​A selected list of data requests, including the purpose of the request, made since the commencement of the continuous survey in January 2002.

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Requests for data on adult health

Prevention Research Collaboration, University of Sydney (2013)

Purpose of request: Profiling of clustered risk behaviours: distribution and temporal trends in NSW in the past decade.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the 2002-2012 NSW Adult Population Health Survey dataset.

Centre for Statistical and Survey Methodology, University of Wollongong (2013)

Purpose of request: Evaluate the effectiveness of a split questionnaire design

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the 2009 NSW Adult Population Health Survey dataset.

Woolcock Institute of Medical Research (2013)

Purpose of request: To examine the predictors of influenza vaccination uptake among people with asthma.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the NSW Population Health Survey adult component (2010) for selected demographics, health behaviours and health status (including asthma).

Centre for Health Research, School of Medicine, University of Western Sydney (2013)

Purpose of request: The data will be used in the Assessing Preventable Hospitalisation Indicators (APHID) study. The study is investigating the validity of measures of potentially preventable hospitalisations as indicators of the quality and accessibility of primary care.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the NSW Population Health Survey adult component (2006-2010) for selected demographics and health service access, use and satisfaction.

Centre for Health Research, School of Medicine, University of Western Sydney (2013)

Purpose of request: To develop weights for the 45 and Up survey so it can be used in the Geographic and Resource Analysis in Primary Health Care (GRAPHC) study.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the NSW Population Health Survey adult component (2006-2010) for selected demographics, health behaviours and health status.

Centre for Translational Neuroscience and Mental Health, University of Newcastle (2012)

Purpose of request: Investigate the influence of social capital on health outcomes by community remoteness.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the 2006-2009 NSW Adult Population Health Survey dataset.

School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University (2012)

Purpose of request: To analyse the problem gambling severity index and examine the relationship between several health measures and gambling.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the NSW Population Health Survey adult component (2008-2009) for selected demographics, gambling behaviour, health behaviours and health status.

Centre for Oral Health Strategy, NSW Ministry of Health, and Faculty of Dentistry, University of Sydney

Purpose of request: To research the prevalence of oral facial pain in NSW.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the NSW Population Health Survey adult component (2009-2010) for selected demographics, health behaviours, health status (including oral health), and health service use and access.

School of Public Health, University of Sydney

Purpose of request: To research aspects of cervical screening in NSW; in particular, hysterectomy prevalence (socioeconomic status, urban or rural residence, and age group by country of birth).

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the NSW Population Health Survey adult component (2008) for hysterectomy socioeconomic status, urban or rural residence), and (2006 and 2008) for hysterectomy by age group and country of birth).

Clinical Excellence Commission

Purpose of request: Data for the preparation of the 2010 Chartbook on quality and safety issues in the NSW health system.

Data request: Summarised information from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2010 relating to selected health behaviours, health status, and health service use and access.

Centre for Research, Evidence Management and Surveillance, South Western Sydney Local Health District

Purpose of request: To provide data for the Walkability of Neighbourhoods project.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey 2007-2009 for selected demographics, health behaviours, health status, health service use and access, and social capital.

Northern Sydney and Central Coast Public Health Units (Hornsby and Ourimbah Offices)

Purpose of request: To monitor and analyse local prevalence data on a range of chronic conditions and emerging health issues.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey 2009-2010 for selected demographics, health behaviours, health status, and health services.

Centre for Research, Evidence Management and Surveillance, Clinical Support Division (W)

Purpose of request: To determine the association of neighbourhoods, access to community resources, and plausible health related behaviours and outcomes.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey 2007-2009 for selected demographics, health behaviours, health status, health service use and access, and social capital.

Fire & Rescue NSW

Purpose of request: To support and monitor smoke alarm and fire prevention programs.

Data request: Summarised information on the percentage of homes with a smoke alarm from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2010.

Drug and Alcohol Multicultural Education Centre

Purpose of request: To compare the use of drug and alcohol treatment services, between Sydney West and NSW, by selected countries of birth.

