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Conference presentations

2008

Population Health Congress 2008,
Brisbane, Queensland, 6 - 9 July 2008

  • Hobbs M, Taft A & Amir L. The emergency contraceptive pill (ECP) rescheduled: exploring women’s knowledge, attitudes and experiences. Abstract

3rd International Congress on Women's Mental Health,
Melbourne, Victoria, 17-20 March 2008

  • Loxton D, Powers J, Mooney R & Hoskings S. Sole Motherhood, Mental Health and the Role of Social Support. Abstract
  • Tooth L, Lucke J, Russell A, Byrne G, Lee C, Wilson A & Dobson A. The Impact of Caring Roles on Women's Mental Health.No abstract available.
  • Chojenta C, Loxton D & Lucke J. Prevalence and Antecedents of Postnatal Depression in Australia.No abstract available.
  • Parkinson L, Byles J, Gibson R & Robinson I. Women and Arthritis: The Burden of Suffering for Older Australian Women.No abstract available.

2nd International Congress on Physical Activity and Health,
Amsterdam, Netherlands, 14 April 2008

  • van Uffelen J, Watson M, Dobson A & Brown W. Convergent validity of self-reported sitting time with time-use questions. Abstract
  • Van Uffelen J, Watson M, Dobson A & Brown W. Does sitting time cause weight gain? Results of the ALSWH.No abstract available.

13th National Conference on Health Outcomes
Canberra, ACT 01 May 2008

  • Berecki J. Hysterectomy and weight gain. Abstract

2nd International Conference on Physical Activity and Public Health,
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, April 2008

  • Heesch K & Brown W. Dose response relationship between both physical activity and walking and 6 year incidence of arthritis in a national cohort of older women. Abstract

13th National Conference on Health Outcomes,
Canberra, ACT, 01 May 2008

  • Byles J. The impact of women's weight on health outcomes: A problem for now and the future. Abstract
  • Byles J. Living with urinary incontinence: A longitudinal study of older women.No abstract available.

Population Health Congress 2008,
Brisbane, Queensland, 6 - 9 July 2008

  • Taft A & Watson L. Depression, Pregnancy Termination and Births among Young Australian Women: The Confounding Effect of Partner Violence Abstract
  • Lucke J, Watson M, Loxton D & Herbert D. The Sexual Health of Australian Women in their Twenties and Thirties.No abstract available.
  • Watson M, Lucke J & Herbert D. Changing Patterns of Contraceptive Use in Young Australian Women: 1996 - 2006.No abstract available.
  • Powers J & Loxton D. How do Pregnant Women Respond to Alcohol Guidelines?No abstract available.
  • Dolja-Gore X & Loxton D. Prescribed Medication use Before, During and After Pregnancy.No abstract available.
  • Parkinson L, Byles J, Gibson R & Robinson I. Women and Arthritis: Burden of Illness and Management of Arthritis in Older Australian WomenNo abstract available.
  • Herbert D, Lucke J & Dobson A. Pregnancy Losses in Young Australian Women: Findings from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health.No abstract available.
  • Byles J, Gibson R, Young A, Loxton D, Robinson I &Parkinson L. Treatment for Depression Among Older Australian Women.No abstract available.
  • Byles J, Dolja-Gore X & Young A. Annual Health Assessments for Older Australian Women.No abstract available.
  • Berecki J, Hockey R & Dobson A. Adherence to Bishoposphonates by Elderly Women.No abstract available.
  • Tooth L, Dobson A & Hockey R. Relative Survival as an Indicator of Generalizability for Longitudinal Studies of Older PeopleNo abstract available.
  • Mackerras D, Powers J, Boorman J, Loxton D & Giles G. Estimating the Impact on Pregnant and Post-Partum Women of Fortifying Bread with Iodine.No abstract available.

Australasian Sexual Health Conference 2008
Perth, Western Australia, 16 September 2008

  • Lucke J, Watson M, Herbert D & Loxton D. Factors associated with STI among young women: findings from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health. Abstract

Population Health Congress 2008,
Brisbane, Queensland, 6 - 9 July 2008

  • Hobbs M, Taft A & Amir L. The emergency contraceptive pill (ECP) rescheduled: exploring women’s knowledge, attitudes and experiences. Abstract

3rd International Congress on Women's Mental Health,
Melbourne, Victoria, 17-20 March 2008

  • Loxton D, Powers J, Mooney R & Hoskings S. Sole Motherhood, Mental Health and the Role of Social Support. Abstract
  • Tooth L, Lucke J, Russell A, Byrne G, Lee C, Wilson A & Dobson A. The Impact of Caring Roles on Women's Mental Health.No abstract available.
  • Chojenta C, Loxton D & Lucke J. Prevalence and Antecedents of Postnatal Depression in Australia.No abstract available.
  • Parkinson L, Byles J, Gibson R & Robinson I. Women and Arthritis: The Burden of Suffering for Older Australian Women.No abstract available.

2nd International Congress on Physical Activity and Health,
Amsterdam, Netherlands, 14 April 2008

  • van Uffelen J, Watson M, Dobson A & Brown W. Convergent validity of self-reported sitting time with time-use questions. Abstract
  • Van Uffelen J, Watson M, Dobson A & Brown W. Does sitting time cause weight gain? Results of the ALSWH.No abstract available.

13th National Conference on Health Outcomes
Canberra, ACT 01 May 2008

  • Berecki J. Hysterectomy and weight gain. Abstract

2nd International Conference on Physical Activity and Public Health,
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, April 2008

  • Heesch K & Brown W. Dose response relationship between both physical activity and walking and 6 year incidence of arthritis in a national cohort of older women. Abstract

13th National Conference on Health Outcomes,
Canberra, ACT, 01 May 2008

  • Byles J. The impact of women's weight on health outcomes: A problem for now and the future. Abstract
  • Byles J. Living with urinary incontinence: A longitudinal study of older women.No abstract available.

