Indigenous health research program

• Reach:

  QLD

• Focus area:

  Indigenous

• Status:

  Current

• Evaluated:

  No

Overview

The Indigenous health research program at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) is working to improve the health and well being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through health/ medical research and education. Projects include:

• Bronchiectasis in Indigenous children
• Asthma education intervention study
  

Contacts

Gail Garvey
Coordinator of Indigenous Health Research Program
QIMR
300 Herston Road
Herston Qld 4006
PO Royal Brisbane Hospital
Qld 4029
Ph: (07) 3362 0222
Fax: (07) 3362 0111
Email: Gail.Garvey@qimr.edu.au

Related publications

Valery P, Chang A, Masters IB, Stirling J, Laifoo Y, Twist A (2008)

Stable prevalence of asthma symptoms in school-aged children in the Torres Strait region.

Respirology; 13(3): 447-451

• Links
• View abstract: Stable prevalence of asthma symptoms in school-aged children in the Torres Strait region
• View article: Stable prevalence of asthma symptoms in school-aged children in the Torres Strait region (PDF - 61.8 KB)
• View website: Respirology

Valery PC, Torzillo PJ, Mulholland K, Boyce NC, Purdie DM, Chang AB (2004)

Hospital-based case-control study of bronchiectasis in Indigenous children in Central Australia.

Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal; 23(10): 902-908

• Links
• View abstract: Hospital-based case-control study of bronchiectasis in Indigenous children in Central Australia
• View information: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal

Links

• View information: Indigenous health research program
• View website: Queensland Institute of Medical Research