Professor Annette Dobson
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Annette Dobson

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Background

Professor Annette Dobson's research interests are in: Biostatistics (generalised linear modelling, clinical biostatistics, statistical methods relevant to longitudinal studies), and Epidemiology (tobacco control, cardiovascular disease, women's health).

Availability

Professor Annette Dobson is:
Not available for supervision
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Fields of research

Biostatistics Cardiovascular medicine and haematology Clinical sciences Health Sciences Mathematical Sciences Statistics

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science, University of Adelaide
  • Masters (Research) of Statistics, James Cook University
  • Doctor of Philosophy, James Cook University
  • Postgraduate Diploma, University of New England Australia

Research interests

  • Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health

    This is a large national project involving more than 55,000 women that started in 1996. The goal is to examine factors that affect the health of women and their use of health services in the context of their personal, family, social and economic circumstances. It involves a large research team which includes people with expertise in statistics, psychology, sociology, medicine, exercise, nutrition, etc. I am the director of the project.

  • Methodology for Longitudinal Studies

    These studies are becoming popular worldwide because they hold the promise of solving questions relating to causation which cannot be realistically examined using other study designs. They are however very complex and expensive, and they pose substantial statistical challenges.

  • Trends in chronic disease and multimorbidity

    Heart disease has declined in Australia by more than 50% in the last 40 years, but it is still a leading cause of death, morbidity and health costs. As heart disease has declined and life expectancy has increased, older people are at increasing risk of experiencing multiple chronic conditions, including dementia. I work on understanding prevalence, trends and overlapping patterns of chronic disease in Australia and internationally.

Search Professor Annette Dobson’s works on UQ eSpace

643 works between 1979 and 2025
All (643) Book (19) Journal Article (487) Other Outputs (27) Conference Publication (98) Book Chapter (12)

441 - 460 of 643 works

2004

Journal Article

Do socioeconomic gradients in women's health widen over time and with age

Mishra, Gita D., Ball, Kylie, Dobson, Annette J. and Byles, Julie E. (2004). Do socioeconomic gradients in women's health widen over time and with age. Social Science & Medicine, 58 (9), 1585-95. doi: 10.1016/S0277-9536(03)00368-X

Do socioeconomic gradients in women's health widen over time and with age

2004

Journal Article

Changes in physical and mental health around menopause

Mishra, G. D., Brown, W. J. and Dobson, A. J. (2004). Changes in physical and mental health around menopause. Menopause Digest, 16 (3), 26-29.

Changes in physical and mental health around menopause

2004

Conference Publication

Using classification trees to weight for dropout and item non-response in longitudinal research

Tooth, L., Barnett, A. and Dobson, A. (2004). Using classification trees to weight for dropout and item non-response in longitudinal research. 3rd Conference of Epidemiological Longitudinal Studies in Europe, Bristol, United Kingdom, 22-24th September, 2004.

Using classification trees to weight for dropout and item non-response in longitudinal research

2003

Journal Article

Physical and mental health: Changes during menopause transition

Mishra, Gita D., Brown, Wendy J. and Dobson, Annette J. (2003). Physical and mental health: Changes during menopause transition. Quality of Life Research, 12 (4), 405-412. doi: 10.1023/A:1023421128141

Physical and mental health: Changes during menopause transition

2003

Journal Article

The decline in bulk-billing and increase in out-of-pocket costs for general practice consultations in rural areas of Australia, 1995-2001 (multiple letters)

Ruse, Warwick H., Harrison, Chris A., Young, Anne F. and Dobson, Annette J. (2003). The decline in bulk-billing and increase in out-of-pocket costs for general practice consultations in rural areas of Australia, 1995-2001 (multiple letters). Medical Journal of Australia, 178 (9), 470-471. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2003.tb05298.x

The decline in bulk-billing and increase in out-of-pocket costs for general practice consultations in rural areas of Australia, 1995-2001 (multiple letters)

2003

Journal Article

The decline in bulk-billing and increase in out-of-pocket costs for general practice consultations in rural areas of Australia, 1995-2001

