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- Position
- Director, Pacific Development (Acting), University of Otago, Deputy Director of the Va’a o Tautai in the Division of Health Sciences, Co-Deputy Director of the Coastal Peoples Southern Skies Centre for Research Excellence
- Qualifications
- BSc PGDipSci MSc PhD
- Research summary
- Pacific health, sleep and wellbeing
Research
Professor Richards is Director, Pacific Development (Acting) at the University of Otago. She is also Deputy Director of the Va’a o Tautai in the Division of Health Sciences and is Co-Deputy Director of the Coastal Peoples: Southern Skies Centre for Research Excellence. Coastal People: Southern Skies aims to connects communities with world-leading, cross-discipline research to rebuild coastal ecosystems.
Coastal People: Southern Skies
Professor Richards is also co-Principal Investigator on a Better Start National Science Challenge Project (Moemoea) exploring sleep intervention development and collaborates on work related to Pacific education, access to medicines and health service delivery.
"It is an exciting time to be involved in Pacific Health Research, with a steadily building population of talented and committed Pacific Researchers, a growing collection of models and methodologies that allow Pacific experiences to be accurately and respectfully captured and a multitude of community strengths on which to base interventions to improve health and wellbeing."
Rosalina's background is in behavioural psychology and public health. As former Director of the Centre for Pacific Health and Co-Director of the Cancer Society and Behavioural Research Unit she has published across a variety of areas, including physical activity, nutrition, tobacco control and supportive cancer care. She is currently convenor for the Division of Health Sciences Pacific Health Curriculum across the Physiotherapy, Pharmacy and Dental schools and contributes to teaching of the Pacific and Global Health major of the Bachelor of Health Sciences.
Kokaua, J., Kolose-Pulefolau, B., Ruhe, T., Aldridge, F., Foliaki, S., Kokaua, L., Mapusua, T., Dacombe, J., Richards, R., Blakelock, R., & Bowden, N. (2023). Is parent education a factor in identifying autism/takiwātanga in an ethnic cohort of Pacific children in Aotearoa, New Zealand? A national cross-sectional study using linked administrative data. Autism. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1177/13623613231217800 Journal - Research Article
Higgs, C., Taungapeau, F., Silcock, C., Sanerivi, O., Fruean, E., Lameta, I., Vungamoeahi, T., … Richards, R. (2023). Holistic health for Pacific seniors from a weekly group gathering run by a Pacific health provider. Journal of Primary Health Care, 15(4), 358-365. doi: 10.1071/HC23093 Journal - Research Article
Richards, R., Walter, I., Finigan, A., Ruhe, T., Avia, L., Schaaf, M., & Fehoko, E. (Eds.). (2023). Proceedings of the Pacific Postgraduate Symposium: Pacific Voices XX. Dunedin, New Zealand: Pacific Islands Centre, University of Otago. 44p. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/16433 Conference Contribution - Edited volume of conference proceedings
Penno, E., Atmore, C., Maclennan, B., Richard, L., Wyeth, E., Richards, R., Doolan-Noble, F., Gray, A. R., Sullivan, T., Gauld, R., & Stokes, T. (2023). How did New Zealand's regional district health board groupings work to improve service integration and health outcomes: A realist evaluation. BMJ Open, 13, e079268. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-079268 Journal - Research Article
Fangupo, L., Haszard, J., Ellison-Collins, T., Russell-Camp, T., Taylor, R., Richards, R., & Camp, J. (2023). Decolonizing measures of sleep and well-being to assess the outcomes of a Māori-led sleep intervention in Aotearoa whānau (New Zealand families). Sleep: Advances, 4(Suppl. 1), P005. doi: 10.1093/sleepadvances/zpad035.063 Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
2023
Journal - Research Article
Kokaua, J., Kolose-Pulefolau, B., Ruhe, T., Aldridge, F., Foliaki, S., Kokaua, L., Mapusua, T., Dacombe, J., Richards, R., Blakelock, R., & Bowden, N. (2023). Is parent education a factor in identifying autism/takiwātanga in an ethnic cohort of Pacific children in Aotearoa, New Zealand? A national cross-sectional study using linked administrative data. Autism. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1177/13623613231217800
Higgs, C., Taungapeau, F., Silcock, C., Sanerivi, O., Fruean, E., Lameta, I., Vungamoeahi, T., … Richards, R. (2023). Holistic health for Pacific seniors from a weekly group gathering run by a Pacific health provider. Journal of Primary Health Care, 15(4), 358-365. doi: 10.1071/HC23093
Penno, E., Atmore, C., Maclennan, B., Richard, L., Wyeth, E., Richards, R., Doolan-Noble, F., Gray, A. R., Sullivan, T., Gauld, R., & Stokes, T. (2023). How did New Zealand's regional district health board groupings work to improve service integration and health outcomes: A realist evaluation. BMJ Open, 13, e079268. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-079268
McLay, L., Tautolo, E.-S., Iusitini, L., Richards, R., Galland, B., & Schluter, P. J. (2023). The relationship between sleep duration and health among Pacific adolescents within New Zealand: Findings from the Pacific Islands families study. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 47(2), 100021. doi: 10.1016/j.anzjph.2023.100021
Ruhe, T., Broadbent, J. M., Schluter, P. J., Bowden, N., Theodore, R., Richards, R., & Kokaua, J. (2023). Parents' education and Pasifika children's oral health in Aotearoa/New Zealand: A national linked data study using Aotearoa/New Zealand's integrated data infrastructure. Community Dentistry & Oral Epidemiology, 51, 936-944. doi: 10.1111/cdoe.12791
Kokaua, J., Ruhe, T., Bowden, N., Theodore, R., Jensen, S., Jensen, W., … Richards, R. (2023). Parental education and hospitalisations among Pacific children: A cross-sectional study using linked administrative data in New Zealand’s Integrated Data Infrastructure. Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand, 53(5), 615-630. doi: 10.1080/03036758.2022.2094967
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Kokaua, J., Ruhe, T., & Richards, R. (2023). Connecting pathways in a Pasifika project [Keynote address]. Evaluation Matters/He Take Tō Te Aromatawai, Advance online publication. doi: 10.18296/em.0080
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Fangupo, L., Haszard, J., Ellison-Collins, T., Russell-Camp, T., Taylor, R., Richards, R., & Camp, J. (2023). Decolonizing measures of sleep and well-being to assess the outcomes of a Māori-led sleep intervention in Aotearoa whānau (New Zealand families). Sleep: Advances, 4(Suppl. 1), P005. doi: 10.1093/sleepadvances/zpad035.063
Fangupo, L., Haszard, J. J., Ellison-Collins, T., Russell-Camp, T., Taylor, R. W., Richards, R., Galland, B. C., & Camp, J. (2023). Development of the Perception of Infant and Toddler Sleep Scale (PoITSS) for whānau (families) with pēpi (infants) in Aotearoa New Zealand. Proceedings of the New Zealand Branch of the Australasian Sleep Association (ASA) Sleep in Aotearoa Annual Scientific Meeting. A6. Retrieved from https://sleep.org.au
Conference Contribution - Edited volume of conference proceedings
Richards, R., Walter, I., Finigan, A., Ruhe, T., Avia, L., Schaaf, M., & Fehoko, E. (Eds.). (2023). Proceedings of the Pacific Postgraduate Symposium: Pacific Voices XX. Dunedin, New Zealand: Pacific Islands Centre, University of Otago. 44p. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/16433
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Ruhe, T., Kokaua, J., Bowden, N., Iosua, E., & Richards, R. (2023, July). Lighted and connected pathways: Identifying the specific Pacific ethnicities of a Pacific birth cohort in Aotearoa New Zealand’s Integrated Data Infrastructure (IDI). Verbal presentation at the 5th Pacific Islands Universities Research Network (PIURN) Conference, Rarotonga, Cook Islands.
