Library Resources on Research
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WOMEN'S HEALTH IN VICTORIA A backgroundf briefing paper using a social model of health
RES AST
ASTBURY, Jill et al
Covers volence, emotional and mental health, sexual health with many statistics and bibliographies with reference to Victoria
1998
SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT CARD - WOMEN: Balancing social justice with economic efficiency
RES ATK
ATKINS, Carolyn; MCCAUGHEY, Jean
A report documenting women's experiences of Victorian reforms (1992 - 1999) in the areas of health, education, community services, justice & employment
71 p
November 1999
THE AUSTRALIAN LONGITUDINAL STUDY ON WOMEN'S HEALTH Proceedings of Womens Health Victoria's Forum Melbourne 3 June 2002
RES BEA
BEAUMONT, Marilyn (ed) McLean, Phillipa
Research on factors affecting womens health over a period of ages
30 p
2002
DOING YOU RESEARCH PROJECT : A GUIDE FOR FIRST TIME RESEARCHERS IN EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCE
RES BEL
BELL, Judith
A range of methods for research in social sciences, includes selection of topic, objective identification, planning and designing a methodology, devising research tools, collection, analysis and presentation of information.
145 p
1987
THE HEALTH OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN VICTORIA
RES CAH
Centre for Adolescent Health
Adolescent Health Survey. The Victorian Adolescent Health Survey was undertaken between August and December 1992. A total of 2524 Year 7,9 and 11 students from 37 government schools, 13 catholic schools and 9 independent schools participated in the survey. the schools were selected from the state of Victoria, the majority being in metropolitan Melbourne. The students were questioned on a diverse range of helth and behaviour issues. Due to the innovative data collection method utilising laptop computers, students were only exposed to questions relevant to their own life experiences, so for example, if they were not sexually active, they did not see questions on sexual behaviour.
169 p
1996
CASE STUDIES OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN HEALTH
RES CEN
Centre for Development and Innovation in Health
This book encourages critical relfelction in community development through the doucmentation and circulation of case studies. The development of case studies, within a workshop setting of peers, starts to provide an opportunity where people may be more open to constructive reflection and criticism of their work.
192 p
1993
VICTORIAN BURDEN OF DISEASE STUDY: MORBIDITY
RES DHS
Department of Human Services
This report offers the second set of results from the Victorian Burden of Disease Study and qauntifies the contribution to the "burden of disease" of mortality, disability, impairment, illness and injury arising in 1996 from 176 diseases, injuries and risk factors. It also projects this burden into the year 2016.
117 p
1999
HIGH RISK INFANTS PARENTING ASSESSMENT AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH PROJECT Phase One: research and analysis
RES DHS
LITTLEFIELD, Lyn et al
Research Project to design specific skills development programs in parenting
80 p
1999
HIGH RISK INFANTS KNOWN TO CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES: LLITERATURE REVIEW, ANNOTATION AND ANALYSIS
RES DHS
JACKSON, Alun C et al
Literature review into risk factors, models of intervention and service initiatives and models of good service coordination
98 p
1999
HIGH RISK INFANTS SERVICE QUALITY INITAITIVES PROJECT. Development and early implementation report July 1997 - June 1999
RES DHS
NAYLOR, Rebecca et al
Outlines the development and early implementation of the High Risk Infants Service Quality Initiatives Project
98 p
1999
ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION Consultation Paper
RES ELD
Office of Senior Victorians
Views are sought from the Victorian community on elder abuse prevention and covers community education and awareness as well as strengthening service responses
2005
THE ONE-PARENT FAMILY IN AUSTRALIA
RES FRA
BROWN, Hayden
This publication examines recent trends in the formation and structure of one-parent families, as well as exploring their patterns of involvement in the paid workforce, their use of child care, housing, transport, childrearing, financial conditions and other issues.
80 p
1997
WOMEN'S HEALTH ISSUES
RES GIP
Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education
This pilot study on Women's Health Issues was commissioned by the Warragul Neighbourhood House and undertaken by a research team of four. We took it up because of our shared interest in the topic, and the suspected need for greater public awareness. We also felt it was an important subject that lacked a corresponding amount of concern particularly when it became apparent that there were very few similar studies available.
