Integrating cultural considerations and developmental screening into an Australian First Nations child health check

Natasha Reid; Marjad Page; Theresa McDonald; Erinn Hawkins; Wei Liu; Heidi Webster; Codi White; Doug Shelton; Mary Katsikitis; Andrew Wood; Bronwyn Draper; Karen Moritz; Dianne C Shanley

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Integrating cultural considerations and developmental screening into an Australian First Nations child health check

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Integrating cultural considerations and developmental screening into an Australian First Nations child health check

Natasha Reid, Marjad Page, Theresa McDonald, Erinn Hawkins, Wei Liu, Heidi Webster, Codi White, Doug Shelton, Mary Katsikitis, Andrew Wood, …

Australian Journal of Primary Health, Vol.28(3), pp.207-214

2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1071/PY20300

PMID: 35287792

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Primary health care

Primary care

annual health check

child health assessment

cultural connections

fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

first nations

neurodevelopment

UniSC Diversity Area - Disability and Inclusion

UniSC Diversity Area - Cultural and Linguistic Diversity

UniSC Diversity Area - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement

UniSC Diversity Area - Life Stages

The aim of the present study was to integrate cultural considerations and developmental screening into a First Nations child health check. The 'Share and Care Check,' an optimised child health check, was co-designed with a remote Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation and led by Aboriginal Health Practitioners/Workers. Of 55 families who completed the Share and Care Check, the majority of participants indicated that their family/child was connected with their tribe and country. However, half of the caregivers reported that they or their child would like to know more about their tribe. The most common developmental screening outcome was no functional concerns (32.7%), followed by having one area identified as a functional concern (24.5%) and two functional concerns (16.3%). All caregivers reported that the Share and Care Check was culturally appropriate, and the majority also reported that it was helpful. Data obtained from questions regarding cultural and developmental aspects of health can assist health providers regarding the best pathway of support for a child and their family. This could ultimately contribute to closing the gap through the provision of holistic culturally appropriate services.

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Title: Integrating cultural considerations and developmental screening into an Australian First Nations child health check
Authors: Natasha Reid (Corresponding Author) - University of Queensland
Marjad Page (Author) - Gidgee Healing (Mt Isa, Queensland)
Theresa McDonald (Author) - Gidgee Healing (Mt Isa, Queensland)
Erinn Hawkins (Author) - Griffith University
Wei Liu (Author) - Menzies Health Institute Queensland
Heidi Webster (Author) - Sunshine Coast University Hospital
Codi White (Author) - Menzies Health Institute Queensland
Doug Shelton (Author) - Gold Coast Hospital
Mary Katsikitis (Author) - Flinders Univ S Australia, Coll Educ & Psychol, Adelaide, SA, Australia
Andrew Wood (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Bronwyn Draper (Author) - Gidgee Healing (Mt Isa, Queensland)
Karen Moritz (Author) - University of Queensland
Dianne C Shanley (Author) - Griffith University
Publication details: Australian Journal of Primary Health, Vol.28(3), pp.207-214
Publisher: C S I R O Publishing
Date published: 2022
DOI: 10.1071/PY20300
ISSN: 1836-7399
PMID: 35287792
Grant note: H1617G038 / Australian Government Department of Health, Drug and Alcohol Program
Organisation Unit: School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99629438102621
Output Type: Journal article

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