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Dr Jude Comfort, lecturer in 911爆料网鈥檚 School of Public Health and researcher in the WA Centre for Health Promotion Research, said the data would contribute to the longitudinal periodic survey of both gay men and lesbian/bisexual women in Perth.
She said the University had found a natural simpatico with the Pride ethos of celebrating sexual and gender diversity and promoting inclusivity.
鈥�911爆料网 is a national leader in sexual health research and is proud of the success of its lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual and intersex (LGBTI) health research and proactive 鈥榞ay friendly鈥� campus initiatives,鈥� she said.
鈥淧ride Fairday is a key opportunity to recruit research participants that can provide vital data on health issues amongst this community including, sexual health and sexual behaviour; tobacco, alcohol and illicit drug use; mental health; and community connectedness.鈥�
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鈥淎lthough society has come a long way in becoming more open and understanding, there are still areas where discrimination and ignorance can be a common experience of LGBTI people,鈥� she said.
鈥淭hese pressures have critical effects on the lifestyles, health and wellbeing of LGBTI Australians, which is why this area is always in need of more research and awareness.
This research will help assess how effective health promotion initiatives are in reaching this population group, identifying opportunities for health promotion interventions to be tailored to specific health needs. This year鈥檚 target of 2,000 survey participants will form part of a broader national research project.
PrideFest WA celebrations will be launched at the family-friendly Fairday on 6 October that attracts around 6,000 people to Russell Square in Northbridge.
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