28 p
1989
TAKING MINUTES OF MEETINGS
RES GUT
NOT FOR LOAN
GUTMANN, Joanna
How to develop the skills of minute taking
2001
WOMEN AND SURGERY 1990 : CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
RES HEA
Healthsharing Women
Papers from a 1990 conference, covers a broad range of women's health issues
120 p
1991
SECONDARY STUDENTS, HIV/AIDS AND SEXUAL HEALTH 1997
RES LIN
LINDSAY, Jo; SMITH, Anthony; ROSENTHAL, Doreen
This survey was conducted at Australian Government schools in 1997
79 p
1997
RESPONDING TO THE EVIDENCE Proceedings, abstracts and findings from the Regional Women's Health conference March 3rd & 4th 2003
RES LOD
Loddon Mallee Women's Health
Includes a paper on the longitudinal study on women's health as well as abstracts on workshops and papers
2003
THE SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH OF YOUNG VICTORIANS
RES MCD
MCDONALD, Geraldine; STEELE, Angela
Project aims to provide reliable data about Young Victorians' sexual and reproductive health and to provide ways it may be improved. As well as data being a major theme, how young people are educated in schools is analysed and suggestions made for its improvement. Thirdly, the way clinical services are caring for young people is investigated. Recommendations include that there is an audit of what is taught currently, of teachers' knowledge in teaching in the area, and setting minimum standards. Also suggests there is an audit of clinical services available state wide.
2005
WOMEN AND MEDIA
RES NAT
National Working Party on the Portrayal of Women in the Media
For the first time, this booklet presents important new evidence on the imbalance of the portrayal of women in the media. In 1993, Media Insight conducted a survey of national, state, local and regional newspapers as well as news and current affairs programs of the major television networks on behalf of the National Working Party. Gender factors were analysed and it is now clear that the portrayal of women is out of step with changes in women's lifestyle and economic power. Plus video and kit
25 p
1993
THE HEART OF THE MATTER: Families at the centre of public attention
RES NAT
The National Council for the International Year of the Family
Families at the Centre of Public Policy. Discussion paper March 1994.
92 p
1994
ADVANCING AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S HEALTH: TIME FOR A LONGITUDINAL STUDY
RES NCE 1
National Centre for epidemiology and population health
Working papers in Women's Health.
10 p
July, 1993
A LOW PRIORITY IN A HIERACHY OF NEEDS: A profile of the sexual health of young homeless people in Australia.
RES NCH
National Centre for Health
Report from the Sexuality, Homeless and Young people Project (Part One) 1997
67 p
1997
HANGING OUT: Negotiating young people's use of public space
RES NCP
NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION
Young people may feel that they are being discriminated against because they are seen as antisocial even when they are not engaged in criminal behaviour. This can particularly effect Indigenous and ethnic young people because of their greater visibility. - Summary volume
30 p
March 1999
THE AUSTRALIAN DIRECTORY OF PHILANTHROPY 2002/2003
RES PHI
NOT FOR LOAN
Philanthropy Inc
Comprehensive listing of organisations who provide grants.
212 p
2002
"DON'T CALL US KIDS!"
RES RIM 1
RIMSA, Linda; Central Gippsland Regional Youth Committee
A study of youth issues including demographic data, consultation with youth service providers and young people (Aged 12 to 25). Consultative research paper - Central Gippsland youth issues.
54 p
1996
WOMEN'S HEALTH MATTERS
RES ROB
ROBERTS, Helen (Editor)
"... an invaluable practical guide to doing feminist research on women's health."
200 p
1992
SEX LIVES OF AUSTRALIAN TEENAGERS
RES SAU
SAUERS, Joan
Author investigated via the internet the lives of young people aged from 13 upwards. She also got detailed replies that have been put into the book. This makes up for the low numbers of respondents: 190 girls mostly from the 14-14 age group and 100 boys mostly aged 16-17 years.
2007
REVIEW OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CAMPAIGNS ADDRESSING YOUTH RISK-TAKING
RES SHA
SHANAHAN, Patrick et al
In depth and readable report on how to approach "getting the message" over to youth.
2000
PATTERNS AND PRECURSORS OF ADOLESCENT ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR. Types, resiliency and environmental influences
RES SMA
SMART, Diana et al; AIFS
2003
SECONDARY STUDENTS & SEXUAL HEALTH 2002 Results of the 3rd National Survey of Australian Secondary Students , HIV/AIDS and Sexual Health
RES SMI
SMITH, Anthony et al;
Data from survey which involved 2388 young people, 55% young women, from Years 10 and 12 in Australia. Statistics cover knowledge on AIDS and health issues, same sex encounters, unwanted sex, and alcohol. Concludes that family and friends are an important source of information and that school programs are highly valued and need to be expanded. Whilst the internet is used, young people are dubious of the quality of information on sexuality or sexual health.
Sept 2003
STYLE MANUAL FOR AUTHORS, EDITORS AND PRINTERS
RES SNO
NOT FOR LOAN
SNOOK & Co
Covers editing, legal compliance on publishing, designing and illustrating
2003
RESEARCH ISSUES IN WOMEN'S MENTAL HEALTH
RES SOR
SORGER, Rose
These papers, the commentary and discussion, were presented at the Research Issues in Women's mental health forum, which took place in Melbourne, Australia in 1994. The forum was organised by Healthsharing Women's Health Resource Service, a statewide information service located in Melbourne.