Data request: Summarised information on selected health behaviours, health status, and health services, from the 2006-2009 Report on Adult Health by Country of Birth.

Cancer Institute NSW

Purpose of request: To provide information on cervical cancer screening in Aboriginal females.

Data request: Summarised information on cervical cancer screening from the 2006-2009 Report on Adult Aboriginal Health from the NSW Population Health Survey.

Water Unit, Environmental Health Branch, NSW Ministry of Health

Purpose of request: To provide information on drinking water.

Data request: Summarised information on usual source of drinking water, and water treatment before drinking, from the NSW Population Health Survey 2002-2009.

Centre for Research, Evidence Management and Surveillance, South Western Sydney Local Health District

Purpose of request: To provide information on current asthma by local government area.

Data request: Summarised information on current asthma by local government area for 2002-2009.

NSW Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Water

Purpose of request: To provide information to assist the development of a new Road Noise Policy.

Data request: Summarised information from the road traffic noise module in the New South Wales Population Health Survey 2009.

Fire & Rescue NSW

Purpose of request: To support and monitor smoke alarm and fire prevention programs.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2009 relating to demographics, fire safety measures in the home, and a range of health behaviours and health status.

Physical Activity Nutrition Obesity Research Group, University of Sydney

Purpose of request: To examine population health monitoring and surveillance measures for physical activity, sedentary behaviours, dietary patterns, and weight status, in adults, children, and adolescents.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the NSW Population Health Survey adult component (2004, 2006, 2008), the NSW Population Health Survey child component (2001, 2003–2004, 2005–2006, 2007–2008), and the NSW School Student's Health Behaviours Survey (2002, 2005, 2008), for selected demographics, health behaviours, and health status.

Local Governments and Shires Associations

Purpose of request: To allow the Local Governments and Shires Associations to build health profiles to assist local councils plan more effectively for improved health outcomes.

Data request: Information from the New South Wales Population Health Survey 2002-2009 for selected health behaviours, health status, health services use and access, and social capital.

Cancer Council Queensland

Purpose of request: To research the physical activity levels and lifestyle behaviours of men diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey 2005 for selected demographics and physical activity.

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, NSW Attorney General's Department

Purpose of request: To conduct a study that aims to develop a systematic methodology for identifying areas with potentially abnormal supply and prescribing of Schedule 8 opioids.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey, 2003-2005 and 2008, for selected demographics and experience of bodily pain in the last 4 weeks.

Australian Centre for Agricultural Health and Safety, University of Sydney

Purpose of request: To study the population health status of survey participants who live on farms and rural properties (farmers) compared with those who do not (non-farmers), and what percentage of farms has selected injury risk controls in place.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey, April 2008 to March 2009, for selected demographics, health behaviours, health status, health service use and satisfaction, and social capital.

Health Promotion, North Coast Area Health Service

Purpose of request: To study dependence in the combined use of tobacco and cannabis among young men.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey 2007-2008 for selected demographics, health behaviours, and health status.

Physical Activity Nutrition Obesity Research Group, University of Sydney

Purpose of request: To provide detailed information on population variability in nutrition, physical activity, and weight status, stratified by sex, age, urbanisation, and social capital.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey 1998-2008 for selected demographics, health behaviours, health status, and social capital.

Centre for Research, Evidence Management and Surveillance, Sydney South West Area Health Service

Purpose of request: To determine the association of neighbourhoods, access to community resources, and plausible health related behaviours and outcomes.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey 2004-2008 for selected demographics, health behaviours, health status, health service use and access, and social capital.

Centre for Statistical and Survey Methodology, University of Wollongong

Purpose of request: To research new methods for small group analysis from sample surveys.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey 2002-2009 for selected demographics, alcohol, immunisation, injury prevention, nutrition, physical activity, smoking, self-rated health, asthma, diabetes or high blood glucose, psychological distress, oral health, overweight and obesity, health service use and access, and social capital.

