Professor Chris Rissel Contact Prevention Research Collaboration School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine University of Sydney Medical Foundation Building K25 92-94 Parramatta Road, Camperdown NSW 2050 Australia
Phone: (02) 9036 3133 Fax: (02) 9036 3184 E-mail: [email protected]
Date July 2011 Education Ph.D (Behavioural Epidemiology) University of Minnesota, June 1994
Master of Public Health (Health promotion) University of Sydney, April 1990
Bachelor of Science with Honours (Psychology) University of New South Wales, May 1985
Previous academic appointments May 2005 CLINICAL ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR - 2010 School of Public Health, University of Sydney
September 2002 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, Health Promotion Journal of Australia - July 2008 Australian Health Promotion Association Employment April 2000 DIRECTOR - 2011 Health Promotion Service Sydney South West Area Health Service
February 1995 EPIDEMIOLOGIST - March 2000 Needs Assessment & Health Outcomes Unit Central Sydney Area Health Service, Australia
August 1994 POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW
1 - December 1994 University of Bielefeld, Bielefeld, Germany
July 1992 RESEARCH ASSISTANT - July 1994 Division of Epidemiology, University of Minnesota, Minnesota, USA
January 1989 LECTURER - April 1992 Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
February 1990 RESEARCH AND EVALUATION CO-ORDINATOR - April 1992 Health Promotion Unit, SW Sydney Area Health Service, Australia
March 1989 SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATION OFFICER - July 1989 Blacktown Health Promotion Unit, NSW Dept. of Health, Australia
October 1987 HEALTH EDUCATION OFFICER - March 1989 Mt Druitt Community Health Centre, NSW Dept. of Health, Australia
September 1986 NATIONAL PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR, - October 1987 EVALUATION RESOURCE PROJECT Department of Community Medicine, Westmead Hospital, NSW
February 1985 PROJECT OFFICER (WAVES) - August 1986 Eastern Suburbs Community Rehabilitation Services, NSW, Australia
External grants awarded Wen LM, Baur L, Rissel C, Flood V, Simpson J, Hayes A, Hardy L. NHMRC (#1003780) Effectiveness of an early intervention trial to prevent obesity - Phase 2: Follow-up and cost effectiveness analysis Commenced 2011 for four years – Total $420 488.80
Smith A, Richters J, Rissel C, de Visser R, Simpson J. NHMRC (#1002174) The Second Australian Study of Health and Relationships Commenced 2011 for three years – Total $1 584 208
Poulos R, Hatfield J, Rissel C, Grzebieta R, McIntosh A –ARC Linkage (LP1000100597) Safer cycling: A partnership project to better understand cycling patterns, hazards and incidents Commenced 2010 for three years – Total $208,000
Voukelatos A, Merom D, Sherrington C, Watson C, Rissel C. NSW Health Promotion Demonstration Grant Sydney walking and falls study: a randomized controlled trial investigating the effect of walking on falls risk in older people. (underway) Protocol No X08-0279, HREC Ref:08/RPAH/477 & SSA/09/RPAH/205 Commenced 2010 for three years – Total $400,000
2 Rissel C, Merom D, Garrard J, Bauman A. NSW Health Promotion Demonstration Grant. Does cycling infrastructure and its promotion increase population cycling levels? Commenced 2006 for three years – Total $280,537
Dean C, Rissel C, Sherrington C, Cumming R. NSW Health Promotion Demonstration Grant Exercise intervention to prevent falls, enhance mobility and increase physical activity in community dwellers after stroke: a randomised controlled trial Commenced 2006 for three years – Total $292,702
Wen LM, Alperstein G, Bauer L, Rissel C. NHMRC Early intervention to prevent childhood obesity: a family-based Randomised Controlled Trial Commenced 2006 for three years – Total $650,000
Wen LM, Rissel C, Merom D. NSW Health Promotion Demonstration Grant Central Sydney Walk to School RCT Commenced 2004 for three years – Total $289,000
O’Connor C, Rissel C. NSW Health - Infectious Diseases Branch Study of the sexual behaviour and HIV Risk behaviour of Vietnamese men in CSAHS Commenced 2002 for two years – Total $180,000
Voukelatos A, Cumming R, Lord S, Rissel C: NSW Health Promotion Demonstration Grant Central Sydney Tai Chi Trial Commenced 2001 for three years – Total $245,000
Rissel C, Smith A: NHMRC (990617) National prevalence study of sexual health behaviours and attitudes Commenced 1999 for three years - Total $745,981 [year 1 -$217,708; year 2 -$313,917; year 3 -$224,115]
Rissel C: from NSW Department of Health Pilot of smoking prevention interventions in schools Commenced July 1998 for 1 year - Total $30,000
Rissel C and Bauman A: from NSW Cancer Council Tobacco uptake among ethnic (Vietnamese and Arabic) adolescents Commenced 1998 for 1 year - Total $56,011
Rissel C, Jorm L, Ward J: from NHMRC (974158) Choosing an appropriate sampling frame in ethnic population health research Commenced 1997 for one year - Total $55,456
Ward J, Rissel C: from Kathleen Cunningham Foundation Development and pilot study of an instrument to determine Italian women’s breast cancer early detection practices and beliefs Commenced 1997 for 1 year - Total $25,000
3 Rissel C: from NSW Health Department Evaluation of a rural falls prevention program Commenced 1997 for 6 months - Total $15,000
Rissel C: from NSW Health Department Evaluation of policies and procedures for enforcement of section 59 of the Public Health Act Commenced 1997 for 3 months - Total $7,800
Rissel C: from NSW Health Department Background research report on the qualitative research component of the policies and procedures to reduce the sale of cigarettes to minors Commenced 1997 for 6 months - Total $15,000
Ward J, Ku H, Boyle K, Rissel C: from NSW Cancer Council Randomised trial of GP’s smoking cessation advice with Chinese male smokers Commenced 1996 for 3 years - Total $148,978
Rissel C: from NSW Health Department Evaluation of compliance with section 59 of the Public Health Act Commenced 1996 for 3 months - Total $7,800 1. Peer reviewed publications 1.1 Rissel C. Water exercises for the frail elderly - a pilot programme. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy, 1987, Vol. 33, (4), p226 - 232.
1.2 Rissel C, Vaughan B. Evaluation of a family care centre in New South Wales. The Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing, 1990, 7(4):4-12.
1.3 Rissel C and Gano C. Nutrition and low socio-economic status. Journal of the Home Economics Association of Australia, 1990, 22(3):76-79.
1.4 Rissel C. What are people like who respond to TV offers of further information? The case of the `Bodyshow' series. Australian Journal of Public Health, 1991, 15(1):43-48.
1.5 Rissel C and Rowling L. Towards a model for the provision of comprehensive services for Non-English Speaking communities. Australian Drug and Alcohol Review, 1991, 10(1):117-130.
1.6 Rissel C. Overweight and television watching. Australian Journal of Public Health, 1991, 15(2):147-150.
1.7 Rissel C. Health information and the media. Media Information Australia, 1991, No 61: 36-41.
1.8 Rissel C. The tyranny of needs assessment in health promotion, Evaluation Journal of Australasia, 1991, 3(1):26-31.
4 1.9 Rissel C, Gano C and Khavarpour F. The cost of healthier foods in South Western Sydney, Journal of the Home Economics Association of Australia, 1991, 23(3):66-71.
1.10 Rissel C. The limitations of epidemiology and environmental impact statements in determining environmental health risks. Journal of the Royal Society of Health, 1991, 111(5):178-182.
1.11 Rissel C. Using the mass media for health promotion: a continuing discussion. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 1991; 1(2):64-65.
1.12 Rissel C, Russell C and Mitchell J. Data collection issues in surveys of non-English speaking communities: lessons from the Vietnamese heart disease risk factor survey. Health Promotion Journal of Australia 1992; 2(3):12-15.
1.13 McEvoy C and Rissel C. Fourth Generation Evaluation and its appropriateness for evaluating Aboriginal health programs. Evaluation Journal of Australia 1992; 4(1): 23-31.
1.14 Rissel C and Khavarpour F. Developing a program profile: a case study of monitoring health promotion in South Western Sydney. Health Promotion Journal of Australia 1992;2(2): 55-59.
1.15 Gano C. and Rissel C. `Eating to Live' - a community nutrition program with Non- English speaking background Muslims, Journal of the Home Economists Association of Australia 1992; 24(1): 19-23.
1.16 Gano C and Rissel C. Working with shopkeepers as part of a community nutrition program with Non-English speaking background Muslims, Journal of the Home Economists Association of Australia 1992; 24(1): 24-28.
1.17 Walsh B, Amanatidis S, Khavarpour F and Rissel C. Barriers, and solutions, to healthy school canteens: the Macarthur School Canteen Survey - June 1991. Journal of the Home Economists Association of Australia 1992; 24(1):5-10.
1.18 Rissel C. The South Western Sydney Khmer Community Hygiene Program. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 1992, 2(1):19-22.
1.19 Rissel C and Douglas W. Environmental issues as prime time television. Media Information Australia, 1993, No 68 (May), 86-92.
1.20 Rissel C and Russell C. Heart disease risk factors in the Vietnamese community of South Western Sydney. Australian Journal of Public Health, 1993, 17(1): 71-73.
1.21 Khavarpour F, Rissel C, Kearney-Ferry V. Sharing the power - a problem for decision makers. Journal of the Home Economics Association of Australia, 1993; 25(4), 109-112.
5 1.22 Bracht NF, Finnegan JR, Rissel C, Weisbrod R, Gleason J, Corbett J and Mortenson S. Community ownership and program continuation following a health demonstration program. Health Education Research 1994, 9(2): 243-255.
1.23 Rissel C. Empowerment: the holy grail of health promotion? Health Promotion International 1994, 9(1): 39-47.
1.24 Rissel C, Shilton T and Wise M. Professional credentialing for Health Educators in Australia. Journal of Health Education 1995; 26(3): 154-157.
1.25 Rissel C, Finnegan J, Wolfson M, Perry C. Factors which explain amount of participation in rural adolescent alcohol use prevention task forces. American Journal of Health Promotion 1995; 9(3):169-171.
1.26 Rissel C, Perry C, Wolfson M, Finnegan J, Anstine P. Factors associated with maternal involvement in community efforts to prevent adolescent alcohol use. Health Values 1995; 19(6): 30-38.
1.27 Rissel C, Finnegan J and Bracht N. Evaluating quality and sustainability: issues and insights from the Minnesota Heart Health Program. Health Promotion International 1995; 10(3): 199-207.
1.28 Winchester L, Dobbinson S, Rissel C, Bauman A. Anonymous record linkage using respondent-generated ID codes - a tool for health promotion research. Health Promotion Journal of Australia 1996; 6(2): 52-54.
1.29 Rissel C, Perry C and Finnegan J. Toward the assessment of psychological empowerment in health promotion: initial tests of validity and reliability. Perspectives in Public Health 1996; 116(4): 211-218.
1.30 Rissel C. A communitarian correction for health outcomes? Australian Journal of Primary Health - Interchange 1996; 2(2):36-46.
1.31 Rissel C, Perry C, Wagenaar A, Wolfson M, Finnegan J, Komro K. Empowerment, alcohol, 8th grade students and health promotion. Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education 1996; 41(2):105-119.
1.32 Rissel C, Ward J, Sainsbury P. An outcomes approach to population health at the local level in NSW: practical problems and potential solutions. Australian Health Review 1996; 19(2): 23-39.
1.33 Rissel C. The need for community trials in Australia. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health 1996; 20(1): 99-101.
