Surgeons to the people; a necessary additional strategy to close the gap on surgical equity for aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people
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DOI: 10.1111/ans.18102
Abstract: O’Brien et al. in the March edition of the Journal are to be congratulated on their comprehensive, incisive, and relevant analysis of the inequity of access, process, and outcomes for Australia’s First Nations people with… read more here.
Keywords: close gap; strait islander; surgery; torres strait ... See more keywords
The Prevalence of Cognitive Impairment among People Attending a Homeless Service in Far North Queensland with a Majority Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People
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DOI: 10.1111/ap.12359
Abstract: Objective To establish the point prevalence of cognitive impairment among a representative group of homeless people in Cairns. The sample included a large number of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Method This research was… read more here.
Keywords: torres strait; strait islander; cognitive impairment; impairment ... See more keywords
Investigating inequities in cardiovascular care and outcomes for Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: protocol for a hospital-based retrospective cohort data linkage project
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-043304
Abstract: Introduction Cardiovascular disease (CVD) represents a significant burden of disease for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, a population that continues to experience a lower life expectancy than other Australians. The aim of the Better… read more here.
Keywords: torres strait; health; strait islander; aboriginal torres ... See more keywords
Koori Quit Pack mailout smoking cessation support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who smoke: a feasibility study protocol
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-065316
Abstract: Introduction Smoking remains the leading preventable cause of death for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who smoke are more likely to make a quit attempt than… read more here.
Keywords: strait islander; torres strait; aboriginal torres; islander people ... See more keywords
‘Work it out’: evaluation of a chronic condition self-management program for urban Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with or at risk of cardiovascular disease
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DOI: 10.1186/s12913-017-2631-3
Abstract: BackgroundChronic diseases disproportionately burden Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia, with cardiovascular (CV) diseases being the greatest contributor. To improve quality of life and life expectancy for people living with CV disease, secondary… read more here.
Keywords: torres strait; strait islander; disease; islander people ... See more keywords
Factors Associated with Thoughts of Self-Harm or Suicide among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People Presenting to Urban Primary Care: An Analysis of De-Identified Clinical Data
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19010153
Abstract: Suicide amongst Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is a major cause of premature mortality and a significant contributor to the health and life expectancy gap. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of thoughts… read more here.
Keywords: health; aboriginal torres; strait islander; self harm ... See more keywords