Consulting a Victorian Aboriginal community about their oral health

被引:4
作者
Collins, Eliza [1 ]
Hearn, Tracey [2 ]
Satur, Julie [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Melbourne, Dent Sch, Surry Hills, Vic, Australia
[2] ACCHO, Canberra, ACT, Australia
关键词
Aboriginal Health; community based service delivery; consumer participation; dental Health; rural health services delivery;
D O I
10.1111/ajr.12898
中图分类号
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
Background The legacy of colonisation, assimilation, racism and victim blaming has created inequality in health for Aboriginal people, reflected in their oral health status. Despite the existence of community dental services, oral disease levels continue to be of concern. This study, initiated by a rural Victorian ACCHO (Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation), aimed to consult their community about the barriers to and enablers of oral health and understand their lived experiences with dental services. Methods Using an Aboriginal knowledge framework and collaborative approach involving an Aboriginal researcher and Community Mentor, this study consulted an ACCHO community about their oral health. Following community engagement, 21 community members participated in digitally recorded yarning circles and semi-structured interviews. Results Themes emerging from the data included dental care history and past experiences involving pain and shame, the value of having community-centred services and engagement with patients and the community. Discussion Experiences of dental care are often related to pain driving attendance resulting in experiences that multiply fear and anxiety. While community-based care was considered a strength, approaches to individual dental care often resulted in increasing shame and diminishing trust. Increasing cultural safety and participatory approaches to designing and delivering dental care may increase engagement and trust. Conclusions Important gaps in cultural and clinical understanding between the community and dental service providers have been identified. These findings will be used to inform the delivery of dental services and to develop oral health promotion programs at the ACCHO, and cultural safety preparation for student dental practitioners.
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页数:10
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