Population Health Congress 2008,
Brisbane, Queensland, 6 - 9 July 2008

  • Taft A & Watson L. Depression, Pregnancy Termination and Births among Young Australian Women: The Confounding Effect of Partner Violence Abstract
  • Lucke J, Watson M, Loxton D & Herbert D. The Sexual Health of Australian Women in their Twenties and Thirties.No abstract available.
  • Watson M, Lucke J & Herbert D. Changing Patterns of Contraceptive Use in Young Australian Women: 1996 - 2006.No abstract available.
  • Powers J & Loxton D. How do Pregnant Women Respond to Alcohol Guidelines?No abstract available.
  • Dolja-Gore X & Loxton D. Prescribed Medication use Before, During and After Pregnancy.No abstract available.
  • Parkinson L, Byles J, Gibson R & Robinson I. Women and Arthritis: Burden of Illness and Management of Arthritis in Older Australian WomenNo abstract available.
  • Herbert D, Lucke J & Dobson A. Pregnancy Losses in Young Australian Women: Findings from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health.No abstract available.
  • Byles J, Gibson R, Young A, Loxton D, Robinson I &Parkinson L. Treatment for Depression Among Older Australian Women.No abstract available.
  • Byles J, Dolja-Gore X & Young A. Annual Health Assessments for Older Australian Women.No abstract available.
  • Berecki J, Hockey R & Dobson A. Adherence to Bishoposphonates by Elderly Women.No abstract available.
  • Tooth L, Dobson A & Hockey R. Relative Survival as an Indicator of Generalizability for Longitudinal Studies of Older PeopleNo abstract available.
  • Mackerras D, Powers J, Boorman J, Loxton D & Giles G. Estimating the Impact on Pregnant and Post-Partum Women of Fortifying Bread with Iodine.No abstract available.

Australasian Sexual Health Conference 2008
Perth, Western Australia, 16 September 2008

  • Lucke J, Watson M, Herbert D & Loxton D. Factors associated with STI among young women: findings from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health. Abstract

Australasian Society for Behavioural Health and Medicine 5th Annual Scientific Conference,
Sydney, NSW, 31 January – 2 February 2008

  • Johnstone M & Lee C. What is going on in the minds and lives of young Australian women? Abstract
  • Johnstone M & Lee C. What is going on in the minds and lives of young Australian women?No abstract available.

3rd International Congress on Women's Mental Health,
Melbourne, VIC, 16 - 20 March 2008

  • Taft A. Depression and termination of pregnancy (induced abortion) in a national cohort of young Australian women: the confounding effect of women’s experience of violence. Abstract
  • Taft A. Depression and termination of pregnancy (induced abortion) in a national cohort of young Australian women: the confounding effect of women’s experience of violence.No abstract available.
2007

Department of Economics Seminar, University of Calgary,
Calgary, Canada, 2 April 2007

  • Salale V, Doiron D, Fiebig D, Savage E & Young A. Family formation and the demand for private health insurance. Abstract

9th National Rural Health Conference,
Albury, NSW, 7 - 10 March 2007

  • Byles J, Gibson R, Parkinson & Dobson A. Driving myself: Main forms of transport among older women in rural and remote Australia. Abstract

8th Asia/Oceania Regional Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics,
Beijing, China, 22 - 25 October 2007

  • Byles J, Millar C, Sibbritt D & Chiarelli P. Living with urinary incontinence: A longitudinal study of older women. Abstract

New Zealand Association of Gerontology Annual Conference,
Hamilton, New Zealand, 14 - 16 November 2007

  • Byles J. Health Ageing and Chronic Disease: Are the two mutually exclusive? Abstract

Australian Federation of University Women,
Central Coast, NSW, 25 September 2007

  • Byles J. How can we better manage the health of older women. Abstract

Mars and Venus: Does Gener Matter in Ageing, NSW AAG Rural Conference,
Newcastle, NSW, 10 July 2007

  • Dobson A & Byles J. When two studies get hitched: Plans for combined analysis of data from ALWSH and Perth Men's Study. Abstract

Mars and Venus: Does Gender Matter in Ageing, NSW AAG Rural Confernce,
Newcastle, NSW 9 July 2007

  • Dobson A & Byles J. Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health Abstract

Mars and Venus: Does Gender Matter in Ageing, NSW AAG Rural Conference,
Newcastle, NSW, 9 - 10 July 2007

  • Mishra G. Childhood cognitive ability or smoking behaviour: Which better explains the links between lifetime socie-economic conditions and premature adult mortality in men and women in a British post war birth cohort? Abstract

Australian Government Departments of Health and Ageing and Treasury,
Canberra, ACT 14 October 2007

  • Warner-Smith P, Byles J & Lee C. Mid-age women's experiences of paid work and their intentions and expectations of retirement. Abstract

The 9th National Rural Health Conference,
Albury, NSW, 7 - 10 March 2007

  • Young A, Byles J, Lowe J & Dolja-Gore X. Health care for women with diabetes living in rural areas. Abstract

Department of Economics Seminar, University of Calgary,
Calgary, Canada, 2 April 2007

  • Salale V, Doiron D, Fiebig D, Savage E & Young A. Family formation and the demand for private health insurance. Abstract

9th National Rural Health Conference,
Albury, NSW, 7 - 10 March 2007

  • Byles J, Gibson R, Parkinson & Dobson A. Driving myself: Main forms of transport among older women in rural and remote Australia. Abstract

