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Thompson C, Million T, Tchir D, Bowen A, Szafron M. Factors of success, barriers, and the role of frontline workers in Indigenous maternal-child health programs: a scoping review. Int J Equity Health 2024; 23:28. [PMID: 38347516 PMCID: PMC10863162 DOI: 10.1186/s12939-024-02118-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite considerable investment in maternal-child programs in Canada, there has been little positive impact on the health of Indigenous mothers and their children. The reasons for this are unclear and there is a need to identify how such programs can be successfully implemented. Community input is essential for successful programs; however, it is unclear what the contributions of frontline workers have been in the health program process, i.e., program development, delivery, and evaluation. Based on these identified gaps, this scoping review aimed to: (1) identify factors of success and barriers to successful Indigenous maternal-child community health programs for mothers and their children aged 0-6 years; and (2) explore how frontline workers are included in the program process. METHODS This scoping review was completed using the Arksey and O'Malley framework, informed by Levac et al. Four data bases (Medline, CINAHL, Embase, and Scopus), grey literature, and reference lists were searched for relevant materials from 1990-2019. Data was extracted from included articles and analysed using descriptive statistics, thematic analysis with the Braun and Clarke framework, and a Principal Component Analysis. RESULTS Forty-five peer-reviewed and grey articles were included in the review. Factors of program success included: relationship building; cultural inclusion; knowledge transmission styles; community collaboration; client-centred approaches; Indigenous staff; and operational considerations. Barriers included: impacts of colonization; power structure and governance; client and community barriers to program access; physical and geographical challenges; lack of staff; and operational deficits. Frontline workers were found to have a role in program delivery (n = 45) and development (n = 25). Few (n = 6) had a role in program evaluation. CONCLUSION Although a better understanding of the frontline worker role in maternal-child health programs was obtained from the review, in a large proportion of literature the authors could not determine if the role went beyond program delivery. In addition, no direct input from frontline workers and their perspectives on program success or barriers were identified, suggesting areas to explore in future research. This review's findings have been applied to inform a community-based participatory research project and may also help improve the development, delivery, and evaluation of Indigenous maternal-child health programs.
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- Charlene Thompson
- College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan, Health Sciences Building - 1A10, 107 Wiggins Road, Box 6, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5E5, Canada.
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- Department of Indigenous Studies, University of Lethbridge, A410 University Hall, Lethbridge, AB, T1K 3M4, Canada
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- Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan, Health Sciences Building - 1A10, 107 Wiggins Road, Box 6, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5E5, Canada
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- School of Public Health, University of Saskatchewan, 104 Clinic Place, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 2Z4, Canada
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Dion J, Attard V, Guyon R, De La Sablonnière-Griffin M, Perreault É, Hébert M. Implementing a sexual violence prevention program in two Canadian Indigenous communities: Challenges and lessons learned. CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT 2024; 148:106271. [PMID: 37357071 DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2023.106271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 04/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND The prevalence of child sexual violence remains overwhelming, particularly among Indigenous populations, despite increased awareness. Therefore, implementing efficient initiatives is crucial in preventing and reducing sexual violence rates among these groups. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to examine the processes involved in the implementation of a sexual violence prevention program in two Indigenous communities in Canada and assess application of culturally safe practices. METHOD Eight Indigenous and non-Indigenous project managers underwent semi-structured interviews before the program's implementation; five of them also participated in the follow-up interviews. Moreover, thirteen Indigenous service providers from the two communities answered open-ended questions when the included training ended. RESULTS Thematic analysis revealed the importance of following an ongoing process (not only before implementing a program) to assess the needs of community members and involving them in decision-making. Administrative injunctions were also identified as a significant challenge during implementation. Results showed that participants reported the taboo of sexual violence as a challenge but that constant discussions about the prevention of sexual violence helped defuse the discomfort and foster trust between Indigenous and non-Indigenous professionals. Finally, participants provided recommendations to improve research and intervention practices. CONCLUSIONS Several takeaways were discussed to improve research practices with, by, and for Indigenous peoples, such as using collaborative communication, developing common understanding relative to work agendas, and increasing cultural competencies to build trust within the partnership.
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- Jacinthe Dion
- Intersectoral Center for Sustainable Health, Department of Health Sciences, Université du Québec à Chicoutimi, 555 bl. Université, Saguenay, Québec G7H 2B1, Canada; Interdisciplinary Research Center on Intimate Relationship Problems and Sexual Abuse, Department of Psychology, Université de Montréal, C.P 6128, succursale Centre-Ville, Montréal, Québec H3C 3J7, Canada.
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- Urbanisation Culture Société Research Centre, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS), INRS-UQAT Joint Research Unit in Indigenous Studies, Val-d'Or Campus, 663, 1re Avenue, Val-d'Or, Québec J9P 1Y3, Canada.
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center on Intimate Relationship Problems and Sexual Abuse, Department of Psychology, Université de Montréal, C.P 6128, succursale Centre-Ville, Montréal, Québec H3C 3J7, Canada; Department of Sexology, Université du Québec à Montréal, 455, boul. René-Lévesque Est, Montréal, Québec H2L 4Y2, Canada.