2022
Journal - Research Article
Ruhe, T., Kolose-Pulefolau, B., Foliaki, S. '., Bowden, N., Richards, R., & Kokaua, J. (2022). Examining case complexity among Pasifika with autism/Takiwātanga in Aotearoa New Zealand: A national cross-sectional study. Pacific Health Dialog, 21(10), 673-682. doi: 10.26635/phd.2024.144
Blattner, K., Faatoese, A., Smith, M., Maoate, K., Miller, R., & Richards, R. (2022). New Zealand postgraduate medical training by distance for Pacific Island country-based general practitioners: A qualitative study. Journal of Primary Health Care, 14(1), 74-79. doi: 10.1071/HC21090
Tafuna'i, M., Turner, R., Matalavea, B., Voss, D., Hazelman, L., Richards, R., & Walker, R. (2022). Results of a community-based screening programme for chronic kidney disease and associated risk factors, (obesity, diabetes and hypertension) in a Samoan cohort. BMJ Open, 12(4), e056889. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-056889
Schluter, P. J., Kokaua, J., Tautolo, E.-S., Iusitini, L., Richards, R., & Ruhe, T. (2022). Parental education related to their children's health in late childhood and early adolescence for Pacific families within New Zealand. Scientific Reports, 12, 5313. doi: 10.1038/s41598-022-09282-x
Daniels, L., Taylor, B. J., Taylor, R. W., Milne, B. J., Camp, J., Richards, R., & Shackleton, N. (2022). Further reductions in the prevalence of obesity in 4-year-old New Zealand children from 2017 to 2019. International Journal of Obesity, 46, 1176-1187. doi: 10.1038/s41366-022-01095-2
Fangupo, L. J., Lucas, A. W., Taylor, R. W., Camp, J., & Richards, R. (2022). Sleep and parenting in ethnically diverse Pacific families in southern New Zealand: A qualitative exploration. Sleep Health, 8, 89-95. doi: 10.1016/j.sleh.2021.11.002
Tafuna'i, M., Turner, R. M., Richards, R., Sopoaga, F., & Walker, R. (2022). The prevalence of chronic kidney disease in Samoans living in Auckland, New Zealand. Nephrology, 27(3), 248-259. doi: 10.1111/nep.13990
Journal - Research Other
Vakaoti, P., Richards, R., & Taumoepeau, M. (2022). Introduction by editors of the special edition on spaces and practices of Pacific thought and research. Pacific Dynamics, 6(2), 101-103. [Editorial].
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Mapusua, T., & Richards, R. (2022). 'Fofola le fala': Inviting everyone on to the mat: Embedding Pacific pedagogies and culture into the Pacific & Global Health major at the University of Otago. In E. Heinrich, A. Jolley & L. Rowan (Eds.), Proceedings of the Tertiary Education Research in New Zealand (TERNZ) Conference. (pp. 54-55). HERDSA Aotearoa/New Zealand. [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Edited volume of conference proceedings
Finigan, A., Richards, R., & Vakaoti, P. (Eds.). (2022). Proceedings of the Pacific Postgraduate Symposium: Pacific Voices XIX. Dunedin, New Zealand: Pacific Islands Centre, University of Otago. 44p. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/16237
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Symon, V., Nada-Raja, S., Sopoaga, F., Sopoaga, L., Norris, P., Ruhe, T., Kokaua, J., Richards, R., … Isno, L., George, M., Iosua, E., & Keown, S. (2022, November). The show must go on: Research in a time of COVID. Verbal presentation at the COVID-19’s Impact on Teaching and Learning at the University of Otago: Lessons Learned Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Wainiqolo, I., Isno, L., Mapusua, T., Seiuli Kam, A., Burgess, N., Tafaaki, J., Leurquin, L., Tafuna'i, L., & Richards, R. (2022, November). The amazing race: Rumble, resilience and rebound in a teaching space. Verbal presentation at the COVID-19’s Impact on Teaching and Learning at the University of Otago: Lessons Learned Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Richards, R., Cockerell, F., Fagasoaia, K., Lameta, M., Weastell, B., Pereira-Moeono, L., & Sopo'aga, F. (2022, November). "Extra just got more extra": Leaning on Pacific values to lead our team through uncertainty. Verbal presentation at the COVID-19’s Impact on Teaching and Learning at the University of Otago: Lessons Learned Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Other - Edited Journal
Vakaoti, P., Richards, R., & Taumoepeau, M. (Eds.). (2022). Pacific Dynamics, 6(2), [Special issue: Spaces and practices of Pacific thought and research]. [Guest Editors].
