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Improving participation by Aboriginal children in blood lead screening services in Broken Hill, NSW

Susan L Thomas1, Frances Boreland, David M Lyle

  • 1NSW Public Health Officer Training Program, NSW Ministry of Health, Australia. s.thomas@flinders.edu.au

New South Wales Public Health Bulletin
|March 16, 2013
PubMed

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Improving lead screening for Aboriginal children requires culturally sensitive approaches. Strategies include social marketing, better collaboration, and employing Aboriginal Health Workers to boost participation in vital blood lead testing services.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • Pediatric Health
  • Indigenous Health

Background:

  • Lead exposure poses significant risks to young children's intellectual development.
  • Declining attendance rates for Aboriginal children in blood lead screening and follow-up appointments in Broken Hill, NSW, are a concern.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify effective strategies for enhancing the participation of Aboriginal children (aged 1-4 years) in blood lead screening services in Broken Hill.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of attendance data from the Broken Hill Lead Management database (2000-2010).
  • Exploration of barriers, enablers, and suggestions through interviews and focus groups with Aboriginal community members, service providers, and public health staff (June-August 2011).

Main Results:

  • In 2009, only 27% of Aboriginal children aged 1-4 attended screening, and 29% of those with elevated blood lead levels (over 15 µg/dL) attended follow-up.
  • Key barriers identified include community perceptions, service capacity limitations, socio-economic factors, and inter-organizational issues.
  • Effective enablers were a culturally acceptable model, integration with routine health checks, and the finger-prick testing method.

Conclusions:

  • Recommendations to improve participation include implementing social marketing campaigns.
  • Formalizing collaboration between health services and supporting disadvantaged families are crucial.
  • Employing an Aboriginal Health Worker is recommended to enhance engagement and service delivery.
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