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ArticleBMJ open2023

Evaluation of the usability, content, readability and cultural appropriateness of online alcohol and other drugs resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in New South Wales, Australia.

Rebecca Amanda, Kritika Rana, Paul Saunders, Marguerite Tracy, Nicole Bridges, Prakash Poudel, Amit Arora

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Article in BMJ open, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 5 institutions in 3 countries.

Rebecca AmandaSchool of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia.
Kritika RanaSchool of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia.
Paul SaundersTranslational Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia.
Marguerite TracyGeneral Practice Clinical School, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Nicole BridgesSchool of Humanities and Communication Arts, Western Sydney University, Kingswood, NSW, Australia.
Prakash PoudelOffice of Research and Education, Canberra Hospital, Canberra Health Services, ACT Government, Canberra, ACT, Australia.
Amit AroraSchool of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia a.arora@westernsydney.edu.au.ORCID 0000-0002-1665-5568
Camden and Campbelltown Hospitals · AUCanberra Hospital · AUThe University of Sydney · AUTranslational Research Institute · AUWestern Sydney University · AU

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThis study aimed to analyse the usability, content, readability and cultural appropriateness of alcohol and other drugs (AODs) resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. OUTCOME MEASURES: The content of 30 AOD resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples was analysed according to the following criteria: general characteristics; elements of graphical design and written communication; thoroughness and content; readability (Flesch-Kincaid grade level (FKGL), Gunning Fog index (Fog), Simplified Measure of Gobbledygook and Flesch Reading Ease); and cultural appropriateness.

resultsMost resources displayed good usability, depicted by the use of headings and subheadings (n=27), superior writing style (n=19), relevant visuals (n=19) and use of colour support (n=30). However, some resources used at least one professional jargon (n=13), and many did not provide any peer-reviewed references (n=22). During content analysis, 12 resources were categorised into the alcohol group and 18 resources in the other drugs group. Impact of alcohol during pregnancy and breast feeding (n=12) was the most common included topics in the resources related to alcohol, while the physical impact of drugs (n=15) was the most discussed topics among the other drugs group. Based on the FKGL readability score, 83% of resources met the recommended reading grade level of 6-8 by NSW Health. Many resources (n=21) met at least half of the cultural appropriateness elements of interest. However, less than one-third were developed in collaboration with the local community (n=9), used local terms (n=5), targeted the local community (n=3), included an Aboriginal voice (n=2) and addressed the underlying cause (n=1).

conclusionsMany AOD resources are developed specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, but their usability, content and readability differed, and they were not culturally appropriate for all communities. Development of a standardised protocol for resource development is suggested.

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Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PeoplesHealth Services, IndigenousAustraliaComprehensionHumansNew South Walesepidemiologyprimary carepublic healthsubstance misuse

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PMID37164458
PMCPMC10174040
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