Nsw population health survey program

The landline frame is stratified by health district, using a best-fit for matching postcodes to phone prefix geography, and one adult or one child is selected from each landline contacted. The mobile frame uses valid Sampleworx numbers; one adult is selected from each mobile contacted, and an additional child is selected from parent responders. The final sample is representative of each of the state's 15 Local Health Districts. Separate questionnaires are administered to adults aged 16 years and over and children aged years.

If the selected respondent is a child, a parent or carer is selected as a proxy respondent. The survey questionnaires are translated into five languages: Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Italian and Vietnamese. The survey data are weighted to account for probabilities of selection, as well as post-stratification, to match the final sample to the state population. There is a wealth of information in the survey that may be of interest to researchers. Other researchers should lodge a data request with the Chief Health Officer stating the aim of the research and the required variables.

You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. This survey is conducted between February and December each year.

In addition to the Population Health Surveys above other surveys and studies are conducted as required. The Ministry encourages people who are contacted to participate in the surveys. Before analysis and reporting, all data are de-identified. No information is published or released in a form that could identify an individual. The results are of great value to the community in planning how to improve the health of people in NSW and local health services.

If you have a text message from or missed a call from 02 it is because The Social Research Centre has attempted to contact you to participate in the Survey. If you have any concerns or comments about the research, The Social Research Centre can be reached via:. Phone: Email: info srcentre.