108 p
1994
THE RURAL MURAL: SEXUALITY AND DIVERSITY IN RURAL YOUTH - RESEARCH REPORT 1996
RES STD
HILLER, Lynne; Deborah Warr; Ben Haste; Centre for the study of sexually transmissible diseases
Research Report 1996. The primary aim of this study was to gather baseline information on the sexual knowledge attitudes and behaviours of rural young people, with particular regard to the barriers to safer sexual practices which they may face. Further, given that individual factors alone may account for only part of the safer sex equation, the aim was to gather information about the context of sexual encounters and barriers to safer sex, including access to services and condoms, and the constructions of masculinity, femininity and heterosexuality which are dominant in the cultures of these young people and how these constructions may impinge on young people's ability to negotiate safety into their sexual practices.
48 p
1996
Disrupting Stereotypes: Young people, drug use and homelessness
RES UOM
University of Melbourne and University of California
WOMEN'S HEALTH PROMOTION PROJECT
RES VIC
Victorian Health Promotion Foundation
A Report on the Community Based Health Promotion Project Funded by the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation
96 p
1989,1991
AN EATING DISORDERS RESOURCE FOR SCHOOLS A manual to promote early intervention and prevention of eating disorders in schools
RES VIC
VICTORIAN CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN EATING DISORDERS; EATING DISORDERS FOUNDATION OF VICTORIA
Covers how to create a school environment to prevent eating disorders by providing accurate information to respond to immediate situations, by creating a whole school approach by building resilience and reducing risk factors and by assisting school staff with intervention and prevention strategies
2004
ROAD TO NOWHERE: A report of women's housing and support needs when leaving prison
RES VWT
VICTORIAN WOMEN' TRUST
A report of women's housing and support needs when leaving prison
106 p
1998
DO IT YOURSELF SOCIAL RESEARCH
RES WAD
WADSWORTH, Yoland
An easy to follow guide to conducting research. Includes discussion of various research methods and interpretation and analysis of data.
89 p
1984
RISKS RIGHTS AND REFORMS
RES WED
WEDO PUBLICATIONS
A 50 country survey assessing government actions five years after the International Conference on population and development.
251 p
1998
WOMEN'S HEALTH AUSTRALIA:What do we know? What do we need to know?
RES WHA
Women's Health Australia
Progress on the Women's Longitudinal Study on Women's Health 1995 -2000
200 p
2001
UNDERSTANDING GENDER AND HEALTH; Forum proceedings
RES WHG
Women's Health Goulburn North East Inc,
Understanding Gender and Heath forum proceedings held on August 16, 2001 at Benella, Victoria. Keynote speaker - Dr Dorothy Broom. Contents include: Gender Analysis and Government Policy.
33 p
Aug 16, 2001
IMPROVING WOMEN'S ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTH INFORMATION THROUGH CONSUMER EVALUATION Qualty Information Health Issues Resources (QIHIR) - evaluation project
RES WHV
VUCKO, Maria; Melki, Joanne; Johnstone, Kim
Report on the usage of QIHIRS which involved surveying users of the GWHS and Grampians womens health services.
111 p
2002
ACCESS TO WOMEN'S HEALTH INFORMATION : A LITERATURE REVIEW OF WOMEN AS INFORMATION SEEKERS. Market research 2002-2003 for Women's Health Victoria
RES WHV
MURPHY, Michael et al;
Discusses women's preferred channels for accessing information , critical times for access and access barriers that exist.
ACCESS TO WOMEN'S HEALTH INFORMATION : A survey of Victorian Women as Information Seekers. Market research 2002-2003 for Women's Health Victoria
RES WHV
MURPHY, Michael et al;
In the research conducted, doctors were the main preferred source of health information with the use of the Internet increasing. The majority of women rated highly the quality of information received. Almost one in ten women had difficulty with accessing health information.
2003
ACCESS TO WOMEN'S HEALTH INFORMATION : Research Summary
RES WHV
MURPHY, Michael et al;
In the research conducted, doctors were the main preferred source of health information with the use of the Internet increasing. The majority of women rated highly the quality of information received. Almost one in ten women had difficulty with accessing health information.
2003
ACCESS TO WOMEN'S HEALTH INFORMATION : Issues for Opinion Leaders and Service providers. Market Research 2002-2003 for Women's Health Victoria
RES WHV
MURPHY, Michael et al;
Report did a survey of organisations within the health service and found there was a limited understanding of the work of WHV
2003
PROJECT HIPPOCRATES: Towards women-sensitive medical practices in the Western Metropolitan region of Melbourne.
RES WHW
WOMEN'S HEALTH WEST
This research has involved a large cross-section of the community and also involved general practitioners across the Region and examines medical practitioner - women patient relationships.
60 p
1999