8th Asia/Oceania Regional Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics,
Beijing, China, 22 - 25 October 2007

  • Byles J, Millar C, Sibbritt D & Chiarelli P. Living with urinary incontinence: A longitudinal study of older women. Abstract

New Zealand Association of Gerontology Annual Conference,
Hamilton, New Zealand, 14 - 16 November 2007

  • Byles J. Health Ageing and Chronic Disease: Are the two mutually exclusive? Abstract

Australian Federation of University Women,
Central Coast, NSW, 25 September 2007

  • Byles J. How can we better manage the health of older women. Abstract

Mars and Venus: Does Gener Matter in Ageing, NSW AAG Rural Conference,
Newcastle, NSW, 10 July 2007

  • Dobson A & Byles J. When two studies get hitched: Plans for combined analysis of data from ALWSH and Perth Men's Study. Abstract

Mars and Venus: Does Gender Matter in Ageing, NSW AAG Rural Confernce,
Newcastle, NSW 9 July 2007

  • Dobson A & Byles J. Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health Abstract

Mars and Venus: Does Gender Matter in Ageing, NSW AAG Rural Conference,
Newcastle, NSW, 9 - 10 July 2007

  • Mishra G. Childhood cognitive ability or smoking behaviour: Which better explains the links between lifetime socie-economic conditions and premature adult mortality in men and women in a British post war birth cohort? Abstract

Australian Government Departments of Health and Ageing and Treasury,
Canberra, ACT 14 October 2007

  • Warner-Smith P, Byles J & Lee C. Mid-age women's experiences of paid work and their intentions and expectations of retirement. Abstract

The 9th National Rural Health Conference,
Albury, NSW, 7 - 10 March 2007

  • Young A, Byles J, Lowe J & Dolja-Gore X. Health care for women with diabetes living in rural areas. Abstract

Australasian Sexual Health Conference - Mars & Venus at Jupiters,
Broadbeach, Qld, 8 - 10 October 2007

  • Lucke J, Spallek M & Herbert D. Patterns of contraceptive use after reproductive events: findings from the Australian longitudinal study of women’s health. Abstract
  • Lucke J, Spallek M & Herbert D. Patterns of contraceptive use after reproductive events: findings from the Australian longitudinal study of women’s health.No abstract available.

Society for Reproductive and Infant Psychology,
Oxford, England, 10 September 2007

  • Rowlands I & Lee C. Psychological Predictors of Miscarriage among Young Australian Women. Abstract
  • Rowlands I & Lee C. Psychological Predictors of Miscarriage among Young Australian Women.No abstract available.

6th World Congress of the International Health Economic Association,
Copenhagen, Denmark, 8 - 11 July 2007

  • Salale V, Doiron D, Fiebig D, Savage E & Young A. Family formation and the demand for private health insurance. Abstract
  • Salale V, Doiron D, Fiebig D, Savage E & Young A. Family formation and the demand for private health insurance.No abstract available.

NSW HACC & Community Care Conference,
Sydney, NSW, 14 - 15 May 2007

  • Lucke J. Health service needs of older carers: Findings from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health. Abstract
  • Lucke J. Health service needs of older carers: Findings from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health.No abstract available.

Sixth National Physical Activity Conference,
Adelaide, SA, 13 - 16 October 2007

  • Brown W, Heesch K, Burton N & Blair S. Dose-response relationships between physical activity and health outcomes in women. Abstract
  • Burton N., Heesch K & Brown W. Dose-response relationships between physical activity and psychological health outcomes.No abstract available.
  • Heesch K, Byles J, Miller Y & Brown W. Dose-response relationship between physical activity and physical health outcomes.No abstract available.
  • Brown WJ. Trends and changes in physical activity in three cohorts of Australian Women 1996-2006. What do prospective data tell us that surveillance data do not?No abstract available.
  • Brown W, Heesch K, Burton N & Blair S. Dose-response relationships between physical activity and health outcomes in women.No abstract available.
  • Burton N., Heesch K & Brown W. Dose-response relationships between physical activity and psychological health outcomes.No abstract available.
  • Heesch K, Byles J, Miller Y & Brown W. Dose-response relationship between physical activity and physical health outcomes.No abstract available.
  • Brown WJ. Trends and changes in physical activity in three cohorts of Australian Women 1996-2006. What do prospective data tell us that surveillance data do not?No abstract available.

4th CAER Summer Workshop in Health, UNSW,
Sydney, NSW, 1 - 2 February 2007

  • Salale V, Doiron D, Fiebig D, Savage E, Young A. Family formation and the demand for private health insurance. Abstract
  • Salale V, Doiron D, Fiebig D, Savage E, Young A. Family formation and the demand for private health insurance.No abstract available.

Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand,
Melbourne, Vic, 2 April 2007

  • Hure A, Young A, Smith R & Collins C. Is diet quality higher during pregnancy? Abstract
  • Hure A, Young A, Smith R & Collins C. Is diet quality higher during pregnancy?No abstract available.

3rd Queensland Tobacco Control Symposium,
Brisbane, Qld, 2 August 2007

  • McDermott L, Owen N & Dobson A. Reducing from daily to non-daily smoking predicts cessation among young women. Abstract
  • McDermott L, Owen N & Dobson A. Reducing from daily to non-daily smoking predicts cessation among young women.No abstract available.

15th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian Society for the Study of Obesity,
Canberra, ACT, 31 August - 2 September 2007

  • Brown WJ. The relationship between changes in physical activity and changes in weight: lessons from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health. Invited presentation. Abstract
  • Brown WJ. The relationship between changes in physical activity and changes in weight: lessons from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health. Invited presentation.No abstract available.

