ArticleFamily medicine and community health2022
Relationship of Aboriginal family wellbeing to social and cultural determinants, Central Australia: 'Waltja tjutangku nyakunytjaku'.
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- Shifting the focus of child and youth wellbeing programs from crisis to prevention: a mixed methods study of the role of First Nations' community-controlled organisations.BMC health services research · 2025Article
- Population attributable fractions of depression and anxiety among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: a population-based study.The Lancet regional health. Western Pacific · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectiveThe objective of this study was to apply a strength-based approach to examine the relation of cultural and social determinants to high family functioning for Aboriginal people in Central Australia.
designCross-sectional study involving a quantitative analysis of survey data. Prevalence rate ratios (PRs) and 95% CIs were calculated from binomial regressions, adjusted for gender and age. Qualitative data from workshops with Aboriginal leaders in Central Australia supported the interpretation of the research findings.
participantsThe study involved 639 Aboriginal people in Central Australia who participated in the Mayi Kuwayu Study.
resultOverall, 57.9% (370/639) of participants reported high/very high family functioning, 16.9% (108/639) reported moderate and 13.3% (85/639) reported low. The adjusted prevalence of family functioning was similar across gender, age groups and household sizes. Family functioning was associated with lower family financial status (aPR=0.74, 95% CI=0.60 to 0.91) and receiving welfare (0.88, 0.77 to 1.00). Family functioning was greater with high community cohesion (2.72, 1.68 to 4.39), high individual agency in community (2.15, 1.63 to 2.85); having an Aboriginal language as a first language (1.20, 1.04 to 1.37); speaking your Aboriginal language a lot (1.37, 1.12 to 1.68); high exposure to cultural practice and knowledge (1.45, 1.28 to 1.65); and multigenerational or extended family households (1.19, 1.02 to 1.38).
conclusionHigh family functioning is a strength in Central Australia and is intrinsically connected with culture. Healthcare providers and programmes that build on the foundations of culture and family are an important approach to improving wellbeing.
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