Journal article
Mental health of Indigenous Australians: A review of findings from community surveys
AF Jorm, SJ Bourchier, S Cvetkovski, G Stewart
Medical Journal of Australia | Published : 2012
DOI: 10.5694/mja11.10041
Abstract
Objective: To assemble what is known about the mental health of Indigenous Australians from community surveys. Data sources: A systematic search was carried out of publications and data sources since 2000 using PubMed, PsycINFO, Australian Medical Index, the National Library of Australia and datasets known to the authors. Study selection: Surveys had to involve representative sampling of a population, identify Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and include a measure of mental health. Data extraction: 11 surveys were found. Data were extracted on prevalence rates for Indigenous people by age and sex, along with comparison data from the general population, where available. Data synth..
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Funding Acknowledgements
This work was supported by funding from a National Health and Medical Research Council Fellowship and the Colonial Foundation. We used unit record data from the HILDA Survey. The HILDA Survey was initiated and is funded by the Australian Government Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) and is managed by the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research. The findings and views reported in this article are those of the authors and should not be attributed to either FaHCSIA or the Institute.