2007 Active Living Congress,
Perth, WA, 21 - 23 March 2007

  • Brown W. Physical activity data, trends, and their implications. Abstract
  • Brown W. Physical activity data, trends, and their implications.No abstract available.

6th Annual Conference of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA),
Oslo, Norway, 20 - 23 June 2007

  • Brown WJ, Miller YD & Trost S. Life events and physical activity in young women. Abstract
  • Van Poppel MNM, Miller YD & Brown WJ. Is physical activity beneficial for menstrual problems? Results from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health.No abstract available.
  • Heesch K, Miller YD & Brown WJ. The impact of changes in physical activity on quality of life among mid age and older women.No abstract available.
  • Brown WJ, Miller YD & Trost S. Life events and physical activity in young women.No abstract available.
  • Van Poppel MNM, Miller YD & Brown WJ. Is physical activity beneficial for menstrual problems? Results from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health.No abstract available.
  • Heesch K, Miller YD & Brown WJ. The impact of changes in physical activity on quality of life among mid age and older women.No abstract available.

8th Asia/Oceania Regional Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics,
Beijing, China, 21 - 25 October 2007

  • Byles J, Robinson I, Gibson R & Gibson P Asthma among older women. Abstract
  • Byles J. Adequacy of Treatment for Depression among Older Australian Women.No abstract available.
  • Byles J. An Evidence-Based Approach to Falls Reduction in Residential Aged Care Facilities - Report of a Randomised Controlled TrialNo abstract available.
  • Byles J, Robinson I, Gibson R & Gibson P Asthma among older women.No abstract available.
  • Byles J. Adequacy of Treatment for Depression among Older Australian Women.No abstract available.
  • Byles J. An Evidence-Based Approach to Falls Reduction in Residential Aged Care Facilities - Report of a Randomised Controlled TrialNo abstract available.

IPSR International Conference: Understanding Health and Population Over Time: Strengthening Capacity in Longitudinal Data Collection and Analysis in Asia and the Pacific Region,
Bangkok, Thailand, 24 - 25 May 2007

  • Byles J & Dobson A. Findings from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health. Abstract

Ngahuru National Nutrition and Physical Activity Public Health Conference,
Rotorua, New Zealand, 23 - 25 May 2007

  • Brown WJ. Trends and changes in physical activity and weight data from the Australian Longitudinal Study of Women's Health. Invited keynote speaker, Abstract

Understanding Health and Population Over Times: Strengthening Capacity in Longitudinal Data Collection and Analysis In Asia and the Pacific Region,
Bangkok, Thailand, 24 - 25 May 2007

  • Dobson A. Findings from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health Abstract

IPSR International Conference: Understanding Health and Population Over Time: Strengthening Capacity in Longitudinal Data Collection and Analysis in Asia and the Pacific Region,
Bangkok, Thailand, 24 - 25 May 2007

  • Byles J & Dobson A. Findings from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health. Abstract

Ngahuru National Nutrition and Physical Activity Public Health Conference,
Rotorua, New Zealand, 23 - 25 May 2007

  • Brown WJ. Trends and changes in physical activity and weight data from the Australian Longitudinal Study of Women's Health. Invited keynote speaker, Abstract

Understanding Health and Population Over Times: Strengthening Capacity in Longitudinal Data Collection and Analysis In Asia and the Pacific Region,
Bangkok, Thailand, 24 - 25 May 2007

  • Dobson A. Findings from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health Abstract

38th Public Health Association of Australia Annual Conference,
Alice Springs, NT, 23 - 26 September 2007

  • Dolja-Gore X, Byles J & Young A. Equity in Health Service costs to women - a longitudinal study (POSTER). Abstract
  • Dolja-Gore X, Byles J & Young A. Equity in Health Service costs to women - a longitudinal study (POSTER).No abstract available.

The Joint Scientific Meeting of the AEA and the IEA Western Pacific Region,
Hobart, Tasmania, 27 - 29 August 2007

  • Powers J & Young A. Mental health: what is the effect of heavy drinking? Abstract
  • Powers J & Young A. Mental health: what is the effect of heavy drinking?No abstract available.

The joint Scientific Meeting of the AEA and the IEA Western Pacific Region,
Hobart, Tasmania, 27 - 29 August 2007

  • Dobson A. Missing data.No abstract available.

42nd Conference of the Japanese Medical Society of Alcohol and Drug Studies,
Ootsu city, Shiga prefecture, Japan, 28 - 29 September 2007

  • Furuya H, Young A, Powers J & Byles J. Alcohol consumption and physical health-related qulaity of life accounting for death in elder women. Abstract
  • Furuya H, Young A, Powers J & Byles J. Alcohol consumption and physical health-related qulaity of life accounting for death in elder women.No abstract available.

The 5th World Congress of the World Federation of Sleep Research and Sleep Medicine,
Cairns, Qld, 2 - 6 September 2007

  • Johnston A, Astbury J, Kennedy G & Bruck D. The relationship between sexual assault and sleep problems. Abstract
  • Johnston A, Astbury J, Kennedy G & Bruck D. The relationship between socio demographic variables and sleep problems.No abstract available.
  • Johnston A, Astbury J, Kennedy G & Bruck D. The relationship between sexual assault and sleep problems.No abstract available.
  • Johnston A, Astbury J, Kennedy G & Bruck D. The relationship between socio demographic variables and sleep problems.No abstract available.