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- Urbanisation Culture Société Research Centre, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS), INRS-UQAT Joint Research Unit in Indigenous Studies, Val-d'Or Campus, 663, 1re Avenue, Val-d'Or, Québec J9P 1Y3, Canada.
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- Intersectoral Center for Sustainable Health, Department of Health Sciences, Université du Québec à Chicoutimi, 555 bl. Université, Saguenay, Québec G7H 2B1, Canada.
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center on Intimate Relationship Problems and Sexual Abuse, Department of Psychology, Université de Montréal, C.P 6128, succursale Centre-Ville, Montréal, Québec H3C 3J7, Canada; Department of Sexology, Université du Québec à Montréal, 455, boul. René-Lévesque Est, Montréal, Québec H2L 4Y2, Canada.
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Soman B, Lathika AR, Unnikrishnan B, Shetty RS. Tracing the Disparity Between Healthcare Policy-Based Infrastructure and Health Belief-Lead Practices: a Narrative Review on Indigenous Populations of India. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities 2023:10.1007/s40615-023-01810-3. [PMID: 37787946 DOI: 10.1007/s40615-023-01810-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 09/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
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Most Indian tribes have limited access to healthcare facilities and rely heavily on traditional healing practices. This narrative review aimed to identify the disparities in the implementation of healthcare services and in accessing and availing these services by the indigenous population in India. We also have tried to throw light on the plausibility in strengthening the efficiency and efficacy of the public health system, by utilizing the available resources to its maximum potential, so that there will be a measurable outcome in the health status of these populations in India, coherently with the relevant sustainable development goals (SDG). The evidence from published literatures supports the fact that the disparity exists in the health status of indigenous populations in India as compared to the general populations. It emphasizes the need to address the key determinants such as the lack of knowledge, traditional healing practices and poor utilization of healthcare services provided to them. Various factors such as accessibility to healthcare resources, traditional healing practices, lack of awareness regarding healthcare services and schemes provided by the government, insufficient data regarding their issues and challenges and cultural and language barriers worsen the health status of indigenous people. However, our review reiterates that a well-structured and sustainable policy with reframed infrastructure and administration of healthcare system might bring a positive change in the health status of indigenous population in India.
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- Biju Soman
- Department of Community Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Prasanna School of Public Health, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 575001, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India.
- Centre for Indigenous Population, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India.
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Fournie M, Sibbald SL, Harris SB. Exploring quality improvement for diabetes care in First Nations communities in Canada: a multiple case study. BMC Health Serv Res 2023; 23:462. [PMID: 37161499 PMCID: PMC10170692 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-09442-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Indigenous peoples in Canada experience higher rates of diabetes and worse outcomes than non-Indigenous populations in Canada. Strategies are needed to address underlying health inequities and improve access to quality diabetes care. As part of the national FORGE AHEAD Research Program, this study explores two primary healthcare teams' quality improvement (QI) process of developing and implementing strategies to improve the quality of diabetes care in First Nations communities in Canada. METHODS This study utilized a community-based participatory and qualitative case study methodology. Multiple qualitative data sources were analyzed to understand: (1) how knowledge and information was used to inform the teams' QI process; (2) how the process was influenced by the context of primary care services within communities; and (3) the factors that supported or hindered their QI process. RESULTS The findings of this study demonstrate how teams drew upon multiple sources of knowledge and information to inform their QI work, the importance of strengthening relationships and building relationships with the community, the influence of organizational support and capacity, and the key factors that facilitated QI efforts. CONCLUSIONS This study contributes to the ongoing calls for research in understanding the process and factors affecting the implementation of QI strategies, particularly within Indigenous communities. The knowledge generated may help inform community action and the future development, implementation and scale-up of QI programs in Indigenous communities in Canada and globally.
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, ON, Canada
- The Schulich Interfaculty Program in Public Health, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
- Department of Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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Meharg DP, Naanyu V, Rambaldini B, Clarke MJ, Lacey C, Jebasingh F, Lopez-Jaramillo P, Gould GS, Aceves B, Alison JA, Chaiton M, Chen J, Gonzalez-Salazar F, Goodyear-Smith F, Gwynne KG, Lee KS, MacKay D, Maple-Brown L, Mishara BL, Nigenda G, Ramani-Chander A, Sherwood SG, Thomas N, Thrift AG, Anderson M. The Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases researchers' statement on non-communicable disease research with Indigenous peoples. Lancet Glob Health 2023; 11:e324-e326. [PMID: 36796972 DOI: 10.1016/s2214-109x(23)00039-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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- David P Meharg
- Sydney School of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney 2006, NSW, Australia; Faculty of Medicine and Health, and Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, University of Sydney, Sydney 2006, NSW, Australia.
