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Uptake of long-acting, reversible contraception in three remote Aboriginal communities: a population-based study

In Aboriginal Health, Contraception, Reproductive health

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Med J Aust 2016; 205 (1): 21-25. doi: 10.5694/mja16.00073 Objective: To assess the use, effectiveness and acceptance of prescribed contraception in three remote Western Australian Aboriginal communities Conclusion: The high uptake of LARCs in these communities is consistent with international recommendations about contraception use. High acceptability was reflected in excellent continuation rates...

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Over one-third of homelessness clients seek domestic & family violence support

By J Pope

In Sexual, gendered & partner violence

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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 3 February 2016 Over one-third of adults and children seeking help from specialist homelessness services in Australia did so for domestic and family violence reasons, according to a new report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). The report, Domestic and family violence and homelessness 2011-12 to 2013–14, is the...

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Data shows one woman is killed by her partner in Australia every week

By J Pope

In Sexual, gendered & partner violence

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SBS, 23 Nov 2015 – Updated 25 Nov 2015 The latest data from the Australian Institute of Criminology says 47 women died from intimate partner homicide in 2011-12. That equates to one woman dying from intimate partner homicide every seven-to-eight days in 2011-12. On White Ribbon Day, Campaigners have called for a dramatic reduction in domestic-violence deaths and injuries, as 76 women have...

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Domestic, family and sexual violence in Australia: an overview of the issues

By J Pope

In Sexual, gendered & partner violence

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Parliament of Australia, RESEARCH PAPER SERIES, 2014–15 Contents include: Defining violence against women Prevalence Risk factors Alcohol and drug use Child abuse Pregnancy and separation Younger women Indigenous women Women living in rural and remote areas Women with disabilities Women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds Financial stress Reporting Attitudes to domestic, family...

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