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View article: EFFECTIVENESS OF INCENTIVES ON STI TESTING UPTAKE: A TRIAL AMONG ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER YOUNG PEOPLE IN REMOTE CENTRAL AUSTRALIA (2015-2020)
EFFECTIVENESS OF INCENTIVES ON STI TESTING UPTAKE: A TRIAL AMONG ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER YOUNG PEOPLE IN REMOTE CENTRAL AUSTRALIA (2015-2020) Open
Background Bacterial sexually transmissible infections (STIs) cause a substantial disease burden worldwide, and disproportionately impact young people. In Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are a priority population in…
View article: Gestational diabetes mellitus and its impact on maternal and neonatal outcomes in Indigenous populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Gestational diabetes mellitus and its impact on maternal and neonatal outcomes in Indigenous populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the association between gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and adverse pregnancy outcomes among Indigenous populations globally. Pooled risk ratios were calculated using a random-effects m…
View article: Long-Term Protection Against Invasive Meningococcal B Disease and Gonococcal Infection 5 Years After Implementation of Funded Childhood and Adolescent 4CMenB Vaccination Program in South Australia: An Observational Cohort and Case-Control Study
Long-Term Protection Against Invasive Meningococcal B Disease and Gonococcal Infection 5 Years After Implementation of Funded Childhood and Adolescent 4CMenB Vaccination Program in South Australia: An Observational Cohort and Case-Control Study Open
Background A publicly funded 4CMenB program has been implemented in South Australia since 2018. We aimed to evaluate vaccine effectiveness (VE) and vaccine impact on invasive meningococcal B (MenB) disease and gonococcal infections 5 years…
View article: Prevalence of surgery in Indigenous people with cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Prevalence of surgery in Indigenous people with cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
The Research Alliance for Urban Goori Health (RAUGH) funded this project. GG was funded by an NHMRC Investigator Grant (#1176651).
View article: Understanding the role of patient communication protocols in sexually transmissible infections point-of-care testing among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in remote communities: a qualitative study
Understanding the role of patient communication protocols in sexually transmissible infections point-of-care testing among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in remote communities: a qualitative study Open
Background Untreated sexually transmissible infections (STIs) such as Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae can lead to serious health issues, including pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility in women, increased HIV risk, and e…
View article: Chlamydia and gonorrhoea testing and positivity within an urban Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Service 2016–2021
Chlamydia and gonorrhoea testing and positivity within an urban Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Service 2016–2021 Open
Background This study describes chlamydia and gonorrhoea testing, positivity, treatment, and retesting among individuals aged ≥15 years attending an urban Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service during the period 2016–2021. Method U…
View article: Cascade of testing for chlamydia and gonorrhoea inclusive of an annual health check in an urban Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service
Cascade of testing for chlamydia and gonorrhoea inclusive of an annual health check in an urban Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service Open
Background To gain an understanding of chlamydia (CT) and gonorrhoea (NG) testing conducted within an annual health check (AHC) and in standard clinical consultations for clients aged 15–29 years attending an urban Aboriginal Community Con…
View article: Lisdexamfetamine in the treatment of methamphetamine dependence: A randomised, placebo‐controlled trial
Lisdexamfetamine in the treatment of methamphetamine dependence: A randomised, placebo‐controlled trial Open
Aims This study tested the efficacy and safety of a 12‐week course of lisdexamfetamine in reducing methamphetamine use, an outcome which is associated with improvements in health and wellbeing, in people dependent on methamphetamine. Desig…
View article: Long-term 4CMenB Vaccine Effectiveness Against Gonococcal Infection at Four Years Post–Program Implementation: Observational Case–Control Study
Long-term 4CMenB Vaccine Effectiveness Against Gonococcal Infection at Four Years Post–Program Implementation: Observational Case–Control Study Open
Background A 4-component meningococcal B (4CMenB) vaccine program was introduced in adolescents in 2019 in South Australia. We aimed to evaluate long-term vaccine effectiveness (VE) and impact (VI) on gonococcal infection 4 years after imp…
View article: Knowledge about <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 vaccines among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and attitudes to and behaviours regarding <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 and influenza vaccination: a survey
Knowledge about <span>COVID</span>‐19 vaccines among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and attitudes to and behaviours regarding <span>COVID</span>‐19 and influenza vaccination: a survey Open
Objectives To assess Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's knowledge about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) vaccines, and their attitudes to and behaviours regarding COVID‐19 and influenza vaccinations. Study design Web‐based s…
View article: Reducing Methamphetamine Use in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities With the “We Can Do This” Web App: Qualitative Evaluation of Acceptability and Feasibility
Reducing Methamphetamine Use in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities With the “We Can Do This” Web App: Qualitative Evaluation of Acceptability and Feasibility Open
Background Preventing and treating methamphetamine-related harm in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations is a significant challenge for health care services. Digital health care may offer opportunities to support individuals an…
View article: Sexual risk and testing for sexually transmissible infections in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous young South Australians: results of an online survey