The Australian Sociological Association / Sociological Association of Aotearoa New Zealand Joint Conference,
Auckland, New Zealand, 4 - 7 December 2007

  • Taylor A. Letters home and postcards from the edge: meaning and relationship in the qualitative analysis of comments from the ALSWH surveys. Abstract

Joint New Zealand & Australian Nutrition Societies Conference & Annual Scientific Meeting,
Auckland, New Zealand, 5 - 7 December 2007

  • Mishra G, McNaughton S, Brown W, Ball K, Giles G & Dobson A. Dietary patterns among Australian women at different stages of the life-course. Abstract

The Australian Sociological Association / Sociological Association of Aotearoa New Zealand Joint Conference,
Auckland, New Zealand, 4 - 7 December 2007

  • Taylor A. Letters home and postcards from the edge: meaning and relationship in the qualitative analysis of comments from the ALSWH surveys. Abstract

Joint New Zealand & Australian Nutrition Societies Conference & Annual Scientific Meeting,
Auckland, New Zealand, 5 - 7 December 2007

  • Mishra G, McNaughton S, Brown W, Ball K, Giles G & Dobson A. Dietary patterns among Australian women at different stages of the life-course. Abstract

Gerontology Physiotherapy Group 4th Biennial Conference: Australian Physiotherapy Association Conference Week,
Cairns, Qld, 4 - 8 October 2007

  • Chiarelli P, Sibbritt D, Miller C & Byles J. Older Women Barriers to Exercise: A longitudinal study of urinary incontinence in Australian women. Abstract
  • Chiarelli P, Sibbritt D, Miller C & Byles J. Older Women Barriers to Exercise: A longitudinal study of urinary incontinence in Australian women.No abstract available.

Carers NSW Conference: Partnerships for Better Health Outcomes: Carers and professionals working together,
Sydney, NSW, 8 - 9 March 2007

  • Lucke J. How can we help carers to care? An update from the Australian Longitudianl Study on Women's Health. Abstract
  • Lucke J. How can we help carers to care? An update from the Australian Longitudianl Study on Women's Health.No abstract available.
2006

FIGO Meeting,
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, November 2006

  • Read CM, Bateson D & Weisberg E. The pregnancy and contraceptive experiences of a cohort of mid-life Australian women. Abstract
  • Read CM, Bateson D & Weisberg E. The pregnancy and contraceptive experiences of a cohort of mid-life Australian women.No abstract available.

Australasian Society of Behavioural Health and Medicine,
Auckland, New Zealand, February 2006

  • Lee C. Ten years of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health. Abstract
  • Lee C. Ten years of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health.No abstract available.

Invited presentation to the Hawaiian Cancer Prevention Centre,
Hawaii, USA, April 2006

  • Brown W. Australian Longitudinal Study of Women's Health: Changes in physical activity and weight 1996-2003. Abstract

International Congress on Physical Activity and Public Health,
Atlanta, Georgia, USA, April 2006

  • Heesch K, Miller Y & Brown W. Does physical activity protect against arthritis in mid-age and older women? Abstract
  • Heesch K, Brown W & Dobson A. Is physical activity protective against anxiety and depression among older women?No abstract available.

Invited presentation to the Hawaiian Cancer Prevention Centre,
Hawaii, USA, April 2006

  • Brown W. Australian Longitudinal Study of Women's Health: Changes in physical activity and weight 1996-2003. Abstract

International Congress on Physical Activity and Public Health,
Atlanta, Georgia, USA, April 2006

  • Heesch K, Miller Y & Brown W. Does physical activity protect against arthritis in mid-age and older women? Abstract
  • Heesch K, Brown W & Dobson A. Is physical activity protective against anxiety and depression among older women?No abstract available.

4th Annual Scientific Conference, Australasian Society for Behavioural Health and Medicine,
Auckland, New Zealand, 9 - 11 February 2006

  • McDermott LJ, Owen N & Dobson AJ. Factors associated with late initiation of smoking among Australian women in young adulthood. Abstract
  • McDermott LJ, Owen N & Dobson AJ. Factors associated with late initiation of smoking among Australian women in young adulthood.No abstract available.

Invited presentation to the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia Workshop "Communicating the Gendered Impact of Economic Policies: The Case of Women's Retirement Incomes". University of New South Wales,
Sydney, NSW, 12 - 13 December 2006

  • Everingham, C. Three Models of Women’s Retirement. Abstract

Invited presentation to the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia Workshop ‘Communicating the Gendered Impact of Economic Policies: The Case of Women's Retirement Incomes’, University of New South Wales,
Sydney, NSW, 12 - 13 December 2006

  • Warner-Smith P, Byles J, Powers J & Hampson A. Women in their fifties: a lifecourse approach to their world and their wellbeing. Abstract

Invited presentation to the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia Workshop "Communicating the Gendered Impact of Economic Policies: The Case of Women's Retirement Incomes". University of New South Wales,
Sydney, NSW, 12 - 13 December 2006

  • Everingham, C. Three Models of Women’s Retirement. Abstract

Invited presentation to the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia Workshop ‘Communicating the Gendered Impact of Economic Policies: The Case of Women's Retirement Incomes’, University of New South Wales,
Sydney, NSW, 12 - 13 December 2006

  • Warner-Smith P, Byles J, Powers J & Hampson A. Women in their fifties: a lifecourse approach to their world and their wellbeing. Abstract

Dieticians Association of Australia 24th National Conference,
Sydney, NSW, 11 - 13 May 2006

  • Williams L, Germov J, Young A & Wheway V. What practices do Australian women use to prevent weight gain and how well do they work? Abstract
  • Williams L, Germov J, Young A & Wheway V. What practices do Australian women use to prevent weight gain and how well do they work?No abstract available.

