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

635 works between 1979 and 2025
All (635) Journal Article (478) Book Chapter (12) Conference Publication (98) Book (19) Other Outputs (28)

461 - 480 of 635 works

2002

Journal Article

Changes in physical symptoms during the menopause transition

Brown, W.J., Mishra, G.D. and Dobson, A. (2002). Changes in physical symptoms during the menopause transition. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 9 (1), 53-67. doi: 10.1207/S15327558IJBM0901_04

Changes in physical symptoms during the menopause transition

2002

Other Outputs

An overview of indicators of nutritional status of Queensland adults: collected as part of the AusDiab Study

Coyne, T, Dobson, A, Dunn, S, Findlay, M, Firman, D, Hourigan, A, Ibiebele, T, Kingsley, B, Lee, A, Leonard, D, McClintock, C, Shaw, J, Ward, G and Ahmed, F. (2002). An overview of indicators of nutritional status of Queensland adults: collected as part of the AusDiab Study. Brisbane: Queensland Health.

An overview of indicators of nutritional status of Queensland adults: collected as part of the AusDiab Study

2002

Other Outputs

Cigarette smoking among women in Australia. National Tobacco Strategy 1999 to 2002-3.

McDermott, L. J., Russell, A. M. A. and Dobson, A. J. (2002). Cigarette smoking among women in Australia. National Tobacco Strategy 1999 to 2002-3.. Canberra: Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing.

Cigarette smoking among women in Australia. National Tobacco Strategy 1999 to 2002-3.

2002

Journal Article

Menopausal transitions, symptoms and country of birth: the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health

Mishra, G., Lee, C., Brown, W. and Dobson, A. (2002). Menopausal transitions, symptoms and country of birth: the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health. Australian And New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 26 (6), 563-70. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-842X.2002.tb00367.x

Menopausal transitions, symptoms and country of birth: the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health

2001

Journal Article

Health services research using linked records: who consents and what is the gain?

Young, A. F., Dobson, A. J. and Byles, J. E. (2001). Health services research using linked records: who consents and what is the gain?. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 25 (5), 417-20. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-842X.2001.tb00649.x

Health services research using linked records: who consents and what is the gain?

2001

Journal Article

The application of statistical process control charts to the detection and monitoring of hospital-acquired infections

Morton, A. P., Whitby, M., McLaws, M-L., Dobson, A. J., McElwain, S., Looke, D. F. M., Stackelroth, J. and Sartor, A. (2001). The application of statistical process control charts to the detection and monitoring of hospital-acquired infections. Journal of Quality in Clinical Practice, 21 (4), 112-117. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-1762.2001.00423.x

The application of statistical process control charts to the detection and monitoring of hospital-acquired infections

2001

Journal Article

Case fatality after an acute cardiac event: the effect of smoking and alcohol consumption

McElduff, P. and Dobson, A. J. (2001). Case fatality after an acute cardiac event: the effect of smoking and alcohol consumption. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 54 (1), 58-67. doi: 10.1016/S0895-4356(00)00265-1

Case fatality after an acute cardiac event: the effect of smoking and alcohol consumption

2001

Journal Article

Men's perceived health needs

Dobson, Annette J, Fletcher, Richard and Higginbotham, Nick (2001). Men's perceived health needs. Public Health Research & Practice, 12 (12), 327-329. doi: 10.1071/nb01109

Men's perceived health needs

2001

Book Chapter

Too fat, too thin, just right: What is a healthy weight for young women?

Brown, W. J., Mishra, G., Kenardy, J. A. and Dobson, A. J. (2001). Too fat, too thin, just right: What is a healthy weight for young women?. Women's Health Australia Progress on the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health 1995-2000. (pp. 114-119) edited by C. Lee. Brisbane, Australia: Australian Academic Press.

Too fat, too thin, just right: What is a healthy weight for young women?

2001

Journal Article

The epidemiology of dog walking: an unmet need for human and canine health

Bauman, Adrian E., Russell, Schroeder J., Furber, Susan E. and Dobson, Annette J. (2001). The epidemiology of dog walking: an unmet need for human and canine health. Medical Journal of Australia, 175 (11/12), 632-634. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2001.tb143757.x

The epidemiology of dog walking: an unmet need for human and canine health

2001

Conference Publication

Community development: Rhetoric versus reality

Abernethy, P.J., Brown, W. J., Dobson, A. J., Fleming, M., Lowe, J., Lloyd, J., O'Hara, L., Oldenburg, B. and Saeck, L. H. (2001). Community development: Rhetoric versus reality. Ecological Health Promotion: Living by Principles, Gold Coast, 3-6 June, 2001. Sydney: Australian Health Promotion Association.

