A5079496547- Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Organ Donation and Transplantation
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Indigenous Studies and Ecology
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Renal and Vascular Pathologies
- Global Health and Surgery
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Cultural Competency in Health Care
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
- Community Health and Development
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Healthcare Policy and Management
Charles Darwin University
2015-2024
Menzies School of Health Research
2015-2024
Ninewells Hospital
2000-2022
Australian Research Council
2020
Australian Government
2020
Thermo Fisher Scientific (United Kingdom)
2018
Southern California Institute of Architecture
2016
Engineering Arts (United States)
2016
John Wiley & Sons (United States)
2016
St John of God Subiaco Hospital
2015
Objective: To document the prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and its associated characteristics in a sample urban Indigenous women. Design: A cross-sectional survey women, including biochemical anthropometric assessments. PCOS was assessed using National Institutes Health 1990 criteria. Setting participants: aged 15–44 years, living defined area around Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, September 2003 – March 2005. Main outcome measures: Proportion participants with overall...
National cancer survival statistics are available for the total Australian population but not Indigenous Australians, although their mortality rates known to be higher than those of other Australians. We aimed validate analysis methods and report Australians as basis regular national reporting. used registrations data calculate all-cancer site-specific relative (compared with non-Indigenous Australians) diagnosed in 2001-2005. Because limited availability life tables, we validated...
Objective To evaluate regional variation in the incidence of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) Indigenous Australians, and to examine proximity ESRD treatment facilities patients. Design Secondary data review, with collection primary regarding patients' place residence before beginning treatment. Participants patients who commenced Australia during 1993–1998. Methods We obtained from Australian New Zealand Dialysis Transplant Registry 719 started between 1 January 1993 31 December 1998....
Abstract Although Indigenous people continue to experience racism in contemporary Australian society, we know little about the nature of such experiences. The Measure Racism Experiences [MIRE] assesses across several dimensions an urban context. This paper presents findings from 312 volunteers who responded MIRE as part Darwin Region Urban Diabetes study. Interpersonal was reported by 70 per cent participants, most commonly service providers and employment public settings. A third...
Indigenous Australians are known to be at greater risk of morbidity and mortality from mental health related conditions, but most available data relate the use services, little is about other aspects social emotional wellbeing. Using first nationally representative data, we examined prevalence patterning psychological distress among Australian adults compared these with corresponding non-Indigenous population. The analysis used weighted on distress, as measured by a modified Kessler...
Wellbeing is culturally bound and shaped by many aspects of life, including experiences, beliefs values. As such, in order to accurately measure wellbeing for a specific cultural group, it necessary understand the values that influence conception experience group. This paper presents conceptual model Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, which was developed from large national qualitative study explored views 359 adults. An Aboriginal- Islander-led research team used an Indigenist...
As wellbeing is culturally bound, measures for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples must be relevant grounded in values preferences. We describe the development of a nationally-relevant measure adults: What Matters to Adults (WM2A) measure. used mixed methods approach development, combining Indigenist methodologies psychometric methods. Candidate items were derived through large national qualitative study. Think-aloud interviews (n = 17) conducted assess comprehension,...
To examine trends in Northern Territory Indigenous mortality from chronic diseases other than cancer.A comparison of rates six (ischaemic heart disease [IHD], obstructive pulmonary [COPD], cerebrovascular [CVD], diabetes mellitus [DM], renal failure [RF] and rheumatic [RHD]) the NT population with those total Australian population.NT populations, 1977-2001.Estimated average annual change rate ratios.Death IHD DM among peoples increased between 1977 2001, but this increase slowed after 1990....
In recent decades there has been increasing evidence of a relationship between self-reported racism and health. Although plethora instruments to measure have developed, very few described conceptually or psychometrically Furthermore, this research field limited by dearth that examine reactions/responses restricted focus on African American populations.In response these limitations, the 31-item Measure Indigenous Racism Experiences (MIRE) was developed assess for Australians. This paper...
Objectives: To explore the understanding of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) about cause their disease, how this could affect patients' engagement treatment. Design, setting participants: Qualitative study conducted in 2005–2006 nine hospital renal units 17 associated dialysis centres four states Northern Territory as part IMPAKT (Improving Access to Kidney Transplants) study. In-depth interviews were 146 95 ESKD, covering personal history...
There is now considerable evidence from around the world that racism associated with both mental and physical ill-health. However, little known about mediating factors between This paper investigates relationships self-assessed health among Indigenous Australians as well potential mediators of these relationships. A total 164 adults in Darwin Region Urban Diabetes (DRUID) study completed a validated instrument assessing interpersonal separate item on discrimination-related stress....
The Northern Territory of Australia has a very high incidence treated end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), largely confined to Indigenous Australians living in remote, under-resourced areas. Surveillance chronic (CKD) is still its infancy Australia. We estimate the prevalence and rate progression measured CKD across region using inexpensive readily available laboratory information. Using retrospective de-identified extraction all records with serum creatinine or urinary albumin-to-creatinine...
BACKGROUND The Australian National Cervical Screening Program, introduced more than 20 years ago, does not record the Indigenous status of screening participants. This article reports first population‐based estimates participation in cervical for and non‐Indigenous women. METHODS was a retrospective, study 1,334,795 female Queensland residents, aged to 69 years, who participated from 2000 2011; 26,829 were identified as through linkage hospitalization records. Participation rates calculated...
The realisation for Indigenous people in Australia to be counted official statistics occurred 1967.The identification of national data requires historical and contemporary issues considered.This includes how have been defined by whom, as well is operationalised collections.Furthermore, the completeness accuracy identified impact this has on measurement health wellbeing must also taken into account.Official reporting calculated using from censuses, vital statistics, existing administrative...
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (collectively, Indigenous Australian) women experience a higher burden of cervical cancer than other women. The National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP) is failing to meet the needs Australian women, resulting in many not regularly participating screening. However, one third do participate reasons that some this population commence continue screen remain unheard but could provide insights support who currently participate. We aimed describe women's...