1.34 Tang KC, Rissel C, Bauman A, Fay J, Dawes A, Porter S, Steven B. Evaluation of Kickbutts - a school and community based smoking prevention program among a sample of
6 Year 7 and 8 students. Health Promotion Journal of Australia 1997; 7(2): 122-127.
1.35 Tang KC, Rissel C, Fay J, Ehrlich F, Porter S, Dawes A, Steven B. Rates and correlates of cigarette smoking among a sample of year 7 and 8 students in Sydney - A comparative study between students speaking English and a language other than English at home. Internet Journal of Health Promotion 1997. URL: http://www.monash.edu.au/IJHP/1997/5
1.36 Lesjak M, Ward J, Rissel C. Cervical cancer risk among Arabic-speaking women. Journal of Medical Screening 1997; 4(2):107-111.
1.37 Tang KC, Rissel C. Access to cigarettes and smoking behaviour among a sample of year 7 and 8 students. Health Promotion Journal of Australia 1997; 7(1): 40-45
1.38 Schoenmakers I, Nyhuis A, Rissel C, Chapman S. The role of ethnicity in sales of cigarettes to minors. Health Promotion Journal of Australia 1997; 7(1): 62-66.
1.39 Junck E, Humphries J, Rissel C. Reducing tobacco sales to minors in Manly: 10 month follow-up. Health Promotion Journal of Australia 1997; 7(1): 29-34.
1.40 Rissel C. The development and application of a scale of acculturation. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health 1997; 21(6): 606-613.
1.41 Rissel C, Elias-Schneider A, Marthenas J. The ‘PLAY IT SAFE’ program - an evaluation of an HIV/AIDS awareness raising program for men from non-English speaking backgrounds using soccer as a vehicle in Sydney, Australia. Australian Journal of Primary Health - Interchange 1997; 3(4): 90-99.
1.42 Rissel C, Khavarpour F. An application of "snowball" sampling among a small dispersed migrant population for health research. Health Promotion Journal of Australia 1997; 7(3): 196-199.
1.43 Mitchell J, Russell C, Fahey M, Rissel C. Nutrient intake of Vietnamese-Australians living in south western Sydney. Australian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics 1997; 54(4): 183-186
1.44 Khavarpour F, Rissel C. Mental health status of Iranian migrants in Sydney. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry 1997; 31(6): 828-834.
1.45 McMaugh K, Rissel C, Gimenez E, Rozensteins J. Targeting retailer knowledge and attitudes to reduce tobacco sales to minors: a multilingual campaign. Health Promotion Journal of Australia 1998; 8(2): 115-120.
1.46 Tang KC, Rissel C, Bauman A, Fay J, Porter S, Dawes A, Steven B. A longitudinal study of smoking in year 7 and 8 students speaking English or a language other than English at home in Sydney, Australia. Tobacco Control 1998; 7(1): 35-40.
7 1.47 Crocker T, Rissel C. Knowledge of and attitudes to the health outcomes approach among community mental health professionals. Australian Health Review 1998; 21(4): 111- 126.
1.48 Rissel C, Khavarpour F. Cervical screening in Iranian migrants. Australian Journal of Primary Health - Interchange 1998; 4(1): 93-94.
1.49 Chen J, Bauman A, Rissel C, Tang KC, Forero R, Flaherty B. Substance use in high school students in New South Wales, Australia, in relationship to language spoken at home. Journal of Adolescent Health 2000; 26(1): 53-63.
1.50 Rissel C, Holt P, Ward J. Applying the health outcomes approach in a health service unit. Australian Health Review 1998; 21(3): 168-181.
1.51 Rissel C, Lesjak M, Ward J. Cardiovascular risk factors among Arabic-speaking patients attending Arabic-speaking general practitioners in Sydney, Australia: opportunities for intervention. Ethnicity & Health 1998; 3(3): 213-222.
1.52 Rissel C, McMaugh K, O’Connor D, Balafas A, Ward J. Obtaining funds for local evidence-based public health planning: insights from the Central Sydney Area Health Service Tobacco Control Plan. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health 1999; 23(1): 56-60.
1.53 Rissel C, Jorm L, Ward J. Representativeness of three survey methods in ethnic health research. Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health 1998; 10(2): 100-105.
1.54 McLellan L, Bauman A, Hogan A, Rissel C, Mayne D. Environmental consciousness among NSW adolescents- opportunities for health promoting schools. Health Promotion Journal of Australia 1999; 9(1): 4-10.
1.55 Parsons S, Rissel C, Douglas W. Alcohol portrayals in prime time television in 1990 and 1997. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health 1999; 23(1): 67-71.
1.56 Rissel C, Bauman A, McLellan L, Lesjak M. A 1994 population survey of the number of sexual partners over a 12 month period in NSW, Australia. Venereology 2000; 13(3): 111- 117.
1.57 McMahon T, Rissel C. Increasing coverage of HIV/AIDS in the ethnic press. Health Promotion Journal of Australia 1999; 9(1): 64-67.
1.58 Hughes AM, Rissel C. Smoking: rates and attitudes among nursing staff in Central Sydney. International Journal of Nursing Practice 1999; 5(3): 147-154.
1.59 Sayer G, Rissel C, Alperstein G, Lonie C. Swimming pools in NSW: Do we know how dangerous they are? Public Health Bulletin 1998; 9(12): 139-42.
8 1.60 Tang KC, Rissel C, Rowling L. Maternal action for the prevention of cigarette smoking among year 7 and 8 students in Sydney. Drug and Alcohol Review 1999; 18: 193-199.
1.61 McLellan L, Rissel C, Donnelly N, Bauman A. Health behaviour and the school environment in New South Wales, Australia. Social Science and Medicine 1999; 49(5): 611- 619.
1.62 Forero R, McLellan L, Rissel C, Bauman A. Bullying behaviour and psychosocial health among school students in New South Wales, Australia. British Medical Journal (BMJ) 1999; 319 (Aug 7): 344-348.
1.63 Rissel C, Thomas M. Crude contact rates, response rates and sample sizes in ethnic health promotion research. Health Promotion Journal of Australia 1999; 9(3): 226-230.
1.64 Butler C, Rissel C, Khavarpour F. The context for participation in health action in Australia. Australian Journal of Social Issues 1999; 34(3): 253-265.
1.65 Rissel C, Ward J, Jorm L. Estimates of smoking and related behaviour in an immigrant Lebanese community - does survey method matter? Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health 1999; 23(5): 534-537.
1.66 Butler C, Rissel C, Khavarpour F. Factors associated with participation in resident action groups in Sydney: a cross-sectional survey. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health 1999; 23(6): 634-538.
1.67 Rissel C, McLellan L, Bauman A. Factors associated with delayed tobacco uptake among Vietnamese and Arabic youth in Sydney, NSW. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2000; 24(1): 22-28.
1.68 Rissel C, McLellan L, Bauman A. Social factors associated with ethnic differences in alcohol and marijuana use by Vietnamese-, Arabic- and English-speaking youth in Sydney, Australia. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health 2000; 36(2): 145-152.
1.69 McMaugh K, Rissel C. Smoking restrictions in small businesses in inner-west Sydney: a management perspective. The Journal of Occupational Health and Safety 2000; 16(1): 37- 45.
1.70 Rissel C, Rowling L. Intersectoral collaboration for the development of a national framework for health promoting schools in Australia. Journal of School Health 2000; 70(6): 248-250.
1.71 Rowling L, Rissel C. Impact of the National Health Promoting School Initiative. Journal of School Health 2000; 70(6): 260-261.
1.72 Rissel C, Salmon A, Hughes AM. Evaluation of a (pilot) stage-tailored brief smoking cessation intervention among hospital patients presenting to a hospital pre-admission clinic.
9 Australian Health Review 2000; 23(3): 83-93.
1.73 Muscatello D, Sainsbury P, Rissel C. Informal caring in Central Sydney. NSW Public Health Bulletin 2001; 12(1): 12-13.
1.74 Muscatello D, Rissel C, Szony G. Urinary symptoms and incontinence in an urban community: prevalence and associated factors in older men and women. Internal Medicine Journal 2001; 31:151-160.
1.75 Rissel C, Khavarpour F, Butler C. Participation and success among Sydney community action groups. Australian Journal of Primary Health 2001; 7(1):61-64.
1.76 Merom D, Rissel C. Factors associated with smoke-free homes in NSW: results from the 1998 NSW Health Survey. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2001; 25(4): 339-345.
1.77 Proude E, Rissel C, Ward J. New sexual partners and condom use in Central Sydney – results from the 1997 NSW Health Survey. Health Promotion Journal of Australia 2001; 12(2): 43-47.
1.78 Rissel C. Using NSW Health Survey data for local planning and evaluation in NSW. NSW Public Health Bulletin 2001; 12(8): 226-227.
1.79 Rissel C, McLellan L, Bauman A, Tang KC. How Arabic and Vietnamese youth in Sydney perceive tobacco use. Health Promotion Journal of Australia 2001; 12(3): 223-227.
1.80 Muscatello D, Rissel C, Ward J. Smoking restrictions in New South Wales Registered Clubs: current status and factors associated with high levels of restrictions. Health Promotion Journal of Australia 2002; 13(1): 39-43.
1.81 Bresciani E, Wen LM, Rissel C, Alley J, Jochelson T. Promoting active transport: where to start? Environmental Health 2002; 2(1): 55-60.
1.82 Rissel C, Campbell F, Ashley B, Jackson L. Driver knowledge of road rules and attitudes towards cyclists. Australian Journal of Primary Health 2002; 8(2): 66-69.
1.83 Rissel C, Dirkis H, Maloney D, Smith A, Quigley R, White D. Health promoting schools – false starts and new directions in Central Sydney. Health Promotion Journal of Australia 2002; 13(2): 44- 48.
1.84 Chen J, Forero R, Rissel C, Bauman A. New statistical methods: their role in health promotion research and evaluation practice –Part I. Health Promotion Journal of Australia 2002; 13(2): 72-76.
1.85 Boomer M, Rissel C. An evaluation of a smoke free environment policy in two Sydney hospitals. Australian Health Review 2002; 25(3): 163-168.
1.86 Hua M, Rissel C, Orr N, Wen LM. Effectiveness of a resource on the Australian health care
10 system among the Sydney Chinese-speaking community. IUHPE-Promotion and Education 2002; 9(3): 98-100.
1.87 Forero R, Chen J, Rissel C, Bauman A. New statistical methods: their role in health promotion research and evaluation practice –Part II. Health Promotion Journal of Australia 2002; 13(3): 242- 246.
1.88 Smith A, Rissel C, Richters J, Grulich A, de Visser R. Sex in Australia: a guide for readers. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2003; 27(2): 103-105.
1.89 Smith A, Rissel C, Richters J, Grulich A, de Visser R. Sex in Australia: Rationale and methods of the Australian Study of Health and Relationships. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2003; 27(2): 106-117.
1.90 Rissel C, Richters J, Grulich A, de Visser R, Smith A. Sex in Australia: Attitudes toward sex among a representative sample of adults. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2003; 27(2): 118-123.
1.91 Rissel C, Richters J, Grulich A, de Visser R, Smith A. Sex in Australia: Selected characteristics of regular sexual relationships. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2003; 27(2): 124-130.
1.92 Rissel C, Richters J, Grulich A, de Visser R, Smith A. Sex in Australia: First experiences of vaginal intercourse and oral sex among a representative sample of adults. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2003; 27(2): 131-137.
1.93 Smith A, Rissel C, Richters J, Grulich A, de Visser R. Sex in Australia: Sexual identity, sexual attraction, and sexual experience among a representative sample of adults. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2003; 27(2): 138-145.
1.94 de Visser R, Smith A, Rissel C, Richters J, Grulich A. Sex in Australia: Heterosexual experience and recent heterosexual encounters among a representative sample of adults. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2003; 27(2): 145-154.
1.95 Grulich A, de Visser R, Smith A, Rissel C, Richters J. Sex in Australia: Homosexual experience and recent homosexual encounters. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2003; 27(2): 155-163.
