Planning and implementing the first stage of an oral health program for the Pika Wiya Health Service Incorporated Aboriginal Community in Port Augusta, South Australia

Parker, Eleanor; Misan, Gary; Richards, Lindsay; Russell, Angela

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“…Those were conducted between 2005 and 2019, primarily in Australia (8%) and some of them in Canada (18%). Participation and partnerships with the community were vital elements of these programs (172,191,200,205). A thriving community participation program demonstrated sustained engagement of some stakeholders over time, personal commitment and motivation, and involvement of the appropriate network of people in relationship building and activity development (161).…”

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“…These have been vital in promoting programme enrollment and enhancing preventive dental services (205). In some programs, health staff received cultural safety, and holistic health training since incorporating cultural values and beliefs was considered necessary in most programs (165)(166)(167)(168)(169)191,200); as a result, the rates of avoiding public health facilities due to fear or mistrust decreased.…”

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“…Joint programs with the public health sector, organizations, and community platform Community developed collaborative project (161,191,200,202,205) Provision of culturally sensitive oral health care (165,167,168)…”

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“…There is evidence that oral literacy programs have contributed to community awareness of major oral health problems among the rural population (158,165,171). Furthermore, community members were comfortable with dental care, including educational approaches (166,170,182,183,191,204,209). Those educational initiatives allowed patients to identify dental services available and increased their enrolment and use of those services (200,205).…”

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“…With these types of services, the dental healthcare team could understand each patient's unique social history, cultural needs, and clinical expectations (155,170,203). As well as this, several programs have demonstrated the integration of respect, social justice, equality, participation, and collaboration in dental health interventions to enhance patients' ability to seek dental health (161,172,191,196,200,202,(205)(206)(207). Moreover, developing a trusting relationship between people and health organization structures seems to play a crucial role in adopting dental-seeking behaviours and acceptance and support of dental programs (161,170,193,202,208).…”

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This thesis aims to systematically examine the patterns of, and factors associated with, dental utilization among rural Ontario residents by collating, integrating, and interpreting data from the Canadian Community Health Survey. A scoping review across three highincome countries was also undertaken to determine which interventions are most efficient in closing the gaps in dental utilization previously identified in the CCHS data analysis and to identify possible barriers and facilitators. This thesis provides evidence that oral health is influenced by geographical factors, socioeconomic status, and self-reported health behaviours. Equity in dental care was also influenced by structural factors like insurance and dental coverage. Overall, rural Ontario residents visit their dentists less frequently and have more problem-oriented dental visits. Additionally, the rural oral healthcare sector has experienced significant improvements in recent years through different oral health promotion and prevention programs, educational interventions, alternative delivery models and greater community and public health partnerships.

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Using qualitative methodology to inform an Indigenous-owned oral health promotion initiative in Australia

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Richards

2008

Health Promotion International

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Indigenous Australians experience poor oral health. Oral health perceptions among a group of rural-dwelling Indigenous Australians were explored so that a culturally appropriate, community-owned oral health promotion initiative might be developed. Focus group methodology was used, with prompt questions including oral health knowledge, oral health's role in general health, how community oral health had changed in recent times, the causes of poor oral health and ways to prevent poor oral health at a community level. Some 34 participants took part; age range 21-72 years. A core category emerged from the data and was labelled 'cultural adaptation'. Five sub-categories were also identified; 'lifestyle changes', 'oral health behaviours', 'barriers to dental care', 'impact of poor oral health' and 'oral health literacy'. Participants felt that historical legacy impacted on the oral health of community members, through continued practices of being told what to do, where to live and what oral health services were available to them. Participants perceived they had little power over their oral health or oral health care decisions. Findings from the focus group discussions were used in the development of a context-specific, oral health promotion initiative, which involved construction of an audiovisual tool in Phase I and a series of interactive, context-specific seminars focused on key issues raised in the focus groups in Phase II. Oral health promotion initiatives among rural-dwelling Indigenous Australians may be more successful if perceptions of the anticipated audience are considered in the design stage of such strategies.

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Positive oral health outcomes: A partnership model improves care in a rural Indigenous community

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Objective The purpose of this study was to explore the benefits of a partnership between a university dental school and a Community Controlled Health Service, specifically in relation to improving the oral health of an underserved rural Indigenous community. We sought community opinions on health and social outcomes arising from the service provided by the dental student clinical outplacement. Setting In Dalby, Queensland. Participants In total, 38 participants in five focus groups were representative of local Indigenous community Elders, community health support group members and management and staff. Design A descriptive qualitative study employing semi‐structured audio‐recorded focus group discussions conducted with purposefully selected Indigenous community groups to explore participant views and experience of the partnership model. Qualitative data were analysed using thematic content analysis. Results The Indigenous community representatives expressed positive benefit in both their general and oral health awareness, in improved access to dental care provided in their own safe space, while they were pleased to assist with students' learning. They viewed the partnership as mutually beneficial. Suggestions for enhancement of the oral health service were also offered. Conclusion This partnership between a university and a Community Controlled Health Service provides sustainable positive social and health benefits for the targeted Indigenous community and for the wider local population, while simultaneously providing enhanced educational benefits for students on clinical outplacement. Translation and uptake of this successful model of care would benefit both underserved communities and dental and other health care professional educators worldwide.

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Planning and implementing the first stage of an oral health program for the Pika Wiya Health Service Incorporated Aboriginal Community in Port Augusta, South Australia

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Oral Health Access and Inequities in Rural Regions

Oral Health Access and Inequities in Rural Regions

Using qualitative methodology to inform an Indigenous-owned oral health promotion initiative in Australia

Positive oral health outcomes: A partnership model improves care in a rural Indigenous community

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