Exploring The Impact On Aboriginal Women Of Living With Chronic Disease
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$97,419.00
Summary
One of the major factors for the poor health status of Aboriginal women in Australia has long been suspected as being due to late presentation leading to diagnosis at advanced stages of disease. In this ground-breaking research, PhD Candidate Anne-Marie Eades, will shine the light on how the roles played by Aboriginal women with chronic disease within their families influence their health outcomes. Ms Eades research has the potential to revolutionise health outcomes and care plans for managing c ....One of the major factors for the poor health status of Aboriginal women in Australia has long been suspected as being due to late presentation leading to diagnosis at advanced stages of disease. In this ground-breaking research, PhD Candidate Anne-Marie Eades, will shine the light on how the roles played by Aboriginal women with chronic disease within their families influence their health outcomes. Ms Eades research has the potential to revolutionise health outcomes and care plans for managing chronic disease in Aboriginal women.Read moreRead less
The Etiology Of Child Neglect In Indigenous Families And How This Correlates With Intergenerational Cycles Of Trauma And Social Disadvantage In Indigenous Communities
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$98,387.00
Summary
This research will examine the causes of child neglect in Indigenous families and communities. The project will interview carers of children where there is a risk of child neglect to determine what social factors increase and decrease the chances of children to be neglected. The research will contribute to a better understanding of this problem from the perspective of Indigenous families and communities so that services can better meet the needs of families where there is risk of child neglect.
Provision Of Best Practice Care To Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Children With Burn Injuries.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$68,946.00
Summary
This project will develop best practice guidelines for burns care of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children by consulting medical experts and parents/carers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children admitted to a public hospital due to burn injuries. These guidelines will be used to explore the care provided to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and barriers or enablers experienced by them and medical experts in receiving/providing high-quality, culturally safe care.
A Study To Describe The Impact Of Improved Affordability On Food Choices Made By Indigenous Customers In Remote Community Stores In Australia.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$129,245.00
Summary
Poor nutrition is a major contributor to the level of disease experienced by Indigenous Australians, particularly those living in remote communities where the cost of food is higher than elsewhere, and people generally have low incomes. The cost of food and income are considered key factors limiting dietary improvement. This study explores the impact affordability has on food choice in remote Indigenous communities.
The Development Of A Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) Assay For The Detection Of Strongyloides Stercoralis In The Stool.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$127,494.00
Summary
A new test will be developed for the detection of the worm, Strongyloides stercoralis in the stool. S. stercoralis infects millions of people worldwide and occurs in the north of Australia. It can occasionally cause a ‘hyperinfection’ with fatal consequences. The test is based on the DNA detection method, loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP), which can be performed using simple equipment. The aim will be to make this test as easy possible to perform and to evaluate its effectiveness.
Strategies To Reduce The Burden Of Gastroenteritis In Aboriginal Children.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$124,676.00
Summary
Rotavirus is the leading cause of severe gastroenteritis in children. Despite early promise, vaccines which target rotavirus seem to be less effective in low-resource settings and also amongst Australian Indigenous children. This study seeks to assess whether an extra dose of rotavirus vaccine (RV1) will improve the effectiveness of rotavirus vaccine in Aboriginal children and result in decreased admissions and clinic visits in the first three years of life.
The Effect Of Exercise Training On Cardiac Structure, Function And The Electrocardiogram In Indigenous And Non-Indigenous Elite Australian Athletes.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$133,351.00
Summary
The sudden death of an athlete is a tragic event with substantial emotional and social impact on the community.Evidence suggests that cardiac screening of competitive athletes can significantly reduce this risk (reduction of sudden cardiac death in Italy by 75%).It is imperative that we obtain data on both indigenous and non-indigenous athletes in the Australian setting to develop a normal range for our population if we are to develop an effective screening programme.
The Two Hearts Beat Study: Determining The Benefits And Barriers Of Echocardiographic Screening In Pregnancy For Indigenous Women In The Top End Of The Northern Territory
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$132,743.00
Summary
The Two Hearts Beat project is a novel study utilising technology and multi-disciplinary care to improve health outcomes for Indigenous pregnant women living in the Top End of the Northern Territory. In this study a heart ultrasound scan will be integrated into standard antenatal care. The scan will screen for RHD and other heart disease that may impact the pregnancy, determining the rates of RHD in this population. The acceptability, cost and impact of this initiative will be determined.
Quality Of Life, Associated Psychological And Economic Family Impacts, And Trajectory Of Recovery In Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Paediatric Burns Patients.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$86,117.00
Summary
Over a third of burns injuries in Australia are paediatric, with over representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Burns are a major injury, having devastating long term consequences, connected to psychological distress, trauma, cost and disability. This research focusses on quality of life measures, economic impacts and psychological distress, investigating enabling and inhibitory factors to burns recovery in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their family.