1.96 Richters J, Grulich A, de Visser R, Smith A, Rissel C. Sex in Australia: Sexual difficulties in a representative sample of adults. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2003; 27(2): 164-170.
1.97 Richters J, Grulich, A , de Visser R, Smith A, Rissel C. Sex in Australia: Sexual and emotional satisfaction in regular relationships and preferred frequency of sex among a representative sample of adults. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2003; 27(2): 171-179.
1.98 Richters J, Grulich, A , de Visser R, Smith A, Rissel C. Sex in Australia: Autoerotic, esoteric and other sexual practices engaged in by a representative sample of adults. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2003; 27(2): 180-190.
11 1.99 Rissel C, Richters J, Grulich, A , de Visser R, Smith A. Sex in Australia: Experiences of commercial sex in a representative sample of adults. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2003; 27(2): 191-197.
1.100 de Visser R, Smith A, Rissel C, Richters J, Grulich A. Sex in Australia: Experiences of sexual coercion among a representative sample of adults. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2003; 27(2): 198-203.
1.101 Smith A, Rissel C, Richters J, Grulich A, de Visser R. Sex in Australia: Reproductive experiences and reproductive health among a representative sample of women. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2003; 27(2): 204-209.
1.102 Richters J, Grulich, A, de Visser R, Smith A, Rissel C. Sex in Australia: Contraceptive practices among a representative sample of women. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2003; 27(2): 210-216.
1.103 de Visser R, Smith A, Rissel C, Richters J, Grulich A. Sex in Australia: Experience of condom failure among a representative sample of men. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2003; 27(2): 217-222.
1.104 de Visser R, Smith A, Rissel C, Richters J, Grulich A. Sex in Australia: Safer sex and condom use among a representative sample of adults. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2003; 27(2): 223-229.
1.105 Grulich A, de Visser R, Smith A, Rissel C, Richters J. Sex in Australia: Knowledge about sexually transmissible infections and blood born viruses in a representative sample of adults. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2003; 27(2): 230-233.
1.106 Grulich A, de Visser R, Smith A, Rissel C, Richters J. Sex in Australia: Sexually transmissible disease and blood borne virus history in a representative sample of adults. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2003; 27(2): 234-241.
1.107 Grulich A, de Visser R, Smith A, Rissel C, Richters J. Sex in Australia: Injecting and sexual risk behaviour in a representative sample of adults. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2003; 27(2): 242-250.
1.108 Smith A, Rissel C, Richters J, Grulich A, de Visser R. Sex in Australia: Reflections and recommendations for future research. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2003; 27(2): 251-256.
1.109 Bedford K, Wen LM, Hua M, Kehoe P, Rissel C ‘Smoke near me and I smoke too’: evaluation of a smoke-free homes program in central Sydney, NSW. Health Promotion Journal of Australia 2003; 14(2): 108-113.
1.110 Rissel C, Smith A, Richters J, Grulich A, de Visser R. The Australian Study of Health and Relationships: Results for Central Sydney, Inner-Eastern Sydney, and New South Wales. NSW Public Health Bulletin 2003; 14(7): 133-144.
12 1.111 Rissel C. Ride your bike: healthy policy for Australians. Health Promotion Journal of Australia 2003; 14(3): 151-153.
1.112 Jochelson T, Hua M, Rissel C. Knowledge, attitudes and behaviours of caregivers regarding children’s exposure to environmental tobacco smoke among Arabic and Vietnamese-speaking communities in Sydney, Australia. Ethnicity and Health 2003; 8(4): 339-351.
1.113 Voukelatos A, Rissel C, Campbell F. Pedal cycle injuries in NSW: a comparison of data sources. Road and Transport Research 2003; 12(4): 26-33.
1.114 Wen LM, Rissel C, Voukelatos A, Sainsbury P. Community involvement and self-rated health status: findings from a cross-sectional survey in central Sydney. NSW Public Health Bulletin 2003; 14(11-12): 213-217.
1.115 Chertok M, Voukelatos A, Sheppeard V, Rissel C. Comparison of air pollution exposure for five commuting modes in Sydney – car, train, bus, bicycle and walking. Health Promotion Journal of Australia 2004; 15(1): 63-67.
1.116 Rissel C. Road safety is no accident. Health Promotion Journal of Australia 2004; 15(2): 93- 95.
1.117 Rutherford A, Rissel C. A survey of workplace bullying in a health sector organization. Australian Health Review 2004; 28(1): 65-72.
1.118 Gleeson S, Cantero L, Jochelson T, Rissel C. The Marrickville Mural – Raising awareness of Hepatitis C prevention. Youth Studies Australia 2004; 23(4): 54-58.
1.119 Wolfenden L, Wiggers J, Knight J, Campbell E, Rissel C, Kerridge R, Spigelman AD, Moore K. A programme for reducing smoking in preoperative surgical patients: randomised controlled trial. Anaesthesia. 2005; 60(2):172-9.
1.120 Smith AMA, de Visser RO, Rissel CE. Random digit dialing and directory-based samples in telephone surveys of HIV risk: a comparison from the Australian Study of Health and Relationships. Annals of Epidemiology 2005; 15(3): 232-235.
1.121 Wen LM, Orr N, Bindon J, Rissel C. Promoting active transport in a workplace setting: evaluation of a pilot study in Australia. Health Promotion International 2005; 20(2): 123-133.
1.122 Corner H, Rissel C, Smith B, Forero R, Olatunbosun-Alakija A, Phongsavan P, Havea D, and members of the Health Behaviour and Lifestyle of Pacific Youth Survey Collaborating Group and Core Survey Teams. Sexual health behaviours among Pacific Island youth in Vanuatu, Tonga and the Federated States of Micronesia. Health Promotion Journal of Australia 2005; 16(2): 144-150.
1.123 Merom D, Rissel C, Mahmic A, Bauman A. Process evaluation of the New South Wales Walk Safely to School Day. Health Promotion Journal of Australia 2005; 16(2): 100-106.
1.124 Bauman A, Rissel C, Ritchie J. Towards 'getting research into practice' – population reach. Health Promotion Journal of Australia 2005; 16(2): 91-92.
1.125 Rissel C, Telfer B. Managing risk in a workplace bicycle pool. Journal of the
13 Australasian College of Road Safety 2005; 16(1): 18-24.
1.126 Wen LM, Orr N, Millett C, Rissel C. Driving to work is associated with overweight and obesity: Findings from the 2003 New South Wales Health Survey. International Journal of Obesity online publication 10 January 2006; doi: 10.1038/sj.ijo.0803199
1.127 Millett C, Wen LM, Rissel C, Smith AMA, Richters J, Grulich A, de Visser R. Smoking and erectile dysfunction: findings from a representative sample of Australian men. Tobacco Control 2006; 15: 136-139.
1.128 Rissel C. The Bangkok Charter for Health Promotion in a globalized world: what is it all about? NSW Public Health Bulletin 2005; 16(9-10): 156-8.
1.129 Telfer B, Rissel C, Bindon J, Bosch T. Encouraging cycling through a pilot cycling proficiency training program among adults in central Sydney. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 2006; 9(1-2): 151-156.
1.130 Rissel C. What price petrol? Health Promotion Journal of Australia 2006; 17(1): 3-4.
1.131 Merom D, Tudor-Locke C, Bauman A, Rissel C. Active commuting to school among NSW primary school children: implications for public health. Health and Place 2006; 12: 678-687.
1.132 Zuo Y, Norberg M, Wen LM, Rissel C. Estimates of overweight and obesity among samples of preschool aged children in Melbourne and Sydney. Nutrition & Dietetics 2006; 63: 179-182.
1.133 Richters J, Smith AMA, de Visser RO, Grulich AE, Rissel CE. Circumcision in Australia: prevalence and effects on sexual health. International Journal of STD and AIDS 2006; 17 (Aug): 547-554.
1.134 Richters J, de Visser R, Rissel C, Smith A. Sexual practices at last heterosexual encounter and occurrence of orgasm in a national survey. The Journal of Sex Research 2006: 43(3): 217-226.
1.135 Bowles HR, Rissel C, Bauman A. Mass community cycling events: Who participates and is their behaviour influenced by participation? International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2006; 3: 39. (www/IJBNPA.org/content/3/1/39).
1.136 Rissel C, Garrard J. Cycling for active transport and recreation in Australia: status review and future directions. World Transport Policy and Practice 2006; 13(1): 49-63.
1.137 Zehle K, Wen LM, Orr N, Rissel C. "It's Not an Issue at the Moment": A qualitative study of mothers about childhood obesity. MCN - The American Journal of Maternal / Child Nursing 2007; 32(1): 36-41.
14 1.138 Wen LM, Orr N, Rissel C. The role of ethnicity in determining access to and acceptability of home visiting for early childhood health and wellbeing" Australian Health Review 2007; 31(1): 132-139.
1.139 De Visser R, Smith AMA, Richters J, & Rissel C. Associations between religiosity and sexuality in a representative sample of Australian adults. Archives of Sexual Behavior 2007; 36(1): 33-46.
1.140 Bauman A, O’Hara L, Signal L, Smith B, Ritchie J, Parker E, Rissel C. A perspective on changes in values in the profession of health promotion. Health Promotion Journal of Australia 2007; 18(1): 3-6.
1.141 Wen LM, Baur LA, Rissel C, Wardle K, Alperstein G, Simpson JM. Early intervention of multiple home visits to prevent childhood obesity in a disadvantaged population: a home- based randomised controlled trial (Healthy Beginnings Trial). BMC Public Health 2007, 7:76 (10 May 2007). http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/7/76
1.142 de Visser RO, Rissel CE, Smith AMA, Richters J. Sociodemographic Correlates of Selected Health Risk Behaviors in a Representative Sample of Australian Young People. International Journal of Behavioural Medicine 2006; 13(2): 153-162. (doi:10.1207/s15327558ijbm1302_7)
1.143 Merom D, Rissel C, Phongsavan P, Van Kemenade C, Smith B, Bauman A, Brown W. Promoting walking with pedometers in the community: the Step by Step trial. American Journal of Preventive Medicine 2007; 32(4): 290-297.
1.144 O’Connor C, Wen LM, Rissel C, Shaw M. Sexual behaviour and risk in Vietnamese men living in metropolitan Sydney. Sexually Transmitted Infections 2007; 83(2): 147-50.
1.145 Voukelatos A, Cumming RG. Lord SR, Rissel C. A Randomised Controlled Trial of Tai Chi for the Prevention of Falls: The Central Sydney Tai Chi Trial. J American Geriatric Society (JAGS) 2007; 55: 1185-91.
1.146 O’Connor C, Wen L, Rissel C, Shaw M, Quine S. Knowledge of STIs and blood-borne viruses among Vietnamese men in metrodpolitan Sydney. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2007; 31(5): 464-467.
1.147 Wen LM, Fry D, Rissel C, Dirkis H, Balafas A, Merom D. Factors associated with children being driven to school: implications for walk to school programs. Health Education Research 2007; doi: 10.1093/her/cym043
1.148 Orr N, Catsis G, Guirguis N, Rissel C. The use of a closed-circuit hospital TV channel to promote health: the reach and appeal of RPAtv to patients and visitors. Australian Health Review 2007; 31(4): 527-530.
15 1.149 De Visser RO, Rissel CE, Richters J, Smith AMA. The impact of sexual coercion on psychological, physical and sexual well-being in a representative sample of Australian women. Archives of Sexual Behavior 2007; 36: 676-686.
1.150 Daley M, Rissel C, Lloyd B. All dressed up and no-where to go? A qualitative research study of the barriers and enablers to cycling in inner Sydney. Road and Transport Research 2007; 16(4): 42-52.