The Sax Institute

Purpose of request: To examine the similarities and the differences between the 45 and Up Study participants and the general population as captured in the NSW Population Health Survey.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey 2007-2008 for selected demographics, alcohol, nutrition, physical activity, smoking, self-rated health, asthma, diabetes or high blood glucose, psychological distress, oral health, height and weight, body mass index, high blood pressure, breast cancer screening, bowel cancer screening, hysterectomy, falls, and incontinence.

New South Wales Fire Brigades

Purpose of request: To support and monitor smoke alarm and fire prevention programs.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey since 2005 relating to demographics, fire safety measures in the home, smoking status, alcohol consumption, health area, local government area, socioeconomic disadvantage, country of birth, and geographical remoteness.

Centre for Research, Evidence Management and Surveillance, Sydney South West Area Health Service

Purpose of request: To validate previous findings of the association between urban sprawl and obesity, physical activity, psychological distress, and self-rated health, after adjusting for age, sex, education, ethnicity, nutrition, alcohol, smoking and social capital.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2006 and 2007.

Cancer Institute NSW

Purpose of request: To research the importance of body weight and physical activity in cancer prevention.

Data request: De-identified unit record data on selected demographics, health behaviours, and health status from the New South Wales Population Health Survey 2006.

Centre for Primary Health Care and Equity, University of New South Wales

Purpose of request: To conduct research relating to comprehensive primary health care for people with asthma in New South Wales.

Data request: De-identified unit record data on selected demographics, health behaviours, and health status from the New South Wales Population Health Survey 2006 and 2007.

Centre for Genetics Education

Purpose of request: To research community attitudes and behaviours associated with family health history.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey 2007 for selected demographics and family health history.

Oral Health Services, Sydney South West Area Health Service

Purpose of request: To research the oral health status of adults in the Sydney South West Area Health Service compared with New South Wales overall.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey 2005-2007.

Clinical Excellence Commission

Purpose of request: Data for the preparation of the 2008 Chartbook on quality and safety issues in the NSW health system.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2006 and 2007 relating to health behaviours, health status, and health service use and access.

Centre for Primary Health Care and Equity, University of New South Wales

Purpose of request: To research the socioeconomic determinants of bowel screening among persons 50 years and over in New South Wales.

Data request: De-identified unit record data on selected demographics, health behaviours, and health status from the New South Wales Population Health Survey 2004 and 2007.

Department of Psychology, Macquarie University

Purpose of request: To further analyse the demographics, mental health, and self-rated health status of respondents interviewed in a language other than English.

Data request: De-identified unit record data on demographics, mental health, and self-rated health status from the New South Wales Population Health Survey 2002-2006.

The Cancer Institute New South Wales

Purpose of request: To apply cancer-specific recommendations for adequate physical activity, for the development of a campaign to promote physical activity, which will also focus on healthy weight.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2006.

Hunter New England Population Health, Hunter New England Area Health Service

Purpose of request: To compare statewide survey results for selected demographic characteristics, smoking status, and alcohol consumption, with a local smoking cessation research trial.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2006.

Centre for Education and Research on Ageing, School of Public Health, University of Sydney

Purpose of request: To research the prevalence and age profile of disability among older people, and the extent to which they can be attributed to specific risk factors and diseases.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Older People's Health Survey 1999.

Mental Health Disaster Adversity and Terrorism Unit, University of Western Sydney

Purpose of request: To develop and evaluate the Secure Against Fear Exposure (SAFE) Module, in collaboration with the Centre for Epidemiology and Research, as part of a research project Terrorism and Pandemic Influenza: Population Risk Perceptions and Health Behaviour Determinants.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2007 for demographics and health status.

School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of New South Wales

Purpose of request: To research trends in and prevalence of underweight, overweight and obesity in New South Wales against a range of demographic, social and economic factors.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the Health Survey in 1997 and 1998 and New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2005 and 2006.

