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Examination of the health outcomes of intimate partner violence against women: State of knowledge paper

11/15/2016/in Australia-wide, Evidence / Statistics, Policy Development Tool, Practice Guidelines /by admin

Publisher: ANROWS, 2016

Status – CURRENT

This paper systematically reviews evidence on the health outcomes for women in Australia experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV), noting that causal pathways are complex and subject to a rapidly growing body of knowledge. It also describes current data sources on the prevalence of IPV and possible ways to address the gap in exposure data for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.

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A preventable burden: Measuring and addressing the prevalence and health impacts of intimate partner violence in Australian women: Key findings and future directions

11/15/2016/in Australia-wide, Evidence / Statistics, Policy Development Tool, Practice Guidelines /by admin

Publisher: ANROWS, 2016

Status – CURRENT

This report outlines new findings on the health impacts of intimate partner violence and the contribution it makes to the overall disease burden in Australian Women. The findings are considered in the context of other evidence and the implications for policy, practice and further research are discussed. The second of two reports, this one focuses on two populations that experience the highest health impacts: women of reproductive age (18-44 years) and Indigenous women (see above).

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Examination of the burden of disease of intimate partner violence against women in 2011: Final report

11/15/2016/in Australia-wide, Evidence / Statistics, Policy Development Tool /by admin

Publisher: ANROWS, 2016

Status – CURRENT

This report extends results from the Australian Burden of Disease Study 2011 (ABDS 2011) to produce detailed estimates of the health burden due to exposure to IPV that are specific to Australian women in 2011. Of note, this report also includes estimates of attributable burden using a broader definition of IPV than used in the ABDS 2011, one that includes non-cohabiting partners as well as partner emotional abuse.

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Australian Government Response to Contributing Lives, Thriving Communities – Review of Mental Health Programmes and Services

03/21/2016/in Australia-wide, Government Policy, Other Individual Stakeholder Position /by admin

Publisher: Commonwealth of Australia, 2015

Status – CURRENT

The National Mental Health Commission’s Review of Mental Health Programmes and Services ‘Contributing Lives, Thriving Communities’, highlighted the existing complexity, inefficiency and fragmentation of the mental health system and presented a compelling case for long-term sustainable reform. The Government’s response outlines 9 interconnected, concrete areas of reform:

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Implementing trauma-informed systems of care in health settings: The WITH study. State of knowledge paper

09/02/2015/in Australia-wide, Practice Guidelines /by admin

Publisher: Anrows, September 2015

Status – CURRENT

This paper examines the available literature on trauma-informed frameworks, models and guidelines that guide organisations to improve service provision to survivors of sexual violence with mental health problems.

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Suicide and suicidal behaviour in women : issues and prevention : a discussion paper

07/01/2015/in Australia-wide, Evidence / Statistics, Multiple Stakeholder Position /by admin

Publisher: Suicide Prevention Australia, July 2015

Status – CURRENT

Discusses the available data and statistics relating to suicide and suicidal behaviour in women, the most relevant risk factors for women, the subpopulation groups more at-risk, the impact of cultural beliefs and attitudes about gender, and the policy environment. Concludes with recommendations for dialogue and change for the prevention of suicide and suicidal behaviour in women.

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Youth Mental Health Report

06/22/2014/in Evidence / Statistics /by admin

Publisher: Mission Australia, 2014

Status – CURRENT

In 2013, 14,461 young people aged 15-19 were surveyed in relation to alcohol, body image, bullying/emotional abuse, coping with stress, depression, discrimination, drugs, family conflict, gambling, personal safety, school or study problems and suicide. Considerable gender differences were found, with females almost twice as likely to be classified as having a probable serious mental illness as males (26.2% compared to 13.8%).

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Mental Health: Findings from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health

05/15/2013/in Evidence / Statistics /by admin

Publisher: Prepared for the Australian Government Department of Health, 2013

Status – CURRENT

This report uses data from the cohorts born 1973-78, 1946-51 and 1921-26 to explore patterns of mental health among Australian women as well as their use of mental health services. It includes analyses of factors associated with poor mental health as well as specific areas such as perinatal mental health, interpersonal relationships and mental health, and comorbidity of physical and mental health.

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Adherence to Health Guidelines: Findings from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health

06/15/2012/in Evidence / Statistics /by admin

Publisher: Prepared for the Australian Government Department of Health, 2012

Status – CURRENT

This report uses data from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health (ALSWH) to assess adherence to national guidelines for preventative health behaviours and selected health screening. The guidelines used for this report are those disseminated by the National Health and Medical Research Council, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, and/or the Australian Government Department of Health, based on the best available evidence at the time.

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