National Surveys of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles (NATSAL)

The National Surveys of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyle (NATSAL) make up one of the world's largest studies on sexual behaviour. Initiated in 1990, NATSAL has been conducted every decade since, randomly selecting participants from across Britain, ensuring the findings reflect the broader British population. With over 45,000 participants, NATSAL employs face-to-face interviews conducted by trained interviewers in respondents' homes, utilising computer-assisted techniques alongside self-completion sections for sensitive topics. NATSAL has played a crucial role in informing public health policies, practices, and research by furnishing robust evidence. It has evolved into a globally respected authority in measuring the societal, behavioural, and biological dimensions of sexual health. As a series of longitudinal surveys, NATSAL offers a comprehensive understanding of the nation's sexual health landscape, tracking changes over time and across generations. Moreover, NATSAL informs major sexual health interventions and provides the necessary evidence base and facilitates the monitoring of their effectiveness.
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Publisher:
University College London (UCL), <br> London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, <br> NatCen Social Research
Geographic Coverage:
England, Scotland, Wales
Temporal Coverage:
1990/ - Present (Ongoing)
Sample Size:
18876
Age Coverage:
16+ years
Resource Type:
study
Study Design:
cross sectional
Funders:
MRC Wellcome ESRC
Available in Data Catalogs:
Catalogue of Mental Health Measures
