Acceptability of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander co-designed resources to increase awareness of complex trauma during the perinatal period: Perspectives of parents, service providers and pilot implementation stakeholders

Abstract

Purpose The Aboriginal-led Healing the Past by Nurturing the Future project was conceptualised to co-design safe, acceptable and feasible strategies for supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents experiencing complex trauma in the perinatal period. Six strategies have been co-designed to increase complex trauma awareness amongst both parents and service providers in perinatal health settings: three resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents, alongside three training courses designed for perinatal service providers. This paper reports on the perceived acceptability and usefulness of the proposed project strategies from the perspectives of parents and service pro..