Research themes and projects at the Centre for Womens Health, Gender and Society
Project title
The impact of chlamydia on the health and health care system of Victorians
Major research theme
Other major themes
- Epidemiology and control of sexually transmitted infections
Investigators
- Dr Jane Hocking, CWHGS, Melbourne School of Population Health
- Professor Christopher Fairley, Sexual Health Unit, Melbourne School of Population Health
- Dr Meredith Temple-Smith, Department of General Practice, University of Melbourne
- Dr Louise Keogh, CWHGS, Melbourne School of Population Health
- Dr Marcus Chen, Sexual Health Unit, Melbourne School of Population Health
- A/Professor Jane Fisher, CWHGS, Melbourne School of Population Health
- Dr Chris Bayly, Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne
Funding
- Department of Human Services Public Health Research Grant 2008-2009
Summary
This project will use different research methods to make an assessment of the impact of chlamydia on the sexual, reproductive and mental health of Victorians and their health care system. The research methods include a comprehensive literature review, analysis and evaluation of existing data sources, qualitative interviews with key informants, people affected by chlamydia ad health care professionals and quantitative surveys.