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Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating a Program to Address the Oral Health Needs of Aboriginal Children in Port Augusta, Australia
Joint Authors
Jamieson, L. M.
Mills, H.
Parker, E. J.
Russell, A.
Shearer, M.
Richards, L.
Misan, G.
Source
International Journal of Pediatrics
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-04-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Aboriginal Australian children experience profound oral health disparities relative to their non-Aboriginal counterparts.
In response to community concerns regarding Aboriginal child oral health in the regional town of Port Augusta, South Australia, a child dental health service was established within a Community Controlled Aboriginal Health Service.
A partnership approach was employed with the key aims of (1) quantifying rates of dental service utilisation, (2) identifying factors influencing participation, and (3) planning and establishing a program for delivery of Aboriginal children’s dental services that would increase participation and adapt to community needs.
In planning the program, levels of participation were quantified and key issues identified through semistructured interviews.
After 3.5 years, the participation rate for dental care among the target population increased from 53 to 70 percent.
Key areas were identified to encourage further improvements and ensure sustainability in Aboriginal child oral health in this regional location.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Parker, E. J.& Misan, G.& Shearer, M.& Richards, L.& Russell, A.& Mills, H.…[et al.]. 2012. Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating a Program to Address the Oral Health Needs of Aboriginal Children in Port Augusta, Australia. International Journal of Pediatrics،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Parker, E. J.…[et al.]. Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating a Program to Address the Oral Health Needs of Aboriginal Children in Port Augusta, Australia. International Journal of Pediatrics No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-10.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Parker, E. J.& Misan, G.& Shearer, M.& Richards, L.& Russell, A.& Mills, H.…[et al.]. Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating a Program to Address the Oral Health Needs of Aboriginal Children in Port Augusta, Australia. International Journal of Pediatrics. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-476294