Smoking Cessation Messages for Pregnant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women: A Rapid Review of Peer-Reviewed Literature and Assessment of Research Translation of Media Content

This review summarized literature about knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women from Australia who smoke during pregnancy, then examined the extent that existing health promotion materials and media messages aligned with evidence on smoking cessation for pregnant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. Knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of pregnant Aboriginal women who smoke tobacco were identified in the literature. Health promotion campaigns were retrieved from a grey literature search with keywords and social and professional networks. Key themes from peer-reviewed papers were compared against the content of health promotion campaigns using the Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Model, the Behavior Change Wheel and thematic analysis. Eleven empirical studies and 17 campaigns were included. Empirical studies highlighted women sought holistic care that incorporated nicotine replacement therapy, engaged with their family and community and the potential for education about smoking cessation to empower a woman. Health promotion campaigns had a strong focus on ‘engagement with family and community’, ‘knowledge of risks of smoking,’ ‘giving up vs cutting down’ and ‘culture in language and arts’. There were similarities and variances in the key themes in the research evidence and promotion materials. Topics highly aligned included risks from smoking and quitting related issues.

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Self-management programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples with chronic conditions: A rapid review

Chronic Illness ◽

10.1177/1742395317750266 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 15 (2) ◽

pp. 83-123

Author(s):

Ellie Moore ◽

Sharon Lawn ◽

Candice Oster ◽

Andrea Morello

Keyword(s):

Chronic Condition ◽

Torres Strait Islander ◽

Grey Literature ◽

Rapid Review ◽

Self Management ◽

Rigorous Evaluation ◽

Cultural Appropriateness ◽

Evidence Summary ◽

Closing The Gap ◽

Torres Strait

Objectives Review the evidence for the effectiveness of chronic condition self-management programs applied to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Methods A rapid review methodology was followed to develop an evidence summary from peer-reviewed and grey literature. Results Only seven peer-reviewed studies were identified. The evidence indicated that group programs, particularly the Stanford Program, and structured individual chronic condition self-management programs were of good quality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, although these need to be integrated into practice in order to see the greatest benefits. The Flinders Program showed promise as a standardised program with content designed specifically with and for these populations. Numerous grey literature sources were identified, many using strong participatory approaches developed locally within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. However, few of these programs have been subject to rigorous evaluation. Discussion Despite the significant focus on chronic condition self-management programs to help address the burden of disease for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, few studies exist that have been properly evaluated. The Closing the Gap Principles developed by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare offer important guidance for how to proceed to maximise engagement, cultural appropriateness and ownership of program initiatives.

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Identifying enablers and barriers to referral, uptake and completion of lifestyle modification programmes: a rapid literature review

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2020-045094 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (3) ◽

pp. e045094

Author(s):

Yvonne Zurynski ◽

Carolynn Smith ◽

Joyce Siette ◽

Bróna Nic Giolla Easpaig ◽

Mary Simons ◽

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Keyword(s):

Chronic Disease ◽

Lifestyle Modification ◽

Data Extraction ◽

Empirical Studies ◽

Grey Literature ◽

International Health ◽

Rapid Review ◽

Eligibility Criteria ◽

Relevant Evidence ◽

Literature Reviews

ObjectiveTo identify current, policy-relevant evidence about barriers and enablers associated with referral, uptake and completion of lifestyle modification programmes (LMPs) for secondary prevention of chronic disease in adults.DesignA rapid review, co-designed with policymakers, of peer-reviewed and grey literature using a modified Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses framework.Data sourcesMedline, Embase, Scopus, PsycINFO and CINAHL were searched for relevant studies and literature reviews. Grey literature was identified through Advanced Google searching and targeted searching of international health departments’ and non-government organisations’ websites.Eligibility criteria for selecting studiesDocuments published 2010–2020, from high-income countries, reporting on programmes that included referral of adults with chronic disease to an LMP by a health professional (HP).Data extraction and synthesisData from grey and peer-reviewed literature were extracted by two different reviewers. Extracted data were inductively coded around emergent themes. Regular meetings of the review group ensured consistency of study selection and synthesis.ResultsTwenty-nine documents were included: 14 grey literature, 11 empirical studies and four literature reviews. Key barriers to HPs referring patients included inadequate HP knowledge about LMPs, perceptions of poor effectiveness of LMPs and perceptions that referral to LMPs was not part of their role. Patient barriers to uptake and completion included poor accessibility and lack of support to engage with the LMPs. Enablers to HP referral included training/education, effective interdisciplinary communication and influential programme advocates. Support to engage with LMPs after HP referral, educational resources for family members and easy accessibility were key enablers to patient engagement with LMPs.ConclusionsFactors related to HPs’ ability and willingness to make referrals are important for the implementation of LMPs, and need to be coupled with support for patients to engage with programmes after referral. These factors should be addressed when implementing LMPs to maximise their impact.

