Results 161 to 170 of about 6,972 (203)
Some of the next articles are maybe not open access.
Review of diabetes among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Journal of the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet, 2022Diabetes is the fastest growing chronic disease condition globally. Type 2 diabetes in particular, has reached epidemic proportions, with the greatest burden falling on socially disadvantaged groups and Indigenous peoples. This review focuses primarily on type 2 diabetes among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is responsible for the ...
Ride, Katherine, Burrow, Samantha
openaire +2 more sources
Infertility in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: A cause for concern?
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2020In many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, women and men are disproportionately affected by a range of risk factors for infertility including sexually transmitted infections, polycystic ovary syndrome and obesity. However, very little is known about the occurrence of infertility in this group or how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Emily W. Gilbert +3 more
openaire +2 more sources
Blood pressure and hypertension for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation, 2006Reliable, large-scale, population-based data on blood pressure for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations are limited. This present study aims to describe the blood pressure levels and to explore the clinical risk factors for hypertension among Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.A cross-sectional population ...
Wang, Zaimin +8 more
openaire +6 more sources
Genomics in research and health care with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Monash Bioethics Review, 2015Genomics is increasingly becoming an integral component of health research and clinical care. The perceived difficulties associated with genetic research involving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people mean that they have largely been excluded as research participants.
Rebekah, McWhirter +2 more
openaire +2 more sources
Physical activity among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities
Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 2004The epidemiological rationale for a focus on physical activity (PA) among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) people is compelling. PA programs have significant potential to benefit ATSI people and their communities through their contribution to reducing chronic disease, improving physical and mental health and well-being, and improving social
Shilton, T.R., Brown, W. J.
openaire +4 more sources
Trauma-Informed Partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Chapter 9 takes a strengths-based approach to the innovative solutions necessary to address the wide gap in the health, wellbeing, and education of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples when compared with non-Indigenous people. Evidence consistently places the life expectancy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples at around ten yearsEmily Hall +4 more
openaire +2 more sources
Social Science & Medicine, 2019
There are significant health and social disparities between the world's Indigenous and non-Indigenous people on factors likely to influence quality of life (QOL) and wellbeing. However, these disparities in wellbeing are not captured in conventional QOL instruments, as they often do not include dimensions that are likely to be relevant to Indigenous ...
Tamara L. Butler +9 more
openaire +5 more sources
There are significant health and social disparities between the world's Indigenous and non-Indigenous people on factors likely to influence quality of life (QOL) and wellbeing. However, these disparities in wellbeing are not captured in conventional QOL instruments, as they often do not include dimensions that are likely to be relevant to Indigenous ...
Tamara L. Butler +9 more
openaire +5 more sources
Preconception and pregnancy care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
Australian Journal of General PracticeImproving outcomes in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander maternal and child health is a matter of national priority. Engaging in preconception and pregnancy care is associated with a reduction in perinatal deaths and improved birth outcomes.This article highlights the importance of preconception and pregnancy care provision that is culturally safe ...
openaire +2 more sources
Which way? Educating for nursing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Contemporary Nurse, 2006Cross-Cultural Awareness Training has been seen as a way to improve nurses' knowledge and understanding of Indigenous peoples in Australia (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders) and to therefore improve service delivery and therapeutic care to them. Nurses may have undertaken this type of training in their workplace or as part of nurse education in ...
openaire +4 more sources
Diabetes in Australian aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Papua and New Guinea medical journal, 2002Type 2 diabetes arises from a complex and multifactorial set of factors, including genetic susceptibility, behaviour (including diet and exercise), early nutrition, obesity and psychosocial stress, leading to insulin resistance and pancreatic failure. These factors in turn are influenced by social and physical environmental factors.
K G, Rowley, K, O'Dea
openaire +1 more source