An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander oral health curriculum framework: development experiences in Western Australia

2007 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
pp. 86-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Bazen ◽  
D. Paul ◽  
M. Tennant
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Western Australia ◽  
Torres Strait Islander ◽  
Health Curriculum ◽  
Curriculum Framework ◽  
Torres Strait ◽  
Framework Development

scholarly journals A Qualitative Study Exploring the Experiences and Perspectives of Australian Aboriginal Women on Oral Health during Pregnancy

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (15) ◽  
pp. 8061
Author(s):  
Ariana Kong ◽  
Michelle Dickson ◽  
Lucie Ramjan ◽  
Mariana S. Sousa ◽  
Joanne Goulding ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Torres Strait Islander ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Aboriginal Health ◽  
Health Staff ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Aboriginal Women ◽  
Torres Strait

The aim of this study was to explore whether oral health was an important consideration for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women during pregnancy, whether oral health could be promoted by Aboriginal health staff, and strategies that would be appropriate to use in a new model of care. A qualitative descriptive methodology underpinned the study. All participants in this study identified as Aboriginal, with no Torres Strait Islander participants, and were from New South Wales, Australia. The interviews were analysed using inductive thematic analysis. From the data, two themes were constructed. The first theme identified that oral health was not always the first priority for participants as poor accessibility alongside other competing commitments were challenges to accessing oral health services. The second theme highlighted how relationships with personal networks and healthcare providers were essential and could be used to support maternal oral health during pregnancy. Effective strategies to promote oral health during pregnancy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women should involve key stakeholders and health care providers, like Aboriginal Health Workers, to facilitate culturally safe support and tailored oral health advice.

scholarly journals Risk factors for oral health in young, urban, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

2018 ◽  
Vol 64 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
K Butten ◽  
NW Johnson ◽  
KK Hall ◽  
J Anderson ◽  
M Toombs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Torres Strait Islander ◽  
Torres Strait

Effectiveness of the Koorliny Moort out‐of‐hospital health care program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Western Australia

2016 ◽  
Vol 204 (5) ◽  
pp. 197-197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Cresp ◽  
Karen Clarke ◽  
Kimberley E McAuley ◽  
Daniel McAullay ◽  
Carolyn A Moylan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Western Australia ◽  
Torres Strait Islander ◽  
Care Program ◽  
Health Care Program ◽  
Torres Strait

Learning Preferences of Some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students in the Veterinary Program

2000 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.L. Barnes
Keyword(s):  
Western Australia ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Torres Strait Islander ◽  
Learning Preferences ◽  
Indigenous Australians ◽  
Torres Strait Islander People ◽  
Torres Strait

In 1989, a Professional Education Program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (PEPA) was established at Murdoch University in Western Australia, to encourage the participation, retention and success of Indigenous Australians in studying for and qualifying as Veterinarians.

scholarly journals Yarning about oral health: perceptions of urban Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaley Butten ◽  
Newell W. Johnson ◽  
Kerry K. Hall ◽  
Maree Toombs ◽  
Neil King ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Life Course ◽  
Torres Strait Islander ◽  
Personal Narratives ◽  
Health Behaviours ◽  
Indigenous Australian ◽  
Oral Health Behaviours ◽  
Torres Strait ◽  
Important Time ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: Many factors influence how a person experiences oral health and how such experiences may facilitate supportive oral health behaviours. Women in particular face different challenges due to their environment, responsibilities and physiological differences to men. Within Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are reported to have poorer oral health and are faced with additional barriers to supporting their oral health compared with non-Indigenous women. The objective of this paper is to report the experiences and perceptions of oral health from the perspective of urban, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. Methods: The present data derive from a descriptive study that used yarning circles and face-to-face interviews with women who were mothers/carers of urban, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children. This was a qualitative study to investigate the impact of child oral health on families. Participants used the opportunity to share their own personal experiences of oral health as women, thus providing data for the present analyses. Information collected was transcribed and analysed thematically Results: 20 women shared their personal narratives on the topic of oral health which were reflective of different time points in their life: growing up, as an adult and as a mother/carer. Although women are trying to support their oral health across their life-course, they face a number of barriers, including a lack of information and the costs of accessing dental care. The teenage years and pregnancy were reported as important time periods for oral health support. Conclusions: To improve the oral health of Indigenous Australian women, policymakers must consider the barriers reported by women and critically review current oral health information and services. Current oral health services are financially out of reach for Indigenous Australian women and there is not sufficient or appropriate, oral information across the life-course.

scholarly journals Aboriginal Health Workers Promoting Oral Health among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women during Pregnancy: Development and Pilot Testing of the Grinnin’ Up Mums & Bubs Program

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (18) ◽  
pp. 9576
Author(s):  
Ariana Kong ◽  
Michelle Dickson ◽  
Lucie Ramjan ◽  
Mariana S. Sousa ◽  
Nathan Jones ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Torres Strait Islander ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Aboriginal Health ◽  
Model Of Care ◽  
Dental Services ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Torres Strait ◽  
High Level

Background: this study aimed to develop and pilot test the model of care, Grinnin’ Up Mums & Bubs, to train Aboriginal Health Workers to promote oral health among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pregnant women. Methods: Participatory Action Research was employed to develop the different components of the model (oral health promotion resources, training workshop, and a culturally safe referral pathway to dental services). The model was piloted (pre-post), using an embedded mixed-methods design, to determine the acceptability, satisfaction, and any recommendations made by seven Aboriginal Health Workers at an antenatal service in Western Sydney, Australia. Results: there was a high level of satisfaction with the components of the model of care among the participants, who believed that the model could be integrated into practice. The training showed some improvement in oral health knowledge and confidence. The participants recommended strategies for discussing oral health with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pregnant women, and changes in public health dental policy to ensure that all women would be able to access affordable dental services through the referral pathway. Conclusion: the findings suggest a high level of satisfaction with the model of care among the Aboriginal Health Workers. Further evaluation is needed to confirm the short and long-term impact of the model.

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