Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 2, 2026

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting
Published on: January 12, 2018
Antenatal care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women
Marilyn Clarke1, Jacqueline Boyle
1MBBS (Class II Hons), GradDip ClinEpi, FRANZCOG, Staff Specialist, Department of Obstetrics and Gynacology, Grafton Base Hospital, Grafton, NSW.
Background:
About 6% of Australian births are to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander parent and there is a clear disparity in birth outcomes between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous Australians. Some issues affecting birth outcomes are similar nationally whilst others will be more particular to certain areas.
Objective:
This paper will highlight important areas that may facilitate improved care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.
Discussion:
A key component of improving pregnancy outcomes is early and ongoing engagement in antenatal care, which is facilitated by the provision of culturally appropriate and evidence based care relevant to the local community. The majority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples live in urban or inner regional areas and receive healthcare through mainstream services and it is important therefore for all practitioners to be aware of how to optimise care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.
Related Concept Videos
Preventive Healthcare Services
Development of the Oral Microbiota
Acute Coronary Syndrome IV: Interprofessional Care
Primary Healthcare Services
In 1978, international leaders convened in Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan, for what would be a pivotal event in global health. The Alma-Ata Declaration was the first to call...
Parental Care
Healthcare Associated Infections II: Preventive Measures
The best practices for preventing healthcare-associated infections include hand hygiene, patient risk...