3rd International Conference on Healthy Ageing & Longevity,
Melbourne, Vic, 13 - 15 October 2006

  • Byles J. Fit and Well at 80: Defying the stereotypes of age and illness. Abstract
  • Byles J. Fit and Well at 80: Defying the stereotypes of age and illness.No abstract available.

International Council on Women’s Health Issues Congress,
Sydney, NSW, 16 November 2006

  • Dobson A. Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health: the outlook for chronic disease. Abstract
  • Dobson A. Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health: the outlook for chronic disease.No abstract available.

28th Annual Conference on Time Use Research,
Copenhagen, Denmark, 16 - 18 August 2006

  • Brown P, Cerin E & Warner-Smith P. Using the experience sampling method to compare patterns of time use among working parents in two age cohorts. Abstract
  • Brown P, Cerin E & Warner-Smith P. Using the experience sampling method to compare patterns of time use among working parents in two age cohorts.No abstract available.

Making the most of the Census,
Canberra, ACT, 18 - 19 July 2006

  • Bryson L & Powers J. Researching in a mobile world: Dealing with populations, mobility and longitudinal research in the twenty-first century. Abstract
  • Bryson L & Powers J. Researching in a mobile world: Dealing with populations, mobility and longitudinal research in the twenty-first century.No abstract available.

Australasian Epidemiology Association Conference,
Melbourne, Vic, 18 - 19 September 2006

  • Powers J & Young A Abstinence: Is it bad for you or a case of mistaken identity? Abstract

Australasian Epidemiological Association conference,
Melbourne, Vic, 18 - 19 September 2006

  • Bowe S, Young A & Sibbritt D. Analysing longitudinal changes in health-related quality of life: How do you account for deaths and other missing data? Abstract
  • Young A, Lowe, L, Byles J & Dolja-Gore X. Linking health-related databases to study the costs of health care for chronic disease.No abstract available.
  • Young A & Byles J. Longitudinal patterns and correlates of frequent attendence to general practice among women.No abstract available.

Australasian Epidemiology Association Conference,
Melbourne, Vic, 18 - 19 September 2006

  • Powers J & Young A Abstinence: Is it bad for you or a case of mistaken identity? Abstract

Australasian Epidemiological Association conference,
Melbourne, Vic, 18 - 19 September 2006

  • Bowe S, Young A & Sibbritt D. Analysing longitudinal changes in health-related quality of life: How do you account for deaths and other missing data? Abstract
  • Young A, Lowe, L, Byles J & Dolja-Gore X. Linking health-related databases to study the costs of health care for chronic disease.No abstract available.
  • Young A & Byles J. Longitudinal patterns and correlates of frequent attendence to general practice among women.No abstract available.

Nutrition Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting,
Sydney, NSW, 29 November - 2 December 2006

  • Hure A, Young A, Smith R & Collins C A comparison of diet quality in young Australian women according to pregnancy status. Abstract

Ninth International Congress of Behavioural Medicine,
Bangkok, Thailand, 29 November - 2 December 2006

  • Hallsworth L, Lee C & Wade T. Life events as predictors of quality of life following breast cancer (POSTER). Abstract

Nutrition Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting,
Sydney, NSW, 29 November - 2 December 2006

  • Collins C, Young A & Hodge A. Associations between diet quality, quality of life and Medicare costs in mid-aged women from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health. Abstract

Ninth International Congress of Behavioural Medicine,
Bangkok, Thailand, 29 November - 2 December 2006

  • Miller Y, Hockey R, Dobson A & Brown W. Does having a baby make you fatter? Determinants of 7-year weight gain among young women. Abstract

The Ninth International congress of Behavioural Medicine,
Bangkok, Thailand, 29 November - 2 December 2006

  • Heesch K, Byles J & Brown W. Does physical activity decrease the risk of falls in older women? Abstract
  • O'Dwyer S, Miller Y & Brown W. Physical activity and memory complaints in older women from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health.No abstract available.
  • Brown W. Physical activity and health in women, presenting the evidence. Symposium contribution : Physical activity and health in women: Measurement and interventions.No abstract available.

The Ninth International Congress of Behavioral Medicine
Bangkok, Thailand, 29 November - 2 December 2006

  • Heesch K, Byles J & Brown W. Does physical activity decrease the risk of falls in Older women? (POSTER) Abstract

Ninth International Congress of Behavioral Medicine,
Bangkok, Thailand, 29 November - 2 December 2006

  • Miller Y, Hockey R, Dobson A & Brown WJ. Does having a baby make you fatter? Determinants of 7-year weight gain among young women. Abstract

Nutrition Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting,
Sydney, NSW, 29 November - 2 December 2006

  • Hure A, Young A, Smith R & Collins C A comparison of diet quality in young Australian women according to pregnancy status. Abstract

Ninth International Congress of Behavioural Medicine,
Bangkok, Thailand, 29 November - 2 December 2006

  • Hallsworth L, Lee C & Wade T. Life events as predictors of quality of life following breast cancer (POSTER). Abstract

Nutrition Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting,
Sydney, NSW, 29 November - 2 December 2006

  • Collins C, Young A & Hodge A. Associations between diet quality, quality of life and Medicare costs in mid-aged women from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health. Abstract

Ninth International Congress of Behavioural Medicine,
Bangkok, Thailand, 29 November - 2 December 2006

  • Miller Y, Hockey R, Dobson A & Brown W. Does having a baby make you fatter? Determinants of 7-year weight gain among young women. Abstract

The Ninth International congress of Behavioural Medicine,
Bangkok, Thailand, 29 November - 2 December 2006

  • Heesch K, Byles J & Brown W. Does physical activity decrease the risk of falls in older women? Abstract
  • O'Dwyer S, Miller Y & Brown W. Physical activity and memory complaints in older women from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health.No abstract available.
  • Brown W. Physical activity and health in women, presenting the evidence. Symposium contribution : Physical activity and health in women: Measurement and interventions.No abstract available.