2021
Journal - Research Article
Kokaua, J., Jensen, S., Theodore, R., Bowden, N., Blakelock, R., Sorensen, D., … Richards, R. (2021). Is parent education protective of mental wellbeing in Pacific young people? A cohort study of mental health and census data in Aotearoa/New Zealand's integrated data infrastructure. Pacific Health Dialog, 21(7), 361-372. doi: 10.26635/phd.2021.112
Symon, V., Richards, R., Norris, P., Mapusua, T., & Hale, L. (2021). The needs of Pacific families affected by age-related cognitive impairment in New Zealand: Interviews with providers from health-care organisations. Journal of Primary Health Care, 13(4), 317-322. doi: 10.1071/hc21082
George, M., Richards, R., Watson, B., Lucas, A., Fitzgerald, R., Taylor, R., & Galland, B. (2021). Pacific families navigating responsiveness and children’s sleep in Aotearoa New Zealand. Sleep Medicine: X, 3, 100039. doi: 10.1016/j.sleepx.2021.100039
Fangupo, L. J., Haszard, J. J., Reynolds, A. N., Lucas, A. W., McIntosh, D. R., Richards, R., Camp, J., Galland, B. C., Smith, C., & Taylor, R. W. (2021). Do sleep interventions change sleep duration in children aged 0-5 years? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Sleep Medicine Reviews, 59, 101498. doi: 10.1016/j.smrv.2021.101498
Kumpula, E.-K., Richards, R., Norris, P., Symon, V., & Pomerleau, A. C. (2021). A retrospective analysis of calls to the New Zealand National Poisons Centre regarding Pacific patients. New Zealand Medical Journal, 134(1528), 26-34. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Symon, V., Norris, P., Richards, R., & Mapusua, T. (2021). Metaphorically speaking: Exploring the needs of Pacific families affected by age-related cognitive impairment. New Zealand Medical Journal, 134(1539), (pp. 90). Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Conference Contribution - Edited volume of conference proceedings
Colombo, M., Vakaoti, P., Richards, R., Schaaf, M., Taumoepeau, M., & Moata'ane, L. (Eds.). (2021). Proceedings of the Pacific Postgraduate Symposium: Pacific Voices XVIII. Dunedin, New Zealand: Pacific Islands Centre, University of Otago. 48p. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/16236
2020
Journal - Research Article
Kokaua, J., Jensen, S., Theodore, R., Sorensen, D., Jensen, W., Richards, R., & Audas, R. (2020). Understanding parental education and health of Pacific families: Background and study protocol. Pacific Health Dialog, 21(5), 233-244. doi: 10.26635/phd.2020.622
Tafuna'i, M., Matalavea, B., Voss, D., Turner, R. M., Richards, R., Sopoaga, F., … Walker, R. (2020). Kidney failure in Samoa. Lancet Regional Health: Western Pacific, 5, 100058. doi: 10.1016/j.lanwpc.2020.100058
Thompson, O., Anderson, J., Chen, M., Haack, G., Mane, R., Stewart, T., … Walthert, J., Jutel, S., Mapusua, T., Schwenke, D., Sopoaga, F., Walker, S., & Richards, R. (2020). Use of bodily tissues in research: Pacific perspectives from Dunedin, New Zealand. Pacific Health Dialog, 21(5), 245-252. doi: 10.26635/phd.2020.624
Kokaua, J., Jensen, S., Ruhe, T., Camp, J., Jensen, W., Sorensen, D., Lucas, A., & Richards, R. (2020). An application of a Tivaivai Research framework to a quantitative Pacific health research project using New Zealand's Integrated Data Infrastructure. Pacific Health Dialog, 21(5), 206-215. doi: 10.26635/phd.2020.621
George, M., Theodore, R., Richards, R., Galland, B., Taylor, R., Matahaere, M., & Te Morenga, L. A. (2020). Moe Kitenga: A qualitative study of perceptions of infant and child sleep practices among Māori whānau. AlterNative, 16(2), 153-160. doi: 10.1177/1177180120929694
Roy, M., Haszard, J. J., Savage, J. S., Yolton, K., Beebe, D. W., Xu, Y., Galland, B., … Taylor, B., Richards, R., … Taylor, R. W. (2020). Bedtime, body mass index and obesity risk in preschool-aged children. Pediatric Obesity, 15, e12650. doi: 10.1111/ijpo.12650
Taylor, R. W., Haszard, J. J., Farmer, V. L., Richards, R., Te Morenga, L., Meredith-Jones, K., & Mann, J. I. (2020). Do differences in compositional time use explain ethnic variation in the prevalence of obesity in children? Analyses using 24-hour accelerometry. International Journal of Obesity, 44, 94-103. doi: 10.1038/s41366-019-0377-1
Journal - Research Other
Richards, R., Camp, J., Kokaua, J., Raureti, T., Lucas, A., Karaka, D., … Lameta, M. (2020). Setting sail and returning home: Research voyaging in Aotearoa. Pacific Health Dialog, 21(6), 341-346. doi: 10.26635/phd.2020.637
Conference Contribution - Edited volume of conference proceedings
Finigan, A., Vakaoti, P., Richards, R., Schaaf, M., Colombo, M., Taumoepeau, M., & Moata'ane, L. (Eds.). (2020). Proceedings of the Pacific Postgraduate Symposium: Pacific Voices XVII. Dunedin, New Zealand: Pacific Islands Centre, University of Otago. 48p. Retrieved from https://www.otago.ac.nz/pacific
2019
Journal - Research Article
Rapata, H., Cutfield, W. S., Milne, B. J., Shackleton, N., Waetford, C., Richards, R., Taylor, R. W., Raureti, T., Derraik, J. G. B., & Camp, J. (2019). Stable prevalence of obesity among Ngāti Whātua 4-year-old children in 2010–2016. Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand, 49(4), 449-458. doi: 10.1080/03036758.2019.1691613
Kokaua, J., Jensen, S., Jensen, W., Sorensen, D., & Richards, R. (2019). Potential for using New Zealand's Integrated Data Infrastructure in Pacific health and wellbeing research. Pacific Health Dialog, 21(4), 187-195. doi: 10.26635/phd.2019.623
Sligo, J., Jones, B., Davies, C., Egan, R., Ingham, T., Hancox, B., & Richards, R. (2019). The experiences of young people with chronic illness in New Zealand: A qualitative study. Child: Care, Health & Development, 45(5), 660-669. doi: 10.1111/cch.12696
Smith, L. A., Cameron, C., Waqawai, A., Foster Page, L., & Richards, R. (2019). Pasifika adolescents' recommendations for increasing access to oral health care. New Zealand Dental Journal, 115(1), 20-28.
