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

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Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/2005316

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Funded Activity 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.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2020

End Date: End date not available

Funding Scheme: Postgraduate Scholarships

Funding Amount: $132,743.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

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Other Keywords

aboriginal health | cardiovascular disease | rheumatic heart disease | women's health

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