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'It sort of broke me': A thematic analysis of the psychological experiences and coping strategies employed by Australian fire-affected farmers
CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates the unique set of psychological challenges Australian farmers experience in the wake of a farm fire and the coping strategies they report using to help them manage. Findings will inform the development of contextually and culturally appropriate bushfire recovery and preparedness initiatives that are tailored to meet the unique needs of farmers and build upon their existing strengths.PMID:38407355 | DOI:10.1111/ajr.13086 (Source: The Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: The Australian Journal of Rural Health - February 26, 2024 Category: Rural Health Authors: Shannen R van der Kruk Kate M Gunn Source Type: research

Working towards 2030 road safety targets, the need for specific rural and remote children strategies
CONCLUSIONS: Specific targets are needed to address the burden of child road traffic death in Australia around rurality, as it is a significant risk factor of child road traffic death.PMID:38375971 | DOI:10.1111/ajr.13091 (Source: The Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: The Australian Journal of Rural Health - February 20, 2024 Category: Rural Health Authors: Soonho Koh Doma Kenji Richard Franklin Source Type: research

The social determinants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults who do not smoke in regional Australia
Aust J Rural Health. 2024 Feb 17. doi: 10.1111/ajr.13084. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Commercial tobacco use was systematically embedded as a valuable commodity through colonisation that continues to be exploited for profit by the Tobacco Industry. There have been significant declines in current smoking prevalence among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples 18 years and over, from 55% in 1994 to 43% in 2018-2019. This paper seeks to better understand smoke-free behaviours, and to systematically quantify associations between a range of SDOH and non-smoking/never-smoking among Aboriginal and Torres St...
Source: The Australian Journal of Rural Health - February 17, 2024 Category: Rural Health Authors: Christina Heris Reuben Z Caudell Eden M Barrett Makayla-May Brinckley Rubijayne Cohen Michelle Kennedy Lisa J Whop Tom Calma Raglan Maddox Source Type: research

The ongoing role of a peak body for rural and remote health in Australia
Aust J Rural Health. 2024 Feb;32(1):206-207. doi: 10.1111/ajr.13088.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38355852 | DOI:10.1111/ajr.13088 (Source: The Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: The Australian Journal of Rural Health - February 14, 2024 Category: Rural Health Authors: Nicole O'Reilly Source Type: research

Editorial-'Somewheres', 'Anywheres' and rural health in Australia
Aust J Rural Health. 2024 Feb;32(1):3-4. doi: 10.1111/ajr.13085.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38355853 | DOI:10.1111/ajr.13085 (Source: The Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: The Australian Journal of Rural Health - February 14, 2024 Category: Rural Health Authors: Pim Kuipers Source Type: research

Prevalence of functional limitations in older remote-living Aboriginal Australians
CONCLUSIONS: This study highlights the need for holistic prevention strategies and care for older Aboriginal people with functional limitations and their families.PMID:38345200 | DOI:10.1111/ajr.13089 (Source: The Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: The Australian Journal of Rural Health - February 12, 2024 Category: Rural Health Authors: Kate Smith Zo ë Hyde Leon Flicker David Atkinson Roslyn Malay Dina LoGiudice Source Type: research

Experiences and impact of a rural Australian high-risk foot service: A multiple-methods study
CONCLUSION: Clinicians were aware of the inequity in DFD outcomes between rural and metropolitan areas and were committed to improving outcomes, particularly with respect to First Nations peoples. Future research will explore service use and amputation rates in the longer term to further evaluate this specialised multidisciplinary care in a rural community.PMID:38337146 | DOI:10.1111/ajr.13087 (Source: The Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: The Australian Journal of Rural Health - February 10, 2024 Category: Rural Health Authors: Peta Ellen Tehan Hailey Donnelly Emma Martin Benjamin Peterson Fiona Hawke Source Type: research