The Ninth International Congress of Behavioral Medicine
Bangkok, Thailand, 29 November - 2 December 2006

  • Heesch K, Byles J & Brown W. Does physical activity decrease the risk of falls in Older women? (POSTER) Abstract

Ninth International Congress of Behavioral Medicine,
Bangkok, Thailand, 29 November - 2 December 2006

  • Miller Y, Hockey R, Dobson A & Brown WJ. Does having a baby make you fatter? Determinants of 7-year weight gain among young women. Abstract

Symposium contribution for the Physical Activity and Obesity Satellite Conference,
Brisbane, Qld, 31 August – 2 September 2006

  • Brown W. Longitudinal epidemiological data on physical activity, obesity, and health: Australia. Abstract
  • Brown W. Longitudinal epidemiological data on physical activity, obesity, and health: Australia.No abstract available.

Work/Life Balance: Challenges and Solutions Conference,
Brisbane, Qld, 20 November 2006

  • Brown P. How employees experience and manage time. Abstract
  • Brown P. How employees experience and manage time.No abstract available.

Poster presentation at the US Centers for Disease Control international conference on Physical Activity and Health,
Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 17 - 20 April 2006

  • Brown W, Burton N, Spalleck M & Trost S. Sharing an anniversary: Physical activity and the Australian Longitudinal Study of Women's Health. Abstract
  • Brown W, Burton N, Spalleck M & Trost S. Sharing an anniversary: Physical activity and the Australian Longitudinal Study of Women's Health.No abstract available.

Australian Society for Psychological Research in Diabetes 7th Annual Conference,
Gold Coast, Qld, 21 August 2006

  • Lowe J, Young A, Byles J & Dolja-Gore X. Patterns of care for older women in Australia with diabetes. Abstract
  • Lowe J, Young A, Byles J & Dolja-Gore X. Patterns of care for older women in Australia with diabetes.No abstract available.

Australians on the Move: Internal Migration in Australia Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia 2006 Annual Symposium,
Canberra, ACT, 20 - 22 November 2006

  • Larson A. The implications of population mobility for social development. Abstract
  • Larson A. The implications of population mobility for social development.No abstract available.

Mature Australasian Longitudinal Studies of Children and Youth: Celebrating achievements, making connections, planning for the future,
Melbourne, Vic, 21 - 22 August 2006

  • Loxton D & Lucke J. The Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health. Abstract
  • Loxton D & Lucke J. The Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health.No abstract available.

AAG 40th National Conference,
Adelaide, SA, 21 - 23 November 2006

  • Byles J, Parkinson L, Tavener M, Everingham C, Warner Smith P & Stevenson D. Transforming Retirement: New definitions of life after work. Abstract
  • Byles J, Parkinson L, Tavener M, Everingham C, Warner Smith P & Stevenson D. Transforming Retirement: New definitions of life after work.No abstract available.

9th Annual World Leisure Congress,
Hangzhou, China, 15 - 24 October 2006

  • Brown P, Cerin E & Warner-Smith P. The Work/Life Tensions’ Project: Exploring experiences of time among dual-earner parents in Australia. Abstract
  • Brown P, Cerin E & Warner-Smith P. The Work/Life Tensions’ Project: Exploring experiences of time among dual-earner parents in Australia.No abstract available.

Diversity in Ageing: 39th National Conference of the Australian Association of Gerontology,
Sydney, NSW, 22 - 24 November 2006

  • Byles J, Young A, Henry D, Dolja-Gore X, & Parkinson L. Multiple Medicines and the PolyPill: Can one size fit all? Abstract

Diversity in Ageing: 39th National Conference of the Australian Association of Gerontology,
Sydney, NSW, 22 - 24 November 2006

  • Byles J & Pachana N. Social circumstances, social support, ageing and health: Findings from the Australian Longitudinal Study of Women’s Health. Abstract
  • Byles J, Millar C, Sibbritt D & Chiarelli P. Incontinence among older women in Australia.No abstract available.

Diversity in Ageing. 39th National Conference of the Australian Association of Gerontology,
Sydney, NSW, 22 - 24 November 2006

  • Parkinson L, Byles J, Gibson R & Sibbritt D. Women and arthritis: Management of arthritis in older Australian women. Abstract

Diversity in Ageing: 39th National Conference of the Australian Association of Gerontology,
Sydney, NSW, 22 - 24 November 2006

  • Byles J, Young A, Henry D, Dolja-Gore X, & Parkinson L. Multiple Medicines and the PolyPill: Can one size fit all? Abstract

Diversity in Ageing: 39th National Conference of the Australian Association of Gerontology,
Sydney, NSW, 22 - 24 November 2006

  • Byles J & Pachana N. Social circumstances, social support, ageing and health: Findings from the Australian Longitudinal Study of Women’s Health. Abstract
  • Byles J, Millar C, Sibbritt D & Chiarelli P. Incontinence among older women in Australia.No abstract available.

