Statistical reports

Research

Family Planning Australia has a strong history of achievement in research, evaluation and research translation. The Family Planning Australia Research Centre (previously known as the Sydney Centre for Reproductive Health Research) was established in 1990, to bring an Australian perspective to the study of reproductive and sexual health. The Research Centre facilitates the monitoring and evaluation of Family Planning Australia’s own programs and services in Australia and the Pacific region.

Talking to migrant and refugee young people about sexual health in general practice

Reference

Botfield J R, Newman C E, Kang M, Zwi A B, 2018, Talking to migrant and refugee young people about sexual health in general practice, Australian Journal of General Practice, 47(8) 564-569

Prevalence and associated factors of urinary leakage among women participating in the 45 and Up Study

Reference

Concepcion K, Cheng Y, McGeechan K, Robertson S, Stewart M, Bateson D, Estoesta J, Chiarelli P, 2018, Prevalence and associated factors of urinary leakage among women participating in the 45 and Up Study, Neurourology and Urodynamics, Online https://doi.org/10.1002/nau.23770

Heavy menstrual bleeding. Treatment and referral options.

Reference

Bateson D, Black K I, 2018, Heavy menstrual bleeding. Treatment and referral options., Medicine Today, 19(5) 27-32

Post-abortion contraception

Reference

Bateson D, Stewart M, Goldstone P, 2018, Post-abortion contraception, O&G Magazine, 20(2) 51-53

Using a supported accommodation setting to reach women experiencing homelessness and/or socio-economic disadvantage to increase cervical screening

Research status

Completed

Overview of Study

In 2013, Sydney Local Health District (SLHD), Leichhardt Women’s Community Health Centre, Family Planning NSW and Domestic Violence NSW (formerly NSW Women’s Refuge Movement) commenced a NSW Cancer Institute-funded health promotion project based within supported accommodation services.

The aim of the project was to increase cervical cancer screening rates for women experiencing socio economic disadvantage, who were homeless and living in supported accommodation or accessing support services within SLHD.

Learning about sex and relationships among migrant and refugee young people in Sydney, Australia: ‘I never got the talk about the birds and the bees’

Reference

Botfield J R, Zwi A B, Rutherford A, Newman C E, 2018, Learning about sex and relationships among migrant and refugee young people in Sydney, Australia: ‘I never got the talk about the birds and the bees’, Sex Education, Online https://doi.org/10.1080/14681811.2018.1464905

Inclusion of intrauterine device insertion to registered nurses’ scope of clinical practice.

Reference

Fleming K, Cheng Y, Botfield J, Sousa M, Bateson D, 2018, Inclusion of intrauterine device insertion to registered nurses’ scope of clinical practice., Collegian, Online https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colegn.2017.12.002

Engaging Migrant and Refugee Young People with Sexual Health Care: Does Generation Matter More Than Culture?

Reference

Botfield J R, Newman C E, Zwi A B, 2018, Engaging Migrant and Refugee Young People with Sexual Health Care: Does Generation Matter More Than Culture?, Sex Res Soc Policy, Online https://doi.org/10.1007/s13178-018-0320-6