporting chance? Child and parent perspectives on the sport-related food environment. Proceedings of the Food, Children and Youth Conference: What's Eating? Retrieved from https://foodchildrenandyouth.wordpress.com/programme-3/
Jenkin, G., Signal, L., Jackman, E., Dew, H., & Smith, M. (2014). “In your face: food marketing to children on Facebook”. Proceedings of the Food, Children and Youth Conference: What's Eating? Retrieved from https://foodchildrenandyouth.wordpress.com/programme-3/
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Signal, L. (2014, December). Comorbidity in clinical-decision making. Verbal presentation at the World Cancer Congress: Joining Forces: Accelerating Progress, Melbourne, Australia.
Signal, L. (2014, June). Cancer care journeys and clinical decision-making. Verbal presentation at the Cancer Control Symposium, Wellington, New Zealand.
O'Brien, I., Sarfati, D., Signal, L., & Bycroft, J. (2014, November). Self-management support intervention during cancer treatment: A phase I/II intervention trial study. Verbal presentation at the Psychosocial Oncology Conference: The Big "C" Communication, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
D'Souza, A., Signal, L., & Edwards, R. (2014, November). Applying sociology of childhood theory to advance healthy public policy for children in Aotearoa New Zealand. Verbal presentation at the 1st New Zealand Childhood Studies Colloquium, Auckland, New Zealand.
Jenkin, G., Signal, L., Jackman, E., Dew, H., & Smith, M. (2014, February). In your face: Food marketing to children on Facebook. Verbal presentation at the Food, Children and Youth: What's Eating? Conference, Lisbon, Portugal.
Signal, L. (2014, February). Overview of obesity and diet-related NCD prevalence: Who does it impact most and what is the burden of disease? Verbal presentation at the Big Food Symposium: Food Policy, Politics & Population Health, Wellington, New Zealand.
2013
Chapter in Book - Research
Signal, L., Soeberg, M., & Quigley, R. (2013). Health impact assessment in local government: A New Zealand case study. In M. O'Mullane (Ed.), Integrating health impact assessment with the policy process: Lessons and experiences from around the world. (pp. 109-118). Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/med/9780199639960.003.0010
Journal - Research Article
Signal, L. N., Walton, M. D., Ni Mhurchu, C., Maddison, R., Bowers, S. G., Carter, K. N., … Lanumata, T. S., McKerchar, C. W., O'Dea, D., & Pearce, J. (2013). Tackling 'wicked' health promotion problems: A New Zealand case study. Health Promotion International, 28(1), 84-94. doi: 10.1093/heapro/das006
Carter, M.-A., Signal, L., Edwards, R., Hoek, J., & Maher, A. (2013). Food, fizzy, and football: Promoting unhealthy food and beverages through sport: A New Zealand case study. BMC Public Health, 13, 126. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-13-126
Walton, M., Signal, L., & Thomson, G. (2013). Public policy to promote healthy nutrition in schools: Views of policymakers. Health Education Journal, 72(3), 283-291. doi: 10.1177/0017896912442950
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Thornley, L., Ball, J., Signal, L., Lawson-Te Aho, K., & Rawson, E. (2013). Building community resilience: Learning from the Canterbury earthquakes. In A. Zander & H. Came (Eds.), Proceedings of the Public Health Association Conference: Partnership or Collaboration: Is there a difference? (pp. 139-141). Auckland, New Zealand: Public Health Association. [Full Paper]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Signal, L., Dew, K., Stairmand, J., Sarfati, D., & Cunningham, C. (2013). The role of comorbidity in cancer care decision-making in multidisciplinary teams. Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, 9(Suppl. 3), (pp. 96). doi: 10.1111/ajco.12144
Sarfati, D., Gurney, J., Valery, P., & Signal, L. (2013). Cancer care in the context of comorbidity. Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, 9(Suppl. 3), (pp. 95-96). doi: 10.1111/ajco.12144
O'Brien, I., Sarfati, D., Signal, L., Bycroft, J., Lawn, S., & Koczwara, B. (2013). Self-management of comorbidity and recovery after colorectal cancer: A phase I/II study. Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, 9(Suppl. 3), (pp. 97). doi: 10.1111/ajco.12144
Barr, M., Signal, L., Jenkin, G., & Smith, M. (2013). Using SenseCam to capture children's exposure to food marketing: A feasibility study [Extended abstract]. Proceedings of the 4th International SenseCam & Pervasive Imaging Conference. (pp. 50-51). New York: ACM. doi: 10.1145/2526667.2526675
Carter, M.-A., Signal, L., Edwards, R., & Hoek, J. (2013). How food marketers use sport to influence children's food preferences. Proceedings of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) Annual Meeting. (pp. 421). Retrieved from http://www.isbnpa2013.org/
Commissioned Report for External Body
Thornley, L., Ball, J., Signal, L., Lawson-Te Aho, K., & Rawson, E. (2013). Building community resilience: Learning from the Canterbury earthquakes [Final report]. Commissioned by Health Research Council and Canterbury Medical Research Foundation. 153p.
