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An Ethnographic Study Of The Meaning Of Cancer To Aboriginal Women
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$26,477.00
Summary
The impetus for development of the palliative care movement was the plight of cancer patients, which is why my study aims to explore and interpret what cancer means to Aboriginal women and how experiences and perception of the disease impacts on their attitudes toward treatment options. In my thesis I hope to build a critique of Aboriginal women�s perceptions of cancer that will inform health care services of socio-cultural issues that should be considered in developing and providing culturally ....The impetus for development of the palliative care movement was the plight of cancer patients, which is why my study aims to explore and interpret what cancer means to Aboriginal women and how experiences and perception of the disease impacts on their attitudes toward treatment options. In my thesis I hope to build a critique of Aboriginal women�s perceptions of cancer that will inform health care services of socio-cultural issues that should be considered in developing and providing culturally supportive care.Read moreRead less
Understanding The Risk Factors And Burden Of Heart Disease And Stroke For Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Women
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$86,117.00
Summary
Heart disease and stroke is the leading cause of death for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and accounts for over one quarter in the life expectancy gap. A recent survey found that 59% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women live with heart disease or stroke. This PhD seeks to understand the risks of, and hospitalisation and mortality from heart disease and stroke in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. The project is guided by a women’s Advisory Group.