Yarning with a remote Aboriginal community about the next steps for achieving healthy skin

Rebecca Dalton; Erin Victor; Hannah M M Thomas; Stephanie L Enkel; Bep Uink; Rebecca Bennett; Slade Sibosado; Asha C Bowen

doi:10.1016/j.anzjph.2025.100242

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Yarning with a remote Aboriginal community about the next steps for achieving healthy skin

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Yarning with a remote Aboriginal community about the next steps for achieving healthy skin

Rebecca Dalton, Erin Victor, Hannah M M Thomas, Stephanie L Enkel, Bep Uink, Rebecca Bennett, Slade Sibosado and Asha C Bowen

Australian and New Zealand journal of public health, Vol.49(3), 100242

2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anzjph.2025.100242

PMID: 40220463

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Abstract

impetigo

participatory action research

skin health

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health

Objective Skin health is widely recognised as being important for overall good health and well-being, yet the burden of skin infections in remote Aboriginal communities remains high. This project aimed to explore if virtual support for skin health could be a strategy to reduce community barriers to skin health engagement. Methods This study collected qualitative data using a yarning methodology within a participatory action research design. A community co-researcher who was intimately familiar with the Country, language, and community in which this study was based was employed to guide the research process. Results The final dataset comprised of interviews with 21 participants. Three primary themes were identified including: Reach Further into the Community with Education and Skin Checks, Virtual Skin Health Support is not Preferred but Acceptable, and Environmental Health Cannot be Ignored. Conclusions Participants provided several suggestions on improving health promotion messaging within community whilst emphasising the need for a stronger focus on environmental health. The employment of a community co-researcher was integral to informing the methodology. Implications for Public Health This project provides further evidence of the significance of community engagement, inclusion and capacity building when conducting research in remote Aboriginal communities and the benefits of two-way learning as foundational to good research practices.

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Title: Yarning with a remote Aboriginal community about the next steps for achieving healthy skin
Authors/Creators: Rebecca Dalton - The Kids Research Institute Australia
Erin Victor - The Kids Research Institute Australia
Hannah M M Thomas - The Kids Research Institute Australia
Stephanie L Enkel - The University of Western Australia
Bep Uink - Murdoch University
Rebecca Bennett - Murdoch University, Murdoch, WA, Australia
Slade Sibosado - The Kids Research Institute Australia
Asha C Bowen - The University of Western Australia
Publication Details: Australian and New Zealand journal of public health, Vol.49(3), 100242
Publisher: Elsevier B.V. on behalf of Public Health Association of Australia.
Number of pages: 10
Identifiers: 991005779331407891
Murdoch Affiliation: Murdoch University
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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