Diversity in Ageing. 39th National Conference of the Australian Association of Gerontology,
Sydney, NSW, 22 - 24 November 2006

  • Parkinson L, Byles J, Gibson R & Sibbritt D. Women and arthritis: Management of arthritis in older Australian women. Abstract

Australian Association of gerontology NSW Rural Conference,
Tamworth, NSW, 23 - 24 March 2006

  • Byles J & Penning C. A dementia training resource for staff working in acute care hosptials in NSW. Abstract

Australian Association of Gerontology Annual NSW Rural Conference,
Tamworth, NSW, 23 - 24 March 2006

  • Parkinson L, Byles J, Gibson R & Sibbritt D. Women and arthritis: The burden of suffering for older Australian women. Abstract
  • Parkinson L, Warburton J, Sibbritt D, Byles J & Gibson R. Volunteering and Older Women.No abstract available.

Australian Association of Gerontology, NSW Rural Conference,
Tamworth, NSW, 23 - 24 March 2006

  • Byles J, Wheway V & Young A. Annual Health Assessments for the elderly: Measures of uptake of the new service and characteristics of new users. Abstract

Australian Association of gerontology NSW Rural Conference,
Tamworth, NSW, 23 - 24 March 2006

  • Byles J & Penning C. A dementia training resource for staff working in acute care hosptials in NSW. Abstract

Australian Association of Gerontology Annual NSW Rural Conference,
Tamworth, NSW, 23 - 24 March 2006

  • Parkinson L, Byles J, Gibson R & Sibbritt D. Women and arthritis: The burden of suffering for older Australian women. Abstract
  • Parkinson L, Warburton J, Sibbritt D, Byles J & Gibson R. Volunteering and Older Women.No abstract available.

Australian Association of Gerontology, NSW Rural Conference,
Tamworth, NSW, 23 - 24 March 2006

  • Byles J, Wheway V & Young A. Annual Health Assessments for the elderly: Measures of uptake of the new service and characteristics of new users. Abstract

Australian Diabetes Society Conference,
Gold Coast, Qld, 23 - 25 August 2006

  • Lowe J, Young A, Byles J & Dolja-Gore X. Patterns of care for older women in Australia with diabetes. Abstract
  • Lowe J, Young A, Byles J & Dolja-Gore X. Patterns of care for older women in Australia with diabetes.No abstract available.

Oral presentation at the 53rd Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine,
Denver, Colarado USA, 31 May - 3 June 2006

  • Brown W, Hockey R & Dobson A. Physical activity, BMI, and health care costs in mid aged and older Australian women. Abstract
  • Brown W, Hockey R & Dobson A. Physical activity, BMI, and health care costs in mid aged and older Australian women.No abstract available.

Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand (PSANZ) - 11th Annual Congress,
Melbourne, Vic, 1 - 4 April 2006

  • Hure A, Young A, Smith R, & Collins C. is diet quality higher during pregnancy? Abstract
  • Hure A, Young A, Smith R, & Collins C. is diet quality higher during pregnancy?No abstract available.

International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies 22nd Annual Meeting,
Hollywood, USA, 5 November 2006

  • Cwikel J & Segal-Engelchin D. How do mothers cope under conditions of chronic stress? Abstract
  • Cwikel J & Segal-Engelchin D. How do mothers cope under conditions of chronic stress?No abstract available.

Invited presentation at the International Conference on Sports Marketing,
Hong Kong, 7 - 8 October 2006

  • Brown W. Weight gain data support the case for activation of Australian women. Abstract
  • Brown W. Weight gain data support the case for activation of Australian women.No abstract available.

Invited symposium presentation, 10th International Congress on Obesity,
Sydney, NSW, 3 - 8 September 2006

  • Ball K. Psychosocial consequences of obesity. Abstract

Invited oral presentation at the Jenny Craig Symposium - The role of commercial weight loss programs in obesity management. International Physical Obesity Conference,
Sydney, NSW, 3 - 8 September 2006

  • Brown W. Weight and weight gain in Australian women: understanding the importance of energy balance. Abstract

Invited symposium presentation, 10th International Congress on Obesity,
Sydney, NSW, 3 - 8 September 2006

  • Ball K. Psychosocial consequences of obesity. Abstract

Invited oral presentation at the Jenny Craig Symposium - The role of commercial weight loss programs in obesity management. International Physical Obesity Conference,
Sydney, NSW, 3 - 8 September 2006

  • Brown W. Weight and weight gain in Australian women: understanding the importance of energy balance. Abstract
2005

5th National Physical Activity Conference,
Melbourne, Vic, October 2005

  • Brown WJ. Upsetting the energy balance: What causes weight gain in Australian women? Abstract
  • Brown WJ. Upsetting the energy balance: What causes weight gain in Australian women?No abstract available.

Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and Other Drugs (APSAD) Conference,
Melbourne, Vic, November 2005

  • Clemens S, Matthews S, Young A & Powers J. Stability and change in Women’s alcohol consumption. Abstract

International Association of Time Use Research Annual Conference,
Halifax, NS, Canada, November 2005

  • Warner-Smith P & Brown P. ‘Tuesdays they’re with my mother-in-law’: Grandparents’ contribution to informal childcare in Australia. Abstract

Women's Health NSW Conference,
Newcastle, NSW, November 2005

  • Loxton D. Gynecological and breast health and partner violence: Preventative healthcare. Abstract

Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and Other Drugs (APSAD) Conference,
Melbourne, Vic, November 2005

  • Clemens S, Matthews S, Young A & Powers J. Stability and change in Women’s alcohol consumption. Abstract

International Association of Time Use Research Annual Conference,
Halifax, NS, Canada, November 2005

  • Warner-Smith P & Brown P. ‘Tuesdays they’re with my mother-in-law’: Grandparents’ contribution to informal childcare in Australia. Abstract

Women's Health NSW Conference,
Newcastle, NSW, November 2005

  • Loxton D. Gynecological and breast health and partner violence: Preventative healthcare. Abstract

Connexions Conference: Think About the Links, Violence, Abuse and Negle