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The North West Adelaide Health Study : Detailed Methods And Baseline Segmentation Of A Cohort For Selected Chronic Diseases, Janet F. Grant, Catherine R. Chittleborough, Anne Taylor, Eleonora Dal Grande, David H. Wilson, Patrick J. Phillips, Robert J. Adams, Julianne Cheek, Kay Price, Tiffany Gill, Richard E. Ruffin
The North West Adelaide Health Study : Detailed Methods And Baseline Segmentation Of A Cohort For Selected Chronic Diseases, Janet F. Grant, Catherine R. Chittleborough, Anne Taylor, Eleonora Dal Grande, David H. Wilson, Patrick J. Phillips, Robert J. Adams, Julianne Cheek, Kay Price, Tiffany Gill, Richard E. Ruffin
Anne Taylor
The North West Adelaide Health Study is a population-based biomedical cohort study investigating the prevalence of a number of chronic conditions and health-related risk factors along a continuum. This methodology may assist with evidence-based decisions for health policy makers and planners, and inform health professionals who are involved in chronic disease prevention and management, by providing a better description of people at risk of developing or already diagnosed with selected chronic conditions for more accurate targeting groups for health gain and improved health outcomes.
The South Australian Health Omnibus Survey 15 Years On : Has Public Health Benefited?, Anne Taylor, Eleonora Dal Grande, David Wilson
The South Australian Health Omnibus Survey 15 Years On : Has Public Health Benefited?, Anne Taylor, Eleonora Dal Grande, David Wilson
Anne Taylor
The South Australian Health Omnibus Survey (HOS) is a representative, cross-sectional survey that has been in operation since 1990. This paper addresses the HOS methodology, the range of uses of the survey vehicle over the years, and the benefits to South Australia of having the ability to satisfy, under one umbrella, a wide range of public health data needs.
Chronic Disease Surveillance In South Australia, Anne Taylor
Chronic Disease Surveillance In South Australia, Anne Taylor
Anne Taylor
Chronic diseases are the most prevalent, costly and preventable of all health problems. This article provides details on the methodology and results from two systems designed to collect data on chronic disease and associated factors in SA. Namely, the South Australian Monitoring and Surveillance System (SAMSS) and, the North West Adelaide Health Study.
Do People With Risky Behaviours Participate In Biomedical Cohort Studies?, Anne Taylor, Eleonora Dal Grande, Tiffany Gill, Catherine R. Chittleborough, David H. Wilson, Robert J. Adamns, Janet F. Grant, Patrick Phillips, Richard E. Ruffin
Do People With Risky Behaviours Participate In Biomedical Cohort Studies?, Anne Taylor, Eleonora Dal Grande, Tiffany Gill, Catherine R. Chittleborough, David H. Wilson, Robert J. Adamns, Janet F. Grant, Patrick Phillips, Richard E. Ruffin
Anne Taylor
Analysis was undertaken on data from randomly selected participants of a biomedical cohort study to assess representativeness. The research hypotheses was that there was no difference in participation and non-participations in terms of health-related indicators (smoking, alcohol use, body mass index, physical activity, blood pressure and cholesterol readings and overall health status) and selected socio-demographics (age, sex, area of residence, education level, marital status and work status).