2012
Journal - Research Article
Signal, L., Lanumata, T., & Bowers, S. (2012). Punching loan sharks on the nose: Effective interventions to reduce financial hardship in New Zealand. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 23(2), 108-111.
White, J., & Signal, L. (2012). Submissions to the Australian and New Zealand Review of Food Labelling Law and Policy support traffic light nutrition labelling. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 36(5), 446-451. doi: 10.1111/j.1753-6405.2012.00913.x
Mules, T., Taylor, J., Price, R., Walker, L., Singh, B., Newsam, P., Palaniyappan, T., Snook, T., Ruselan, M., Ryan, J., Santhirasegaran, J., Shearman, P., Watson, P., Zino, R., Signal, L., Fougere, G., Moriarty, H., & Jenkin, G. (2012). Addressing patient alcohol use: A view from general practice. Journal of Primary Health Care, 4(3), 217-222. doi: 10.1071/HC12217
Signal, L., Lanumata, T., Ni Mhurchu, C., & Gorton, D. (2012). Front-of-pack nutrition labelling in New Zealand: An exploration of stakeholder views about research and implementation. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 23(1), 48-51. doi: 10.1071/HE12048
Carter, M.-A., Edwards, R., Signal, L., & Hoek, J. (2012). Availability and marketing of food and beverages to children through sports settings: A systematic review. Public Health Nutrition, 18(8), 1373-1379. doi: 10.1017/s136898001100320x
Jenkin, G., Signal, L., & Thomson, G. (2012). Nutrition policy in whose interests? A New Zealand case study. Public Health Nutrition, 15(8), 1483-1488. doi: 10.1017/s1368980011003028
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
O'Brien, I., Sarfati, D., & Signal, L. (2012). Self-management support in cancer care pilot study: An integrated model-of-care and intervention protocol. Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, 8(Suppl. 3), (pp. 353-354). doi: 10.1111/ajco.12030
Commissioned Report for External Body
Bowers, S., Signal, L., & Jenkin, G. (2012). Does current industry self-regulation of food marketing in New Zealand protect children from exposure to unhealthy food advertising? Commissioned by Cancer Society of New Zealand. Wellington, New Zealand: Health Promotion and Policy Research Unit, University of Otago. 26p.
2011
Journal - Research Article
Kessaram, T., & Signal, L. (2011). Disaster management through a health promotion lens. Keeping Up to Date, 36, I-VI.
Russell, M., Price, R., Signal, L., Stanley, J., Gerring, Z., & Cumming, J. (2011). What do passengers do during travel time? Structured observations on buses and trains. Journal of Public Transportation, 14(3), 123-146.
