A Spatial Analysis Study of Socioeconomics, Accessibility and Remoteness to Primary Health Care Services in Tasmania

Dear resident,

The University Department of Rural Health, Tasmania (UDRH) has developed this survey together with your local health services community.

The survey is designed to gain an understanding of your physical health and wellbeing and for investigating access issues for different localities and communities. The information will be used to assist health policy makers and health workers to target services in accordance with the needs of different communities.

Your kind assistance in completing this online survey before 30 August 2009 will be much appreciated. Thank you for your time and participation.

Anonymity and confidentiality: Participation in this study is voluntary and any research data gathered during this study will be kept confidential. Also your identity will be kept confidential and that any information you supply will not identify you as a participant. Your completion and return of the questionnaire indicates your consent to participate in this study.

Quynh Le
Lecturer in Rural Health