Community development: Rhetoric versus reality

2001

Journal Article

The measurement of socio-economic status: Investigation of gender-and age-specific indicators in Australia: National Health Survey

Mishra, G. D., Ball, K., Dobson, A. J., Byles, J. E. and Warner-Smith, P. (2001). The measurement of socio-economic status: Investigation of gender-and age-specific indicators in Australia: National Health Survey. Social Indicators Research, 56 (1), 73-89. doi: 10.1023/A:1011834621663

The measurement of socio-economic status: Investigation of gender-and age-specific indicators in Australia: National Health Survey

2001

Journal Article

Health services research using linked records: Who consents and what is the gain?

Young, Anne F., Dobson, Annette J. and Byles, Julie E. (2001). Health services research using linked records: Who consents and what is the gain?. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 25 (5), 417-420. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-842X.2001.tb00284.x

Health services research using linked records: Who consents and what is the gain?

2001

Journal Article

Opportunities for the control of coronary heart disease in Australia

McElduff, P., Dobson, A. J., Jamrozik, K. and Hobbs, M. S. T. (2001). Opportunities for the control of coronary heart disease in Australia. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 25 (1), 24-30. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-842X.2001.tb00545.x

Opportunities for the control of coronary heart disease in Australia

2001

Journal Article

Underuse of beta-blockers following myocardial infarction: a tale of two cities

Nicholls, S. J., McElduff, P., Dobson, A. J., Jamrozik, K. D., Hobbs, M. S. T. and Leitch, JW. (2001). Underuse of beta-blockers following myocardial infarction: a tale of two cities. Internal Medicine Journal, 31 (7), 391-6. doi: 10.1046/j.1445-5994.2001.00098.x

Underuse of beta-blockers following myocardial infarction: a tale of two cities

2001

Other Outputs

Road Trauma and Overseas Born Road Users: A Study of the Australian Resident Population

Dobson, A. J., Smith, N., McFadden, M. and Walker, M. (2001). Road Trauma and Overseas Born Road Users: A Study of the Australian Resident Population. Canberra: Dept of Transport & Regional Services.

Road Trauma and Overseas Born Road Users: A Study of the Australian Resident Population

2001

Journal Article

Determinants of general practitioner use among women in Australia

Young, A. F., Dobson, A. J. and Byles, J. E. (2001). Determinants of general practitioner use among women in Australia. Social Science and Medicine, 53 (12), 1641-51. doi: 10.1016/S0277-9536(00)00449-4

Determinants of general practitioner use among women in Australia

2001

Book

An introduction to generalized linear models

Dobson, Annette J. (2001). An introduction to generalized linear models. 2 ed. London: Chapman & Hall/CRC.

An introduction to generalized linear models

2001

Journal Article

Trends in cigarette smoking in 36 populations from the early 1980s to the mid-1990s: Findings from the WHO MONICA Project

Molarius, A, Parsons, RW, Dobson, AJ, Evans, A, Fortmann, SP, Jamrozik, K, Kuulasmaa, K, Moltchanov, V, Sans, S, Tuomilehto, J and Puska, P. (2001). Trends in cigarette smoking in 36 populations from the early 1980s to the mid-1990s: Findings from the WHO MONICA Project. American Journal of Public Health, 91 (2), 206-12. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.91.2.206

Trends in cigarette smoking in 36 populations from the early 1980s to the mid-1990s: Findings from the WHO MONICA Project

2001

Other Outputs

Smoking patterns in young women: Evidence from the Australian Longitutinal Study on Women's Health

Russell, A., Dobson, A. J. and Mcdermott, L. J. (2001). Smoking patterns in young women: Evidence from the Australian Longitutinal Study on Women's Health. Brisbane: School of Population Health.

Smoking patterns in young women: Evidence from the Australian Longitutinal Study on Women's Health

Current funding

  • 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
  • 2020 - 2025
    Genetic variants, Early Life exposures, and Longitudinal Endometriosis Symptoms study (GELLES)
    NHMRC MRFF EPCDR - Endometriosis Research
    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

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
  • 2019 - 2022
    Improving Australia's Dementia Statistic
    Boosting Dementia Research Grants Scheme (PR6): Improving Dementia Data and Methods
    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

Availability

Professor Annette Dobson is:
Not available for supervision

Supervision history

Current supervision

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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