4th National Survey of Australian Secondary Students, HIV/AIDS and Sexual Health

- Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University (2009)

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Authors: Anthony Smith, Paul Agius, Catherine Barrett, Anne Mitchell and Marian Pitts
This survey includes the self-reported sexual behaviour of Australian women in Year 10 and Year 12 at secondary schools. Data includes their contraception use and reasons for not using condoms, beliefs about the condom use of their peers, number of sexual partners, unwanted sex, pregnancy and whether they discuss sex related issues with their partner. Data also includes their knowledge about HIV transmission and other sexually transmitted infections, and what impact alcohol has on their sexual behaviour. Additional data details the women's attitudes towards same-sex attracted people.

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Category Sexual & Reproductive Health
Indicator Sexual Behaviour
Published By Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University
Published Date 2009
Catalogue Number http://www.latrobe.edu.au/arcshs/assets/downloads/reports/SSASH_2008_Final_Report.pdf
Frequency Every 5 years
Contact ARCSHS Ph: 03 9285 5382
Cost Free
National Data Yes
State Wide Data No
Regional Data No
LGA Data No
Gender Lens Yes
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lens No
Disability Lens No
Sexual Diversity Lens Yes
Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Lens No
Age Classification Year 10-12 secondary school students