The effects of gender and age on health related behaviors and comparison with 2007: National community survey in Australia.

BACKGROUND: Lifestyle-related diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers pose significant global health risks. Mental health and wellbeing are priority issues globally. A deeper understanding of health needs and perceptions within community samples is crucial for mitigating the burden of chronic diseases. This study aims to explore the influence of gender, age, screening practices, health beliefs, and anticipated future health needs on healthy aging, comparing findings to a prior 2007 survey in Australia. METHODS: Implement co-designed recruitment strategies and survey materials. A national cross-sectional survey using a framework based on evidence-based behaviour change models. The survey will be administered to a national sample representative across sex, age and residential location (state/territory and remoteness area). We aim to reach a sample size of 10,000. IMPACT: Age and gender exhibit correlations with health-related behaviors. While optimal health is often viewed as a priority, the translation of this perception into preventive measures is frequently lacking. Disaggregated findings by sex and gender will inform future research and policymaking endeavors, facilitating progress toward healthier aging and chronic disease prevention. Link to the 2007 survey results: https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1471-2458-9-213