Young, Anne F. and Dobson, Annette J. (2003). The decline in bulk-billing and increase in out-of-pocket costs for general practice consultations in rural areas of Australia, 1995-2001. Medical Journal of Australia, 178 (3), 122-126. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2003.tb05102.x

The decline in bulk-billing and increase in out-of-pocket costs for general practice consultations in rural areas of Australia, 1995-2001

2003

Conference Publication

The role of life-stage transitions in smoking behaviour among young women

McDermott, L., Dobson, A. J. and Owen, N. G. (2003). The role of life-stage transitions in smoking behaviour among young women. 35th Public Health Association of Australia Annual Conference 2003, Brisbane, Queensland, 28 September - 1 October, 2003. Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA).

The role of life-stage transitions in smoking behaviour among young women

2003

Book Chapter

Statistical Analysis: relating changes in risk factors and treatment to changes in event rates

Dobson, Annette (2003). Statistical Analysis: relating changes in risk factors and treatment to changes in event rates. MONICA monograph and multimedia sourcebook : world's largest study of heart disease, stroke, risk factors and population trends 1979-2002. (pp. 77-78) edited by H. Tunstall-Pedoe, K. Kuulasmaa, H. Tolonen, M. Davidson and S. Mendis. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organisation.

Statistical Analysis: relating changes in risk factors and treatment to changes in event rates

2003

Conference Publication

Some problems with life event scores and health outcomes

Dobson, A., Smith, N. and Pachana, N. A. (2003). Some problems with life event scores and health outcomes. Australian Association of Gerontology 36th National Conference, Hobart, Tasmania, 12 – 14 November, 2003. Richmond, Vic., Australia: ACOTA.

Some problems with life event scores and health outcomes

2003

Other Outputs

Women and mental health in Australia: selected findings of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health.

Brotherston, R, Lee, C, Smith, N, Dobson, A and Outram, S. (2003). Women and mental health in Australia: selected findings of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health.. Australia. Dept. of Health and Ageing.

Women and mental health in Australia: selected findings of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health.

2003

Book Chapter

Routine Mortality Data

Dobson, A. J. (2003). Routine Mortality Data. MONICA Monograph and Multimedia Sourcebook. World's largest study of heart disease, stroke, risk factors, and population trends 1979-2002. (pp. 35-36) edited by Hugh Tunstall-Pedoe. Geneva: World Health Organization.

Routine Mortality Data

2003

Other Outputs

Health services and chronic conditions: Selected findings of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Womens Health.

Dobson, A, Grove, N, Ford, J, Russell, A and Lee, C. (2003). Health services and chronic conditions: Selected findings of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Womens Health.. Australian Department of Health and Ageing.

Health services and chronic conditions: Selected findings of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Womens Health.

2003

Other Outputs

Young Women and Smoking: an investigation of factors influencing young Queensland women to initiate, maintain and stop smoking tobacco

Owen, N., Dobson, A., McDermott, L., Gallois, C., Leslie, E. and Gale, J. (2003). Young Women and Smoking: an investigation of factors influencing young Queensland women to initiate, maintain and stop smoking tobacco. Brisbane, Australia: Cancer Prevention Research Centre, School of Population Health, The University of Queensland.

Young Women and Smoking: an investigation of factors influencing young Queensland women to initiate, maintain and stop smoking tobacco

2003

Other Outputs

Physical activity, body mass index and health in Australian women: selected findings of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health

Brown, W., Ball, K., Trost, S. and Dobson, A. (2003). Physical activity, body mass index and health in Australian women: selected findings of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health. Australian Department of Health and Ageing.

Physical activity, body mass index and health in Australian women: selected findings of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health

2003

Book Chapter

Routine Mortality Data

Dobson, Annette (2003). Routine Mortality Data. MONICA monograph and multimedia sourcebook : world's largest study of heart disease, stroke, risk factors and population trends 1979-2002. (pp. 35-36) edited by H. Tunstall-Pedoe, K. Kuulasmaa, H. Tolonen, M. Davidson and S. Mendis. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organisation.

