Max Abbott

Summary

Affiliation: Auckland University of Technology
Country: New Zealand

Publications

  1. ncbi Postnatal depressive symptoms among Pacific mothers in Auckland: prevalence and risk factors
    Max W Abbott
    Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
    Aust N Z J Psychiatry 40:230-8. 2006
  2. ncbi Depression in older Chinese migrants to Auckland
    Max W Abbott
    Faculty of Health, Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92006, Auckland, New Zealand
    Aust N Z J Psychiatry 37:445-51. 2003
  3. ncbi A prospective study of problem and regular nonproblem gamblers living in the community
    Max W Abbott
    Faculty of Health, Auckland University of Technology, Northcote, Auckland, New Zealand
    Subst Use Misuse 39:855-84. 2004
  4. ncbi Comparing the New Zealand and Swedish national surveys of gambling and problem gambling
    Max W Abbott
    Faculty of Health Studies, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
    J Gambl Stud 20:237-58. 2004
  5. ncbi Disabling the public interest: gambling strategies and policies for Britain: a comment on Orford 2005
    Max Abbott
    Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92006, Auckland 1020, New Zealand
    Addiction 100:1233-5; discussion 1235. 2005
  6. ncbi Gambling and problem gambling among recently sentenced male prisoners in four New Zealand prisons
    Max W Abbott
    Gambling Research Centre, Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92006, Auckland, New Zealand
    J Gambl Stud 21:537-58. 2005
  7. ncbi Gambling and problem gambling among recently sentenced women in new zealand prisons
    Max W Abbott
    Gambling Research Centre, Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92006, Auckland, New Zealand
    J Gambl Stud 21:559-81. 2005
  8. ncbi Impact of current and past intimate partner violence on maternal mental health and behaviour at 2 years after childbirth: evidence from the Pacific Islands Families Study
    Wanzhen Gao
    AUT University, Auckland, New Zealand
    Aust N Z J Psychiatry 44:174-82. 2010
  9. ncbi Reasons for seeking help for a gambling problem: the experiences of gamblers who have sought specialist assistance and the perceptions of those who have not
    Justin Pulford
    Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, Gambling and Addictions Research Centre, National Institute for Public Health and Mental Health Research, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
    J Gambl Stud 25:19-32. 2009
  10. ncbi Maternal mental health and child behaviour problems at 2 years: findings from the Pacific Islands Families Study
    Wanzhen Gao
    Pacific Islands Families Study, Division of Public Health and Psychosocial Studies, Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, AUT University, Auckland, New Zealand
    Aust N Z J Psychiatry 41:885-95. 2007

