2026 PIHRS Abstract Template for Oral Presentations

Title

Authors listing: (Presenting Author in bold)

Institutional Affiliation and email address (es)

Introduction: Previous research and/or rationale for performing the study. Include the aim and Objective of the study if applicable.

Method: Adequate description of the type of study, study sample and statistical methods used.

Results: Summary of findings, description of analysis, and interpretation of findings.

Discussion: Limitations of the study, implications of the results, and further work.

Conclusion: A summary of the main findings of the study, highlighting how the results address the study’s aim or research question. The conclusion should emphasise the significance of the findings, their potential contribution to knowledge, policy, or practice, and may include recommendations based on the results.

Word Count: (indicate number of words: should not exceed 250 words)

• If selected, [I consent/ do not consent] to having my abstract published in the conference booklet and online.

• I prefer to do an oral presentation. If not selected for an oral presentation, I [am/ am not] willing to do an oral presentation.

• I declare that this [abstract/paper] contains information that [has/has not] been presented [fully/partially] at other peer-reviewed events, conferences, or published journals. If you have published or presented partially or fully, please provide details.

Instructions: (Delete this section before submission)

• Only abstracts related to Pacific Islands Health-related research will be considered for the symposium.
• Reviews of existing studies or research conducted outside the region are not eligible for this symposium.
• Submit an abstract for oral presentation in the format of the template provided: Font: Times New Roman 12, Left-justified, single-spaced. Abstracts must not contain tables, figures or photos.
• Ensure correct spelling of Names and Titles. Names to be written as: First name, Surname. Professional or academic titles can be included, and names of authors separated by commas.
• Word count of the body of the abstract (Background-Conclusion) should not exceed 250 words.
• Institutional Affiliation to be presented as: Name of Institution, Country, and Email Contact.
• For consent to print your abstract in the booklet, strike-out the option that does not apply.
• For presentation options, strike-out the option that does not apply.
• For declaration, please strike out the option that does not apply.
• Delete instructions (this section) prior to submission.