Robertson, L., Hoek, J., Blank, M.-L., Richards, R., Ling, P., & Popova, L. (2019). Dual use of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and smoked tobacco: A qualitative analysis. Tobacco Control, 28(1), 13-19. doi: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2017-054070
Journal - Research Other
Ward, A. L., Galland, B. C., Haszard, J. J., Meredith-Jones, K., Morrison, S., McIntosh, D. R., Jackson, R., … Fangupo, L., Richards, R., Te Morenga, L., Smith, C., Elder, D. E., & Taylor, R. W. (2019). The effect of mild sleep deprivation on diet and eating behaviour in children: Protocol for the Daily Rest, Eating, and Activity Monitoring (DREAM) randomized cross-over trial. BMC Public Health, 19, 1347. doi: 10.1186/s12889-019-7628-x
Stokes, T., Atmore, C., Penno, E., Richard, L., Wyeth, E., Richards, R., Doolan-Noble, F., Gray, A. R., Sullivan, T., & Gauld, R. (2019). Protocol for a mixed methods realist evaluation of regional District Health Board groupings in New Zealand. BMJ Open, 9, e030076. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-030076
Peterson, E., Richards, R., McNoe, B., & Reeder, A. I. (2019). SunSmart news? Traditional media coverage of sun protection issues during springtime in New Zealand [Brief report]. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 30, 272-275. doi: 10.1002/hpja.210
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Robertson, L., Strickett, L., Hoek, J., & Richards, R. (2019). ENDS uptake among Māori and Pacific smokers: A qualitative analysis. Proceedings of the Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco (SRNT) Annual Meeting. (pp. 234-235). [Abstract]
Williams, G., Richards, R., & Egan, R. (2019). Building a health workforce to meet the needs of Pacific communities: Perspectives from Pacific health services across New Zealand. In A. Finigan, P. Vakaoti, R. Richards & M. Schaaf (Eds.), Proceedings of the Pacific Postgraduate Symposium: Pacific Voices XVI. (pp. 35). Dunedin, New Zealand: The Pacific Islands Centre, University of Otago. Retrieved from https://www.otago.ac.nz/pacific
Conference Contribution - Edited volume of conference proceedings
Finigan, A., Vakaoti, P., Richards, R., & Schaaf, M. (Eds.). (2019). Proceedings of the Pacific Postgraduate Symposium: Pacific Voices XVI. Dunedin, New Zealand: The Pacific Islands Centre, University of Otago. 48p. Retrieved from https://www.otago.ac.nz/pacific
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Rapata, H., Cutfield, W., Milne, B., Shackleton, N., Waetford, C., Richards, R., Taylor, R., Derraik, J., & Camp, J. (2019, September). Stable prevalence of obesity among Ngāti Whātua 4-year-old children in 2010-2016. Verbal presentation at the Dietitians New Zealand Conference: Closing the Gap, Auckland, New Zealand.
2018
Journal - Research Article
Ruhe, T., Waters, D., & Richards, R. (2018). Engaging Dunedin New Zealand Pacific people in falls prevention. Pacific Health Dialog, 21(2), 80-88. doi: 10.26635/phd.2018.917
Smith, L. A., Cameron, C., Foster Page, L., Waqawai, A., & Richards, R. (2018). Pasifika adolescents' understanding and experiences of oral health care. New Zealand Dental Journal, 114(4), 165-173.
Robertson, L., Hoek, J., Blank, M.-L., Richards, R., Ling, P., Popova, L., & McMillan, L. (2018). A qualitative exploration of information-seeking by electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) users in New Zealand. BMJ Open, 8(10), e023375. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-023375
Schluter, P. J., Kokaua, J., Tautolo, E.-S., Richards, R., Taleni, T., Kim, H. M., Audas, R., … Taylor, B., & Gillon, G. (2018). Patterns of early primary school-based literacy interventions among Pacific children from a nationwide health screening programme of 4 year olds. Scientific Reports, 8, 12368. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-29939-w
Taua'i, E., Richards, R., & Kokaua, J. (2018). Is Pacific language ability protective of prevalence of mental disorders among Pacific peoples in New Zealand? Pacific Health Dialog, 21(1), 10-16. doi: 10.26635/phd.2018.902
Dekker, D., Kokaua, J., Oben, G., Simpson, J., & Richards, R. (2018). Are there differences within pre-school aged Pacific peoples’ hospital presentations with preventable conditions? Pacific Health Dialog, 21(1), 27-36. doi: 10.26635/phd.2018.904
Robinson, C., Cutfield, N., Mottershead, J., Sharples, K., Richards, R., Kingan, J., … Zhang, Z. (2018). Media reporting of health interventions in New Zealand: A retrospective analysis. Internal Medicine Journal, 48(8), 924-930. doi: 10.1111/imj.13936
Vaipuna, T. F. W., Williams, S. M., Farmer, V. L., Meredith-Jones, K. A., Richards, R., Galland, B. C., Te Morenga, L., & Taylor, R. W. (2018). Sleep patterns in children differ by ethnicity: Cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses using actigraphy. Sleep Health, 4(1), 81-86. doi: 10.1016/j.sleh.2017.10.012
Richards, R., McNoe, B., Iosua, E., Reeder, A., Egan, R., Marsh, L., Robertson, L., Maclennan, B., Dawson, A., Quigg, R., & Petersen, A.-C. (2018). Cancer information seeking among adult New Zealanders: A national cross-sectional study. Journal of Cancer Education, 33(3), 610-614. doi: 10.1007/s13187-016-1136-9
Journal - Research Other
Richards, R., & Egan, R. (2018). Reflections: Spirituality and cancer researchers. Journal of Cancer Education, 33(1), 245-247. doi: 10.1007/s13187-016-1072-8