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- School of Arts and Social Sciences, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya; Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare, Eldoret, Kenya
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- Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University, Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia
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- Māori Indigenous Health Innovation, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University, Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia
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- School of Public Health, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Sydney School of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney 2006, NSW, Australia; Allied Health, Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada; University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Clinical Research Center, Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Cytogenetics Department, Northeast Biomedical Research Center, Mexican Institute of Social Security, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Department of General Practice and Primary Health Care, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- The Edith Collins Centre, Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, NSW, Australia; National Drug Research Institute and enAble Institute, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia; Burnet Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; Centre for Alcohol Policy Research, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Indigenous Health and Alcohol, University of Sydney, Sydney 2006, NSW, Australia
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- Menzies School of Health Research, Charles Darwin University, Casuarina, NT, Australia; Department of Endocrinology, Royal Darwin Hospital, Tiwi, NT, Australia
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- Menzies School of Health Research, Charles Darwin University, Casuarina, NT, Australia; Department of Endocrinology, Royal Darwin Hospital, Tiwi, NT, Australia
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- Department of Psychology, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- National School of Nursing and Obstetrics, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Fundación EkoRural, Quito, Ecuador and Wageningen University, Wageningen, Netherlands
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Waakebiness Institute for Indigenous Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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McGuffog R, Bryant J, Booth K, Collis F, Brown A, Hughes JT, Chamberlain C, McGhie A, Hobden B, Kennedy M. Exploring the Reported Strengths and Limitations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research: A Narrative Review of Intervention Studies. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:3993. [PMID: 36901001 PMCID: PMC10001772 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20053993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Revised: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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High quality intervention research is needed to inform evidence-based practice and policy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We searched for studies published from 2008-2020 in the PubMed database. A narrative review of intervention literature was conducted, where we identified researcher reported strengths and limitations of their research practice. A total of 240 studies met inclusion criteria which were categorised as evaluations, trials, pilot interventions or implementation studies. Reported strengths included community engagement and partnerships; sample qualities; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander involvement in research; culturally appropriate and safe research practice; capacity building efforts; providing resources or reducing costs for services and communities; understanding local culture and context; and appropriate timelines for completion. Reported limitations included difficulties achieving the target sample size; inadequate time; insufficient funding and resources; limited capacity of health workers and services; and inadequate community involvement and communication issues. This review highlights that community consultation and leadership coupled with appropriate time and funding, enables Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health intervention research to be conducted. These factors can enable effective intervention research, and consequently can help improve health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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- Romany McGuffog
- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
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- Indigenous Genomics, Australia National University, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia
- Telethon Kids Institute, Nedlands, WA 6009, Australia
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- Rural and Remote Health, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Darwin, NT 0810, Australia
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- Centre for Health Equity, School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia
- Judith Lumley Centre, School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC 3086, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
- Health Behaviour Research Collaborative, School of Medicine and Public Health, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
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Laird PJ, Walker R, McCallum G, Toombs M, Barwick M, Morris P, Aitken R, Cooper M, Norman R, Patel B, Lau G, Chang AB, Schultz A. Change in health outcomes for First Nations children with chronic wet cough: rationale and study protocol for a multi-centre implementation science study. BMC Pulm Med 2022; 22:492. [PMID: 36581812 PMCID: PMC9798941 DOI: 10.1186/s12890-022-02219-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In children, chronic wet cough may be a sign of underlying lung disease, including protracted bacterial bronchitis (PBB) and bronchiectasis. Chronic (> 4 weeks in duration) wet cough (without indicators pointing to alternative causes) that responds to antibiotic treatment is diagnostic of PBB. Timely recognition and management of PBB can prevent disease progression to irreversible bronchiectasis with lifelong consequences. However, detection and management require timely health-seeking by carers and effective management by clinicians. We aim to improve (a) carer health-seeking for chronic wet cough in their child and (b) management of chronic wet cough in children by clinicians. We hypothesise that implementing a culturally integrated program, which is informed by barriers and facilitators identified by carers and health practitioners, will result in improved lung health of First Nations children, and in the future, a reduced the burden of bronchiectasis through the prevention of the progression of protracted bacterial bronchitis to bronchiectasis. METHODS This study is a multi-centre, pseudorandomised, stepped wedge design. The intervention is the implementation of a program. The program has two components: a knowledge dissemination component and an implementation component. The implementation is adapted to each study site using a combined Aboriginal Participatory Action Research and an Implementation Science approach, guided by the Consolidated Framework of Implementation Research. There are three categories of outcome measures related to (i) health (ii) cost, and (iii) implementation. We will measure health-seeking as the proportion of parents seeking help for their child in a 6-month period before the intervention and the same 6-month period (i.e., the same six calendar months) thereafter. The parent-proxy, Cough-specific Quality of Life (PC-QoL) will be the primary health-related outcome measure. DISCUSSION We hypothesise that a tailored intervention at each site will result in improved health-seeking for carers of children with a chronic wet cough and improved clinician management of chronic wet cough. In addition, we expect this will result in improved lung health outcomes for children with a chronic wet cough. TRIAL REGISTRATION Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry; ACTRN12622000430730 , registered 16 March 2022, Retrospectively registered.