Centre for Physical Activity and Health, School of Public Health, University of Sydney

Purpose of request: To provide data for updating a trend analysis for physical activity among adults in New South Wales.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2006 for selected demographics and physical activity.

School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of New South Wales

Purpose of request: To answer a research question about asthma prevalence in New South Wales, as part of a student's major Master of Public Health project.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2004 and 2005.

InforMH, Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Office, NSW Department of Health

Purpose of request: To provide information for the 2006 Mental Health Performance Report.

Data request: Information on high and very high psychological distress from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2006.

Centre for Research, Evidence Management and Surveillance, Sydney South West Area Health Service

Purpose of request: To research the association between urban sprawl and obesity, physical activity, psychological distress, and self-rated health, after adjusting for age, sex, education, ethnicity, nutrition, alcohol, smoking and social capital.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2002 and 2003.

The Sax Institute

Purpose of request: To provide information for the 45 and Up Study, to compare prevalence estimates between the study and the survey.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2004, 2005 and 2006 for selected demographics, alcohol, nutrition, physical activity, smoking, asthma, diabetes or high blood glucose, psychological distress, oral health, height and weight, body mass index, self-rated health, bodily pain, difficulties doing daily activities, high blood pressure, breast cancer screening, bowel cancer screening, hysterectomy, falls, incontinence, vision, and hearing.

Population Statistics Group, Australian Bureau of Statistics

Purpose of request: To provide information for a CATI data pooling trial to explore options for monitoring key indicators of chronic disease and their determinants.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2004 for selected demographics, smoking, nutrition, body mass index, alcohol, physical activity, and psychological distress.

Centre for Physical Activity and Health, School of Public Health, University of Sydney

Purpose of request: To provide data for a multilevel examination of the relationship between neighbourhood characteristics and perceived social capital, and their comparative effect on mental health and functionality.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2002, 2003 and 2005 for selected demographics, physical activity, psychological distress, self-rated health, physical functioning, and social capital.

National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling, University of Canberra

Purpose of request: To provide data to develop a national model to assist in assessing service requirements and health interventions for Chinese populations in Australia with type 2 diabetes.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey 2002 to 2006 relating to selected demographics, cardiovascular disease precursors, diabetes and high blood glucose, psychological distress, nutrition, overweight and obesity, physical activity, smoking, and self-rated health status.

School of Public Health, Queensland University of Technology, and Health Promotion Unit, North Coast Area Health Service

Purpose of request: To provide data to evaluate the Stay Active, Stay Independent falls prevention program.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the 1998 Health Survey, 1999 Older People's Health Survey, and the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2003 and 2006, relating to selected demographic factors, health area, local government area, socioeconomic status, remoteness quintile, falls, physical activity, and self-rated health status.

Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation, University of Technology Sydney

Purpose of request: To provide data to explore the relationship between survey respondents' place of residence, demographic factors, socioeconomic status, and the probability of breast screening.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2004 relating to selected demographic factors, health area, local government area, socioeconomic status, and mammographic screening.

Diabetes Unit, Australian Health Policy Institute, University of Sydney

Purpose of request: To provide data for a report on the prevention of diabetes in culturally and linguistically diverse communities in New South Wales.

Data request: Information on the prevalence of diabetes from the 2002–2005 Report on Adult Health by Country of Birth from the New South Wales Population Health Survey.

Centre for Mental Health, NSW Department of Health

Purpose of request: To provide data for the New South Wales Mental Health Performance Report for January to June 2006.

Data request: Information from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2005 on psychological distress (K-10) by health area.

Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Advancement, NSW Department of Health

Purpose of request: To provide data for a report on smoking bans in hotels and licensed bars.

Data request: Information from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2005 on people who are more likely or less likely to attend hotels and licensed bars if smoking was banned by age, sex, socioeconomic disadvantage, health area, and year.

Clinical Excellence Commission

Purpose of request: Data for the preparation of the 2006 Chartbook on quality and safety issues in the NSW health system.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2005 relating to difficulties getting health care, emergency department presentations, hospital admissions, and area of residence.

