Men, hearts and minds

• Reach:

  NT

• Focus area:

  Indigenous

• Status:

  Not specified

• Evaluated:

  No

Overview

This study has spent four years capturing the manifestations and expressions of stress and depression in Aboriginal men in Central Australia, in order to explore the contribution of psychosocial factors to heart disease and its risk factors. The development phases have been completed, and researchers have conducted a cross-sectional assessment of 189 Aboriginal men in and around Alice Springs. They are currently looking for further funding to explore these links in men experiencing heart attacks.

Contacts

Baker IDI research centre, Alice Springs
4/19 Hartley Street
Alice Springs NT 0871
PO Box 1294
Alice Springs NT 0871
Ph: (08) 8959 0111
Fax: (08) 8952 1557
Email: Catherine.Geraghty@bakeridi.edu.au

Links

• View information: Baker IDI research centre, Alice Springs
• View information: Men, Hearts and Minds
• View website: Baker IDI