1.151 Booth ML, Okely AD, Denney-Wilson E, Hardy LL, Dobbins T, Wen LM, Rissel C. Characteristics of travel to and from school among adolescents in NSW, Australia. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health 2007; 43(11): 755–761. doi:10.1111/j.1440-1754.2007.01159.x
1.152 Wen LM, Rissel C. Inverse associations between cycling to work, public transport, and overweight and obesity: findings from a population based study in Australia. Preventive Medicine 2008; 46: 29-32. doi:10.1016/j.ypmed.2007.08.009
1.153 Richters J, de Visser R, Rissel C, Grulich A, Smith AM. Demographic and psychosocial features of participants in bondage and discipline, 'sadomasochism' or dominance and submission (BDSM): data from a national survey. Journal of Sexual Medicine 2008; 5: 1660-1668.
1.154 Bedford K, Wallace C, Carroll T, Rissel C. Pregnant smokers are receptive to smoking cessation advice and use of nicotine replacement therapy. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2008; 48: 424-426.
1.155 Wen LM, Fry D, Merom D, Rissel C, Dirkis H, Balafas A. Increasing active travel to school: are we on the right track? A cluster randomised controlled trial from Sydney. Preventive Medicine 2008; 47: 612-618.
1.156 Rissel C. Active travel: a climate change mitigation strategy with co-benefits for health. NSW Public Health Bulletin 2009; 20(1-2): 10-13.
1.157 Wen LM, Kite J, Merom D, Rissel C. Time spent playing outdoors after school and its relationship with level of independence: a cross-sectional survey of children aged 10-12 years in Sydney, Australia. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2009; 6: 15. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-6-15. http://www.ijbnpa.org/content/6/1/15
1.158 Bauman A, Rissel C. Cycling and health: an opportunity for positive change? Medical Journal of Australia 2009; 190(7): 347-348.
1.159 Bindon J, Headley EJ, Rissel C, Wade V. Improving the health and well-being of an urban Aboriginal men’s group through a cycling promotion program. Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal 2009; 33(4): 3-5.
1.160 Dean CM, Rissel C, Sharkey M, Sherrington C, Cumming RG, Barker RN, Lord SR, O'Rourke SD, Kirkham C. Exercise intervention to prevent falls, enhance mobility and
16 increase physical activity in community dwellers after stroke: a protocol for a randomised controlled trial. BMC Neurology 2009, Jul 22, 9:38. (Impact Factor: 2.78))
1.161 Merom D, Bauman A, Phongsavan P, Cerin E, Kassis M, Brown W, Smith BJ, Rissel C. Can a motivational intervention overcome unsupportive environment for walking - Findings from the Step-by-Step study. Annals of Behavioral Medicine (On-line 06/10/2009). DOI: 10.1007/s12160-009-9138-z
1.162 Wen LM, De Domenico M, Elliott D, Bindon J, Rissel C. Evaluation of a feasibility study addressing risk factors for childhood obesity through home visits. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health 2009; 45: 577-581. DOI 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2009.01568.x
1. 163 Wen LM, Baur LA, Rissel C, Alperstein G, Simpson JM. Intention to breastfeed and awareness of health recommendations: findings from first-time mothers in southwest Sydney, Australia. The International Breastfeeding Journal 2009, 4: 9.
1.164 Pencheon D, Rissel C, Hadfield G, Madden L. Health sector leadership in mitigating climate change: experience from the UK and NSW. NSW Public Health Bulletin 2009; 20(11-12): 173-176. www.publish.csiro.au/journals/phb
1.165 Rissel C, New C, Wen LM, Merom D, Bauman A, Garrard J,. The effectiveness of community-based cycling promotion: findings from the Cycling Connecting Communities project in Sydney, Australia. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2010; 7:8. http://www.ijbnpa.org/content/7/1/8
1.166 Rissel C, Merom D, Bauman A, Garrard J, Wen LM, New C. Current cycling, bicycle path use and willingness to cycle more - finding from a community survey of cycling in south-west Sydney, Australia. Journal of Physical Activity and Health 2010; 7:267-272.
1.167 Wen LM, Kite J, Rissel C. Is there a role for workplaces in reducing employees' driving to work? Findings from a cross-sectional survey from inner-west Sydney, Australia. BMC Public Health 2010, 10:50. http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/50
1.168 Wen LM, Flood VM, Simpson JM, Rissel C, Baur LA. Dietary behaviours during pregnancy: findings from first-time mothers in southwest Sydney, Australia. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2010; 7:13. http://www.ijbnpa.org/content/7/1/13
1.169 Borg J, Merom D, Rissel C. Staff walking program: a quasi-experimental trial of maintenance newsletters to maintain walking following a pedometer program. Health Promotion Journal of Australia 2010; 21(1): 26-32.
1.170 Wen LM, Merom D, Rissel C, Simpson J. Weight status, modes of travel to school and screen time: a cross-sectional survey of children aged 10-13 years in Sydney. Health Promotion Journal of Australia 2010; 21(1): 57-63.
17 1.171 Perusco A, Poder N, Mohsin M, Rikard-Bell G, Rissel C, Williams M, Hua M, Millen E, Sabry M, Guirguis S. Evaluation of a comprehensive tobacco control project targeting Arabic-speakers residing in south west Sydney, Australia. Health Promotion International 2010; 25(2):153-165.
1.172 Wen Li Ming Wen, Louise A. Baur, Judy M. Simpson, Chris Rissel C. Mothers' awareness of their weight status and concern about their children being overweight: findings from first-time mothers in south-west Sydney. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2010, 34 (3): 293-297.
1.173 Rissel C, Bonfiglioli C, Emilsen A, Smith BJ. Representations of cycling in metropolitan newspapers - changes over time and differences between Sydney and Melbourne, Australia. BMC Public Health 2010, 10:371. (http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/371)
1.174 Capon AG, Rissel C. Chronic disease and climate change: understanding co-benefits and their policy implications. NSW Public Health Bulletin 2010; 21(5-6): 109-113.
1.175 Fry D, Gleeson S, Rissel C. Health promotion and secondary prevention: response to Milat, O'Hara and Develin. Health Promotion Journal of Australia 2010; 21(2): 86-91.
1.176 Voukelatos A, Rissel C. The effects of bicycle helmet legislation on cycling-related injury: the ratio of head to arm injuries over time. Journal of the Australasian College of Road Safety 2010; 21(3): 50-55.
1.177 Wen LM, van der Ploeg HP, Kite J, Cashmore A, Rissel C. Validation study of assessing physical activity and sedentary behavior in children aged 3-5 years. Pediatric Exercise Science 2010; 22(3): 408-420.
1.178 Daley M, Rissel C. Perspectives and images of cycling as a barrier or facilitator of cycling. Transport Policy 2010; 18: 211-216. doi:10.1016/j.tranpol.2010.08.004
1.179 Askie LM, Baur LA, Campbell K, Daniels LA, Hesketh K, Magarey A, Mihrshahi S, Rissel C, Simes J, Taylor B, Taylor R, Voysey M, Wen LM. Study protocol: The Early Prevention of Obesity in CHildren (EPOCH) Collaboration - an Individual Patient Data Prospective Meta-Analysis. BMC Public Health 2010, 10:728. http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/728
1.180 Wardle K, Murphy D, Ireland L, Holbeck C, Davidson C, Wen LM, Rissel C. What we learnt – recruiting prenatal mothers to an RCT addressing the prevention of overweight and early childhood? Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2010; 28(2): 41-45.
1.181 Wen LM, Simpson JM, Baur LA, Rissel C, Flood VM. Family functioning and obesity risk behaviors: implications for early obesity intervention. Obesity. On-line publication 2 December 2010. doi:10.1038/oby.2010.285.
18 1.182 Wen LM, Rissel C, Simpson JM, Lee E and Baur LA. Maternal smoking, weight status and dietary behaviours during pregnancy: Findings from first-time mothers in south- west Sydney, Australia. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2011; 51: 31–37.
1.183 Bauman A, Titze S, Rissel C, Oja P. Changing gears: bicycling as the panacea for physical inactivity? Br J Sports Med 2011 45(10):761-762. Published on-line March 17, 2011. (IF=2.547)
1.184 Wen LM, Rissel C Baur LA, Lee E, Simpson JM. Who is NOT likely to access the Internet for health information? Findings from first-time mothers in southwest Sydney, Australia. International Journal of Medical Informatics 2011; 80: 406-411. (IF:3.126)
1.185 Borg J, Hess I, Rissel C. Workplace nutrition and physical activity promotion at Liverpool Hospital. Health Promotion Journal of Australia 2011; 22(1): 44-50.
IN PRESS or UNDER REVIEW
Handmer M, Devine E, Bedford K, Low E, Rissel C. Evaluating a pilot bicycle program with community based mental health service consumers. (under review)
Wen LM, Baur LA, Simpson JM, Rissel C, Flood VM. Effectiveness of an early intervention on infant feeding practices and "tummy time": randomised controlled trial. Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine 2011, in press.
Rissel, Chris, McCue, Peter, Tyson, Rob. HPJA-2011-BR-0087 Cost-effectiveness of active travel – undervaluing an obvious solution. Date Submitted: 03-Mar-2011
Wen et al Awareness of breastfeeding recommendations and duration of breastfeeding: findings from the Healthy Beginnings Trial. (BFM-2011-0052) Breastfeeding Medicine.
Article title: Breastfeeding Practices in an Australian Health Service Workplace Authors : Danielle Weber, Anneka Janson, Michelle Nolan, Li Ming Wen and Chris Rissel Journal : International Breastfeeding Journal
2. Letters to Editors of peer-reviewed journals 2.1 Rissel C. Improving response rates with incentives. (Research Letter) Medical Journal of
19 Australia, 1989, 150(7): p411.
2.2 Rissel C. Modifying cardiovascular risk factors in the workplace. (Letter) Medical Journal of Australia, 1989, 151(9): p542-543.
2.3 Rissel C and Khavarpour F. Problems with teaching hospitals. (Letter) Medical Journal of Australia, 1991, 154(2): 151.
2.4 Rissel C. Awkwardness and pimples: Health promotion in its adolescence. (Letter) Canadian Journal of Public Health 1992; 83(6): 460.
2.5 Rissel C. Observations of an Australian health promoter in America. (Letter) Australian Journal of Public Health 1992; 16(3): 332.
2.6 Nyhuis A, Schoenmakers I, Rissel C. Choice of denominator in studies of cigarette purchases by minors. (Research Letter) Australian Journal of Public Health 1995; 19(5): 529-530.
2.7 Rissel C, Osborne M. Do healthier foods cost more? (Research Letter) Medical Journal of Australia 1995; 163(4): 221.
2.8 Rissel C. Impressions of public health in Germany and Europe. (Letter) Australian Journal of Public Health 1995; 19(1): 103-104.
2.9 Alperstein G, Rissel C, Sainsbury P. Local government areas and rate of serious immersions of toddlers. (Research Letter) NSW Public Health Bulletin 1996; 7(8): 89.
2.10 Lesjak M, Rissel C, Ward J. Research with non-English speaking background GPs (Research Letter). Health Promotion Journal of Australia 1997; 7(3): 211.
2.11 Rissel C, Gimenez E, McMaugh K. The profit motive and illegal sales of tobacco to minors. (Research Letter) Health Promotion Journal of Australia 1997; 7(1): 81-82.
2.12 Ward J, Rissel C, Slaytor E. ‘Best practice’ in surgical management of breast cancer (Letter). Medical Journal of Australia 1998; 168(3): 141-142.
2.13 Ward J, Rissel C. Daffodils and cancer (Letter). Medical Journal of Australia 1998; 168(2): 95-96.
2.14 Rissel C. Access to cigarettes and adolescent smoking (Letter) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health 1998; 22(5): 627-628.