Jenkin, G. L., Signal, L., & Thomson, G. (2011). Framing obesity: The framing contest between industry and public health at the New Zealand inquiry into obesity. Obesity Reviews, 12(12), 1022-1030. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2011.00918.x
Journal - Research Other
Signal, L., Firestone, R., Mann, J., Ni Mhurchu, C., Lawrenson, R., Murphy, R., … Skeaff, C. M., Taylor, R., … Walton, M. (2011). New Zealand’s shocking diabetes rates can be reduced — 9 urgently needed actions [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 124(1340). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/124-1340/4822/content.pdf
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Signal, L. (2011, August-September). The politics of public health in Aotearoa New Zealand. Verbal presentation at the Public Health Association of New Zealand (PHA) Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand.
2010
Chapter in Book - Research
Walton, M., & Signal, L. (2010). Childhood obesity and the food environment. In J. Pearce & K. Witten (Eds.), Geographies of obesity: Environmental understandings of the obesity epidemic. (pp. 111-127). Farnham, UK: Ashgate.
Journal - Research Article
Bierre, S., Howden-Chapman, P., & Signal, L. (2010). ‘Ma and Pa’ landlords and the ‘risky’ tenant: Discourses in the New Zealand private rental sector. Housing Studies, 25(1), 21-38. doi: 10.1080/02673030903362027
Walton, M., Waiti, J., Signal, L., & Thomson, G. (2010). Identifying barriers to promoting healthy nutrition in New Zealand primary schools. Health Education Journal, 69(1), 84-94. doi: 10.1177/0017896910363152
Thornley, L., Signal, L., & Thomson, G. (2010). Does industry regulation of food advertising protect child rights? Critical Public Health, 20(1), 25-33. doi: 10.1080/09581590802566461
Journal - Research Other
White, J., Thomson, G., & Signal, L. (2010). Front-of-pack nutrition labelling: Where to now? [Editorial]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 123(1324). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/123-1324/4395/content.pdf
Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)
Smith, M., Hoek, J., Edwards, R., & Signal, L. (2010, September). 'Here's how we see it...' Capturing children's and parent's perspectives of the food environment in sport. Poster session presented at the Fourth Annual Division of Health Sciences Research Forum, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Blaschke, P., Signal, L., & Baines, J. (2010, November). Integrated impact assessment for wind farms in New Zealand. Verbal presentation at the 3rd Asia and Pacific Regional Health Impact Assessment Conference, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Signal, L., & McClellan, V. (2010, November). Evaluating HIA in the Hawke's Bay: Lessons from the field. Verbal presentation at the 3rd Asia and Pacific Regional Health Impact Assessment Conference, Dunedin, New Zealand.
2009
Edited Book - Research
Signal, L., Egan, R., & Cook, L. (Eds.). (2009). Reviews of health promotion practice in Aotearoa New Zealand 2007-2008. Auckland, New Zealand: Health Promotion Forum of New Zealand & Health Promotion and Policy Unit, University of Otago, 138p.
Chapter in Book - Research
Signal, L., & Egan, R. (2009). Reflections on best practice in health promotion in Aotearoa New Zealand. In L. Signal, R. Egan & L. Cook (Eds.), Reviews of health promotion practice in Aotearoa New Zealand 2007-2008. (pp. 129-135). Auckland, New Zealand: Health Promotion Forum of New Zealand & Health Promotion and Policy Unit, University of Otago.
Signal, L., Cook, L., & Egan, R. (2009). Introducing reviews of health promotion practice. In L. Signal, R. Egan & L. Cook (Eds.), Reviews of health promotion practice in Aotearoa New Zealand 2007-2008. (pp. 1-3). Auckland, New Zealand: Health Promotion Forum of New Zealand & Health Promotion and Policy Unit, University of Otago.
Journal - Research Article
Walton, M., Signal, L., & Thomson, G. (2009). Household economic resources as a determinant of childhood nutrition: Policy responses for New Zealand. Social Policy Journal of New Zealand, 36, 194-207.