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Richards, R., Kokaua, J., Camp, J., Lucas, A., Raureti, T., Lameta, M., Karaka, D., & Rapata, H. (2018). Journeys and destinations: Research programme development in the Va’a o Tautai [Plenary]. Proceedings of the Pacific International Health Symposium. (pp. 7). Retrieved from https://pihs.squarespace.com
Robertson, L., Hoek, J., Blank, M.-L., & Richards, R. (2018). “It didn’t fill the void”: Reasons for e-cigarette and tobacco dual use. Tobacco Induced Diseases, 16(Suppl. 1), A259. doi: 10.18332/tid/84065
Hoek, J., Robertson, L., Blank, M.-L., & Richards, R. (2018). Vaping-related stigma and dual use: A qualitative analysis. Proceedings of the Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco (SRNT) 24th Annual Meeting. (pp. 305-306). Retrieved from http://www.srnt.org/
Hoek, J., Robertson, L., Blank, M.-L., & Richards, R. (2018). Regulation of vaping spaces: A qualitative analysis of vapers' perceptions. Proceedings of the Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco (SRNT) 24th Annual Meeting. (pp. 147). Retrieved from http://www.srnt.org/
Conference Contribution - Edited volume of conference proceedings
Finigan, A., Richards, R., & Vakaoti, P. (Eds.). (2018). Proceedings of the Pacific Postgraduate Symposium: Pacific Voices XV. Dunedin, New Zealand: Pacific Islands Centre, University of Otago. 52p. Retrieved from https://www.otago.ac.nz/pacific
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Ward, V., Taylor, B., Murdoch, D., Ekeroma, A., Kirifi-Alai, T. N., Maoate, K., Richards, R., Sika-Paotonu, D., Tong, D., … Wells, B. (2018, November). Strengthening partnerships for Pacific health: Where to from here? [Plenary]. Panel discussion at the Pacific International Health Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Stein, S., Richards, R., John, S., & Watts, S.-E. (2018, November). Places, spaces and time for learning. Panel discussion at the Higher Education Development Centre (HEDC) Symposium: Celebrating Higher Education, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Robertson, L., Marsh, L., Hoek, J., Richards, R., Cameron, C., Blank, M.-L., Thornley, L., & Bateman, J. (2018, November). A qualitative exploration of tobacco retailers' suitability to sell electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) amid legislative change in New Zealand. Verbal presentation at the Smokefree 2025 Research Symposium, Wellington, New Zealand.
Schwenke, D., Sopo'aga, F., Jutel, S., Mapusua, T., Walker, S., & Richards, R. (2018, September). Cardiovascular disease in Pacifica: Breaking down the disparities between ethnicities. Verbal presentation at the Samoa Conference 4: Our Heritage, Our Future, Apia, Samoa.
2017
Journal - Research Article
Richards, R., McNoe, B., Iosua, E., Reeder, A. I., Egan, R., Marsh, L., Robertson, L., Maclennan, B., Latu, A. T. F., Quigg, R., & Petersen, A.-C. (2017). Cancer mortality, early detection and treatment among adult New Zealanders: Changes in perceptions between 2001 and 2014/5. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 18(12), 3401-3406. doi: 10.22034/APJCP.2017.18.12.3401
Cameron, C., Iosua, E., Parry, M., Richards, R., & Jaye, C. (2017). More than just numbers: Challenges for professional statisticians. Statistics Education Research Journal, 16(2), 362-375. Retrieved from http://iase-web.org/Publications.php?p=SERJ
Richards, R., McNoe, B., Iosua, E., Reeder, A. I., Egan, R., Marsh, L., Robertson, L., Maclennan, B., Latu, A. T. F., Quigg, R., & Petersen, A.-C. (2017). Knowledge of evidence-based cancer risk factors remains low among New Zealand adults: Findings from two cross-sectional studies, 2001 and 2015. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 18(11), 2931-2936. doi: 10.22034/apjcp.2017.18.11.2931
Sopoaga, F., Kokaua, J., van der Meer, J., Lameta-Huro, M., Zaharic, T., Richards, R., & Inder, M. (2017). Evaluating the effectiveness of a programme for improving the participation and academic success of an underrepresented minority group in New Zealand. Evaluation & Program Planning, 65, 20-29. doi: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2017.06.002
Richards, R., McNoe, B., Iosua, E., Reeder, A. I., Egan, R., Marsh, L., Robertson, L., Maclennan, B., Dawson, A., Quigg, R., & Petersen, A.-C. (2017). Changes in awareness of cancer risk factors among adult New Zealanders (CAANZ): 2001 to 2015. Health Education Research, 32(2), 153-162. doi: 10.1093/her/cyx036
Richards, R., McNoe, B., Iosua, E., Reeder, A., Egan, R., Marsh, L., Robertson, L., Maclennan, B., Dawson, A., Quigg, R., & Petersen, A.-C. (2017). Cancer Awareness in Aotearoa New Zealand (CAANZ), 2001 and 2015: Study protocols. Journal of Cancer Education, 32(4), 745-748. doi: 10.1007/s13187-016-1050-1
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Hoek, J., McMillan, L., Robertson, L., Latu, A., Blank, M. L., & Richards, R. (2017). Information seeking by ends users: A qualitative analysis. Proceedings of the 23rd Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco (SRNT) Annual Meeting. (pp. 29). Retrieved from http://www.srnt.org/
Conference Contribution - Edited volume of conference proceedings
Finigan, A., Taumoepeau, M., Richards, R., & Schaaf, M. (Eds.). (2017). Proceedings of the Pacific Postgraduate Symposium: Pacific Voices XIV. Dunedin, New Zealand: Pacific Islands Centre, University of Otago. 49p.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Robertson, L., Hoek, J., McMillan, L., Blank, M.-L., & Richards, R. (2017, October). Information-seeking by ENDS users: What do they look for and what do they find? Verbal presentation at the Oceania Tobacco Control Conference, Hobart, Australia.