Routine Mortality Data

2003

Journal Article

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research and the conduct of longitudinal studies: issues for debate

Grove, N, Brough, M, Canuto, C and Dobson, A. (2003). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research and the conduct of longitudinal studies: issues for debate. Australian And New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 27 (6), 637-41. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-842X.2003.tb00612.x

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research and the conduct of longitudinal studies: issues for debate

2003

Book Chapter

Statistical Analysis - relating changes in risk factors and treatment to changes in event rates

Dobson, A. J. (2003). Statistical Analysis - relating changes in risk factors and treatment to changes in event rates. MONICA Monograph and Multimedia Sourcebook. World's largest study of heart disease, stroke, risk factors, and population trends 1979-2002. (pp. 77-78) edited by Hugh Tunstall-Pedoe. Geneva: World Health Organization.

Statistical Analysis - relating changes in risk factors and treatment to changes in event rates

2003

Book Chapter

Contributions to MONICA Monograph and Multimedia Sourcebook

Dobson, A. J. (2003). Contributions to MONICA Monograph and Multimedia Sourcebook. MONICA monograph and multimedia sourcebook : world's largest study of heart disease, stroke, risk factors and population trends 1979-2002. (pp. 1-1) edited by H. Tunstall-Pedoe, K. Kuulasmaa, H. Tolonen, M. Davidson and S. Mendis. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organisation.

Contributions to MONICA Monograph and Multimedia Sourcebook

2003

Book Chapter

Australia-Newcastle (AUS-NEW, AN)

Dobson, Annette (2003). Australia-Newcastle (AUS-NEW, AN). MONICA monograph and multimedia sourcebook : world's largest study of heart disease, stroke, risk factors and population trends 1979-2002. (pp. 93-93) edited by H. Tunstall-Pedoe, K. Kuulasmaa, H. Tolonen, M. Davidson and S. Mendis. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organisation.

Australia-Newcastle (AUS-NEW, AN)

2003

Conference Publication

Population effects on individual systolic blood pressure: A multilevel analysis of WHO MONICA Project

Merlo, J., Lynch, J., Rastam, L. and Dobson, A. (2003). Population effects on individual systolic blood pressure: A multilevel analysis of WHO MONICA Project. 43rd Annual Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention, Miami, Florida, 5 - 8 March 2003. Philadelphia PA, USA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Population effects on individual systolic blood pressure: A multilevel analysis of WHO MONICA Project

