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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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Fourth National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander blood borne viruses and sexually transmissible infections strategy 2014-2017 [Consultation]

04/07/2014/in Australia-wide /by admin

Publisher: Australia. Department of Health, April 2014

Status – CURRENT

The draft Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander BBV and STI Strategy 2014-2017 supports a coordinated effort across HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and STI, while at the same time addressing unique disease or population specific approaches and issues. This draft strategy includes priority populations, risk factors and guiding principles. All national strategies include priority actions in the areas of prevention; testing; management, care and support; workforce; removing barriers; and surveillance, research and evaluation.

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National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan (NATSIHP) 2013-2023

05/07/2013/in Australia-wide /by admin

Published: Australia. Department of Health, 2013

Status – CURRENT

The Health Plan aims to guide efforts to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and achieve the Closing the Gap targets through focusing on the key areas that will make the most impact on improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s health and wellbeing outcomes. The Health Plan is accompanied by a supporting Companion Document, which outlines Commonwealth activity in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and the social determinants of health, as at 1 July 2013.

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