2.15 Rissel C. Condom users in Central Sydney (Research Letter). Australian Journal of Primary Health - Interchange 1998; 4(2): 6-7.
2.16 Hughes AM, Rissel C. Smoking: rates and attitudes among health services staff in
20 Central Sydney, Australia. (Research Letter) Tobacco Control 1998; 7(4): 441.
2.17 Rissel C, Ward J, Jorm L. Are general practice patient samples representative of ethnic communities? (Research Letter) Australian Family Physician 1999; 28(2): 103.
2.18 Salmon A, Rissel C. Smoking in enclosed shopping centres: employee and public responses to simulated violation. (Research Letter) Tobacco Control 1999; 8(4): 440.
2.19 Wen LM, Hua M, Rissel C. Changes in smoke-free home status in an immigrant Lebanese community in Sydney, Australia. (Research Letter) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2002; 26(1): 78-79.
2.20 Zuo Y, Rissel C. Who does not know that tobacco causes 80% of drug-related deaths. (Research Letter) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2003; 27(1): 89.
2.21 Wen LM, Rissel C, Bindon J. Journey to Work - the potential for promoting active transport? (Research Letter) Health Promotion Journal of Australia 2003; 14(1): 70-71.
2.22 Rissel C. Clinicians prescribing exercise: is air pollution a hazard? (Letter) Medical Journal of Australia 2005; 183(6): 334-335.
2.23 Wen LM, Orr N, Bacon S, Rissel C. Sampling from childcare centres and pre-schools: how representative are they? (Research Letter) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2006; 30(5): 487-489.
2.24 Smith AMA, de Visser RO, Rissel CE. Optimizing telephone-based population sampling —a reply [Letter]. Annals of Epidemiology. 2006; 16(9): 734-735.
2.25 Wallace C, Bedford K, Rissel C, Carroll T, Hua M, Maunsell T. The effectiveness of the provision of free nicotine replacement therapy on quite rates among health staff [Research Letter]. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2008; 32(2): 184-185.
2.26 Wallace C, Daley M, Carroll T, Rissel C. Consulting the community about a childhood overweight and obesity prevention and management plan [Research Letter]. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2008; 32(4): 395-396.
2.27 Miskell S, Xu W, Rissel C. Encouraging community cycling and physical activity: a user survey of a community Bicycle Loan Scheme. (Research Letter) Health Promotion Journal of Australia 2010; 21(2): 153-154.
2.28 Wen LM, Rissel C, Lee E. Smoke-free home status and parents’ smoking status among first-time mothers. (Research Letter) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2010; 34(5): 532-533.
2.29 Rissel C, Martin P. Trends in head injuries and helmet use in cyclists at an inner-city major trauma centre, 1991-2010. Medical Journal of Australia 2011; 194(4): 215-6.
21 http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/194_04_210211/letters_210211_fm-15.pdf
2.30 Dirkis H, Ng H, Rissel C. The effectiveness of school Travel Access Guides (TAGs). [Research Letter] Health Promotion Journal of Australia 2011; 22(1): 77.
3 Non-peer reviewed journal publications 3.1 Rissel C. Evaluation and quality assurance in health promotion. The Camel - Quality Review Journal, 1987, 2(2):91-94.
3.2 Rissel C and Gano C. PATCH - A community development fantasy? Hard Facts, 1988, 5(1):12- 13.
3.3 Rissel C. The health effects of a third runway at Kingsford-Smith Airport. New Doctor, 1990 (Summer), 52:15-18.
3.4 Wilkins L and Rissel C. Health effects of a Third Runway Part 2: An Environmental Impact Statement - as if people mattered. New Doctor, 1990 (Winter), 53:26-29.
3.5 Rissel C, de Waal P, Khavarpour F and Powell Davies G. Community health, health promotion, community development, new public health, social health, primary health care, health development - What is the rhetoric for the 90's? Update, 1990, 12(June):4-5.
3.6 Rissel C. The limitations of Sydney Airport's Third Runway environmental impact statement. New Doctor, 1991 (Autumn), 55:14-16.
3.7 Rissel C. The fourth generation approach to workplace health evaluation. Health at Work Newsletter, 1991, (Spring) Issue No. 10:p7.
3.8 Rissel C. Health promotion and environmental health. Australian Journal of Environmental Health, 1991, August/October:37-38.
3.9 Rissel C. Principles and ethics in making decisions about environmental impact statements. Australian Journal of Environmental Health, 1991, 21(1):48-50,56.
3.10 Rissel C, Hobbes M. What happens when an environmental impact statement is inaccurate? The healing of Sydney's Third Runway scar. New Doctor 1996; 65: 29-31.
3.11 Gimenez E, McMaugh K, Rissel C. Knowledge and attitudes of tobacco sales to minors and related issues among Marrickville tobacco retailers: implications for the development of a retailer education program. Discussion document, 1996.
3.12 Rissel C. Point of view: your superannuation contributions should not be invested in tobacco companies! In the News 1998; 12(4): 3.
3.13 Rissel C, Ward J. The CSAHS Needs Assessment and Health Outcomes Unit – bringing an evidence-based approach to health services planning and evaluation. Australasian Epidemiologist
22 1999; 6(4):7-8.
3.14 Rissel C. Quality cycling promotion reports. (Letter) Health Promotion Journal of Australia 2002; 13(1): 71.
3.15 Rissel C. My commute: inner-western Sydney. Australian Cyclist, July/August 2002: 26(4): 32- 33.
3.16 Rissel C. Physical activity promotion or injury prevention. In Touch 2002, 19(5): 14.
3.17 Rissel C. Motorists’ views. Australian Cyclist, November/December 2002, 26(6): 41.
3.18 Minniecon S, Hua M, Rissel C. Mudi Dungarra Mudang –Youth Dance of Life. Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal 2002; 26(5): 15-18.
3.19 Rissel C, Daly J, Jolley D, Bauman A. Editorial - Changes in your Journal. Health Promotion Journal of Australia 2002; 13(3): 171.
3.20 Rissel C, Wise M, Bauman A. Editorial – Advancing health promotion through professional development. Health Promotion Journal of Australia 2003; 14(1): 3-4.
3.21 Rissel C, Wise M. Interim Editor’s report. Health Promotion Journal of Australia 2003; 14(2): 79.
3.22 Bauman A, Rissel C. Guidelines for Journal reviewing. Health Promotion Journal of Australia 2003; 14(2): 79-81.
3.23 Rissel C, Campbell F, Ashley B, Jackson L. Driver road rule knowledge and attitudes towards cyclists. Roadwise 2003; 14(2): 3-7.
3.24 Rissel C, Voukelatos A. How safe is cycling? It depends on who’s counting! Roadwise 2003; 14(2): 8.
3.25 Rissel C. Doctor’s orders: ride your bike. In the News 2003; 16(4): 10-12.
3.26 Telfer B and Rissel C. Bike2Work – Inner Sydney leads the way. Push On – The Voice of Bicycle NSW 2003; November-December: 1-2.
3.27 Rissel C. Tragedy in Germany should spur a rethink on safety for cycling at home. Sydney Morning Herald 2005, Friday July 22, p11.
3.28 Orr N, Rissel C, Dirkis H. The evaluation of a simple intervention using traffic cones to reduce traffic hazards around schools at peak times. Road and Transport Research 2005; 14(2): 111-113. (not refereed)
3.29 Rissel C. The Bangkok Charter for Health Promotion in a Globalized World: What is it all about? NSW Public Health Bulletin 2005; 16: 9-10: 156-158.
3.30 Sanders MJ, Rissel CE. Good progress in tobacco control in NSW. NSW Public Health Bulletin 2008; 19 (3-4): 45-46.
23 3.31 Rissel C. Cycling is a healthy transport solution. Online Opinion, posted June 5, 2008: http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=7472
3.32 Rissel C. What the doctor ordered. Ride On August-September 2009, p38.
3.33 Rissel C. Bicycle helmet laws are “failed public policy” says public health expert. Croaky – the Crikey health blog. Posted May 7, 7:56am, 2010. http://blogs.crikey.com.au/croakey/2010/05/07/bicycle-helmet-laws-are-failed-public-policy- says-public-health-expert/
3.34 Rissel C. Let’s see what happens if we repeal the laws on bicycle helmets. Croaky – the Crikey health blog. Posted August 16, 5:19 pm , 2010. http://blogs.crikey.com.au/croakey/2010/08/16/lets-see-what-happens-if-we-repeal-the-laws- on-bicycle-helmets/
3.35 Rissel C. What’s more risky? Staying on the sofa, climbing on a bike or getting in the car? Croaky – the Crikey health blog. Posted October 15, 2010 – 10:00 am. http://blogs.crikey.com.au/croakey/2010/10/15/whats-more-risky-staying-on-the- sofa-climbing-on-a-bike-or-getting-in-the-car/
3.36 Rissel C. Pedal pushing the low-risk way to a healthier lifestyle. Opinion Editorial. The Daily Telegraph, Tuesday October 26, 2010, p21-22. http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/opinion/pedal-pushing-the-low-risk-way/story- e6frezz0-1225943411630
3.37 Flood V, Wen LM, Hardy L, Thrift A, Simpson J. Rissel C, Baur L. Reliability and validity of a short food frequency questionnaire to assess diet among 2-5 year olds. Obes Res Clin Pract 2010; 4 (Suppl 1):S61.
3.38 Rissel C. Will physical activity ever become a voting issue? Sport Health 2011; 28(4): 24-25.
3.39 Rissel C. Ditching bike helmet laws better for health. The Conversation: Posted March 30, 2011. http://theconversation.edu.au/articles/ditching-bike-helmets-laws-better-for-health-517.
3.40 Rissel C. Five ways to prevent childhood obesity. The Conversation: Posted April 10, 2011. http://theconversation.edu.au/articles/five-ways-to-prevent-early-childhood-obesity- 803
3.41 Rissel C. The budget shift on FBT and cars is healthy news, but what about tax breaks for cyclists? Croakey – the Crikey Health blog: Posted May 11, 2011. http://blogs.crikey.com.au/croakey/2011/05/11/the-budget-news-on-fbt-and-cars-is-healthy- news-but-what-about-tax-breaks-for-cyclists/
24 4. Books, reports and book chapters 4.1 Rissel C. Making WAVES - A training manual for volunteers working with disabled/ elderly in water. WAVES: Sydney, 1986.
4.2 Haren L and Rissel C. WAVES: The Ripples Continue. WAVES: Sydney, 1988.
4.3 Rissel C. Evaluation of the Community Education Program. Prospect Area Health Service, August 1988.
4.4 Webb K, Tyler C, Adams, D and Rissel C. Review of Heart Disease Prevention in NSW. Dept of Health, 1988.
4.5 Rissel C and Whitehouse J. Health Promotion Program Record (Four Parts). NSW Dept of Health, October 1988.
4.6 Rissel C, Watkins C and Seach J. Eat well, live well (Nutrition Education Program), Mt Druitt Community Health Service, 1988.
4.7 Stanfield J, Stanfield JA and Rissel C. TIPS - Training In Parenting Skills: A Manual for Educators. Blacktown and Mt Druitt Community Health Service, 1989.
4.8 Rissel C. A comparison of the PATCH program with models of community organisation, p276- 278, in Miller M and Walker R (Eds) Health Promotion - the community health approach. ACHA:Sydney, 1989.
4.9 Rissel C. Water exercises - a health promotion strategy for the elderly, p214-216, in Miller M and Walker R (Eds) Health Promotion - the community health approach. ACHA: Sydney, 1989.
4.10 Gano C and Rissel C. Non-traditional methods for education: heart disease, p174-175, in Miller M and Walker R (Eds) Health Promotion - the community health approach. ACHA: Sydney, 1989.
