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ArticleBMJ open2021

Influence of COVID-19 on the preventive health behaviours of indigenous peoples of Australia residing in New South Wales: a mixed-method study protocol.

Kim Usher, Navjot Bhullar, David Sibbritt, Suruchi Sue Anubha Amarasena, Wenbo Peng, Joanne Durkin, Reakeeta Smallwood, Tamara Power, Cheryl Porter, Debbie McGowen and 1 more

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Article in BMJ open, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 3 papers.

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11 authors.

Kim UsherSchool of Health; Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of New England, Armidale, New South Wales, Australia.
Navjot BhullarSchool of Psychology; Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of New England, Armidale, New South Wales, Australia.
David SibbrittSchool of Public Health; Faculty of Health, University of Technology, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Suruchi Sue Anubha AmarasenaWalhallow Aboriginal Health Service, Quirindi, New South Wales, Australia.
Wenbo PengSchool of Public Health; Faculty of Health, University of Technology, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Joanne DurkinSchool of Health; Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of New England, Armidale, New South Wales, Australia jdurkin3@myune.edu.au.ORCID 0000-0001-9948-4794
Reakeeta SmallwoodSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Technology, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Tamara PowerSusan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery; Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-3334-0322
Cheryl PorterWalhallow Aboriginal Health Service, Quirindi, New South Wales, Australia.
Debbie McGowenArmajun Aboriginal Health Service, Armidale, New South Wales, Australia.
Debra JacksonSusan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery; Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionChronic conditions impact indigenous peoples of Australia at a much higher rate than non-indigenous Australians. Attendance at the Medicare Benefits Scheme (MBS) supported indigenous health checks are crucial to improve prevention and management of chronic health conditions. However, in conjunction with lifestyle and environmental factors, attendance rates at primary healthcare services for screening and treatment have fallen in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to explore the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on preventive health behaviours of indigenous Australians and the associated barriers to, and enablers of, engagement with health services to formulate a targeted intervention strategy. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: A concurrent mixed-methods study (comprising quantitative and qualitative data collection methods) will be employed. Descriptive analysis of MBS data about the characteristics of indigenous peoples of Australia claiming health assessment services will be performed. Generalised estimating equation regression models will be used to examine the use of health assessment services over time. Qualitative interviews informed by indigenous research methods will be conducted. Interviews will investigate barriers to, and enablers of, engagement with health services. Thematic approach guided by the principles of indigenist praxis, storytelling and collaborative research will be used to analyse the interview data. The project commenced in July 2020 and will be completed by July 2022. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: The project received ethics approval from the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of New South Wales and the University of New England Human Research Ethics Committee. Findings will be disseminated via peer-reviewed journal articles, conferences, government and relevant stakeholder reports, and infographics.

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Health BehaviorHealth Services, IndigenousNational Health ProgramsAgedAustralian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PeoplesCOVID-19HumansNew South WalesPandemicsPreventive Health ServicesCOVID-19preventive medicineprotocols & guidelinespublic health

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PMID34551941
PMCPMC8460531

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