| Database ID |
854 |
| Title |
The Healthy Neighbourhoods Project: neighbourhood differences in adolescent health and behaviour problems |
| Description |
The Healthy Neighbourhoods Project is a large study looking at social environmental influences affecting the health and wellbeing of children and teenagers across Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia. Thirty different communities from across these states have been selected to take part in the project. The project aims to assess the diversity of social environmental influences that affect adolescent health and behaviour problems, including alcohol and drug use and abuse, mental illness, unhealthy weight, school and conduct problems, across communities with different socio-economic and state-policy characteristics.
The information obtained from the Healthy Neighbourhoods Project will provide an understanding of the issues relevant to young people today and will help identify ways to make communities better places for young people to grow up. |
| Status |
Ongoing |
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| Keywords |
youth; community; social aspects; environmental factors; health; behaviour; alcohol use; drug use; mental health; body weight; Victoria; Queensland; Western Australia |
| Methodology |
During 2006, over 8000 young people in years 6 and 8 were surveyed. The survey involved two parts: (1) an on-line questionnaire designed to provide information on health and social problems experienced by young people, and (2) a basic physical health assessment, including height, weight and blood pressure.
The project also involves a survey of key informants in each of the chosen communities. This survey is designed to provide information on each community's prevention planning efforts aimed at supporting the healthy development of young people. Key informants are identified from across a wide range of sectors including education, law enforcement, community agencies, mental health, and others. In future years information from the study will be used to design and evaluate community development programs. |
| Institution |
Centre for Adolescent Health |
| Collaborating institutions |
- Murdoch Children's Research Institute
- Royal Children's Hospital
- University of Melbourne
- Telethon Institute for Child Health Research
- Curtin University of Technology
- Griffith University. Key Centre for Ethics, Law, Justice and Governance
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| Funding institutions |
- National Health and Medical Research Council
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