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ArticleThe Australasian journal of dermatology2024

Skin health of Aboriginal children living in urban communities.

Bernadette M Ricciardo, Heather-Lynn Kessaris, Noel Nannup, Dale Tilbrook, Nadia Rind, Richelle Douglas, Jodie Ingrey, Jacinta Walton, Carol Michie, Brad Farrant and 4 more

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  1. The Hospitalization Cost of Pediatric Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia.Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society · 2026
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  3. Skin health of Aboriginal children living in urban communities.The Australasian journal of dermatology · 2024
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14 authors.

Bernadette M RicciardoUniversity of Western Australia, Crawley, Western Australia, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5902-040X
Heather-Lynn KessarisPerth Children's Hospital, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia.
Noel NannupUniversity of Western Australia, Crawley, Western Australia, Australia.
Dale TilbrookTelethon Kids Institute, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia.
Nadia RindDerbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation, East Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
Richelle DouglasDerbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation, East Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
Jodie IngreySouth West Aboriginal Medical Service, Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia.
Jacinta WaltonWesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases, Telethon Kids Institute, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia.
Carol MichieTelethon Kids Institute, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia.
Brad FarrantUniversity of Western Australia, Crawley, Western Australia, Australia.
Eloise DelaneyWesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases, Telethon Kids Institute, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia.
S Prasad KumarasingheUniversity of Western Australia, Crawley, Western Australia, Australia.
Jonathan R CarapetisUniversity of Western Australia, Crawley, Western Australia, Australia.
Asha C BowenUniversity of Western Australia, Crawley, Western Australia, Australia.

Funding

Channel 7 Telethon TrustNational Health and Medical Research CouncilWesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious DiseasesWestern Australian Future Health and Innovation Fund, Government of Western Australia
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSkin concerns are frequent among urban-living Aboriginal children, yet specialist dermatology consultations are limited with studies highlighting the need for improved cultural security. Through newly established paediatric dermatology clinics at two urban Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs), we aimed to describe clinic and patient data, including disease frequencies and associations, to inform dermatology service provision and advocacy.

methodsA prospective cohort study of Aboriginal children and young people (CYP, 0-18 years) attending Aboriginal Health Practitioner (AHP) co-ordinated paediatric dermatology clinics at two urban ACCHOs.

resultsData were collected from 32 clinics over 19 months, with 335 episodes of care and a mean attendance rate of 74%. From 78 new patients, 72 (92%) were recruited into the study, only one of whom had previously received dermatologist assessment. Eczema, tinea or acne accounted for 47% (34/72) of referrals, and 60% of patients received their first appointment within 4 weeks of referral. In 47/72 (65%) consultations, the GP referral and dermatologist diagnosis concurred. The most frequent diagnoses (primary or secondary) at first consultation were atopic dermatitis (26%, 19/72), dermatophyte infections (25%, 18/72), acne (21%, 15/72), bacterial skin infections (18%, 13/72) and post-inflammatory dyspigmentation (18%, 13/72). Three categories of the 2022 Australasian College of Dermatologists curriculum (infections, eczema/dermatitis, pigmentary disorders) accounted for 59% of all diagnoses.

conclusionsThis study highlights the specialist dermatology needs of urban-living Aboriginal CYP. ACCHO-embedded dermatology clinics co-ordinated by AHPs demonstrated benefits for Aboriginal CYP in accessing care. Opportunities to embed dermatology practice within ACCHOs should be prioritised.

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Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PeoplesSkin DiseasesUrban PopulationAdolescentChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansInfantInfant, NewbornMaleProspective StudiesReferral and ConsultationAboriginal Community Controlled Health OrganisationsAustralian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peopleschilddermatologyskinurban

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