New South Wales Fire Brigades

Purpose of request: To support and monitor smoke alarm and fire prevention programs.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2005 relating to demographics, fire safety measures in the home, smoking status, alcohol consumption, health area, local government area, socioeconomic disadvantage, country of birth, and geographical remoteness.

Centre for Physical Activity and Health, School of Public Health, University of Sydney

Purpose of request: To provide data for research into the relationship between social capital, socioeconomic status, rurality and chronic disease risk factors in the New South Wales population.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2003 for demographics, social capital, socioeconomic status, rurality and chronic disease risk factors.

Centre for Research, Evidence Management and Surveillance, South West Sydney Area Health Service

Purpose of request: To research the prevalence and management of asthma against a range of demographic indicators (such as socioeconomic status, country of birth, language spoken, education, employment and local area) from New South Wales Population Health Survey data in 2005 and 2006.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2005 and 2006.

Centre for Physical Activity and Health, School of Public Health, University of Sydney

Purpose of request: To provide data for research into the relationship between social capital, socioeconomic status, and psychological distress in the New South Wales population.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2003 for demographics, social capital, socioeconomic status, and psychological distress.

Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Western Clinical School, University of Sydney

Purpose of request: To provide data for research into the health of the Chinese population compared to the New South Wales population.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2002 and 2004 for demographics, cancer screening (breast and cervical), cardiovascular disease precursors, diabetes, and difficulties getting health care.

Epidemiology Unit, Sydney West Area Health Service

Purpose of request: To provide data for a statewide report on falls injury in older adults.

Data request: Reported information from the Older People's Health Survey 1999 and the New South Wales Population Health Survey 2003 on age, locality, falls in the past 12 months, falls requiring medical treatment, and falls requiring hospitalisation.

School of Public Health, University of Sydney

Purpose of request: To provide data for research relating to attribution and associations between health risk factors, physical health, and mental health in the New South Wales population.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey 1997 and 1998 on age, sex, marital status, employment, post high school qualification, residence, smoking, alcohol, exercise, weight, self-rated health, current asthma, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, and psychological distress.

School of Social Work and Policy Studies, University of Sydney

Purpose of request: To provide data for the National Social Indicators Project.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey 2003–2005 on age, sex, local government area, food security, psychological distress, self-reported health, and social capital.

Health Services Performance Improvement Branch, NSW Department of Health, Division of Cancer Information and Registries, Cancer Institute New South Wales

Purpose of request: To provide data for a report on risk factors and cancer.

Data request: Preliminary data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2005 on alcohol consumption, smoking, nutrition, physical activity, and overweight and obesity.

Health Services Performance Improvement Branch, NSW Department of Health

Purpose of request: To provide data for a report on a mid-term review of the area health services.

Data request: Preliminary data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2005 on satisfaction with health services, immunisation, and chronic disease risk factors.

Centre for Health Equity Training, Research and Evaluation, University of New South Wales

Purpose of request: To provide data to undertake research relating to access to comprehensive health care for people with asthma.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey 2004.

Immunisation Branch, NSW Department of Health

Purpose of request: Preliminary information on the overall level of influenza and pneumococcal immunisation for 2005.

Data request: Preliminary data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2005.

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

Purpose of request: Information on fruit and vegetable intake, overweight and obesity, and physical activity, for inclusion in the next edition of Australia's Health.

Data request: Data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2004.

School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of New South Wales

Purpose of request: To develop valid and repeatable questions on safe sex for population health surveys.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2004 relating to demographics and sexual health, including associated field testing.

New South Wales Fire Brigades

Purpose of request: To develop specific programs to increase the installation of smoke alarms in areas with low installation rates. To monitor the effectiveness of smoke alarm programs.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2004 relating to the frequency of households with smoke alarms or smoke detectors by fire station region in New South Wales.