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- Pamela J. Laird
- grid.414659.b0000 0000 8828 1230Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre, Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, WA Australia ,grid.410667.20000 0004 0625 8600Perth Children’s Hospital, Perth, WA Australia ,grid.1012.20000 0004 1936 7910Division of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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- grid.1012.20000 0004 1936 7910School of Indigenous Studies, Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA Australia ,grid.1012.20000 0004 1936 7910School of Population Health, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA Australia ,grid.1025.60000 0004 0436 6763Ngangk Yira Institute for Change, Murdoch University, Perth Western, Australia
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- grid.1043.60000 0001 2157 559XChild Health Division Menzies School of Health Research, Charles Darwin University, NT Darwin, Australia
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- grid.1003.20000 0000 9320 7537Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD Australia
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- grid.42327.300000 0004 0473 9646Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada ,grid.17063.330000 0001 2157 2938Department of Psychiatry, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- grid.1043.60000 0001 2157 559XChild Health Division Menzies School of Health Research, Charles Darwin University, NT Darwin, Australia
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- grid.1043.60000 0001 2157 559XChild Health Division Menzies School of Health Research, Charles Darwin University, NT Darwin, Australia ,grid.1014.40000 0004 0367 2697College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA Australia ,grid.1043.60000 0001 2157 559XCharles Darwin University College of Indigenous Future, Arts & Society, Darwin, NT Australia
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- grid.414659.b0000 0000 8828 1230Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre, Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, WA Australia
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- grid.1032.00000 0004 0375 4078School of Population Health, Curtin University, Perth, WA Australia
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- Northern Territory Department of Health, Darwin, NT Australia
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- grid.414659.b0000 0000 8828 1230Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre, Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, WA Australia ,grid.410667.20000 0004 0625 8600Perth Children’s Hospital, Perth, WA Australia
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- grid.1043.60000 0001 2157 559XChild Health Division Menzies School of Health Research, Charles Darwin University, NT Darwin, Australia ,grid.240562.7Department of Respiratory Medicine, Queensland Children’s Hospital, Brisbane, QLD Australia ,grid.1003.20000 0000 9320 7537Australian Centre For Health Services Innovation, Qld University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD Australia
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- grid.414659.b0000 0000 8828 1230Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre, Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, WA Australia ,grid.410667.20000 0004 0625 8600Perth Children’s Hospital, Perth, WA Australia ,grid.1012.20000 0004 1936 7910Division of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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Schultz A, Chang AB, Gill F, Walker R, Barwick M, Munns S, Cooper MN, Norman R, Laird P. Implementation of a strategy to facilitate effective medical follow-up for Australian First Nations children hospitalised with lower respiratory tract infections: study protocol. BMC Pulm Med 2022; 22:92. [PMID: 35300670 PMCID: PMC8929266 DOI: 10.1186/s12890-022-01878-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND First Nations children hospitalised with acute lower respiratory infections (ALRIs) are at increased risk of future bronchiectasis (up to 15-19%) within 24-months post-hospitalisation. An identified predictive factor is persistent wet cough a month after hospitalisation and this is likely related to protracted bacterial bronchitis which can progress to bronchiectasis, if untreated. Thus, screening for, and optimally managing, persistent wet cough one-month post-hospitalisation potentially prevents bronchiectasis in First Nations' children. Our study aims to improve the post-hospitalisation medical follow-up for First Nations children hospitalised with ALRIs and thus lead to improved respiratory health. We hypothesize that implementation of a strategy, conducted in a culturally secure manner, that is informed by barriers and facilitators identified by both parents and health care providers, will improve medical follow-up and management of First Nations children hospitalized with ALRIs. METHODS Our trial is a multi-centre, pseudo-randomized stepped wedge design where the implementation of the strategy is tailored for each study site through a combined Participatory Action Research and implementation science approach informed by the Consolidated Framework of Implementation Research. Outcome measures will consist of three categories related to (i) health, (ii) economics and (iii) implementation. The primary outcome measure will be Cough-specific Quality of Life (PC-QoL). Outcomes will be measures at each study site/cluster in three different stages i.e., (i) nil-intervention control group, (ii) health information only control group and (iii) post-intervention group. DISCUSSION If our hypothesis is correct, our study findings will translate to improved health outcomes (cough related quality of life) in children who have persistent wet cough a month after hospitalization for an ALRI. Trial registration ACTRN12622000224729, prospectively registered 8 February 2022, URL: https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=382886&isReview=true .
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- André Schultz
- Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre, Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, WA, Australia
- Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Perth Children's Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia
- Department of Paediatrics, School of Medicine, University of WA, Perth, Australia
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- Child Health Division Menzies School of Health Research, Darwin, NT, Australia
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Queensland Children's Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Australian Centre For Health Services Innovation, Qld University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Nursing Research, Perth Children's Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia
- School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Bentley, WA, Australia
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- School of Indigenous Studies, Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
- School of Population Health, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
- Ngangk Yira Institute for Change, Murdoch University, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre, Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Telethon Kids Institute, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
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- School of Population Health, Curtin University, Bentley, WA, Australia
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- Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre, Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, WA, Australia.