4.11 Rissel C. Training Health Promotion Evaluators, p237 - 240, in Conference Proceedings 1990, Volume Two - Major Issue Papers. Sydney: Australasian Evaluation Society, 1990.
4.12 Rissel C. A summary of the initial results of Panther's heart health checks. Penrith: Wentworth Area Health Service, 1990.
4.13 Rissel C. The Final Report of the Panthers `Health at Work' Project. Penrith: Wentworth Area Health Service, 1991.
4.14 Rissel C. Evaluation of the Khmer hygiene program in South Western Sydney. Liverpool: Health Promotion Unit, South Western Sydney Area Health Service, 1991.
4.15 Rissel C and Krämer A. Epidemiology as a fundamental scientific method for public health. In Laaser, U., de Leeuw, E., and Stock, C. (Eds). Scientific Foundations for a Public Health Policy in Europe. Paris: Association of Schools of Public Health in the European Region (ASPHER), 1994.
25 4.16 Rissel C, Winchester L. Demography of the Canterbury local government area - A 1995 addition to the Central Sydney Area Health Service. Camperdown: Needs Assessment & Health Outcomes Unit, Central Sydney Area Health Service, 1995.
4.17 Rissel C, Winchester L, Ward J, Sainsbury P. Population health outcomes of the residents of the Central Sydney Area. Camperdown: Needs Assessment & Health Outcomes Unit, Central Sydney Area Health Service, 1995.
4.18 Rissel C, McMaugh K, Balafas A. Reducing tobacco-related illness in the CSAHS, 1996-2000 - Tobacco control plan. Camperdown: Central Sydney Area Health Service, 1996. URL: http://www.cs.nsw.gov.au/corporate/tobaccocp/
4.19 Rissel C, Winchester L, Hodge W, Puech M, Gupta L, Ward J. Health outcome indicators for Central Sydney (1996). Camperdown: Needs Assessment & Health Outcomes Unit, Central Sydney Area Health Service, 1996.
4.20 Rissel C, Winchester L, Manson A, Culpin A, Sainsbury P. Population health outcomes for residents of the Central Sydney Area Health Service from selected non-English speaking countries. Camperdown: Needs Assessment & Health Outcomes Unit, Central Sydney Area Health Service, 1996.
4.21 Adily A, Rissel C. Evaluation report of the NSW Health Department’s Falls Prevention Campaign in Older People – ‘Take Steps to Prevent a Fall’. Report prepared for the Injury Unit, NSW Health Department, December 1997.
4.22 Gano C, Rissel C. Recommendations for a qualitative evaluation of the Policy and Procedures Manual relating to the sale of cigarettes to minors. Report prepared for the Tobacco Unit, NSW Health Department, October 1997.
4.23 Bauman A, McLellan L, Rissel C, Wise M, Lesjak M, Stoker L. NSW Health Promotion Survey 1994 - The prevalence of sexual behaviour and attitudes in NSW. North Sydney: NSW Health Department.
4.24 Rissel C, Winchester L. A demographic profile of the Central Sydney Area Health Service from the 1996 Census. Camperdown: Needs Assessment & Health Outcomes Unit, Central Sydney Area Health Service, 1998.
4.25 Hughes AM, Rissel C, Lesjak M, Ward J. Development and pilot study of an instrument to determine breast cancer early detection practices among Italian-born women in Central Sydney. Final report to the Kathleen Cuningham Foundation, November 1997.
4.26 Rissel C. The development of a National Health Promoting Schools Strategic Plan - a process evaluation report. Sydney: Australian Association of Health Promoting Schools, 1997.
4.27. Rissel C, Bracht N. Assessing community needs, resources, and readiness: building on strengths, pp59-72, in Bracht N (Ed), Health promotion at the community level: New advances (2nd Edition). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, 1999.
4.28. Bracht N, Kingsbury L, Rissel C. A five-stage community organization model for health promotion: empowerment and partnership strategies, pp83-104, in Bracht N (Ed), Health promotion at the community level: New advances (2nd Edition). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications,
26 1999.
4.29. Veblen-Mortenson S, Rissel C, Perry C, Forster J, Wolfson M, Finnegan JR. Lessons learned from Project Northland: community organization in rural communities, pp105-118, in Bracht N (Ed), Health promotion at the community level: New advances (2nd Edition). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, 1999.
4.30. Rissel C, McLellan L, Bauman A. Tobacco Use among Ethnic (Arabic and Vietnamese) Adolescents in Years 10 and 11. NAHOU, Central Sydney Area Health Service 1999, Camperdown, NSW. ISBN: 1-876147-17-2
4.31. Rissel C. Smoking by secondary school students in the Central Sydney Area Health Service. Camperdown: Needs Assessment and Health Outcomes Unit, July1999.
4.32. Rissel C, Hughes AM. A community-based approach to reduce youth tobacco use- a report to the NSW Department of Health, June 1999.
4.33. Rissel C, Khavarpour F. Acculturation and mental health in the Sydney Iranian community, pp138-158, in Rice PL (Ed), Living in a new country: understanding migrants’ health. Melbourne: Ausmed Publications, 1999.
4.34. Rissel C, Hua M, Mansfield A, Burgess G. The second CSAHS tobacco control plan: 1999- 2004. Camperdown: Central Sydney Area Health Service, 1999. ISBN: 1-876147-19-9.
4.35 Wakefield M, Rissel C. Reducing availability of tobacco products: youth access, pp35-39, in Scollo M and Chapman S (Eds), Tobacco control in Australia: a priority-driven research agenda. National Heart Foundation of Australia and Australian Cancer Society: Sydney, 1999.
4.36 Mitchell E, Rissel C, Kiel K. CSAHS Smokefree Environment Policy process evaluation: manager survey and nurse focus groups. Camperdown: Central Sydney Area Health Service, Health Promotion Unit, 2000.
4.37 Winchester L, Rissel C, Pellen D, Ward J. 1996-2001 Population Health Outcomes in Central Sydney. Camperdown: Needs Assessment and Health Outcomes Unit, CSAHS, 2001. ISBN: 0 9586352 6 9
4.38 Bellew B, Dobinson K, Frith J, Henderson M, McKerral J, Mason C, Napier I, Rissel C (alphabetical). Healthy Transport, Healthy People. Sustainable Transport in Sustainable Cities, Warren Centre, Sydney University, June 2002.
4.39 Wen LM, Manson A, Poulos R, Rissel C. A 2001 demographic profile of the Central Sydney Area Health Service. Camperdown, CSAHS Division of Population Health, July 2003. ISBN 0 9586352 9 3
4.40 Telfer B, Rissel C. Cycling to work in Sydney: analysis of journey-to-work Census data from 1996 and 2001. Camperdown, CSAHS Health Promotion Unit, November 2003. ISBN 0 9750990 0 0
4.41 Ashley B, Rissel C. Monitoring of cycling and active transport in the Hawthorne Canal catchment. HCAT Technical Report No.1 / 04, November 2004.
27 4.42 Rissel C, Telfer B. A guide to setting up a bicycle pool within a risk management framework. Camperdown: Health Promotion Unit, Sydney South West Area Health Service, 2005.
4.43 Ching R, Rissel C, Vizzotti C, Muraguri N, Tang KC. Technical Paper: Building the Capacity of Ministries of Health (MOH) to Promote Health (Track 4: Sustainability). 6th Global Conference on Health Promotion, Bangkok, Thailand, August 7-11, 2005.
4.44 Richters J, Rissel C. Doing it down under – the sexual lives of Australians. Sydney: Allen and Unwin, 2005.
4.45 Smith AMA., Rissel CE, Richters J, Grulich AE & de Visser RO. Sex in Australia: The findings of the Australian Study of Health and Relationships. Pages 36-49, in: M. Temple-Smith & S. Gifford, eds, Sexual health: An Australian perspective. Sydney: IP Communications, 2006.
4.46 Voukelatos A, Rissel C, Cumming R, Lord S. The Central Sydney Tai Chi Trial: a randomised controlled trial of the effectiveness of tai chi in reducing the risk of falls in older people. Sydney: NSW Department of Health, 2006. [State Health Publication No: PH 050165. ISBN 0 7347 3926 5]
4.47 New C, Rissel C. Cycling to work in Sydney: analysis of journey-to-work Census data from 2001 and 2006. Liverpool: Sydney South West Area Health Service, Health Promotion Service, April 2008
4.48 Bauman A, Rissel C, Garrard J, Kerr I, Speidel R, Fishman E. Cycling: Getting Australia Moving – Barriers, facilitators and interventions to get more Australians physically active through cycling. Melbourne: Cycling Promotion Fund, 2008. http://www.cyclingpromotion.com.au/images/stories/downloads/CPFHlthRpr08V3prf1.pdf
4.49 Hua M, Rissel C. Health promotion and health education for a multicultural community, Pages 232-250, Jirojwong S, Liamputtong P (Eds) in Population Health, Communities and Health Promotion. Oxford University Press: Melbourne, 2008.
4.50 Donato-Hunt C, Munot S, Copeland J, Black M, Chambers K, Cooper-Stanbury M, Rissel C, Taylor R. Alcohol and other drug use, attitudes and knowledge amongst the Vietnamese community in Sydney. Report 5/6. Sydney: The Drug and Alcohol Multicultural Education Centre DAMEC, 2008.
4.51 Donato-Hunt C, Munot S, Copeland J, Black M, Chambers K, Cooper-Stanbury M, Rissel C, Taylor R. Alcohol and other drug use, attitudes and knowledge amongst the Arabic community in Sydney. Report 2/6. Sydney: The Drug and Alcohol Multicultural Education Centre DAMEC, 2008.
4.52 Donato-Hunt C, Munot S, Copeland J, Black M, Chambers K, Cooper-Stanbury M, Rissel C, Taylor R. Alcohol and other drug use, attitudes and knowledge amongst the Chinese community in Sydney. Report 1/6. Sydney: The Drug and Alcohol Multicultural Education Centre DAMEC, 2008.
4.53 Donato-Hunt C, Munot S, Copeland J, Black M, Chambers K, Cooper-Stanbury M, Rissel C, Taylor R. Alcohol and other drug use, attitudes and knowledge amongst the Italian community in Sydney. Report 3/6. Sydney: The Drug and Alcohol Multicultural Education Centre DAMEC, 2008.
4.54 Donato-Hunt C, Munot S, Copeland J, Black M, Chambers K, Cooper-Stanbury M, Rissel C, Taylor R. Alcohol and other drug use, attitudes and knowledge amongst the Pasifika community in Sydney. Report 6/6. Sydney: The Drug and Alcohol Multicultural Education Centre DAMEC, 2008.
4.55 Donato-Hunt C, Munot S, Copeland J, Black M, Chambers K, Cooper-Stanbury M, Rissel C,
28 Taylor R. Alcohol and other drug use, attitudes and knowledge amongst the Spanish community in Sydney. Report 4/6. Sydney: The Drug and Alcohol Multicultural Education Centre DAMEC, 2008.
4.56 Fry D, Wen L M, Merom D, Dirkis H, Rissel C, Balafas A. The Central Sydney Walk to School Research Program 2005-2007. Sydney: NSW Department of Health, 2009.
4.57 Wen L M, Baur L, Wardle K, Rissel C, Balafas A. Health Beginnings: A Users Guide. Health Promotion Service, Sydney South West Area Health Service, NSW Australia. July 2010. ISBN 978-0- 9805109-2-8
4.58 Wardle K, Wen L M, Baur L, Rissel C. Health Beginnings: A Users Guide Part Two - Intervention Resources. Health Promotion Service, Sydney South West Area Health Service, NSW Australia. July 2010. ISBN 978-0-9805109-1-1
4.59 Rissel C, New C, Wen LM, Merom D, Bauman A, Garrard J. Cycling Connecting Communities – does the promotion of cycling infrastructure increase population cycling levels and physical activity? North Sydney: NSW Department of Health, 2010. http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/pubs/2010/cycling_communities.html
Book Reviews 5.1 Rissel C. Book Review: Manual of Standards for Community Health (CHASP) by ACHA:Sydney, 1991. Australian Journal of Public Health, 1991, 15(3):254-255.