National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales

Purpose of request: To provide data to study the relationship between alcohol consumption, emergency department presentations, and satisfaction with care.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2002, 2003 and 2004.

Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation, University of Technology, Sydney

Purpose of request: To provide data to study the relationship between place of residence, utilisation of health care services, demographic factors, and health status.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey 2002 and 2003.

Centre for Health Equity Training, Research and Evaluation, University of New South Wales

Purpose of request: To provide data to support research into equity of access to quality primary health care, using type 2 diabetes as a case study.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey 2002 and 2003.

New South Wales Fire Brigades

Purpose of request: To develop specific programs to increase the installation of smoke alarms in areas with low installation rates. To monitor the effectiveness of smoke alarm programs.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2003 relating to the frequency of households with smoke alarms or smoke detectors by fire station region in New South Wales.

School of Geosciences and Centre for Physical Activity and Research, University of Sydney

Purpose of request: To research the spatial relationships between physical activity and obesity and its health impacts.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2002 and 2003.

School of Health Sciences, University of Wollongong

Purpose of request: To provide data for supervised research projects for students in the graduate program to develop skills in analysing evidence for population health.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2002 and 2003.

Government Relations, NSW Department of Health

Purpose of request: To provide information on the level of private health insurance.

Data request: Information from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2002.

School of Social Work and Policy Studies, University of Sydney

Purpose of request: To provide data for the creation of an index of social disadvantage for New South Wales.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2002.

New South Wales Centre for Public Health Nutrition, University of Sydney

Purpose of request: To provide data for the preparation of reports on nutrition epidemiology for the use of public health professionals in New South Wales.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2002 relating to difficulties in getting health care, emergency department care rating, hospital care rating, alcohol behaviour, fruit intake, vegetable intake, physical activity, smoking status, smoke-free households, self-related health status, asthma, diabetes or high blood sugar, oral health, overweight and obesity, and psychological distress.

Division of Population Health, Central Sydney Area Health Service

Purpose of request: To analyse data collected through area-specific question modules included in the 2003 New South Wales Population Health Survey.

Data request: De-identified area specific unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2003.

Hunter Centre for Health Advancement, Hunter Area Health Service

Purpose of request: To analyse data collected through area-specific question modules included in the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2003.

Data request: De-identified area specific unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2003.

Policy and Health Service Development Unit, Northern Rivers Area Health Service

Purpose of request: To analyse data collected through area-specific question modules included in the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2003.

Data request: De-identified area specific unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2003.

Illawarra Public Health Unit, Illawarra Area Health Service

Purpose of request: To analyse data collected through area-specific question modules included in the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2003.

Data request: De-identified area specific unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2003.

Centre for Research, Evidence Management, and Surveillance, South West Sydney Area Health Service

Purpose of request: To analyse data collected through area-specific question modules included in the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2003.

Data request: De-identified area specific unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2003.

Illawarra Public Health Unit, Illawarra Area Health Service

Purpose of request: To analyse data collected through area-specific question modules included in the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2002.

Data request: De-identified area-specific unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2002.

Hunter Centre for Health Advancement, Hunter Area Health Service

Purpose of request: To analyse data collected through area-specific question modules included in the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2002.

Data request: De-identified area-specific unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2002.

Northern Rivers Public Health Unit, Northern Rivers Area Health Service

Purpose of request: To analyse data collected through area-specific question modules included in the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2002.

Data request: De-identified area-specific unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2002.

New South Wales Fire Brigades

Purpose of request: To develop specific programs to increase the installation of smoke alarms in areas with low installation rates. To monitor the effectiveness of smoke alarm programs.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2002 relating to the frequency of households with smoke alarms or smoke detectors by fire station region in New South Wales.

School of Behavioural and Community Health Sciences, University of Sydney

Purpose of request: To study the health status of older Iranian immigrants to Australia compared with the health of older people in New South Wales.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the Older People's Health Survey in 1999.