- Department of Paediatrics, School of Medicine, University of WA, Perth, Australia.
- Department Physiotherapy, Perth Children's Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia.
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Umaefulam V, Kleissen T, Barnabe C. The representation of Indigenous peoples in chronic disease clinical trials in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States. Clin Trials 2022; 19:22-32. [PMID: 34991361 PMCID: PMC8847750 DOI: 10.1177/17407745211069153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Indigenous peoples are overrepresented with chronic health conditions and experience suboptimal outcomes compared with non-Indigenous peoples. Genetic variations influence therapeutic responses, thus there are potential risks and harm when extrapolating evidence from the general population to Indigenous peoples. Indigenous population-specific clinical studies, and inclusion of Indigenous peoples in general population clinical trials, are perceived to be rare. Our study (1) identified and characterized Indigenous population-specific chronic disease trials and (2) identified the representation of Indigenous peoples in general population chronic disease trials conducted in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States. METHODS For Objective 1, publicly available clinical trial registries were searched from May 2010 to May 2020 using Indigenous population-specific terms and included for data extraction if in pre-specified chronic disease. For identified trials, we extracted Indigenous population group identity and characteristics, type of intervention, and funding type. For Objective 2, a random selection of 10% of registered clinical trials was performed and the proportion of Indigenous population participants enrolled extracted. RESULTS In total, 170 Indigenous population-specific chronic disease trials were identified. The clinical trials were predominantly behavioral interventions (n = 95). Among general population studies, 830 studies were randomly selected. When race was reported in studies (n = 526), Indigenous individuals were enrolled in 172 studies and constituted 5.6% of the total population enrolled in those studies. CONCLUSION Clinical trials addressing chronic disease conditions in Indigenous populations are limited. It is crucial to ensure adequate representation of Indigenous peoples in clinical trials to ensure trial data are applicable to their clinical care.
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- Valerie Umaefulam
- Departments of Medicine and Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Departments of Medicine and Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Departments of Medicine and Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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Phillips J, Brunette R, Hefler M, Brimblecombe J, Kearns T. How Barunga Aboriginal community implemented and sustained an anaemia program - A case study evaluation. Health Promot J Austr 2021; 32 Suppl 2:332-350. [PMID: 33455038 DOI: 10.1002/hpja.457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2020] [Revised: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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ISSUE ADDRESSED Anaemia persists as a public health issue in many Aboriginal communities despite having standard practice guidelines. This case study reveals how Barunga Aboriginal Community in the Northern Territory (NT), Australia, implemented an Anaemia Program (1998-2016) which contributed to low anaemia prevalence in children aged under 5 years. METHODS This retrospective qualitative case study used purposive sampling to describe the Anaemia Program and factors influencing its implementation. Themes were developed from convergence of three data sources: interviews, program observation and document review. Data were inductively analysed by an Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal researcher and themes were validated by Barunga community health practitioners and compared to practice guidelines and implementation literature. RESULTS Health practitioners reported that the Anaemia Program contributed to a marked reduction in childhood anaemia prevalence over time. This was supported by available prevalence data. The locally adapted Anaemia Program was unique in the NT with a novel approach to community supplementation for anaemia prevention in addition to anaemia treatment. Supportive implementation influences included: Aboriginal leadership and the use of culturally supportive processes which reinforced the development of trust and strong relationships facilitating community acceptance of the Program. Routine, opportunistic and flexible health care practice, a holistic approach and a stable, skilled and experienced team sustained program implementation. CONCLUSIONS The holistic and successful Barunga Anaemia Program is supported by evidence and guidelines for treating and preventing childhood anaemia. The contextualisation of these guidelines aligned with the literature on effective Aboriginal primary health care implementation. SO WHAT?: This Anaemia Program provides a model for implementation of evidence-informed guidelines in an Aboriginal primary health care setting.