Sexual risk and testing for sexually transmissible infections in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous young South Australians: results of an online survey Open
Background Disproportionate rates of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people are often attributed to risk-taking behaviours, but research rarely conducts direct comparison with thei…
View article: Web-Based Application for Reducing Methamphetamine Use Among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People: Randomized Waitlist Controlled Trial
Web-Based Application for Reducing Methamphetamine Use Among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People: Randomized Waitlist Controlled Trial Open
Background Digital interventions can help to overcome barriers to care, including stigma, geographical distance, and a lack of culturally appropriate treatment options. “We Can Do This” is a web-based app that was designed with input from …
View article: Prevalence of hepatitis C virus exposure and infection among Indigenous and tribal populations: a global systematic review and meta-analysis
Prevalence of hepatitis C virus exposure and infection among Indigenous and tribal populations: a global systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Indigenous and tribal peoples from the Western Pacific Region and recognised at-risk sub-populations had higher HCV prevalence. HCV prevalence showed no association with Indigenous/tribal status. However, this review was limited by heterog…
View article: Comprehensive observational study evaluating the enduring effectiveness of 4CMenB, the meningococcal B vaccine against gonococcal infections in the Northern Territory and South Australia, Australia: study protocol
Comprehensive observational study evaluating the enduring effectiveness of 4CMenB, the meningococcal B vaccine against gonococcal infections in the Northern Territory and South Australia, Australia: study protocol Open
Introduction The effectiveness of antibiotics for treating gonococcal infections is compromised due to escalating antibiotic resistance; and the development of an effective gonococcal vaccine has been challenging. Emerging evidence suggest…
View article: Representation of marginalised populations in digital surveillance for notifiable conditions in Australia: a systematic review
Representation of marginalised populations in digital surveillance for notifiable conditions in Australia: a systematic review Open
Aim: This study aims to establish whether digital surveillance methods for notifiable diseases in Australia collect and report data in relation to marginalised populations. Methods: The literature was systematically reviewed to identify pr…
View article: Preconception Health of Indigenous Peoples in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States: A Scoping Review
Preconception Health of Indigenous Peoples in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States: A Scoping Review Open
Background: There is increasing recognition of the importance of the preconception period for addressing reproductive and intergenerational health inequities and supporting improved maternal and child health outcomes. This study aimed to u…
View article: An acceptability and feasibility study of the We Can Do This web-app in Australian primary care and residential rehabilitation settings for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who use methamphetamine (Preprint)
An acceptability and feasibility study of the We Can Do This web-app in Australian primary care and residential rehabilitation settings for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who use methamphetamine (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND We Can Do This was a web-based application (web-app) developed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are seeking to reduce or stop methamphetamine use. OBJECTIVE This paper reports on a process evaluation of th…
View article: Web-Based Application for Reducing Methamphetamine Use Among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People: Randomized Waitlist Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Web-Based Application for Reducing Methamphetamine Use Among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People: Randomized Waitlist Controlled Trial (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Digital interventions can help to overcome barriers to care, including stigma, geographical distance, and a lack of culturally appropriate treatment options. “We Can Do This” is a web-based app that was designed with input from…
View article: Patient and healthcare provider perceptions of acceptability of fingerstick point-of-care hepatitis C testing at Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services in Australia
Patient and healthcare provider perceptions of acceptability of fingerstick point-of-care hepatitis C testing at Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services in Australia Open
The SCALE-C intervention was broadly perceived to be acceptable among both healthcare providers and patients within ACCHS. Whilst the prioritisation of HCV was viewed as increasing patient engagement, it was also regarded as an opportunity…
View article: ‘We know what our communities need’: What the Indigenous health sector reveals about pandemic preparedness in urban Indigenous communities in Australia
‘We know what our communities need’: What the Indigenous health sector reveals about pandemic preparedness in urban Indigenous communities in Australia Open
Highlights•The benefit of systems thinking lies in its capacity not to 'fix the problem' but in its ability to provoke new ways of thinking and approaching complex problems to find common solutions.•Applying this approach to complex proble…
View article: Responding to COVID‐19: How group model building can assist the health and well‐being of urban Indigenous communities in Australia
Responding to COVID‐19: How group model building can assist the health and well‐being of urban Indigenous communities in Australia Open
In this paper, we discuss a rapid‐fire study involving Indigenous and non‐Indigenous stakeholders from the urban Indigenous health sector who collaborated to produce an “Urban COVID‐19 Systems Map.” The map outlines the behaviours, actions…
View article: Living Walls in The City: Community Values and Expectations
Living Walls in The City: Community Values and Expectations Open
There is an increasing interest in living walls in the urban environment, particularly when linked into green infrastructure for urban heat island mitigation. However, the social acceptance of such systems in Australia is largely untested.…