The Second Australian Study Of Health And Relationships
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,637,477.00
Summary
The present proposal is for the Second Australian Study of Health and Relationships, a survey of 20,000 Australians aged 16–69, in 2011–12 in order to understand and document the changes in Australian sexual behaviour over the past decade. It is essential that policy and practice in the arena of sexual and reproductive health be evidence-based and that the evidence base be as current as is practicable.
The Australian Longitudinal Study Of Health And Relationships
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$2,292,187.00
Summary
Achieving satisfaction in our intimate relationships is a vital component of our well being. To date, most studies of sexual and reproductive health have focused on how common particular problems might be. Thus, studies have tended to have relatively narrow focuses on, for example, the prevalence of pregnancy, miscarriage and termination, or on patterns of sexual practice and contraceptive use, or on the frequency with which individuals experience sexual difficulties. Yet, all of these are inter ....Achieving satisfaction in our intimate relationships is a vital component of our well being. To date, most studies of sexual and reproductive health have focused on how common particular problems might be. Thus, studies have tended to have relatively narrow focuses on, for example, the prevalence of pregnancy, miscarriage and termination, or on patterns of sexual practice and contraceptive use, or on the frequency with which individuals experience sexual difficulties. Yet, all of these are inter-related aspects of sexual and reproductive health that can have profound impacts on each other. Importantly, most of these studies have looked at these issues at a single point in time and could only infer the likely contribution of prior events on currently observed patterns. This study will recruit a random sample of Australians aged 16 to 65 years and interview them annually, initially over a four-year period. It will collect detailed information about sexual and reproductive health and provide essential information about how sexual and reproductive health changes as we age. It will document the relationships between patterns of sexual behaviour, contraceptive choices, pregnancy and its outcomes, and sexual functioning including the experience of sexual problems and the achievement of satisfaction in our physical and emotional intimate relationships.Read moreRead less
The Australian Longitudinal Study Of Health And Relationships
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,624,798.00
Summary
Ensuring the sexual and reproductive health of the Australian population is essential for our wellbeing as a nation. As well as the overall importance, at least three aspects of sexual and reproductive health are among the key policy issues for present Australian governments: maintaining and increasing the birth rate; reducing the abortion rate; and preventing and controlling Chlamydia infections.
A significant proportion of mothers give birth assisted by forceps or vacuum extraction (Ventouse) when problems occur during labour. A number of problems such as incontinence, haemorrhoids, persistent perineal pain, incontinence and sexual problems seem to be commoner after birth in mothers who have had an operative vaginal birth. It has been suggested that to avoid these problems more women should have an elective caesarean without going through labour at all. Although caesarean births would p ....A significant proportion of mothers give birth assisted by forceps or vacuum extraction (Ventouse) when problems occur during labour. A number of problems such as incontinence, haemorrhoids, persistent perineal pain, incontinence and sexual problems seem to be commoner after birth in mothers who have had an operative vaginal birth. It has been suggested that to avoid these problems more women should have an elective caesarean without going through labour at all. Although caesarean births would probably avoid the problems listed above caesarean births are not necessarily better for women's health in all ways - and they are much more costly. This study will follow-up 990 women who had an operative birth (vaginal or caesarean) in 1996-8, 'debriefing' after birth and assessment of health status and health problems 6 months after birth. It will assess their subsequent recovery and fertility, review the events of pregnancy, labour and birth in their medical records to identify factors associated with incontinence, perineal pain, haemorrhoids and sexual problems, and review the outcome of any pregnancies since the original study. The study will provide: * better long term information about health problems, recovery, and fertility after caesarean birth and after operative vaginal birth; * stronger evidence on factors during labour associated with incontinence and related problems; * documentation of the reasons why women with incontinence and related problems rarely seek help or treatment from GPs or specialists; * evidence of any long-term effects of 'debriefing' after birth.Read moreRead less
The Sexual Health And Attitudes Of Australian Prisoners
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,605,706.00
Summary
The second Sexual Health and Attitudes of Australian Prisoners study will be the largest population-based survey of prisoners’ sexual health, attitudes and behaviour undertaken in Australia. it has been nearly 10 years since the first survey. The 2nd survey will expand survey coverage and examine vulnerable prisoner subgroup, and provide up-to-date evidence essential to sexual and reproductive health policy and practice for this growing and disadvantaged population.
Using Genomics To Understand And Interrupt Transmission Of Sexually Transmitted Pathogens In Australia
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$798,714.00
Summary
Prevention and control of STIs in the 21st century requires timely, effective and high-resolution investigations which may be provided by genomic technologies. Building on existing datasets and expertise, we will provide a blueprint for genomics-based tracking of bacterial STIs in Australia, including the translation of this information to effect novel targeted public health actions, including screening, monitoring for outbreaks, and focused interventions to enhance control.
Functional Brain Age Measurement In Children And Adolescents
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$700,433.00
Summary
An important aspect of medicine is measuring the function of the human body. It is often advantageous to convert complex functional measures into simpler, intuitive measures such as 'age'. We can compare functional age to chronological age to diagnose disease. In this project, we will build an estimate of 'brain age' in children and adolescents using recordings of the electrical activity of the brain. We will test this 'brain age' as a diagnostic tool in several neurological disorders.