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- Jodi Phillips
- Menzies School of Health Research, Charles Darwin University, Casuarina, NT, Australia.,School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Deakin University Waurn Ponds, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation, Katherine, NT, Australia
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- Menzies School of Health Research, Charles Darwin University, Casuarina, NT, Australia
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- Menzies School of Health Research, Charles Darwin University, Casuarina, NT, Australia.,Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Notting Hill, VIC, Australia
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- Menzies School of Health Research, Charles Darwin University, Casuarina, NT, Australia
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Bergström A, Ehrenberg A, Eldh AC, Graham ID, Gustafsson K, Harvey G, Hunter S, Kitson A, Rycroft-Malone J, Wallin L. The use of the PARIHS framework in implementation research and practice-a citation analysis of the literature. Implement Sci 2020; 15:68. [PMID: 32854718 PMCID: PMC7450685 DOI: 10.1186/s13012-020-01003-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2019] [Accepted: 05/20/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services (PARIHS) framework was developed two decades ago and conceptualizes successful implementation (SI) as a function (f) of the evidence (E) nature and type, context (C) quality, and the facilitation (F), [SI = f (E,C,F)]. Despite a growing number of citations of theoretical frameworks including PARIHS, details of how theoretical frameworks are used remains largely unknown. This review aimed to enhance the understanding of the breadth and depth of the use of the PARIHS framework. METHODS This citation analysis commenced from four core articles representing the key stages of the framework's development. The citation search was performed in Web of Science and Scopus. After exclusion, we undertook an initial assessment aimed to identify articles using PARIHS and not only referencing any of the core articles. To assess this, all articles were read in full. Further data extraction included capturing information about where (country/countries and setting/s) PARIHS had been used, as well as categorizing how the framework was applied. Also, strengths and weaknesses, as well as efforts to validate the framework, were explored in detail. RESULTS The citation search yielded 1613 articles. After applying exclusion criteria, 1475 articles were read in full, and the initial assessment yielded a total of 367 articles reported to have used the PARIHS framework. These articles were included for data extraction. The framework had been used in a variety of settings and in both high-, middle-, and low-income countries. With regard to types of use, 32% used PARIHS in planning and delivering an intervention, 50% in data analysis, 55% in the evaluation of study findings, and/or 37% in any other way. Further analysis showed that its actual application was frequently partial and generally not well elaborated. CONCLUSIONS In line with previous citation analysis of the use of theoretical frameworks in implementation science, we also found a rather superficial description of the use of PARIHS. Thus, we propose the development and adoption of reporting guidelines on how framework(s) are used in implementation studies, with the expectation that this will enhance the maturity of implementation science.
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- Anna Bergström
- Department of Women’s and Children’s health, Uppsala Global Health Research on Implementation and Sustainability (UGHRIS), Uppsala, Sweden
- Institute for Global Health, University College London, London, UK
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- School of Education, Health, and Social Studies, Dalarna University, Falun, Sweden
- Adelaide Nursing School, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- Department of Medicine and Health, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
- Department of Public Health and Caring Science, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Canada
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- School of Education, Health, and Social Studies, Dalarna University, Falun, Sweden
- University Library, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Adelaide Nursing School, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia
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- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia
- Green Templeton College, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Division of Health Research, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Lancaster University, Lancashire, UK
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- School of Education, Health, and Social Studies, Dalarna University, Falun, Sweden
- Department of Health and Care Sciences, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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George MS, Davey R, Mohanty I, Upton P. "Everything is provided free, but they are still hesitant to access healthcare services": why does the indigenous community in Attapadi, Kerala continue to experience poor access to healthcare? Int J Equity Health 2020; 19:105. [PMID: 32590981 PMCID: PMC7320563 DOI: 10.1186/s12939-020-01216-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2020] [Accepted: 06/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Inequity in access to healthcare services is a constant concern. While advances in healthcare have progressed in the last several decades, thereby significantly improving the prevention and treatment of disease, these benefits have not been shared equally. Excluded communities such as Indigenous communities typically face a lack of access to healthcare services that others do not. This study seeks to understand why the indigenous communities in Attapadi continue to experience poor access to healthcare in spite of both financial protection and adequate coverage of health services. METHODS Ethnographic fieldwork was carried out among the various stakeholders living in Attapadi. A total of 47 in-depth interviews and 6 focus group discussions were conducted amongst the indigenous community, the healthcare providers and key informants. The data was coded utilising a reflexive and inductive approach leading to the development of the key categories and themes. RESULTS The health system provided a comprehensive financial protection package in addition to a host of healthcare facilities for the indigenous communities to avail services. In spite of this, they resisted attempts by the health system to improve their access. The failure to provide culturally respectful care, the discrimination of the community at healthcare facilities, the centralisation of the delivery of services as well as the lack of power on the part of the indigenous community to negotiate with the health system for services that were less disruptive for their lives were identified as the barriers to improving healthcare access. The existing power differentials between the community and the health system stakeholders also ensured that meaningful involvement of the community in the local health system did not occur. CONCLUSION Improving access to health care for indigenous communities would require UHC interventions to be culturally safe, locally relevant and promote active involvement of the community at all stages of the intervention. Continuing structural power imbalances that affect access to resources and prevent meaningful involvement of indigenous communities also need to be addressed.
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- Mathew Sunil George
- Health Research Institute, University of Canberra, ACT, Canberra, 2617, Australia.
