Cancer survival differentials for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Queensland: the impact of remoteness. [PDF]
Purpose In Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (First Nations population) often have low overall cancer survival, as do all residents of geographically remote areas.
Cramb SM, Whop LJ, Garvey G, Baade PD.
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Evaluating the prevalence of current hepatitis C infection and treatment among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who inject drugs in Australia: The ETHOS engage study. [PDF]
Introduction Evaluating progress towards hepatitis C virus (HCV) elimination among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is critical given the disproportionate burden of infection.
Hobday S +14 more
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Hepatocellular carcinoma amongst Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia [PDF]
Background Liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are important contributors to the mortality gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. However, there is a lack of population based high quality data assessing the differences in HCC
A. Wigg +11 more
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Developing patient journey maps with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living with dementia or cognitive impairment and their carers: protocol [PDF]
Introduction Although Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are increasingly living healthier and longer lives, they continue to experience a high prevalence and incidence of dementia and cognitive impairment. Navigating dementia care services is
Craig Sinclair +8 more
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In May 2020, an independent working party was convened to determine the mental health and well‐being needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia, in response to COVID‐19.
Pat Dudgeon, Joanna Alexi, Tom Calma
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Policy development in Australia has often overlooked Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems, leading to policies that fail to address their unique needs and aspirations.
Margaret Apolima Fono +6 more
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Objective: Given the high prevalence of chronic disease, it is of concern that access to and sustained engagement with primary healthcare services by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians is often far lower than would be expected.
Carol Davy +17 more
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples [PDF]
This chapter provides guidance on managing unhealthy alcohol use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This includes care of those who are drinking above recommended limits, whether or not there is an alcohol use disorder present. Content of this chapter is based on both consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health ...
Assan, Robert +7 more
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Development of Cracks in the Ice Resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, a Culturally Appropriate Evidence-Based Online Community Toolkit About Crystal Methamphetamine: Mixed Methods Study [PDF]
BackgroundCrystal methamphetamine (“ice”) is a drug of significant concern across Australia; however, access to culturally appropriate, community-led, and co-developed resources is limited for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Steph Kershaw +17 more
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Exploring cultural safety and person- and patient-centred care in general practice: voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples [PDF]
Background Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia continue to experience significant health disparities rooted in the ongoing impacts of colonisation, systemic racism, and cultural disconnection.
Kay Brumpton +3 more
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