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Redressing Aboriginal Heart Health Disparity In Western Australia: Valuing Measurement To Inform Action
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$307,946.00
Summary
This project aims to make comparisons between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people in WA with respect to 1) the occurrence, clinical manifestations and outcomes of selected heart diseases (coronary heart disease, heart failure and dysrhythmias) and major associated co-morbidities and 2) access to acute and continuing medical care for these heart conditions.
Cervical Screening Participation And Outcomes For Indigenous Australian Women
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$601,546.00
Summary
Cervical cancer is much more common among Indigenous than other Australian women, however little is known about their cervical screening participation or outcomes. This study will use Pap Test Registers and other data sources to compare screening participation and outcomes for Indigenous and non-Indigenous women, and investigate whether cervical cancer incidence has decreased for Indigenous women in recent years, as it has done for non-Indigenous women in Australia.
Burden Of Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) And Impact Of Prevention Strategies: Comprehensive Evidence To Drive The RHD Endgame
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$960,655.00
Summary
Rheumatic heart disease is chronic damage to the heart valves caused by repeated bouts of acute rheumatic fever. Both are preventable, yet rates among Indigenous Australians are of the highest recorded. We propose to undertake the first multi-jurisdictional study of these conditions to determine trends in occurrence and evaluate the impact of existing interventions in Australia. Findings will be used to inform the development of a roadmap to remove RHD as a public health problem in Australia.
This research plan aims to reduce the continuing adverse reproductive health outcomes of Indigenous adolescents who currently have limited engagement with comprehensive and appropriate health education and health care. Current health knowledge, health care sought and identified barriers/enablers will be assessed in adolescents. Findings will inform development of a reproductive health education program that will be piloted and evaluated.