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Building an Indigenous-Led Evidence Base for Smoking Cessation Care among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women during Pregnancy and Beyond: Research Protocol for the Which Way? Project

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18031342 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (3) ◽

pp. 1342

Author(s):

Michelle Bovill ◽

Catherine Chamberlain ◽

Jessica Bennett ◽

Hayley Longbottom ◽

Shanell Bacon ◽

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Keyword(s):

Smoking Cessation ◽

Torres Strait Islander ◽

Aboriginal Health ◽

Research Process ◽

Local Health ◽

Research Protocol ◽

Smoking During Pregnancy ◽

Health And Wellbeing ◽

Online Social Media ◽

Torres Strait

Strong and healthy futures for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people requires engagement in meaningful decision making which is supported by evidence-based approaches. While a significant number of research publications state the research is co-designed, few describe the research process in relation to Indigenous ethical values. Improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers and babies is crucial to the continuation of the oldest living culture in the world. Developing meaningful supports to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers to quit smoking during pregnancy is paramount to addressing a range of health and wellbeing outcomes. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have called for non-pharmacological approaches to smoking cessation during pregnancy. We describe a culturally responsive research protocol that has been co-designed and is co-owned with urban and regional Aboriginal communities in New South Wales. The project has been developed in line with the AH&MRC’s (Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council) updated guidelines for ethical research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Ethics approvals have been granted by AH&MRC #14541662 University of Newcastle HREC H-2020-0092 and the Local Health District ethics committee 2020/ETH02095. Results will be disseminated through peer reviewed articles, community reports, infographics, and online social media content.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and parenting: a scoping review

Australian Journal of Primary Health ◽

10.1071/py19106 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 26 (1) ◽

pp. 1 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Kootsy Canuto ◽

Stephen G. Harfield ◽

Karla J. Canuto ◽

Alex Brown

Keyword(s):

Scoping Review ◽

Torres Strait Islander ◽

Grey Literature ◽

Parenting Programs ◽

Positive Outcomes ◽

Inclusion Criteria ◽

Dysfunctional Family ◽

Roles And Responsibilities ◽

Comprehensive Search ◽

Torres Strait

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men rarely rate a mention within discussions of parenting unless framed in the negative, or as the cause of dysfunctional family life. Consequently, the roles and responsibilities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men within parenting have largely been neglected or ignored. This scoping review aimed to identify and describe Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parenting programs that focused on male parents. A comprehensive search was conducted of databases, PubMed and Informit ATSIhealth, to identify peer-review publications, while relevant websites were also searched for grey literature. The review identified eight programs that met the inclusion criteria. The review highlights the lack of rigorously researched and published literature on parenting programs that focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander male parents. The programs all reported positive outcomes and demonstrate that given the opportunity, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander male parents are ready and determined to fulfil their roles and responsibilities as parents to the best of their ability for the benefit of their families and communities. The provision of inclusive parenting programs and services will equip Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander male parents to better support their families during these important times.

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“No-one’s driving this bus” - qualitative analysis of PrEP health promotion for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander gay and bisexual men

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1111/1753-6405.12852 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 43 (1) ◽

pp. 18-23 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Alec Hope ◽

Bridget Haire

Keyword(s):

Health Promotion ◽

Qualitative Analysis ◽

Torres Strait Islander ◽

Gay And Bisexual Men ◽

Bisexual Men ◽

Torres Strait ◽

And Bisexual

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Bridging the research–practice gap in healthcare: a rapid review of research translation centres in England and Australia

Health Research Policy and Systems ◽

10.1186/s12961-020-00621-w ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Tracy Robinson ◽

Cate Bailey ◽

Heather Morris ◽

Prue Burns ◽

Angela Melder ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Services ◽

Health Research ◽

Grey Literature ◽

Health Science ◽

System Level ◽

Rapid Review ◽

Research Translation ◽

Practice Gap ◽

Google Search ◽

The Impact

Abstract Background Large-scale partnerships between universities and health services are widely seen as vehicles for bridging the evidence–practice gap and for accelerating the adoption of new evidence in healthcare. Recently, different versions of these partnerships – often called academic health science centres – have been established across the globe. Although they differ in structure and processes, all aim to improve the integration of research and education with health services. Collectively, these entities are often referred to as Research Translation Centres (RTCs) and both England and Australia have developed relatively new and funded examples of these collaborative centres. Methods This paper presents findings from a rapid review of RTCs in Australia and England that aimed to identify their structures, leadership, workforce development and strategies for involving communities and service users. The review included published academic and grey literature with a customised search of the Google search engine and RTC websites. Results RTCs are complex system-level interventions that will need to disrupt the current paradigms and silos inherent in healthcare, education and research in order to meet their aims. This will require vision, leadership, collaborations and shared learnings, alongside structures, processes and strategies to deliver impact in the face of complexity. The impact of RTCs in overcoming the deeply entrenched silos across organisations, disciplines and sectors needs to be captured at the systems, organisation and individual levels. This includes workforce capacity and public and patient involvement that are vital to understanding the evolution of RTCs. In addition, new models of leadership are needed to support the brokering and mobilisation of knowledge in complex organisations. Conclusions The development and funding of RTCs represents one of the most significant shifts in the health research landscape and it is imperative that we continue to explore how we can progress the integration of research and healthcare and ensure research meets stakeholder needs and is translated via the collaborations supported by these organisations. Because RTCs are a recent addition to the healthcare landscape in Australia, it is instructive to review the processes and infrastructure needed to support their implementation and applied health research in England.

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