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- Health Research Institute, University of Canberra, ACT, Canberra, 2617, Australia
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- Health Research Institute, University of Canberra, ACT, Canberra, 2617, Australia
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- Health Research Institute, University of Canberra, ACT, Canberra, 2617, Australia
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Conte KP, Gwynn J, Turner N, Koller C, Gillham KE. Making space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community health workers in health promotion. Health Promot Int 2020; 35:562-574. [PMID: 31155649 PMCID: PMC7307184 DOI: 10.1093/heapro/daz035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Despite a clear need, 'closing the gap' in health disparities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities (hereafter, respectfully referred to as Aboriginal) continues to be challenging for western health care systems. Globally, community health workers (CHWs) have proven effective in empowering communities and improving culturally appropriate health services. The global literature on CHWs reflects a lack of differentiation between the types of roles these workers carry out. This in turn impedes evidence syntheses informing how different roles contribute to improving health outcomes. Indigenous CHW roles in Australia are largely operationalized by Aboriginal Health Workers (AHWs)-a role situated primarily within the clinical health system. In this commentary, we consider whether the focus on creating professional AHW roles, although important, has taken attention away from the benefits of other types of CHW roles particularly in community-based health promotion. We draw on the global literature to illustrate the need for an Aboriginal CHW role in health promotion; one that is distinct from, but complementary to, that of AHWs in clinical settings. We provide examples of barriers encountered in developing such a role based on our experiences of employing Aboriginal health promoters to deliver evidence-based programmes in rural and remote communities. We aim to draw attention to the systemic and institutional barriers that persist in denying innovative employment and engagement opportunities for Aboriginal people in health.
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- Kathleen P Conte
- University Centre for Rural Health and the Menzies Centre for Health Policy, School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Level 2, Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and the Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia
- Rural Doctors Network, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, Australia
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- Population Health, Hunter New England Local Health District, Wallsend, Australia
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Carrington A, Dewar S, Kinchin I, Cadet-James Y, Tsey K. A police-led community response to Child abuse and Youth Sexual Violence and Abuse in Indigenous communities in Far North Queensland: "Speak Up. Be strong. Be Heard.". CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT 2019; 98:104228. [PMID: 31683249 DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2019.104228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2019] [Revised: 09/29/2019] [Accepted: 10/09/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Child abuse and Youth Sexual Violence and Abuse (YSVA) are persistent social issues across the globe. The development and implementation of effective prevention strategies are a common focus for those working at the coalface. The Cairns Child Protection Investigation Unit of the Queensland Police Service (QPS) developed and implemented the "Speak Up. Be Strong. Be Heard." (SUBSBH) initiative. This police-led multi-component child abuse prevention initiative has been implemented in 26 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across the Far North Queensland Police District since June 2016. OBJECTIVE The aim of this research was to evaluate the success of the SUBSBH initiative. PARTICIPANTS AND SETTING Existing data held by QPS were examined. These data include statistics on reporting of YSVA offences, internal program documents and reports, and evaluation feedback forms completed prior to this evaluation study. Information collected via these sources pertained to 26 Indigenous communities within the Far North Queensland Police District. The above-mentioned feedback forms were completed by 307 participants, of whom approximately 90% are Indigenous. METHODS This study adopted desktop analysis and triangulation through a range of qualitative and quantitative data to ensure robust and rigorous evaluation of the SUBSBH initiative. RESULTS The study found that the initiative was successful in meeting basic accepted practice for child abuse and YSVA prevention programs, receiving positive participant feedback on the educational program, achieving the initiative's objective to increase reporting of YSVA, and achieving cost-efficiency in meeting outcomes. Importantly, the increase in reporting of YSVA was statistically significant. CONCLUSION This study contributes to current understanding regarding the implementation of multi-component child abuse prevention initiatives and provides an example of a cost-efficient police-led community response to child abuse and YSVA in Indigenous communities. The findings may guide responses in other communities which grapple with this critical social issue.
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- Ann Carrington
- College of Arts, Society and Education, James Cook University, Cairns, Qld, Australia.
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- College of Arts, Society and Education, James Cook University, Cairns, Qld, Australia
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- Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation, University of Technology, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- College of Arts, Society and Education, James Cook University, Cairns, Qld, Australia
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- College of Arts, Society and Education, James Cook University, Cairns, Qld, Australia
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Huria T, Palmer SC, Pitama S, Beckert L, Lacey C, Ewen S, Smith LT. Consolidated criteria for strengthening reporting of health research involving indigenous peoples: the CONSIDER statement. BMC Med Res Methodol 2019; 19:173. [PMID: 31399058 PMCID: PMC6688310 DOI: 10.1186/s12874-019-0815-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 179] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2019] [Accepted: 08/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Research reporting guidelines are increasingly commonplace and shown to improve the quality of published health research and health outcomes. Despite severe health inequities among Indigenous Peoples and the potential for research to address the causes, there is an extended legacy of health research exploiting Indigenous Peoples. This paper describes the development of the CONSolIDated critERtia for strengthening the reporting of health research involving Indigenous Peoples (CONSIDER) statement. METHODS A collaborative prioritization process was conducted based on national and international statements and guidelines about Indigenous health research from the following nations (Peoples): Australia (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders), Canada (First Nations Peoples, Métis), Hawaii (Native Hawaiian), New Zealand (Māori), Taiwan (Taiwan Indigenous Tribes), United States of America (First Nations Peoples) and Northern Scandinavian countries (Sami). A review of seven research guidelines was completed, and meta-synthesis was used to construct a reporting guideline checklist for transparent and comprehensive reporting of research involving Indigenous Peoples. RESULTS A list of 88 possible checklist items was generated, reconciled, and categorized. Eight research domains and 17 criteria for the reporting of research involving Indigenous Peoples were identified. The research reporting domains were: (i) governance; (ii) relationships; (iii) prioritization; (iv) methodologies; (v) participation; (vi) capacity; (vii) analysis and findings; and (viii) dissemination. CONCLUSIONS The CONSIDER statement is a collaborative synthesis and prioritization of national and international research statements and guidelines. The CONSIDER statement provides a checklist for the reporting of health research involving Indigenous peoples to strengthen research praxis and advance Indigenous health outcomes.
