The study design and methodology for the ARCHER study - adolescent rural cohort study of hormones, health, education, environments and relationships

• Main Authors: Steinbeck Katharine (Author), Hazell Philip (Author), Cumming Robert G (Author), Skinner S (Author), Ivers Rebecca (Author), Booy Robert (Author), Fulcher Greg (Author), Handelsman David J (Author), Martin Andrew J (Author), Morgan Geoff (Author), Starling Jean (Author), Bauman Adrian (Author), Rawsthorne Margot L (Author), Bennett David L (Author), Chow Chin (Author), Lam Mary K (Author), Kelly Patrick (Author), Brown Ngiare J (Author), Paxton Karen (Author), Hawke Catherine (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Adolescence is characterized by marked psychosocial, behavioural and biological changes and represents a critical life transition through which adult health and well-being are established. Substantial research confirms the role of ps...