Caroline Gao

The psychometric characteristics of the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K6) in help-seeking youth: What do you miss when using it as an outcome measure?

SM Cotton, J Menssink, K Filia, D Rickwood, IB Hickie, M Hamilton, S Hetrick, A Parker, H Herrman, PD McGorry, C Gao

Journal article  |  2021  |  PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH

This is the first study to describe psychometric properties of the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K6) in a large cohort of ..

Long-term impact of exposure to coalmine fire emitted PM2.5 on emergency ambulance attendances.

Jonathan C Broder, Caroline X Gao, Michael J Abramson, Rory Wolfe, Christina Dimitriadis, Jillian Ikin, Malcolm R Sim, Anthony Del Monaco, Fay H Johnston, Matthew Carroll, David Brown, Karen Smith, Yuming Guo

Journal article  |  2021  |  Chemosphere

BACKGROUND: Little is known about the long-term health effects of coalmine fire smoke exposure. The 2014 Hazelwood coalmine fire e..

Associations between self-reported respiratory symptoms and non-specific psychological distress following exposure to a prolonged landscape fire

Riana Samuel, Matthew TC Carroll, Jillian F Ikin, Caroline X Gao, Anthony Del Monaco, Alexander McFarlane, Emily Berger, Darryl Maybery, Jonathan Broder, David Brown, Malcolm R Sim, Judi Walker, Michael J Abramson

Journal article  |  2021  |  STRESS AND HEALTH

We investigated the association between respiratory symptoms and psychological distress in the context of a prolonged smoke event,..

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Adults Exposed to Fine Particles from a Coal Mine Fire.

Shivonne Prasad, Caroline X Gao, Brigitte Borg, Jonathan Broder, David Brown, Jillian F Ikin, Annie Makar, Tom McCrabb, Ryan Hoy, Bruce Thompson, Michael J Abramson

Journal article  |  2021  |  Ann Am Thorac Soc

RATIONALE: In 2014 the Hazelwood open cut coal mine in south eastern Australia burned for six weeks, exposing nearby residents to ..

Validation of a brief tool to assess and monitor suicidal ideation: The Youth Suicide Ideation Screen (YSIS-3).

Sarah E Hetrick, Caroline X Gao, Kate M Filia, Jana M Menssink, Debra J Rickwood, Helen Herrman, Ian Hickie, Patrick McGorry, Nic Telford, Alexandra G Parker, Sue M Cotton

Journal article  |  2021  |  J Affect Disord

BACKGROUND: . Suicidal ideation is common in young people. Assessment and monitoring can help to understand its dynamic nature and..

Exposure to mine fire related particulate matter and mortality: A time series analysis from the Hazelwood Health Study.

Christina Dimitriadis, Caroline X Gao, Jillian F Ikin, Rory Wolfe, Belinda J Gabbe, Malcolm R Sim, Michael J Abramson, Yuming Guo

Journal article  |  2021  |  Chemosphere

BACKGROUND: In 2014, the Morwell brown coal mine, located in the Latrobe Valley of South eastern Australia, caught fire covering n..

Are e-cigarette use and vaping associated with increased respiratory symptoms and poorer lung function in a population exposed to smoke from a coal mine fire?

Wai Kit Lee, Catherine L Smith, Caroline X Gao, Brigitte M Borg, Kristopher Nilsen, David Brown, Annie Makar, Thomas McCrabb, Bruce R Thompson, Michael J Abramson

Journal article  |  2021  |  RESPIROLOGY

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: E-cigarette use has become increasingly prevalent, but there is some evidence demonstrating potential ha..

Long-term impact of coal mine fire smoke on lung mechanics in exposed adults

Nicolette R Holt, Caroline X Gao, Brigitte M Borg, David Brown, Jonathan C Broder, Jillian Ikin, Annie Makar, Thomas McCrabb, Kris Nilsen, Bruce R Thompson, Michael J Abramson

Journal article  |  2021  |  RESPIROLOGY

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: In 2014, a 6-week-long fire at the Hazelwood coal mine exposed residents in the adjacent town of Morwell..

Social inclusion, intersectionality, and profiles of vulnerable groups of young people seeking mental health support

K Filia, J Menssink, CX Gao, D Rickwood, M Hamilton, SE Hetrick, AG Parker, H Herrman, I Hickie, S Sharmin, PD McGorry, SM Cotton

Journal article  |  2021  |  SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHIATRIC EPIDEMIOLOGY

BACKGROUND: headspace centres provide enhanced primary mental healthcare for young people. A priority is to provide services for a..

Impact of exposure to mine fire emitted PM2.5 on ambulance attendances: A time series analysis from the Hazelwood Health Study

Caroline X Gao, Christina Dimitriadis, Jillian Ikin, Joanna F Dipnall, Rory Wolfe, Malcolm R Sim, Karen Smith, Martin Cope, Michael J Abramson, Yuming Guo

Journal article  |  2021  |  ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH

BACKGROUND: For six weeks from February 9, 2014, smoke and ash from a fire in the Morwell open cut brown coal mine adjacent to the..