A Prototype Rapid Tool to Enhance Detection of Dementia for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in Primary Care
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DOI: 10.1002/gps.70126
Abstract: Dementia is prevalent within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities but clients attending primary care often remain undiagnosed. This project aimed to develop a rapid dementia screen for primary care. read more here.
Keywords: primary care; strait islander; torres strait; care ... See more keywords
You wouldn't eat 16 teaspoons of sugar—so why drink it? Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander responses to the LiveLighter sugary drink campaign
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DOI: 10.1002/hpja.196
Abstract: ISSUE ADDRESSED The reach and impact of the LiveLighter and Aboriginal sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) advertisements among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults. METHODS The Aboriginal SSB advertisement launched online in January 2015 and aired on… read more here.
Keywords: advertisement; torres strait; campaign; strait islander ... See more keywords
A scoping review of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health promotion programs focused on modifying chronic disease risk factors
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DOI: 10.1002/hpja.307
Abstract: Abstract Issue addressed Noncommunicable chronic disease underlies much of the life expectancy gap experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Modifying contributing risk factors; tobacco smoking, nutrition, alcohol consumption, physical activity, social and emotional… read more here.
Keywords: torres strait; strait islander; aboriginal torres; health promotion ... See more keywords
Delivering health programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children: Carer and staff views on what's important
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DOI: 10.1002/hpja.624
Abstract: Abstract Background The lack of evidence on the priorities of carers and their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children undermines decisions to improve participant experiences and engagement. Aims This study describes carer and staff perspectives… read more here.
Keywords: health; strait islander; staff; torres strait ... See more keywords
Factors Contributing to Geographical Variation in Maternal Smoking Rates Among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women
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DOI: 10.1002/hpja.70095
Abstract: ABSTRACT Issue Addressed Smoking during pregnancy poses serious health risks for mother and baby. Addressing smoking among pregnant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women is an Australian national priority. This study aimed to understand the… read more here.
Keywords: strait islander; torres strait; islander women; aboriginal torres ... See more keywords
Heads up on concussion: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' knowledge and understanding of mild traumatic brain injury
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DOI: 10.1002/hpja.892
Abstract: Abstract Issue Addressed Concussion awareness and knowledge among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples residing in Perth, Western Australia and factors preventing presentation at a health service for assessment after such an injury. Methods Qualitative… read more here.
Keywords: strait islander; torres strait; aboriginal torres; injury ... See more keywords
Investigating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander male health and wellbeing programs and their key elements: A scoping review
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DOI: 10.1002/hpja.940
Abstract: Abstract Issue Addressed This scoping review aims to explore the size and scope of the body of literature relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander male health and wellbeing programs and describe key program elements.… read more here.
Keywords: strait islander; health wellbeing; torres strait; islander male ... See more keywords
Social and emotional well‐being and economic insecurity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders: A multidimensional approach
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DOI: 10.1002/jid.3890
Abstract: This study examines the relative deprivation in the mental health, henceforth referred to as ‘social and emotional well‐being (SEWB)’, of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in relation to non‐Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. The… read more here.
Keywords: emotional well; strait islanders; torres strait; aboriginal torres ... See more keywords
Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations Leading the Way in Child Health Research
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DOI: 10.1007/s10900-024-01433-7
Abstract: Historically, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research in Australia has adhered to Western research paradigms and contributed to the adverse impacts of colonisation. However, recent developments driven by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and… read more here.
Keywords: strait islander; torres strait; aboriginal torres; research ... See more keywords
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Indigenous) young people leaving out-of-home care in Australia: A national scoping study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.105848
Abstract: Abstract Indigenous children (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Australia) are known to be over-represented in many out-of-home care systems, particularly within the English-speaking world. But, to date, there has been little analysis of… read more here.
Keywords: home care; torres strait; strait islander; aboriginal torres ... See more keywords
Rising Incidence of End-Stage Kidney Disease and Poorer Access to Kidney Transplant Among Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young Adults
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2021.02.040
Abstract: Introduction Details of the pediatric population with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) in Australia and New Zealand have been published previously. There is, however, a paucity of studies exploring the trends in incidence, etiology, renal replacement… read more here.
Keywords: children young; torres strait; strait islander; aboriginal torres ... See more keywords