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ArticleBMC public health2023

Social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Aboriginal controlled social housing.

Alison Brown, Tilahun Haregu, Graham Gee, Fiona Mensah, Lea Waters, Stephanie J Brown, Jan M Nicholson, Kelsey Hegarty, Darren Smith, Sue D'Amico and 3 more

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Article in BMC public health, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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13 authors at 7 institutions in 1 country.

Alison BrownThe University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, 3010, Australia. alison.brown@unimelb.edu.au.
Tilahun HareguThe University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, 3010, Australia.
Graham GeeMurdoch Children's Research Institute, The Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, VIC, 3052, Australia.
Fiona MensahThe University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, 3010, Australia.
Lea WatersThe University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, 3010, Australia.
Stephanie J BrownThe University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, 3010, Australia.
Jan M NicholsonLatrobe University, Bundoora, VIC, 3086, Australia.
Kelsey HegartyThe University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, 3010, Australia.
Darren SmithAboriginal Housing Victoria, Fitzroy North, VIC, 3068, Australia.
Sue D'AmicoAboriginal Housing Victoria, Fitzroy North, VIC, 3068, Australia.
Rebecca RitteThe University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, 3010, Australia.
Yin ParadiesDeakin University, Burwood, VIC, 3125, Australia.
Gregory ArmstrongThe University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, 3010, Australia.
University of Melbourne · AUMurdoch Children's Research Institute · AUVictorian Aboriginal Health Service · AUDeakin University · AULa Trobe University · AURoyal Children's Hospital · AURoyal Women's Hospital · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundLittle is known about the wellbeing and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in social housing. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in social housing face common social housing challenges of low income, higher incidence of mental health issues and poorer health along with specific challenges due to the impacts of colonisation and its ongoing manifestations in racism and inequity. A greater understanding of social and emotional wellbeing needs and aspirations is essential in informing the provision of appropriate support.

methodsSurveys of social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) were completed by 95 Aboriginal people aged 16 years and older living in Aboriginal Housing Victoria social housing in 2021. The survey addressed a range of domains reflecting social and emotional wellbeing, as defined by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

resultsMost respondents demonstrated a strong sense of identity and connection to family however 26% reported having 6 or more health conditions. Ill health and disability were reported to be employment barriers for almost a third of people (32%). Improving health and wellbeing (78%) was the most cited aspiration. Experiences of racism and ill health influenced engagement with organisations and correspondingly education and employment.

conclusionStrong connections to identity, family and culture in Aboriginal peoples living in social housing coexist along with disrupted connections to mind, body and community. Culturally safe and appropriate pathways to community services and facilities can enhance these connections. Research aimed at evaluating the impact of strengths-based interventions that focus on existing strong connections will be important in understanding whether this approach is effective in improving SEWB in this population.

trial registrationThis trial was retrospectively registered with the ISRCTN Register on the 12/7/21 with the study ID:ISRCTN33665735.

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Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PeoplesHealth Services, IndigenousPsychological Well-BeingPublic HousingHumansLongitudinal StudiesSurveys and QuestionnairesAboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderNeeds and aspirationsSocial and emotional wellbeingSocial housing

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PMID37803360
PMCPMC10557265
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