Browsing Masters Theses by Thesis Supervisor "Garrett, Nick"
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Coping Strategies of Asylum Seekers from Sub-Saharan Africa in New Zealand
(Auckland University of Technology, 2017)The experiences that push people to leave their countries to seek asylum in foreign countries are stressful and in some cases traumatic. Unfortunately, in many countries, the immigration procedure that asylum seekers ... -
The Effects of Gluteus Medius Trigger Points on Hip Passive Range of Movement and Muscle Strength in People With Chronic Non-specific Low-Back Pain
(Auckland University of Technology, 2022)Active trigger points (TrPs) are proposed to cause restricted range of movement (ROM) and muscle weakness. Simons and Travell pioneered TrP research with their publications of “The Trigger Point Manuals” (1983 & 1992); ... -
An Investigation into the Injury Incidence and Training Habits of Group Fitness Instructors via a Retrospective Database Analysis
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)Introduction. Les Mills International distributes group fitness classes to over 18,000 fitness facilities worldwide. These classes are taught by over 130,000 group fitness instructors. These instructors are required to ... -
Parental Vaccine Hesitancy among Former Refugees in Aotearoa New Zealand
(Auckland University of Technology, 2022)Background: Vaccination is one of the most cost-effective and successful public health measures to prevent and control infectious diseases. Vaccine hesitancy is an important factor underpinning suboptimal vaccination uptake ... -
Social Factors Associated With Internalising and Externalising Behaviours in Pacific Island Children, at Age 11 Years
(Auckland University of Technology, 2017)Pacific children experience a disproportionate number of mental health difficulties (Craig, Jackson, Han, & NZCYES Steering Committee, 2007). The World Health Organization (2013) recognizes that 50 percent of all mental ...