Australian Longitudinal Study of Health and Relationships
Author Information
Author(s): Anthony Smith, P Marian K Pitts, Julia M Shelley, Juliet Richters, Jason Ferris
Primary Institution: La Trobe University
Hypothesis
What is the natural history of the sexual and reproductive health of the Australian adult population?
Conclusion
The study aims to document the sexual and reproductive health of Australians and has a large, representative sample.
Supporting Evidence
- The study has a large sample size of 8,656 participants.
- 95% of participants agreed to be contacted again for follow-up.
- 82% of those contacted were re-interviewed in the second wave.
Takeaway
This study is like a big survey that helps us understand how people in Australia feel about their sexual health and relationships.
Methodology
Participants were selected through random digit dialing and completed a computer-assisted telephone interview.
Potential Biases
There may be some bias in reporting sensitive topics like sexual health.
Limitations
The study only included participants who spoke English and had a response rate of 56%.
Participant Demographics
Australian adults aged 16-64 years.
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