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Publications17

  1. ncbi Postnatal depressive symptoms among Pacific mothers in Auckland: prevalence and risk factors
    Max W Abbott
    Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
    Aust N Z J Psychiatry 40:230-8. 2006
    ..To assess the prevalence of and risk factors for postnatal depressive symptoms in a cohort of mothers of Pacific Island infants in Auckland, New Zealand...
  2. ncbi Depression in older Chinese migrants to Auckland
    Max W Abbott
    Faculty of Health, Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92006, Auckland, New Zealand
    Aust N Z J Psychiatry 37:445-51. 2003
    ..This study was conducted to identify risk factors for depressive symptomatology among older Chinese migrants...
  3. ncbi A prospective study of problem and regular nonproblem gamblers living in the community
    Max W Abbott
    Faculty of Health, Auckland University of Technology, Northcote, Auckland, New Zealand
    Subst Use Misuse 39:855-84. 2004
    ..The findings have implications for the interpretation of previous research, conduct of future research, and problem gambling policy and treatment...
  4. ncbi Comparing the New Zealand and Swedish national surveys of gambling and problem gambling
    Max W Abbott
    Faculty of Health Studies, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
    J Gambl Stud 20:237-58. 2004
    ....
  5. ncbi Disabling the public interest: gambling strategies and policies for Britain: a comment on Orford 2005
    Max Abbott
    Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92006, Auckland 1020, New Zealand
    Addiction 100:1233-5; discussion 1235. 2005
  6. ncbi Gambling and problem gambling among recently sentenced male prisoners in four New Zealand prisons
    Max W Abbott
    Gambling Research Centre, Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92006, Auckland, New Zealand
    J Gambl Stud 21:537-58. 2005
    ..This highlights the potential for assessment and treatment programs in prison to reduce recidivism and adverse effects of problem gambling and gambling-related offending...
  7. ncbi Gambling and problem gambling among recently sentenced women in new zealand prisons
    Max W Abbott
    Gambling Research Centre, Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92006, Auckland, New Zealand
    J Gambl Stud 21:559-81. 2005
    ....
  8. ncbi Impact of current and past intimate partner violence on maternal mental health and behaviour at 2 years after childbirth: evidence from the Pacific Islands Families Study
    Wanzhen Gao
    AUT University, Auckland, New Zealand
    Aust N Z J Psychiatry 44:174-82. 2010
    ..The present study examined the association between maternal intimate partner violence (IPV) at 6 weeks and 24 months postpartum and maternal health problems in a cohort of Pacific families with 2-year-old children in New Zealand...
  9. ncbi Reasons for seeking help for a gambling problem: the experiences of gamblers who have sought specialist assistance and the perceptions of those who have not
    Justin Pulford
    Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, Gambling and Addictions Research Centre, National Institute for Public Health and Mental Health Research, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
    J Gambl Stud 25:19-32. 2009
    ..The implications for promoting greater or earlier help-seeking activity amongst problem gamblers are discussed...
  10. ncbi Maternal mental health and child behaviour problems at 2 years: findings from the Pacific Islands Families Study
    Wanzhen Gao
    Pacific Islands Families Study, Division of Public Health and Psychosocial Studies, Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, AUT University, Auckland, New Zealand
    Aust N Z J Psychiatry 41:885-95. 2007
    ..The present study investigated associations between the timing and persistence of maternal psychological disorder and child behaviour problems in a cohort of Pacific 2-year-old children in New Zealand...
  11. ncbi Cohort profile: The Pacific Islands Families (PIF) Study
    Janis Paterson
    Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, AUT University, Auckland, New Zealand
    Int J Epidemiol 37:273-9. 2008
  12. ncbi Barriers to help-seeking for a gambling problem: the experiences of gamblers who have sought specialist assistance and the perceptions of those who have not
    Justin Pulford
    Gambling and Addictions Research Centre, National Institute for Public Health and Mental Health Research, Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
    J Gambl Stud 25:33-48. 2009
    ..The implications of these findings, with respect to promoting greater or earlier help-seeking activity amongst problem gamblers, are discussed...
  13. ncbi Pacific Islands Families: First Two Years of Life Study--design and methodology
    Janis Paterson
    Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology (AUT, Auckland
    N Z Med J 119:U1814. 2006
    ..We believe that results from this study will inform future policy development within New Zealand...
  14. ncbi Smacking--are we being too heavy-handed? Findings from the Pacific Islands Families Study
    Philip J Schluter
    Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, AUT University, Auckland, New Zealand
    N Z Med J 120:U2860. 2007
    ..To report the types, frequency, and concordance of physical punishments employed by parents on their Pacific children at ages 1, 2, and 4 years...
  15. ncbi Pacific Islands families study: intimate partner violence and postnatal depression
    Wanzhen Gao
    National Institute for Public Health and Mental Health Research, Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, AUT University, Private Bag 92006, Auckland, New Zealand
    J Immigr Minor Health 12:242-8. 2010
    ..The present study examined the association between maternal intimate partner violence (IPV) and postnatal depression (PND) 6 weeks after giving birth...
  16. ncbi Two years on: gambling amongst Pacific mothers living in New Zealand
    Lana M Perese
    Gambling and Addictions Research Centre, National Institute for Public Health and Mental Health Research, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
    Pac Health Dialog 15:55-67. 2009
    ..This article highlights the importance of this type of prospective study in examining the development of the risk and protective factors in relation to the development of problem gambling...
  17. ncbi Gambling and health: uncomfortable bedfellows
    Max W Abbott
    N Z Med J 120:U2603. 2007