Robertson, L., Hoek, J., Blank, M.-L., & Richards, R. (2017, October). “It didn’t fill the void”: Reasons for e-cigarette and tobacco dual use. Verbal presentation at the Oceania Tobacco Control Conference, Hobart, Australia.
Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report
Richards, R., McNoe, B., Iosua, E., Reeder, A., Egan, R., Marsh, L., Robertson, L., Maclennan, B., Latu, A. T. F., Quigg, R., Petersen, A.-C., & Fruean, K. (2017). What helps a person get through a cancer diagnosis: Findings from a cross sectional survey of NZ adults: A technical report. Cancer Society of New Zealand. Cancer Society Social & Behavioural Research Unit, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, University of Otago. 4p. Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/sbru/publications/otago088869.html
2016
Conference Contribution - Edited volume of conference proceedings
Finigan, A., Taumoepeau, M., Iati, I., Vakaoti, P., & Richards, R. (Eds.). (2016). Proceedings of the Pacific Postgraduate Symposium: Pacific Voices XIII. Dunedin, New Zealand: Pacific Islands Centre, University of Otago. 28p.
Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report
Richards, R., McNoe, B., Iosua, E., Reeder, A., Egan, R., Marsh, L., Robertson, L., Maclennan, B., Tiatia Fa'atoese Latu, A., Quigg, R., & Petersen, A.-C. (2016). NZ adults' awareness of the Cancer Society of New Zealand services: A technical report. Dunedin, New Zealand: University of Otago. 5p.
Other Research Output
Jackson, C., Robertson, S., Richards, R., Manning, P., Young, S. & Wilkins, G. (2016, November). The future face of healthcare. Dunedin School of Medicine Lecture Series, Dunedin Public Art Gallery, New Zealand. Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/dsm/about/otago625813.html
Richards, R. (2016, July). Brockville Community Development Project: A health perspective. Public Health Seminar Series, Department of Preventive & Social Medicine in association with the Public Health Association Otago/Southland, Dunedin, New Zealand. [Research Presentation].
2015
Journal - Research Article
Collins, C., Richards, R., Reeder, A. I., & Gray, A. R. (2015). Food for thought: Edible gardens in New Zealand primary and secondary schools. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 26, 70-73. doi: 10.1071/HE14082
Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles
Richards Hessell, R. (2015). Cancer awareness: Staying well and being connected. Link Newsletter, (June), 6.
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Richards, R., McNoe, B., Iosua, E., Reeder, A. I., Egan, R., Dawson, A., Robertson, L., Marsh, L., Maclennan, B., Petersen, A.-C., Quigg, R., & Cameron, C. (2015). Cancer awareness: Are we on the right track? Proceedings of the Cancer Society Social and Behavioural Research Unit (SBRU) Symposium: Reducing the Impact of Cancer. Retrieved from https://otago-southland.cancernz.org.nz/en/?divisionId=20
Conference Contribution - Edited volume of conference proceedings
Matthewson, C., Taumoepeau, M., Iati, I., Inder, M., Pau, C., & Richards, R. (Eds.). (2015). Proceedings of the Pacific Postgraduate Symposium: Pacific Voices XII. Dunedin, New Zealand: Pacific Islands Centre, University of Otago. 68p.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Richards, R. (2015, September). Planning a career in public health. Workshop presentation at the Public Health Association Conference, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Richards, R. (2015, September). Introduction to CSSBRU: It's all about the people. Verbal presentation at the Cancer Society Social and Behavioural Research Unit (SBRU) Symposium: Reducing the Impact of Cancer, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Richards, R. (2015, October). What does the public know about preventing cancer? Verbal presentation at the Otago Spotlight Series: Cancer Research, Wellington, New Zealand.
Dawson, A., Richards, R., & Baxter, J. (2015, May). Concepts and content of a cultural competence intervention. Verbal presentation at the Hui Poutama: Māori Research Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand.
2014
Journal - Research Article
Clark, E. M., Quigg, R., Wong, J. E., Richards, R., Black, K. E., & Skidmore, P. M. L. (2014). Is the food environment surrounding schools associated with the diet quality of adolescents in Otago, New Zealand? Health & Place, 30, 78-85. doi: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2014.08.008
2013
Journal - Research Article
Dawson, A., Richards, R., Collins, C., Reeder, A. I., & Gray, A. (2013). Edible gardens in early childhood education settings in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 24(3), 214-218. doi: 10.1071/he13066
Egan, R., McKechnie, R., Jopson, J., Herbison, P., & Richards, R. (2013). Perspectives on psychosocial and spiritual cancer support services in New Zealand. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, 31(6), 659-674. doi: 10.1080/07347332.2013.835017
Robertson, L., Richards, R., Egan, R., & Szymlek-Gay, E. A. (2013). Promotion and support of physical activity among cancer survivors: A service provider perspective. Psycho-Oncology, 22(2), 441-446. doi: 10.1002/pon.3032
2012
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Richards, R. (2012, February). Political activity for physical activity: Advocacy for active transport in New Zealand cities. Verbal presentation at the Department of Preventive and Social Medicine In-House Convention, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report
Robertson, L., Richards, R., McAnally, H., & Hancox, B. (2012). Alcohol, marketing and media: A discussion document for a scoping study. Dunedin, New Zealand: Cancer Society Social and Behavioural Research Unit, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, University of Otago. 37p.