5.2 Rissel C. Book Review: Hawe et al, Evaluating Health Promotion, Evaluation Journal of Australasia, 1991, 3(1):45-46.
5.3 Rissel C. Book Review: JH Schopler and MJ Galinsky, ‘Groups in Health Care Settings’ NY:Haworth Press, 1990; and JA Johnson and E Jaffe, Health Promotion and Preventive Programs - Models of OT practice, NY:Haworth Press, 1990. Australian Journal of Public Health, 1991, 15(2):164-165.
5.4 Khavarpour F and Rissel C. Book Review: Glanz K, Lewis FM and Rimer BK, Health Behaviour and Health Education, Josey Bass, 1990. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 1991, 1(1):58.
5.5 Rissel C. Book Review: Green L and Kreuter M, Health Promotion planning: an educational and environmental approach (2nd Edition), Mountain View: Mayfield Publishing, 1991. Australian Journal of Public Health, 1992, 16(1):111-112.
5.6 Rissel C. Book review: Colquhoun D, Goltz K, Sheehan M. The health promoting school- policy, programmes and practice in Australia. Sydney: Harcourt Brace and Company, 1997. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health 1997; 21(3): 659-660.
5.7 Rissel C. Book reviews: Kick butts-A kid’s action guide to a tobacco-free America.
29 Arlene B Hirschfelder. Parsippany, New Jersey, USA: Julian Messner, Simon & Schuster Education Group, 1988, ISBN 0-382-39633-2, pp. 160. The smoking life. Ilene Barth. Columbus, Mississippi, USA, The Genesis Press, 1997, No ISBN, pp. 268. Dying to smoke. Wendy Kirchner. Melbourne, Florida, USA, Starr Publishing, 1997, ISBN 0-9659188-0-7, pp. 160. Tobacco Control 1998; 7(3): 323-324.
5.8 Rissel C. Book review: Marketing public health- strategies to promote social change. Micheal Siegel, Lynne Donner. Gaithersburg, Maryland: Aspen Publishers, 1999. ISBN 0- 8342-1071-1, pp530. Tobacco Control 1999; 8(4): 442.
5.9 Rissel C. Book review: Kiss and tell: surveying sex in the twentieth century. Julia Eriksen, Sally Steffen. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1999. Venereology 2000; 13(4): 179-180.
5.10 Rissel C. Book review: Evaluating health promotion programs. Thomas Valente. NY: Oxford University Press, 2002. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2003; 27(3): 372.
5.11 Rissel C. Book review: Health promotion strategies and methods (2nd Ed). Egger G, Spark R, Donovan R, Sydney: McGraw Hill, 2005. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2005; 29(5): 492.
5.12 Rissel C. Book review: Health promotion- principles and practice in the Australian context (3rd Ed). Fleming ML, Parker E, Sydney, Allen and Unwin, 2007. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2007; 31(4): 388-89.
Conference Presentations Rissel C. (Invited Speaker) Sax Oration. Legislation for public health: the good, bad and unexpected consequences of bicycle helmet legislation. Canberra: University of Canberra, June 22, 2011.
Rissel C, New C, Wen LM, Bauman A, Garrard J. Cycling Connecting Communities: a demonstration project to promote cycling in south-western Sydney. 3rd Annual Australian Cycling Conference, Adelaide, 17 – 18 January 2011.
Rissel C, Piper T, Willcox S, Bonfiglioli C, Emilsen A, Martin P. A content analysis of Sydney media coverage of recent mandatory helmet legislation discussions. 3rd Annual Australian Cycling Conference, Adelaide, 17 – 18 January 2011.
Rissel C. Paper accepted for oral presentation: Cycling Connecting Communities - evaluation of a cycling program to promote sustainable physical activity. 20th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion, 11-15 July 2010, Geneva, Switzerland.
Rissel C. Cycling Connecting Communities: A Demonstration Project to Promote
30 Cycling in South-Western Sydney. Australian Health Promotion Association’s 19th Annual Conference 'Walking the Talk Together: Partnerships for Health Promotion', Melbourne, May 31- June 2, 2010.
Rissel C. Cycling – one step towards a healthy and sustainable community. Keynote Address. Capital City Committee Forum – Adelaide May 15, 2009.
Rissel C. More people cycling – personal and policy paths forward. Keynote Address. The Seventh National Physical Activity Conference - Brisbane 14-17 October 2009.
Rissel C. Improving Cycling – Healthy Public Policy. Keynote Address. New Zealand National Cycling Conference, New Plymouth, November 12-13, 2009.
Rissel C. Sustainable Transport - a role for the health sector with active travel examples. Keynote Address, Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine Plenary Session. RACP Physicians Week, Sydney, 18-20 May 2009
Richters, J., de Visser, R., Grulich, A., Rissel, C., & Smith, A. (April 2007). Demographic and psychosocial features of participants in BDSM sex: data from a national survey. Presented to 1st World Congress of Sexual Health (18th World Congress of World Association of Sexual Health), Sydney.
Rissel C. Invited speaker: Cycling and health. Connecting Cycling- Planning for healthy communities. Bicycle Federation of Australia National Conference, Brisbane 5-8 October, 2005.
Rissel C, Garrard J. Invited speakers: Cycling in Australia – a review of research. National Physical Activity Conference, to be held in October 2005, Melbourne, Australia.
Rissel, C, Telfer B, Bosch T, Bindon J. Encouraging cycling through a cycling proficiency training program among adults in central Sydney. Velo City, May 31-June 4, 2005, Dublin, Ireland.
Telfer B, Rissel C, Bosch T, Bindon J. Addressing barriers to cycling for transport, physical activity and pleasure: pilot of a community-based cycling proficiency training program for adults in Central Sydney. The 18th World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education, 26-30 April 2004, Melbourne, Australia.
Telfer B, Bindon J, Jones H, Rissel C. Active transport in Central Sydney: A case study in policy and planning, development and implementation. The 18th World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education, 26-30 April 2004, Melbourne, Australia.
6.63 Rissel C. Questionnaire development for sensitive issues. 3rd National CATI Forum. Powerhouse Museum, Sydney 27-28 November, 2001.
6.62 Mitchell E, Rissel C, Kiel K. Process evaluation of an Area Health Service Smokefree
31 Environment Policy in Central Sydney. 1st National Tobacco Control Conference, June 12- 14 2001 Adelaide.
6.61 Dirkis H, Rissel C, Maloney D, Smith A, Quigley R. A systematic review of the Health Promoting Schools Program in Central Sydney. ‘Ecological Health Promotion – Living by principles’ 13th Australian Health Promotion National Conference, June 3-6 2001, Gold Coast, Queensland.
6.60 Mitchell E, Rissel C, Kiel K. Process evaluation of an Area Health Service Smokefree Environment Policy in Central Sydney. ‘Ecological Health Promotion – Living by principles’ 13th Australian Health Promotion National Conference, June 3-6 2001, Gold Coast, Queensland.
6.59 Rissel C. Culture and smoking. Symposium conducted at the Sixth International Congress of Behavioural Medicine, 15-18 November 2000, Brisbane, Queensland.
6.58 Rissel C. Pilot study results from the first national sexual health behaviour survey in Australia. Paper presented at the Health Behaviour Unit, Department of Psychology, University of London, October 14, 1999, London, England.
6.57 Rissel C. Sex in the sun – results from the pilot study of the Australian Study of Health and Relationships. Paper presented at the London School of Economics, London University, October 12, 1999, London, England.
6.56 Rissel C, Salmon A, Hughes AM. A best practice brief smoking intervention for improving patient health at hospital pre-admission. Paper presented at the 31st Annual Public Health Association Conference ‘Our place, our health – local values and global directions, 26-29 September, 1999, Darwin, Northern Territory.
6.55 Rissel C, Smith A, Richters J, Grulich A, Jorm L, Plant A, Gifford S, Ward J. Pilot study results from the Australian Study of Health and Relationships. Paper presented at the 31st Annual Public Health Assocation Conference ‘Our place, our health – local values and global directions, 26-29 September, 1999, Darwin, Northern Territory.
6.54 Rissel C, McLellan L, Bauman A. What can we learn about smoking prevention from migrant (Vietnamese and Arabic) youth. Paper presented at the 31st Annual Public Health Assocation Conference ‘Our place, our health – local values and global directions, 26-29 September, 1999, Darwin, Northern Territory.
6.53 Rissel C, McLellan L, Forero R, Bauman A. Bullying behaviour and psychosocial health among school students in New South Wales. Paper presented at the 11th National Health Promotion Conference ‘Building social capital in the 21st Century, 23-26 May, 1999, Perth, Western Australia.
6.52 Rissel C, McLellan L, Donnelly N, Bauman A. Health behaviour and the school environment in New South Wales. Paper presented at the 11th National Health Promotion
32 Conference ‘Building social capital in the 21st Century, 23-26 May, 1999, Perth, Western Australia.
6.51 Rissel C, Ward J, Jorm L. Smoking prevalence in the Sydney Lebanese community - does sampling strategy matter? Celebrating Public Health- the 30th Annual Public Health Association Conference, September 13-16, 1998, Hobart, Tasmania.
6.50 Lin M, Rissel C, Ward J. Health risk factors in ethnic Chinese in Central Sydney. Celebrating Public Health- the 30th Annual Public Health Association Conference, September 13-16, 1998, Hobart, Tasmania.
6.49 Lesjak M, Hughes AM, Rissel C, Ward J. A comparison of two methods to sample Italian-born women for a study of breast cancer screening. Celebrating Public Health- the 30th Annual Public Health Association Conference, September 13-16, 1998, Hobart, Tasmania.
6.48 Rissel C. Invited speaker for Expert Panel Discussion. Building on Experience- the 2nd NSW Multicultural Health Promotion Conference, August 17, 1998, Masonic Centre, Sydney.
6.47 Rissel C, Jorm L, Ward J. Prevalence of smoking in the Sydney Lebanese community - does sampling strategy really matter. Building on Experience- the 2nd NSW Multicultural Health Promotion Conference, August 17, 1998, Masonic Centre, Sydney.
6.46 Rissel C, Ward J, Lesjak M. Health priorities among the Arabic-speaking population in Sydney. Building on Experience the 2nd NSW Multicultural Health Promotion Conference, August 17, 1998, Masonic Centre, Sydney.
6.45 Khavarpour F, Rissel. Factors associated with participation in resident action groups in Sydney: a cross-sectional survey. 1st World Congress of Health and Urban Environment. July 6-10, 1998, Madrid, Spain. (Abstract Book P368)
6.44 Khavarpour F, Rissel. Quality of life in the cities: an Aboriginal perspective. 1st World Congress of Health and Urban Environment. July 6-10, 1998, Madrid, Spain.
6.43 Rissel C. An evidence-based approach to working locally in tobacco control. Invited speaker: Tobacco Policy, Research and Advocacy Workshop sponsored by the National Centre for Health Promotion, March 11-13th, 1998, University of Sydney, Sydney.
6.42 Rissel C, Tang KC, Bauman A. Smoking behaviour in young people of non-English speaking backgrounds. Invited speaker at the 2nd IAAH Pacific Rim Conference on Adolescent Health Celebrating cultures and commonality, November 8-14, 1997, Sydney.
