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This study aimed to examine the pattern of stillbirth and neonatal mortality rate disparities over time in Western Australia
We describe the application of a participatory action research methodology that is grounded in Aboriginal worldviews
Many of the mental health issues that women develop earlier in life are chronic at the time of conception, during pregnancy and at birth
This paper sets out the methodological and theoretical considerations which framed how the Birthing on Noongar Boodjar project was conducted
Relatively disadvantaged children might benefit more from attending childcare, as indicated by the positive estimated effects found for those who never attended childcare
This study looked at the frequency of racism experiences over time in a population of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
This population-based study investigated the association of BMI and other predictors with gestational diabetes mellitus among Australian Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal mothers. We conducted a state-wide retrospective cohort study that included all singleton births in Western Australia between 2012 and 2015 using population health datasets linked by the Western Australian Data Linkage Branch.
Aboriginal young people are experts in their own experience and are best placed to identify the solutions to their mental health and wellbeing needs. Given that Aboriginal young people experience high rates of mental health concerns and are less likely than non-Indigenous young people to access mental health services, co-design and evaluation of appropriate mental health care is a priority.
The prevalence of stillbirth in many high income countries like Australia has remained unchanged for over 30 years. The 2018 Australian government Senate Select Committee on Stillbirth Research and Education highlighted the need for a public health campaign to encourage public conversations and increase awareness.
Obesity rates have been rising steeply across the globe in recent decades, posing a major threat to global human health. Despite this almost universal increase, differences between countries remain striking, even among equally developed societies.