2011
Journal - Research Article
Richards, R., Murdoch, L., Reeder, A. I., & Amun, Q.-t.-a. (2011). Political activity for physical activity: Health advocacy for active transport. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition & Physical Activity, 8, 52. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-8-52
Szymlek-Gay, E. A., Richards, R., & Egan, R. (2011). Physical activity among cancer survivors: A literature review. New Zealand Medical Journal, 124(1337). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/124-1337/4746/content.pdf
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Richards, R., & Reeder, A. (2011). Arguing for health: Advocacy for active transport in New Zealand cities. Proceedings of the International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) Annual Meeting. Retrieved from http://isbnpa.eproceedings.com.au/#
Richards, R. (2011). Adolescent screen-time and attachment to parents and peers. Proceedings of the 17th Biennial Conference of the Australasian Human Development Association (AHDA). (pp. 38). Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/ahda2011/
Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)
Egan, R., McKechnie, R., Jopson, J., Herbison, P., & Richards, R. (2011, May). Perspectives on psychosocialspiritual assessment, referral processes and cancer support services in New Zealand. Poster session presented at the New Zealand Society of Oncology Conference (NZSO), Auckland, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Richards, R. (2011, November). Political activity for physical activity: Advocacy for active transport in New Zealand cities. Verbal presentation at the Cancer Society of New Zealand Health Promotion Workshop, Wellington, New Zealand.
Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report
Robertson, L., Richards, R., Egan, R., & Szymlek-Gay, E. (2011). Promotion and support of physical activity among cancer survivors. Dunedin, New Zealand: Cancer Society Social and Behavioural Research Unit, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, University of Otago. 17p.
Other Research Output
Richards, R. & Reeder, T. (2011, November) Political activity for physical activity: Advocacy for active transport in New Zealand cities. Invited workshop at the Health Promotion Hui. [Research Presentation].
2010
Journal - Research Article
Richards, R., Murdoch, L., Reeder, A. I., & Rosenby, M. (2010). Advocacy for active transport: Advocate and city council perspectives. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition & Physical Activity, 7. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-7-5
Richards, R., McGee, R., Williams, S. M., Welch, D., & Hancox, R. J. (2010). Adolescent screen time and attachment to parents and peers. Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, 164(3), 258-262. doi: 10.1001/archpediatrics.2009.280
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Dawson, A., & Richards, R. (2010, October). Together we grow: Edible gardens and Te Whariki. Verbal presentation at the Cancer Society Annual Health Promotion Workshop, Wellington, New Zealand.
Richards, R. (2010, April). Advocacy for active transport in New Zealand cities. Verbal presentation at the 10th Biennial Behavioural Research in Cancer Control Conference, Fremantle, Australia.
Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report
Egan, R., McKechnie, R., Jopson, J., Herbison, P., & Richards, R. (2010). Factors influencing referrals to cancer support services in New Zealand. Dunedin, New Zealand: CSNZ Social & Behavioural Research Unit, University of Otago. 74p.
2009
Journal - Research Article
Richards, R., Poulton, R., Reeder, A. I., & Williams, S. (2009). Childhood and contemporaneous correlates of adolescent leisure time physical inactivity: A longitudinal study. Journal of Adolescent Health, 44(3), 260-267. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2008.08.005
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Richards, R., Amun, Q.-t.-a., Murdoch, L., Reeder, A., & Rosenby, M. (2009). Improving health outcomes through walking & cycling: Advocacy for active transport: Getting the health sector involved. 7th New Zealand Cycling Conference. Retrieved from http://cyclingconf.org.nz/2009/proceedings
Shaw, C., Richards, R., & Reeder, A. (2009). Edible gardens in New Zealand schools: A baseline survey. Proceedings of the New Zealand Public Health Association Annual Conference: Research & Values: The Underpinnings of Public Health Practice. (pp. 33). PHA. Retrieved from http://www.pha.org.nz/phaconference.html
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Richards, R., Rosenby, M., & Murdoch, L. (2009, May). Advocacy for active transport in NZ cities. Verbal presentation at the Agencies for Nutrition Action (ANA) Conference, Wellington, New Zealand.
2008
Journal - Research Other
Darling, H., & Richards, R. (2008). Kids on bikes: A community intervention [Letter to the editor]. Preventive Medicine, 46(1), 82. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2007.07.033
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Richards, R. (2008, June). Childhood factors and physical activity in adulthood. Verbal presentation at the Findings from the Dunedin Longitudinal Study Dissemination Hui, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Richards, R. (2008, October). Advocacy for cycling and walking. Verbal presentation at the Cancer Society of New Zealand Health Promotion Workshop, New Plymouth, New Zealand.
Richards, R. (2008, November). Territorial local authority advocacy research. Verbal presentation at the Physical Impact Symposium, Wellington, New Zealand.
Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report
Richards, R. (2008). Neighbourhood and physical activity: A scoping study. National Centre for Lifecourse Research/Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Research Unit. Dunedin, New Zealand: Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, University of Otago. 5p.
Richards, R., & Darling, H. (2008). Interest in sports among inactive adolescents: An opportunity for public health? Health Sponsorship Council and the Cancer Society of New Zealand. Dunedin, New Zealand: Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, University of Otago. 11p.
2007
Journal - Research Article
Richards, R., Williams, S., Poulton, R., & Reeder, A. I. (2007). Tracking club sport participation from childhood to early adulthood. Research Quarterly for Exercise & Sport, 78(5), 413-419.
Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)
Dean, J. I., Leland, Jr, L. S., & Richards, R. (2007, August). Condom use, attitudes, and promotion among first-year university students. Poster session presented at the Association for Behavior Analysis 4th International Conference, Sydney, Australia.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Hancox, B., & Richards, R. (2007, August). The Dunedin Study. Verbal presentation at the Professional Development for Active Movement Advisors Meeting, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report
Richards, R. (2007). Climate and physical activity: A feasibility study. Cancer Society of New Zealand. Dunedin, New Zealand: University of Otago. 3p.
2006
Awarded Doctoral Degree
Richards, R. (2006). Predictors of physical activity participation during adolescence and young adulthood (PhD). University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. 148p.
2005
Journal - Research Article
Richards, R., Darling, H., & Reeder, A. I. (2005). Sponsorship and fund-raising in New Zealand schools: Implications for health. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 29(4), 331-336.
Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)
Richards, R., Reeder, A. I., Poulton, R., & Williams, S. (2005, October). Predictors of patterns of physical inactivity among New Zealand adolescents. Poster session presented at the 5th National Activity Conference, Melbourne, Australia.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Richards, R., Reeder, A. I., Poulton, R., & Williams, S. (2005, May). Predictors of patterns of activity among New Zealand adolescents. Verbal presentation at the Inaugural Public Health Nutrition and Physical Activity Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand.