Pain Management and Research Institute, University of Sydney

Purpose of request: To provide data for the study of pain in older people.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the Older People's Health Survey in 1999 relating to self-reported pain.

School of Communications Sciences and Disorders, University of Sydney

Purpose of request: To study the extent to which hearing problems contribute to the health outcomes of older people.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the Older People's Health Survey in 1999 relating to self-reported hearing loss, use and health benefits of hearing aids, and comparative co-morbidity for selected disease states.

School of Mathematics and Applied Statistics, University of Wollongong

Purpose of request: To provide data for supervised research projects for candidates in the honours program.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Adult Health Surveys in 1997 and 1998.

Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation, University of Technology, Sydney

Purpose of request: To study the use of general practitioners services and self-reported rates of cancer screening (breast and cervical).

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Adult Health Surveys 1997 and 1998.

New South Wales Fire Brigades

Purpose of request: To develop specific programs to increase the installation of smoke alarms in areas with low installation rates. To monitor the effectiveness of smoke alarm programs.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Adult Health Surveys 1997 and 1998 relating to the frequency of households with smoke alarms or smoke detectors by fire station region in New South Wales.

Injury Risk Management Research Centre, University of New South Wales

Purpose of request: To study the possible associations between non-fatal injuries and various socioeconomic, health and behavioural risk factors as well as looking at other aspects of injury causation and outcome.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Adult Health Surveys in 1997 and 1998.

School of Public Health, University of Sydney

Purpose of request: To provide data for research into a range of health behaviours, health status, health service use, and attitude towards ageing in the older population.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the Older People's Health Survey in 1999.

Requests for data on child health

School of Rural Health, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney (2014)

Purpose of request: Compare the results from the Adolescent Rural Cohort on Hormones, Education, Environment, Health and Relationships (ARCHER) study with results from the NSW Child Population Health Survey in the LGA’s from which the cohort was recruited.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the 2007-2012 NSW Child Population Health Survey dataset.

National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance

Purpose of request: To analyse the demographic correlates of attitudes and behaviours regarding child immunisation.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the NSW Population Health Survey child component (2010) for selected demographics and questions about child immunisation.

Strategic Research and Development Branch, Centre for Health Advancement, NSW Ministry of Health

Purpose of request: To determine the prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity by local health district for the Healthy Children's Initiative.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the child component of the New South Wales Population Health Survey 2007-2008 for age, local health district, body mass index category, overweight, obese, and overweight or obese.

Strategic Research and Development Branch, Centre for Health Advancement, NSW Ministry of Health

Purpose of request: To research the health of children in the local health district associated with Broken Hill.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the child component of the New South Wales Population Health Survey 2007-2008 for age, local health district, fruit and vegetable intake, consumption of soft drinks and sports drinks, physical activity, and overweight or obese.

Physical Activity Nutrition Obesity Research Group, University of Sydney

Purpose of request: To examine population health monitoring and surveillance measures for physical activity, sedentary behaviours, dietary patterns, and weight status, in adults, children, and adolescents.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the NSW Population Health Survey adult component (2004, 2006, 2008), the NSW Population Health Survey child component (2001, 2003–2004, 2005–2006, 2007–2008), and the NSW School Student's Health Behaviours Survey (2002, 2005, 2008), for selected demographics, health behaviours, and health status.

The Sax Institute

Purpose of request: To test the internal validity of the Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) in an Aboriginal child sample.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the child component of the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2003-2006.

National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance of Vaccine Preventable Diseases

Purpose of request: To provide information to conduct a further analysis of attitudes and beliefs in relation to immunisation.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the child component of the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2007.

National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance of Vaccine Preventable Diseases

Purpose of request: To provide information to conduct a further analysis of attitudes and beliefs in relation to immunisation.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the child component of the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2003 and 2004.

New South Wales Commission for Children and Young People

Purpose of request: To provide information for the regular Kids' Stats Report.

Data request: Information from the child component of the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2003 and 2004.

