This Data Strategy presents a practical approach to strengthening sexual and reproductive health data in Australia. It identifies priority data gaps and actions to improve monitoring across 5 initial topics: menstrual disorders, symptoms and related conditions; contraception; pregnancy loss before 20 weeks’ gestation; termination of pregnancy; and perimenopause and menopause. The strategy supports better evidence for policy, service planning and health system improvement. It is a companion report to Bringing focus: a monitoring framework for sexual and reproductive health in Australia.
- Cat. no: PHE 374
Key findings
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There is no comprehensive national picture of sexual and reproductive health in Australia
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Large national data gaps exist across sexual and reproductive health, including prevalence, outcomes and care pathways
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Improving sexual and reproductive health data requires better use of existing data, linkage and new collections
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A stronger focus on priority populations is needed to understand equity in care and outcomes