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Indigenous Australian Health and Culture: An Introduction for Nursing and Midwifery StudentsHere we map the impact of colonization on the lives of Aboriginal women, their health and wellbeing
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Qualitative Evaluation of a Complex Intervention to Improve Rheumatic Heart Disease Secondary ProphylaxisA multifaceted intervention was implemented using quality improvement and chronic care model approaches to improve delivery of penicillin prophylaxis for rheumatic heart disease
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A Novel Approach to Transforming Smoking Cessation Practice for Pregnant Aboriginal Women and Girls Living in the PilbaraTobacco smoking during pregnancy contributes to a range of adverse perinatal outcomes; but is a potentially modifiable behavior.
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Hospital admissions for skin infections among Western Australian children and adolescents from 1996 to 2012The objective of this study was to describe the occurrence of skin infection associated hospitalizations in children born in Western Australia (WA).
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Hospital admissions for skin infections among Western Australian children and adolescents from 1996 to 2012Skin infections are a significant cause of severe disease, requiring hospitalization in Western Australian children, particularly with Aboriginal children
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Effectiveness and experiences of families and support workers participating in peer-led parenting support programs delivered as home visiting programsPositive impact of peer-led home visiting parent support programs, incorporating a framework of partnership between parents and home visitors
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A systematic review of the evidence that swimming pools improve health and wellbeing in remote Aboriginal communities in AustraliaThe benefits that swimming pools may bring to to ear and eye health in remote Aboriginal communities remains unresolved
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What works in preventing suicide in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities: preliminary findingsSuicide, suicide ideation and self-harm are critically important public health issues for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
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The Halls Creek Community Families Program: Elements of the role of the child health nurse in development of a remoteThis study measures changes in participants' understanding of the role and scope of practice of the child health nurse facilitator, thereby supporting...
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Environmental health challenges in remote Aboriginal Australian communities: clean air, clean water and safe housingA considerable health disparity exists between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians, including a higher incidence and severity of cardiovascular and...