Current funding

  • 2026 - 2030
    Australian Perimenopause and Menopause (A-PaM) Study
    NHMRC MRFF Infertility Pregnancy Loss and Menopause
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2027
    Maternal and early life origins of adolescent menstrual disorders and pelvic pain
    NHMRC Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies Grants
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2027
    Understanding intergenerational change in the health and well-being of older adults and its effects: The Sydney Memory and Ageing Study 2. (NHMRC CTCS led by University of New South Wales)
    University of New South Wales
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2026
    Mothers and their Children's Healthcare Experience Study (MatCHES)
    NHMRC MRFF PPHR - Maternal Health and First 2000 Days, Early Childhood, and Exercise and Nutrition
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023 - 2024
    Analysis of EndGenderBias Survey
    Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2023
    Queensland women¿s health strategy ¿ Research on the health needs and health service use of Queensland women and girls
    Queensland Health
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2025
    Genetic variants, Early Life exposures, and Longitudinal Endometriosis Symptoms study (GELLES)
    NHMRC MRFF EPCDR - Endometriosis Research
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2022
    Improving Australia's Dementia Statistic
    Boosting Dementia Research Grants Scheme (PR6): Improving Dementia Data and Methods
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2025
    Centre of Research Excellence on Women and Non-communicable Disease (CRE WaND): Prevention and Detection
    NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Health service use in the last two years of life by older Australian women with dementia, heart disease, stroke or lung disease
    Commonwealth Department of Health
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2021
    M-PreM study: Reproductive factors, from menarche to pre-menopause, and the risk of cardiometabolic and respiratory conditions before menopause
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2019
    Establishment of a Health Data Analytics Panel
    Commonwealth Department of Health
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    Development of evidence-based approaches that will improve antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention and control in general practice settings
    Office of Health Protection, Department of Health
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2019
    Mothers' and their Children's Health study: understanding disparities in health and health service utilisation among Australian families
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Comparison of DVA clients', ADF members' and the general population's responses to the 2007 National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing
    Department of Veterans' Affairs
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2016
    Project B - The Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health - Establishment of a new cohort of women born 1989-94; more frequent surveys of women born 1921-26; strengthening of study capacity
    Department of Health and Ageing
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2014
    A longitudinal study of patterns of contraception use and access to contraceptive information, advice and services for young Australian women
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2011
    Prospective study of birth defects from fetotoxic agents in the public water supply
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2014
    Prospective study of birth defects from fetotoxic agents in the public water supply (NHMRC Project Grant Administered by The University of South Australia)
    University of South Australia
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    Secure Research Facility for Defence Related Research on Military and Veterans' Health
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2016
    NHMRC CRE: Centre of Research Excellence in Women's Health in the 21st century (CREWH21)
    NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    A Longitudinal Study of Contraception Use and Unplanned Pregnancy Among Young Australian Women
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2012
    MEAO Phase 2B FY09/10 (SOW #2)
    Commonwealth Department of Defence
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2012
    Timor-Leste Family Study
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2009
    MEAO Phase 2B
    Commonwealth Department of Defence
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2016
    Project A - Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health (2012-2016)
    Department of Health and Ageing (Commonwealth of Australia)
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2011
    Needs of spouse carers of World War II veterans before and after widowhood
    Department of Veterans' Affairs
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    Provision of Stage 2 Research on Carers based on the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health (ALSWH)
    Department of Health and Ageing (Commonwealth of Australia)
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2010
    Depression and cardiovascular disease in a cohort of mid-aged Australian women
    National Heart Foundation of Australia
    Open grant
  • 2008
    MEAO Phase 2A
    Commonwealth Department of Defence
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2012
    Men, Women and Ageing: predictors of ageing well in the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health and the Perth Health in Men Study
    NHMRCARC Ageing Well, Ageing Productively Program
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2010
    Factors Associated With the Recruitment and Retention of the Current and Future Nursing Workforce - A Longitudinal E-Cohort Study
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2006
    Develop And Pilot An E-Cohort Research Technique For Longitudinal Studies Using Multiple International Cohorts
    ARC Special Research Initiatives - E-Research
    Open grant
  • 2005
    NHMRC_Equipment Grant = Infrastructure for Population Health Research
    NHMRC Equipment Grant
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2006
    Are Cardiac Conditions In Older Women Managed Appropriately?
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2005
    How well do health and community services help older people with neurodegenerative disorders and their family caregivers?
    NHMRCARC Ageing Well, Ageing Productively Program
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2007
    Methodology for population health research: Training and innovation in longitudinal studies
    Capacity Building Grants in Population Health Research
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2002
    Assessing the requirements of Queensland secondary schools for supporting sun protective behaviour
    Queensland Health Health Promotion
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2003
    Effect of cigarette smoking on length and cost of stay in hospital for non-smoking related surgical procedures
    Medical Benefits Fund of Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2002
    Sun Protection in School Community
    Queensland Health
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2002
    Partners working for health communities - Bowen and Collinsville
    Queensland Health
    Open grant
  • 1999 - 2008
    The Australian longitudinal study on women's health.
    University of Newcastle
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Annette Dobson is:
Not available for supervision

Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The usefulness of the percentage difference, 100(lnA - lnB), in health research

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Louise Marquart-Wilson

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Understanding the health of women born in 1946-51 over time

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Reza Baneshi, Professor Gita Mishra

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Professor Annette Dobson directly for media enquiries about:

  • Biostatistics
  • Biostatistics - longitudinal studies
  • Epidemiology of heart disease
  • Health - women
  • Health longitudinal statistics
  • Health statistics
  • Heart disease - epidemiology
  • Longitudinal studies - health
  • Public health statistics
  • Statistics - health
  • Tobacco control
  • Women's health

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