Pollock, S., Signal, L., & Watts, C. (2009). Supermarket discounts: Are they promoting healthy non-alcoholic beverages? Nutrition & Dietetics, 66(2), 101-107. doi: 10.1111/j.1747-0080.2009.01336.x
Smith, M. B., & Signal, L. (2009). Global influences on milk purchasing in New Zealand: Implications for health and inequalities. Globalization & Health, 5. doi: 10.1186/1744-8603-5-1
Journal - Research Other
Rochford, T., & Signal, L. (2009). Using a framework of Māori models for health to promote the health of Māori. Keeping Up to Date, 29-30, I-VI.
2008
Authored Book - Research
Signal, L., Martin, J., Cram, F., & Robson, B. (2008). The Health Equity Assessment Tool: A user's guide. Wellington, New Zealand: Ministry of Health, 44p.
Chapter in Book - Research
Signal, L. (2008). Tools for health equity. In K. Dew & A. Matheson (Eds.), Understanding health inequalities in Aotearoa New Zealand. (pp. 173-184). Dunedin, New Zealand: Otago University Press.
Journal - Research Article
Walton, M., & Signal, L. (2008). Environmental influences on obesity and children's nutrition in Aotearoa New Zealand. Keeping Up to Date, (27 & 28), 1-8.
Walker, T., Signal, L., Russell, M., Smiler, K., Tuhiwai-Ruru, R., Otaki Community Health Centre, Te Wakahuia Hauora, Te Aitanga a Hauiti Hauora, & Turanga Health. (2008). The road we travel: Māori experience of cancer. New Zealand Medical Journal, 121(1279). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/121-1279/3193/content.pdf
Signal, L., Lanumata, T., Robinson, J.-A., Tavila, A., Wilton, J., & Ni Mhurchu, C. (2008). Perceptions of New Zealand nutrition labels by Māori, Pacific and low-income shoppers. Public Health Nutrition, 11(7), 706-713.
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Quigley, R., Signal, L., & Cram, F. (2008). Whanau Ora Health Impact Assessment: What is it and how does it differ from HIA? Proceedings of the New Zealand Public Health Association (PHA) Conference. (pp. 27). Retrieved from http://www.pha.org.nz/phaconference.html#pastconf
Jenkin, G., & Signal, L. (2008). Rules of engagement: Public health and corporate partnerships. Proceedings of the New Zealand Public Health Association (PHA) Conference. (pp. 47). Retrieved from http://www.pha.org.nz/phaconference.html#pastconf
Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report
Lanumata, T., Heta, C., Signal, L., & Haretuku, R. (2008). Front of pack labelling from the perspectives on Māori, Pacific and low-income New Zealanders. Wellington, New Zealand: Health Promotion and Policy Research Unit, University of Otago. 44p.
Signal, L., & Lanumata, T. (2008). The feasibility of front-of-pack nutrition labelling and research to measure its effectiveness in New Zealand: The views of key stakeholders. Wellington, New Zealand: Health Promotion and Policy Research Unit, University of Otago. 40p.
Lanumata, T., Heta, C., Signal, L., Haretuku, R., & Corrigan, C. (2008). Enhancing food security and physical activity: The views of Māori, Pacific and low-income peoples. Wellington, New Zealand: Health Promotion and Policy Research Unit, University of Otago. 92p.
2007
Journal - Research Article
Bierre, S., Howden-Chapman, P., Signal, L., & Cunningham, C. (2007). Institutional challenges in addressing healthy low-cost housing for all: Learning from past policy. Social Policy Journal of New Zealand, 30, 42-64.
Signal, L., Martin, J., Reid, P., Carroll, C., Howden-Chapman, P., Keefe-Ormsby, V., … Robson, B., & Wall, T. (2007). Tackling health inequalities: Moving theory to action. International Journal for Equity in Health, 6. doi: 10.1186/1475-9276-6-12
Bauman, A., O'Hara, L., Signal, L., Smith, B., Ritchie, J., Parker, E., & Rissel, C. (2007). A perspective on changes in values in the profession of health promotion. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 18(1), 3-6.
Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles
Small, K., & Signal, L. (2007). The price of healthy eating: Further research urgently needed [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 120(1251). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/120-1251/2481/content.pdf
2006
Journal - Research Article
Signal, L., Langford, B., Quigley, R., & Ward, M. (2006). Strengthening health, wellbeing and equity: Embedding policy-level HIA in New Zealand. Social Policy Journal of New Zealand, 29, 17-31.
Signal, L. (2006). The challenge of Hauora: Everyone's right. Health Promotion Forum of New Zealand Newsletter, 72, 1-2.
Maher, A., Wilson, N., Signal, L., & Thomson, G. (2006). Patterns of sports sponsorship by gambling, alcohol and food companies: An Internet survey. BMC Public Health, 6, 95. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-6-95
Wilson, N., Signal, L., Nicholls, S., & Thomson, G. (2006). Marketing fat and sugar to children on New Zealand television. Preventive Medicine, 42, 96-101.
Journal - Research Other
Wilson, N., Signal, L., Nicholls, S., & Thomson, G. (2006). Hazardous and beneficial nutritional messages in 858 televised food advertisements during children's viewing hours [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 119(1233). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/119-1233/1967/content.pdf
Wilson, N., Thomson, G., Howden-Chapman, P., & Signal, L. (2006). Regulations should ban the sale of cigarette pack covers of health warnings [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 119(1243). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/119-1243/2251/content.pdf
Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles
Wilson, N., Watts, C., Signal, L., & Thomson, G. (2006). Acting upstream to control the obesity epidemic in New Zealand [Editorial]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 119(1231). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/119-1231/1914/content.pdf
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Signal, L. (2006, October). Tackling inequalities through health promotion. Verbal presentation at the Health Promotion Forum of New Zealand, Wanganui, New Zealand.
Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report
Lanumata, T., Robinson, J.-A., Signal, L., Tavila, A., & Wilton, J. (2006). Evaluation of the effectiveness of ″Pick the Tick″ as a guide to healthy food choices for Māori, Pacific and low-income peoples. National Heart Foundation. Wellington, New Zealand: Wellington School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Otago. 31p.
2005
Chapter in Book - Research
Hearn, S., Martin, H., Signal, L., & Wise, M. (2005). Health promotion in Australia and New Zealand: The struggle for equity. In A. Scriven & S. Garman (Eds.), Promoting Health: Global perspectives. (pp. 239-254). Basingstoke, UK: Palgrave Macmillan.
Journal - Research Article
Thomson, G., & Signal, L. (2005). Associations between universities and the tobacco industry: What institutional policies limit these associations? Social Policy Journal of New Zealand, (26), 186-204.
Maher, A., Wilson, N., & Signal, L. (2005). Advertising and availability of 'obesogenic' foods around New Zealand secondary schools: A pilot study. New Zealand Medical Journal, 118(1218). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/118-1218/1556/content.pdf
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Thomson, G., & Signal, L. (2005). Associations between NZ universities and the tobacco industry. Proceedings of the 3rd Australian Tobacco Control Conference. (pp. 60). [Abstract]
Commissioned Report for External Body
Wilson, N., Signal, L., Nicholls, S., & Thomson, G. (2005). Food advertising content and trends on New Zealand television in chidren's viewing hours. Commissioned by Obesity Action Coalition, Ministry of Health. Dunedin, New Zealand: University of Otago. 21p.
2004
Journal - Research Article
Richards, R., Fithian, N., Signal, L., & Craft, M. (2004). Equity focused HIA in New Zealand: What it can do for policy development. NSW Health Impact Assessment Project E-News, (11), 1-2. Retrieved from http://www.who.int/hia/news/nswenews/en/
Signal, L., Rochford, T., Martin, J., Dew, K., Grant, M., & Howden-Chapman, P. (2004). Strengthening the capacity of mainstream organisations to tackle inequalities in health for Mäori: A heart health case study. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 15(3), 221-225.