2004
Journal - Research Article
Richards, R., Reeder, A. I., & Bulliard, J.-L. (2004). Fine forecasts: Encouraging the media to include ultraviolet radiation information in summertime weather forecasts. Health Education Research, 19(6), 677-685.
Richards, R., Reeder, A., & Darling, H. (2004). Interest and participation in selected sports among New Zealand adolescents. New Zealand Medical Journal, 117(1195). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/117-1195/906/content.pdf
Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles
Richards, R., Darling, H., & Reeder, T. (2004). Current research about sponsorship and fundraising in New Zealand schools. Health Promoting Schools, (August), 2.
Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)
Richards, R., Darling, H., & Reeder, A. I. (2004, June). Sponsorship and fundraising in New Zealand schools: Preliminary results. Poster session presented at the Public Health Association Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Richards, R., Darling, H., & Reeder, T. (2004, June). Sponsorship and fundraising in New Zealand schools: Implications for obesity prevention. Verbal presentation at the Obesity Action Coalition Meeting, Wellington, New Zealand.
Richards, R., Darling, H., & Reeder, T. (2004, July). Sponsorship and fundraising in New Zealand schools. Verbal presentation at the Regional Nutrition and Physical Activity Forum: Agencies for Nutrition Action in association with Sport and Recreation New Zealand, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report
Richards, R., Darling, H., & Reeder, A. I. (2004). A discussion document to report and seek feedback on the 'Preliminary findings from the Sponsorship and fundraising in New Zealand schools study: Challenges and opportunities': Technical Report NR3. Dunedin: Social and Behavioural Research in Cancer Group. 19p.
2003
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Richards, R., Williams, S. M., Reeder, A. I., & Poulton, R. (2003, November). Participation in club sport among a New Zealand birth cohort from ages 7-21 years. Verbal presentation at the National Physical Activity Conference 2003: Active living - all together better! Fremantle, WA.
Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report
Richards, R., & Reeder, A. I. (2003). Participation in vigorous physical activity, decisional balance scores and health status among young New Zealand adults [Technical report PR4]. 20p.
2002
Journal - Research Article
Poulton, R., Trevena, J., Reeder, A. I., & Richards, R. (2002). Physical health correlates of overprediction of physical discomfort during exercise. Behaviour Research & Therapy, 40(4), 401-414.
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Reeder, A. I., & Richards, R. (2002). Media and public use of the UV index in New Zealand. In R. McKenzie, A. Reisinger & C. Watts (Eds.), UV Radiation and Its Effects - An Update 2002. (pp. 99-100). Wellington: The Royal Society of New Zealand. [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Richards, R., Reeder, A., & Poulton, R. (2002, June). Tracking sport participation among a New Zealand birth cohort from ages 7 to 21 years. Verbal presentation at the First Australasian Nutrition, Physical Activity and Cancer Conference: Eat & Run, Sydney, Australia.
2001
Journal - Research Article
Richards, R., McGee, R., & Knight, R. G. (2001). Sun protection practices, knowledge and attitudes to tans among New Zealand adolescents, 1991-1997. New Zealand Medical Journal, 114(1132), 229-231.
Richards, R., McGee, R. O., & Knight, R. G. (2001). Sunburn and sun protection among New Zealand adolescents over a summer weekend. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 25(4), 352-354.
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Bulliard, J.-L., Richards, R., & Reeder, A. I. (2001). Presentation, awareness, understanding and use of sun protection information in media weather forecasts in New Zealand. Melanoma Research: Abstracts of the Fifth International Conference on Melanoma. 11(Supplement 1), (pp. s151). [Abstract]
Reeder, A. I., Richards, R., & McGee, R. O. (2001). Melanoma prevention: The results of educational campaigns in New Zealand 1980-2000. Melanoma Research: Abstracts of the Fifth International Conference on Melanoma. 11(Supplement 1), (pp. s15). Milan: WHO Melanoma Programme and e-Oncology. [Abstract]
Commissioned Report for External Body
Richards, R., & Reeder, A. I. (2001). Physical activity for cancer prevention. Commissioned by Cancer Society. Dunedin, New Zealand: Social and Behavioural Research in Cancer Group, Department of Preventive & Social Medicine, University of Otago. 5p.
2000
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Richards, R., McGee, R. O., & Knight, R. (2000). New Zealand adolescents' sun protection, sunburn and attitudes to tanning: 1991 and 1997. Behavioural Medicine: Abstracts of the Sixth International Congress of Behavioural Medicine. 7(Supplement). [Abstract]
Reeder, A. I., Richards, R., & Bulliard, J.-L. R. (2000). Sun protection messages in media weather reports in New Zealand. International Joiurnal of Behavioural Medicine: Abstracts Sixth International Congress of Behavioural Medicine. 7(supplement 1), (pp. 222-223). [Abstract]
Reeder, A. I., Richards, R., & Hart, M. (2000). On the beach: Summer sun protection - An observational study of children with adult caregivers in Hawkes Bay , New Zealand. International Joiurnal of Behavioural Medicine: Abstracts Sixth International Congress of Behavioural Medicine. 7(supplement 1). [Abstract]
Richards, R., & Reeder, A. I. (2000). Physical activity levels in a cohort of young New Zealand adults. International Joiurnal of Behavioural Medicine: Abstracts Sixth International Congress of Behavioural Medicine. 7(supplement 1), (pp. 152). [Abstract]
1999
Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles
Reeder, A. I., Richards, R., & McGee, R. O. (1999). Skin cancer/melanoma. New Zealand Pharmacy, 19(11), 15-18.
Commissioned Report for External Body
Richards, R., & Reeder, A. I. (1999). Physical activity: Its measurement and health benefits, and the participation and opinions of young New Zealand adults. Commissioned by Cancer Society and Hillary Commission. Dunedin: Social and Behavioural Research in Cancer Group. 64p.
Reeder, A. I., & Richards, R. (1999). Summer sun protection: An observational study of children with their adult caregivers at Hawkes Bay beaches, 1998-99. Commissioned by Public Health Unit, Health Care Hawkes Bay. Dunedin: Social and Behavioural Research in Cancer Group. 27p.