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Strengthening the capacity of Aboriginal children, families and communities
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KAMS MOUAs part of the discussions with Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Service (KAMS) to establish the Broome site of the WAAHKN it has been agreed to establish...
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Excess stroke incidence in young Aboriginal people in South Australia: Pooled results from two population-based studiesThe excess stroke incidence in Aboriginal South Australians appears substantial, especially in those aged <55 years
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Common and Rare Genetic Variants That Could Contribute to Severe Otitis Media in an Australian Aboriginal PopulationOur goal was to identify genetic risk factors for severe otitis media (OM) in Aboriginal Australians.
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Climate change, activism, and supporting the mental health of children and young people: Perspectives from Western AustraliaThe climate crisis has detrimental impacts on the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. Psychological effects include feelings of fear, overwhelm, worry, distress, hopelessness and anger; PTSD; depression; anxiety; phobias; panic disorder; sleep disturbances; attachment disorders; learning difficulties; substance abuse; shock and trauma symptoms; adjustment problems; behavioural problems; and, suicidal thinking.
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Humility, inquisitiveness, and openness: key attributes for meaningful engagement with Nyoongar peopleThe rebuilding of trust requires the development of meaningful relationships in order to break down the barriers so as to increase access and develop culturally secure responses by services
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Improving access to primary care for Aboriginal babies in Western Australia: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trialA population-based, stepped wedge, cluster randomized controlled trial of an enhanced model of early infant primary care
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Trends in maternal and newborn health characteristics and obstetric interventions among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothersTrends in maternal demographic characteristics, pre-existing medical conditions, pregnancy complications and neonatal characteristics were examined.
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Comparing risks of cerebral palsy in births between Australian Indigenous and non-Indigenous mothersIndigenous infants have a higher risk of CP than non-Indigenous infants, especially postneonatal CP.