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Thomson, G., & Signal, L. (2004). Associations between universities and the tobacco industry: What institutional policies protect the public interest? Proceedings of the Public Health Association of New Zealand Conference. (pp. 70). [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Thomson, G., & Signal, L. (2004, June/July). Associations between universities and the tobacco industry: What institutional policies protect the public interest? Verbal presentation at the Public Health Association Annual Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Commissioned Report for External Body
Carroll, C., Howden-Chapman, P., Keefe-Ormsby, V., Martin, J., Reid, P., Robson, B., & Signal, L. (2004). Tackling inequalities: Moving theory to action. Wellington, New Zealand: Ministry of Health. 34p.
Richards, R., Fithian, N., Signal, L., & Craft, M. (2004). Equity focused health impact assessment: What it can do for policy development. Commissioned by New Zealand Ministry of Health. Wellington: Ministry of Health. 21p.
Fithian, N., Signal, L., Crampton, P., McLeod, D., Pullon, S. R., & Rochford, T. S. (2004). Supporting health promotion in primary health organisations in the Wellington region. Commissioned by Regional Public Health, Wellington. Wellington: Wellington School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
2003
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Signal, L., & Richards, R. (2003). Turning up the heat: Using equity rules with District Health Boards. In T. Slater, N. Pearce, M. Booth, L. Ellison-Loschmann, M. Jefferys, L. Thornley & M. Ward (Eds.), Proceedings of the Third Annual CPHR Symposium in Health Research and Policy: Health Impact Assessment. Occasional report series, no. 7. (pp. 93-98). Wellington, New Zealand: Centre for Public Health Research. Retrieved from http://publichealth.massey.ac.nz
Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report
Signal, L., Martin, J., Rochford, T. S., Dew, K. P., Grant, M., & Howden-Chapman, P. L. (2003). Tackling inequalities in heart health: A review of the health services work of the National Heart Foundation. 84p.
2002
Journal - Research Other
Signal, L. (2002). Resources that have influenced a health promoter from Aotearoa/New Zealand. Reviews of Health Promotion & Education Online. Retrieved from https://www.iuhpe.org/rhpeo/reviews/2002/1/index.htm
Signal, L. N. (2002). [Review of the book Health Promotion: Principles and Practice in the Australian Context]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 115. [Book Review].
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Signal, L. N. (2002). Tackling inequalities through health promotion action. Health Promotion Forum of New Zealand Newsletter. 56. Health Promotion Forum of New Zealand. Retrieved from http://www.hpforum.org.nz/
2000
Journal - Research Article
Signal, L. N., & Durham, G. (2000). Health impact assessment in the New Zealand policy context. Social Policy Journal of New Zealand, 15, 11-26.
Signal, L. N., & Durham, G. (2000). A case study of health goals in New Zealand. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 24(2), 192-197.
Wise, M., & Signal, L. N. (2000). Health promotion development in Australia and New Zealand. Health Promotion International, 15(3), 237-248.
1999
Journal - Research Article
Howden-Chapman, P. L., Signal, L. N., & Crane, J. (1999). Housing and Health in Older People: Ageing in Place. Social Policy Journal of New Zealand, 13, 14-30.
1998
Journal - Research Article
Signal, L. N., Durham, G., & Linton, M. (1998). Action to improve the health of New Zealanders. New Zealand Public Health Report, 5(9), 65-67.
Signal, L. N. (1998). The politics of health promotion: Insights from political theory. Health Promotion International, 13(3), 257-263.
1997
Journal - Research Article
Signal, L. N. (1997). Partnerships for health promotion: Reducing drug-related harm. Promotion & Education, IV(3), 43-45.
Journal - Research Other
Signal, L. N. (1997). New players for a new era of health promotion. Public Health Association News, 9(5), 1.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Signal, L. N. (1997, August). The role of government in the development of the new public health in New Zealand. Verbal presentation at the World Health Organization Workshop on Orienting Human Resources to the New Horizons in Health Approach, Sydney.