Families First Research and Evaluation Unit, New South Wales Department of Community Services

Purpose of request: To provide information for the for the Families First Outcomes Framework.

Data request: Information from the child component of the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2003 and 2004.

Division of Population Science, Telethon Institute for Child Research, Western Australia

Purpose of request: To provide information to allow comparison between the modified strengths and difficulty questionnaire (SDQ) asked of Aboriginal children in the Western Australian Child Health Survey and the standard SDQ asked of Aboriginal children in the New South Wales Population Health Survey.

Data request: Information from the child component of the New South Wales Population Health Survey in 2003 and 2004.

Office for Children and Young People, New South Wales Cabinet Office

Purpose of request: To provide data for the Families First Outcomes Framework New South Wales Data Report.

Data request: Information from the New South Wales Child Health Survey in 2001.

School of Social Science and Policy, University of New South Wales

Purpose of request: To provide data for the study of children's constructions of health and illness, using asthma as a case study.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Child Health Survey in 2001.

New South Wales Commission for Children and Young People

Purpose of request: To monitor the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in New South Wales.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Child Health Survey in 2001.

Centre for the Study of Mothers' and Children's Health, La Trobe University

Purpose of request: To investigate the relationship between folate and pregnancy, and between breastfeeding and maternal smoking.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Child Health Survey in 2001 relating to demographics, nutrition, breastfeeding, smoking, and smoking in pregnancy.

Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of Sydney

Purpose of request: To provide data for supervised research projects for candidates in the Master of Public Health Program.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Child Health Survey in 2001.

New South Wales Commission for Children and Young People

Purpose of request: To monitor the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in New South Wales.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales Child Health Survey in 2001 relating to food security, food consumption, participation in sports, participation in other organized activity outside school by age and sex, satisfaction with friendships, social support, and social capital.

Requests for data on adolescent health

NSW Commission for Children and Young People

Purpose of request: To provide additional information on student health for the NSW Kids Chartbooks.

Data request: Summarised information on alcohol consumption, smoking, and homework, from the 2008 School Students Health Behaviours Survey.

Physical Activity Nutrition Obesity Research Group, University of Sydney

Purpose of request: To examine population health monitoring and surveillance measures for physical activity, sedentary behaviours, dietary patterns, and weight status, in adults, children, and adolescents.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the NSW Population Health Survey adult component (2004, 2006, 2008), the NSW Population Health Survey child component (2001, 2003–2004, 2005–2006, 2007–2008), and the NSW School Student's Health Behaviours Survey (2002, 2005, 2008), for selected demographics, health behaviours, and health status.

Physical Activity Nutrition Obesity Research Group, University of Sydney

Purpose of request: To examine misperception of overweight status among adolescents, and to compare demographic characteristics and lifestyle behaviours among adolescents who accurately and inaccurately perceive themselves as overweight.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales School Student's Health Behaviours Survey, 2005 and 2008, for selected demographics and health behaviours.

Physical Activity Nutrition Obesity Research Group, University of Sydney

Purpose of request: To examine misperception of overweight status among adolescents, and to compare demographic characteristics and lifestyle behaviours among adolescents who accurately and inaccurately perceive themselves as overweight.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales School Student's Health Behaviours Survey, 2005 and 2008, for selected demographics and health behaviours.

The Simpson Centre for Health Services Research, University of New South Wales, Centre for Physical Activity and Health, University of Sydney, and Centre for Population Mental Health Research, Sydney South West Area Health Service

Purpose of request: To provide data for research relating to substance use, high psychological distress, and school performance.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales School Students Health Behaviours Survey in 2005.

Centre for Physical Activity and Health, University of Sydney, Centre for Population Mental Health Research, Sydney South West Area Health Service, and the Simpson Centre for Health Services Research, University of New South Wales

Purpose of request: To provide data for research relating to substance use, high psychological distress, and school performance.

Data request: De-identified unit record data from the New South Wales component of the secondary school surveys in 1996, 1999 and 2002.

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Current as at: Friday 26 July 2013