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John's $12 Tonic: Press Coverage Of The Government's Selling Of A Private Health Insurance Rebate, Stacy M. Carter, Simon Chapman
John's $12 Tonic: Press Coverage Of The Government's Selling Of A Private Health Insurance Rebate, Stacy M. Carter, Simon Chapman
Faculty of Social Sciences - Papers (Archive)
Objective: To document representations of the 1998 introduction of a 30% rebate on private health insurance in the three most-read daily Sydney newspapers. Methods: Thematic frame analysis of 131 newspaper articles. Results: The rebate was opposed through two frames: that it was ineffective and unfair, and that it was politically motivated. Four supportive frames were more complex: the rebate was justified by claims that public health care was collapsing, that responsible citizens should pay for their own health care, and that individuals would benefit financially. There was also a focus on the political battle in the Senate. The newspaper with …
Psychological Problems In New Zealand Primary Health Care: A Report On The Pilot Phase Of The Mental Health And General Practice Investigation (Magpie), John Bushnell, Deborah Mcleod, A D. Dowell, C Salmond, S Ramage, S Collings, University Of Otago, Marjan Kljakovic, L Mcbain
Psychological Problems In New Zealand Primary Health Care: A Report On The Pilot Phase Of The Mental Health And General Practice Investigation (Magpie), John Bushnell, Deborah Mcleod, A D. Dowell, C Salmond, S Ramage, S Collings, University Of Otago, Marjan Kljakovic, L Mcbain
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Aim. To carry out a pilot study in two regions in order to investigate prevalence of psychological problems in primary care in New Zealand. Method. General Practitioners (GPs) within two geographic regions were randomly selected. All adult attenders at their practice on selected days were administered a short questionnaire, the GHQ-12, which assesses the presence of psychological symptoms. The GP recorded the reasons for each consultation, and was interviewed at the end of each day about selected patients, to determine their opinion about the type of psychological problems experienced. Results. Three-quarters of selected GPs (76%) agreed to participate. 96% of …
Diabetes Mellitus Among Residents Of The Illawarra Health Area, Victoria J. Westley-Wise
Diabetes Mellitus Among Residents Of The Illawarra Health Area, Victoria J. Westley-Wise
Australian Health Services Research Institute
This inaugural issue of The Illawarra Population Health Profiler looks at the burden of diabetes mellitus among people resident in the Illawarra Health Area, and each of its Local Government Areas. The relative impact of the condition in the population is compared to the NSW average. Prevalence of diabetes is described as well as the burden, as measured by the levels of excess hospitalisation and self-reports of interference with regular activities. Information is also provided on levels of management. The overview is followed by the source of the data and the methods used, followed by more detailed analysis.
Respiratory Disease Among Residents Of The Illawarra Health Area, Victoria J. Westley-Wise, Sarah Thackway
Respiratory Disease Among Residents Of The Illawarra Health Area, Victoria J. Westley-Wise, Sarah Thackway
Australian Health Services Research Institute
Deaths and hospitalisations due to respiratory disease -focussing on asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - among people resident in the Illawarra Health Area, and each of its Local Government Areas, are reported in this issue of The Illawarra Population Health Profiler. In addition, population-based survey data relating to asthmaprevalence, severity and management among Illawarra adults aged 16 years and over are reported.
Injury & Poisoning: Mortality Among Residents Of The Illawarra Health Area, Victoria J. Westley-Wise, Sarah Thackway
Injury & Poisoning: Mortality Among Residents Of The Illawarra Health Area, Victoria J. Westley-Wise, Sarah Thackway
Australian Health Services Research Institute
Causes of death due to injury and poisonings in 1994-1998 among people resident in the Illawarra Health Area, and each ofits Local Government Areas (LGAs), as recorded by the Australian Bureau of Statistics' Death Registrations, are reported in this issue of The Illawarra Population Health Profiler.
Cardiovascular Disease: Mortality, Morbidity And Risk Factors Among Residents Of The Illawarra Health Area, Victoria J. Westley-Wise, Sarah Thackway
Cardiovascular Disease: Mortality, Morbidity And Risk Factors Among Residents Of The Illawarra Health Area, Victoria J. Westley-Wise, Sarah Thackway
Australian Health Services Research Institute
This issue of The Illawarra Population Health Profiler focuses on cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the most common cause of death, and second commonest cause of hospitalisation among both males and females in the Illawarra Health Area. Coronary heart disease (causing angina and acute myocardial infarction) and stroke are the major forms of CVD causing death and illness. The report provides information across the spectrum from risk factors through to the burden of disease, measured by excess hospital separations and mortality. The focus is on coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke. Data are reported at the Illawarra Health Area, …
Injury & Poisoning: Morbidity Among Residents Of The Illawarra Health Area, Victoria J. Westley-Wise, Sarah Thackway
Injury & Poisoning: Morbidity Among Residents Of The Illawarra Health Area, Victoria J. Westley-Wise, Sarah Thackway
Australian Health Services Research Institute
This issue of The Illawarra Population Health Profiler looks at the causes of hospitalisation due to injury and poisonings in1997/98 and 1998/99 among people resident in the Illawarra Health Area, and each of its Local Government Areas (LGAs). In addition population-based 1997 survey data relating to injuries among Illawarra adults aged 16 years and over are reported. The report examines un-intentional injury including falls and road injuries as well as intentional injuries such as self-harm.