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- Tania Huria
- Māori and Indigenous Health Institute, University of Otago Christchurch, 2 Riccarton Ave, Christchurch, 8140 New Zealand
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- Department of Medicine, University of Otago Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Māori and Indigenous Health Institute, University of Otago Christchurch, 2 Riccarton Ave, Christchurch, 8140 New Zealand
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- Department of Medicine, University of Otago Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Māori and Indigenous Health Institute, University of Otago Christchurch, 2 Riccarton Ave, Christchurch, 8140 New Zealand
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- Melbourne Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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Bovill M, Bar-Zeev Y, Gruppetta M, Clarke M, Nicholls K, O'Mara P, Bonevski B, Reath J, Gould G. Giri-nya-la-nha (talk together) to explore acceptability of targeted smoking cessation resources with Australian Aboriginal women. Public Health 2018; 176:149-158. [PMID: 30392971 DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2018.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2018] [Revised: 06/18/2018] [Accepted: 08/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To engage with health providers and Aboriginal women to understand what educational resources they want and need to support quit smoking attempts during pregnancy in order to develop a comprehensive evidence-based intervention. STUDY DESIGN Resources were developed in partnership with Aboriginal people, communities and academics with the aim to be inclusive of diverse communities. We then recruited Aboriginal women of various ages for yarning circles (focus groups) held in three Australian states to explore the acceptability of the resources and seeking further guidance as to the needs of Aboriginal women to support smoking cessation during pregnancy. METHODS Yarning circles were recorded and transcribed, and data were analysed independently by two researchers. Responses were coded using predetermined themes and further general inductive analysis for emergent themes. RESULTS Twenty-four Aboriginal women reflected on the resources they included: one pregnant woman, 15 mothers and eight elders. Predetermined themes of attraction, comprehension, cultural acceptability, graphics and layout, persuasion and self-efficacy were explored. Women suggested the following: resources need to be visually attractive and interactive to enhance self-efficacy; additional scientific content on health consequences of smoking and combining with non-pharmacological approaches to quitting. CONCLUSION Indigenous peoples prefer culturally targeted messages. However, developing effective Aboriginal health promotion requires more than a 'culturally appropriate' adaptation of mainstream resources. Consideration needs to be given to the diversity of Aboriginal communities when developing effective, evidence-based interventions. Aboriginal women are calling for innovative and interactive resources that enhance self-efficacy; the use of videos to explain medical and informational brochure content is well received. Requests for non-pharmacological cessation options were reported in New South Wales and Queensland and should be further explored.
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- M Bovill
- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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- Wollotuka Institute, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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- OBGYN, Clarence Specialist Clinic, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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- School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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Tsai C, Blinkhorn A, Irving M. Oral Health Programmes in Indigenous Communities Worldwide-Lessons learned from the field: A qualitative systematic review. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2017; 45:389-397. [DOI: 10.1111/cdoe.12302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2016] [Accepted: 03/11/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Carrie Tsai
- Faculty of Dentistry; University of Sydney; Westmead NSW Australia
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- Faculty of Dentistry; University of Sydney; Westmead NSW Australia
- The Poche Centre for Indigenous Health; University of Sydney; Westmead NSW Australia
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Bovill M, Bar-Zeev Y, Gruppetta M, O'Mara P, Cowling B, Gould GS. Collective and negotiated design for a clinical trial addressing smoking cessation supports for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers in NSW, SA and Qld – developing a pilot study. Aust J Prim Health 2017; 23:497-503. [DOI: 10.1071/py16140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2016] [Accepted: 01/16/2017] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Tobacco smoking leads to one in five deaths of Aboriginal Australians and accounts for 17% of the reversible health gap. One in two Aboriginal women are reported to smoke during pregnancy, with no effective strategies currently available for health practitioners to utilise for supporting Aboriginal women. Aboriginal community participation in primary health research is crucial to implementing ethical research, with a clear benefit to the people and communities involved. However, currently there is little evidence on how Aboriginal programs and interventions are being developed in partnership with Aboriginal people and communities. ‘Indigenous Counselling and Nicotine (ICAN) QUIT in Pregnancy’ aims to address the prevalence of smoking during pregnancy by enhancing health providers’ training in offering evidence-based smoking cessation care to Aboriginal mothers during pregnancy. This paper outlines the participatory research approach adopted for the developmental phase of the ‘ICAN QUIT in Pregnancy’ project developed in partnership with two Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Services in NSW, and negotiation processes undertaken to implement a pilot intervention across NSW, SA and Qld.
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