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Aboriginal Health Workers Promoting Oral Health among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women during Pregnancy: Development and Pilot Testing of the Grinnin’ Up Mums & Bubs Program

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  • Ariana Kong

    (Centre for Oral Health Outcomes and Research Translation (COHORT), School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia
    South Western Sydney Local Health District, Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Liverpool, NSW 2170, Australia)

  • Michelle Dickson

    (Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia)

  • Lucie Ramjan

    (Centre for Oral Health Outcomes and Research Translation (COHORT), School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia
    Translational Health Research Institute, Campbelltown, NSW 2560, Australia)

  • Mariana S. Sousa

    (Centre for Oral Health Outcomes and Research Translation (COHORT), School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia
    IMPACCT—Improving Palliative, Aged and Chronic Care through Clinical Research and Translation, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Broadway, NSW 2007, Australia)

  • Nathan Jones

    (Aboriginal Health Unit, South Western Sydney Local Health District, Liverpool, NSW 2170, Australia)

  • Ravi Srinivas

    (Centre for Oral Health Outcomes and Research Translation (COHORT), School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia
    Oral Health Services, South Western Sydney Local Health District, Liverpool, NSW 2170, Australia
    Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Dentistry, University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia)

  • Jemma Chao

    (The Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia)

  • Joanne Goulding

    (Primary and Community Services, South Western Sydney Local Health District, Liverpool, NSW 2170, Australia)

  • Ajesh George

    (Centre for Oral Health Outcomes and Research Translation (COHORT), School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia
    South Western Sydney Local Health District, Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Liverpool, NSW 2170, Australia
    Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Dentistry, University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia)

Abstract

Background: this study aimed to develop and pilot test the model of care, Grinnin’ Up Mums & Bubs, to train Aboriginal Health Workers to promote oral health among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pregnant women. Methods: Participatory Action Research was employed to develop the different components of the model (oral health promotion resources, training workshop, and a culturally safe referral pathway to dental services). The model was piloted (pre-post), using an embedded mixed-methods design, to determine the acceptability, satisfaction, and any recommendations made by seven Aboriginal Health Workers at an antenatal service in Western Sydney, Australia. Results: there was a high level of satisfaction with the components of the model of care among the participants, who believed that the model could be integrated into practice. The training showed some improvement in oral health knowledge and confidence. The participants recommended strategies for discussing oral health with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pregnant women, and changes in public health dental policy to ensure that all women would be able to access affordable dental services through the referral pathway. Conclusion: the findings suggest a high level of satisfaction with the model of care among the Aboriginal Health Workers. Further evaluation is needed to confirm the short and long-term impact of the model.

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  • Ariana Kong & Michelle Dickson & Lucie Ramjan & Mariana S. Sousa & Nathan Jones & Ravi Srinivas & Jemma Chao & Joanne Goulding & Ajesh George, 2021. "Aboriginal Health Workers Promoting Oral Health among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women during Pregnancy: Development and Pilot Testing of the Grinnin’ Up Mums & Bubs Program," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(18), pages 1-21, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:18:p:9576-:d:633504
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    1. Ariana Kong & Michelle Dickson & Lucie Ramjan & Mariana S. Sousa & Joanne Goulding & Jemma Chao & Ajesh George, 2021. "A Qualitative Study Exploring the Experiences and Perspectives of Australian Aboriginal Women on Oral Health during Pregnancy," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(15), pages 1-16, July.
    2. Ajesh George & Maree Johnson & Anthony Blinkhorn & Sharon Ellis & Sameer Bhole & Shilpi Ajwani, 2010. "Promoting oral health during pregnancy: current evidence and implications for Australian midwives," Journal of Clinical Nursing, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 19(23‐24), pages 3324-3333, December.
    3. Julie L. Ozanne & Bige Saatcioglu, 2008. "Participatory Action Research," Journal of Consumer Research, Journal of Consumer Research Inc., vol. 35(3), pages 423-439, March.
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