6.41 Rissel C, McMaugh K, Ward J. Balafas A. Paying for prevention: Gaining health service support for tobacco control. Paper presented at the 29th Annual Conference of the Public
33 Health Association of Australia Inc., ‘Rights to Health’, October 5-8, 1997, Melbourne, Victoria.
6.40 Rissel C, Elias-Schneider A. HIV/AIDS and soccer - evaluation of the ‘PLAY IT SAFE’ program. Paper presented at the 29th Annual Conference of the Public Health Association of Australia Inc., ‘Rights to Health’, October 5-8, 1997, Melbourne, Victoria.
6.39 Rissel C, Khavarpour F. Mental health status in the Iranian community. Paper presented at the 29th Annual Conference of the Public Health Association of Australia Inc., `Rights to Health', October 5-8, 1997, Melbourne, Victoria.
6.38 McMaugh K, Rissel C, Gimenez E. The Marrickville tobacco sales to minors project. Paper presented at the 10th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, August 24-28, 1997, Beijing China.
6.37 Rissel C, McMaugh K, Balafas A. Paying for prevention: Gaining health service support for tobacco control. Paper presented at the 10th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, August 24-28, 1997, Beijing China.
6.36 Khavarpour K, Rissel C. Six degrees of separation: snowballing methodology in action. Paper presented at the 7th Annual Mental Health Services Conference ‘Weaving the threads together’, August 20-22, 1997, Sydney.
6.35 Hua M, Tooth I, Nguyen K, Thomas M, Balafas A, Gimenez E, Rissel C, Duong X, McMaugh K. Adopting a best practice model for smoking prevention in the Vietnamese Community: ‘Health is Gold’ (Suc Khoe La Vang). Ninth National Health Promotion Conference, ‘People, Places and Programs’, May 18-20, 1997, Darwin, Northern Territory.
6.34 McMaugh K, Gimenez E, Rissel C. Reducing tobacco sales to minors through multilingual retailer education: a campaign evaluation. Ninth National Health Promotion Conference, ‘People, Places and Programs’, May 18-20, 1997, Darwin, Northern Territory.
6.33 Rissel C. Invited Keynote Speaker. ‘Achieving Health Outcomes’. Meeting of the Queensland Divisional Field Support Service, University of Queensland, Centre for General Practice, South Brisbane, February 27, 1997.
6.32 Rissel C, Ward J, Lesjak M. Public health priorities among the Arabic speaking population in Central Sydney. Paper presented at the 3rd NSW Public Health Network Conference, ‘One hundred years of public health’, December 11-12, 1996, Sydney, New South Wales.
6.31 Lesjak M, Ward, J, Rissel C. Prevalence and predictors of cervical screening among Arabic women in general practice. Paper presented at the 3rd NSW Public Health Network Conference, ‘One hundred years of public health’, December 11-12, 1996, Sydney, New South Wales.
34 6.30 Rissel C, Ward J, Lesjak M. Acculturation and health among Arabic speaking people. Paper presented at the 28th Annual Conference of the Public Health Association of Australia Inc., `Threats to Public Health', September 29 - October 2, 1996, Perth, Western Australia.
6. 29 Rissel C, Winchester L, Manson A, Culpin A. Population health outcomes for residents of the Central Sydney Area Health Service from selected non-English speaking countries. The Eighth National Health Promotion Conference: Politics and the Practice of Health Promotion, 4-7 February, 1996, Sydney, NSW.
6.28 Rissel C, Nyhuis A, Schoenmakers I. Ethnicity and sales of cigarettes to minors. The Eighth National Health Promotion Conference: Politics and the Practice of Health Promotion, 4-7 February, 1996, Sydney, NSW.
6.27 Khavarpour F, Rissel C, Butler K. Transferring models of participation in community action for health from the United States to Australia: assumptions, similarities and differences. International Images of Health - Philosophical and political dimensions. 4-7 February, 1996, University of Ballarat, Ballarat, Victoria.
6.26 Tang KC, Rissel C. Prevalence and predictors of cigarette smoking year 7 and year 8 students speaking a language other than English at home - a longitudinal study. The Eighth National Health Promotion Conference: Politics and the Practice of Health Promotion, 4- 7 February, 1996, Sydney, NSW.
6.25 Rissel C. Participation, community action and empowerment: two pilot studies. Participation in Health, 27th Annual Conference of the Public Health Association of Australia, 24-27 September, 1995, Cairns, Queensland.
6.24 Tang KC, Rissel C, Fay J. Prevalence and predictors of cigarette smoking among non- English speaking background year 7 and year 8 students in Sydney. The XVth World Conference of the International Union for Health Promotion and Education, August 20- 25, 1995, Makuhari Messe, Japan.
6.23 Rissel C, Perry C, Williams C, Wolfson M, Forster J, Finnegan J, Veblen-Mortenson S. Preventing adolescent alcohol use in Minnesota: Project Northland. European Public Health Association Annual Meeting 1994. December 15-17, 1994, Copenhagen, Denmark.
6.22 Rissel C, Perry C, Finnegan J. Project Northland, a public health intervention for adolescents. Association of Schools of Public Health in the European Region (ASPHER) 16th General Assembly, October 23-27, 1994, Krakow, Poland.
6.21 Rissel C. Empowerment: the holy grail of health promotion? Paper presented for the Health Education Section at the Minnesota Department of Health, July 13, 1994, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
6.20 Rissel C. The theory and measurement of empowerment in health promotion.
35 Epidemiology Seminar Series, May 18, 1994, Division of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
6.19 Rissel C, Miner K. The promise and challenge of healthy public policy. April 21-22, 1994. Paper presentation at the Making Prevention Work Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
6.18 Rissel C. Project Northland: Participation in community task forces addressing adolescent alcohol use. Paper presentation: The Health Care System in the 21st Century - New Skills for Public Health Professionals, Park Nicollet Medical Center, Minnesota, April 1-2, 1993.
6.17 Finnegan JR, Bracht NF, Weisbrod R, Gleason J, Rissel C, Corbett J, V-Mortenson S. Community ownership and program continuation following a health demonstration project.. Poster presented at the 3rd International Conference on Preventive Cardiology, June 27- July 1, 1993, Oslo, Norway.
6.16 Russell C and Rissel C. The Vietnamese Risk Factor Survey in South Western Sydney. Paper presented to the 1991 Annual Conference of the Public Health Association The health of indigineous people. Alice Springs, September 28-October 2, 1991.
6.15 Rissel C. Community health and the environment. Paper presented at the Climate Change Impacts and Adaption Workshop - Urban planning, transport and pollution, Climate Impacts Centre, Macquarie University, May 16-17, 1991.
6.14 Rissel C and Rowling L. A model for the provision of comprehensive drug and alcohol services for people of non-English speaking backgrounds. Paper presented at the Third Biennial Conference of the Australian Community Health Association Healthy environments in the 90s - the Community Health Approach, University of Sydney, October 3-5, 1990.
6.13 Powel Davies G, Rissel C and Khavarpour F. Evaluating health promotion at an Area level in the South Western Sydney Area Health Service. Paper presented at the Third Biennial Conference of the Australian Community Health Association Healthy environments in the 90s - the Community Health Approach, University of Sydney, October 3-5, 1990.
6.12 Rissel C. Obesity, frequency of television viewing and health. Paper presented at the 1990 Annual Conference of the Public Health Association Changing health care costs in an ageing population: what are the options?, University of Tasmania, September 23-26, 1990.
6.11 Rissel C and Noort M. Penrith Leagues Club "Health at work" Project. Paper presented at the Third Biennial Conference of the Australian Community Health Association Healthy environments in the 90s - the Community Health Approach, University of Sydney, October 3-5, 1990.
36 6.10 Rissel C. Training Health Promotion Evaluators. Paper presented at the 4th National Evaluation Society Conference, Evaluation - you can't manage without it. July 11 - 13, 1990, Sydney.
6.9 Rissel C. Who watched the Bodyhow? Health Promotion on ABC TV. Poster presented at the Public Health Association Annual Conference Health in Multicultural Societies, Melbourne, September 24-27, 1989.
6.8 Rissel C. Evaluation of a day stay mothercraft centre. Paper presented at the 3rd Australasian Evaluation Society National Conference, Surfer's Paradise, July 19-21, 1989.
6.7 Rissel C and Gano C. PATCH in Australia: Cultural differences. ABSTRACT ONLY. Conference Proceedings Volume One, 'Participation for all in health', 13th World Conference on Health Education, Houston USA, August 28-September 2, 1988.
6.6 Rissel C. A comparison of the PATCH program with models of community organisation. Paper presented at the Second Australian Community Health Association Conference Health Promotion-The Community Health Approach, Melbourne, April 14-16, 1988.
6.5 Rissel C and Haren L. Water exercises: a health promotion strategy for the elderly. Paper presented at the Second Australian Community Health Association Conference Health Promotion-The Community Health Approach, Melbourne, April 14-16, 1988.
6.4 Gano C and Rissel C. Non-didactic methods for the prevention of heart disease. Paper presented at the Second Australian Community Health Association Conference Health Promotion-The Community Health Approach, Melbourne, April 14-16, 1988.
6.3 Rissel C, Hawe P, Hall J, Degeling D and Leeder S. Needs assessment procedure. Poster presented at the Australian Public Health Association Conference, University of Sydney, Sydney, August 24 - 27, 1987.
6.2 Hawe P, Hall J, Degeling D, Rissel C and Leeder S. Health promotion programme evaluation: What should be the fieldworker's minimum level of competence? Paper presented at the Australasian Evaluation Society National Conference, Canberra, July 30 - 31, 1987.
6.1 Gosper J, Ashwell S, Rissel C, Chisholm D and Bruce D. Water exercise and exercise prescriptions for patients with weight/mobility problems. Presented at the Annual Australian Diabetes Education Association Conference, Brisbane, August 1986.
Theses Rissel C. Community, participation, and empowerment in health promotion. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, University of Minnesota, 1994.
Rissel C. Who watched the ABC `Bodyshow' series? An evaluation of health promotion on national television. Unpublished Master of Public Health Treatise, University of Sydney,
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Rissel C. A comparison of the relative efficacy of three approaches to anti-smoking advertising. Unpublished Honours Thesis, University of New South Wales, 1984.
Awards The Hugo G. Beigel Award 2006, granted for ‘Richters J, de Visser R, Rissel C, Smith A. Sexual practices at last heterosexual encounter and occurrence of orgasm in a national survey. The Journal of Sex Research 2006: 43(3): 217-226’. [It is granted annually to the author(s) of outstanding research reports on sexuality published in Journal of Sex Research. It is named for the first editor on the Journal of Sex Research, promotes and rewards research excellence in sexual science.]
Cycling Achievement Award of the Year – Professional Category – From the Cycling Promotion Fund for contributions in advancing cycling in the health sector – 2005.
Australian Study of Health and Relationships - highly commended for excellence in public health research, Victorian Public Health Awards 2003
Australian Study of Health and Relationships - Award for excellence in health promotion research, Victorian Health Promotion Awards 2003
Medibank Private / J Ashburton Thompson Public Health Award, 1998 Public Health Association of Australia - awarded to the Tobacco Action Team, CSAHS
Award for Excellence, National Rural Institute on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, 1997 Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, US Department of Health and Human Services
Lester Breslow Award for Academic Excellence in Health Promotion, 1994 School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, USA
Cottee's Prize for Public Health Nutrition, 1988 School of Public Health, Sydney University, Australia
Professional Membership Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals (1990 - ) * Editor-In-Chief, Health Promotion Journal of Australia (2003 - 2008) * NSW Branch President (2001 – 2003, 2009-) * Chair, Scientific Committee, 14th National Health Promotion Association Conference, June 17-19 2002, Darling Harbour Convention Centre, Sydney. * Member, Organising Committee, 14th National Health Promotion Association Conference, June 17-19 2002, Darling Harbour Convention Centre, Sydney. Public Health Association of Australia (1986 - ) * Member of NSW PHA Secretariat - Newsletter Editor (1997 - 2001)
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