Study of health information in women's magazines

24-July-2002

A PhD student at the University of Wollongong's Graduate School of Public Health is undertaking research focusing on health information in women's magazines and women's overall food choices and nutrition concerns.

Danielle Lidgard's thesis is entitled "Nutrition discourses in the printed mass media and among women; a longitudinal study".

She is looking for female volunteers who are:

• Aged 25-34 years or aged 45-54 years
• From all backgrounds
• From any health status or social or cultural background

The first phase of the research project involves participation in one group discussion. The discussion will focus on health information in women's magazines.

Women who participate in the first phase of the research will be invited to continue on to the second phase. [Participation in the first phase of the project does not obligate the participant to be involved in the second phase of the research project].

The second phase of the research project involves four interviews with the researcher over a period of 18 months. Interviews will focus on women's food choices and their nutrition concerns.

Danielle's thesis supervisor is Dr Heather Yeatman from the Graduate School of Public Health.

Volunteers should contact Danielle Lidgard on 4221 4274.

Contact details for media:
Danielle Lidgard on 4221 4274 or 0412 567 079 or
Dr Heather Yeatman on 4221 3153 or 0409 849 679.