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This section provides recent reference details and - where available - links and abstracts for general publications relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men's health. References include journal articles, reports, theses, and other literature. To access our complete database please use our bibliography.
This report examines the health of Australian males, in particular five population groups including men of different characteristics relating to: Indigenous status, remoteness, socioeconomic disadvantage, region of birth, and age.
Detailed information is provided on the five population groups including:
Some of the key findings in relation to Indigenous males were:
This report is the second in a series about male health in Australia, the report was the first to be funded under the National male health policy launched in 2010. It recognises the distinct health needs of males and the concerns related to their biology and roles in society. These needs being illustrated by the different rates of injury, illness and mortality, attitudes towards health and risks, and the way each group uses health services.
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
The Department of Health and Ageing and Carnarvon Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation engaged Inception Strategies to develop this comic book aimed at reducing alcohol use by Indigenous men.
Abstract adapted from Inception Strategies
This edited volume has been written by a diverse group of health professionals, the majority of whom are Indigenous Australians. A life cycle approach has been adopted, with chapters focusing on pregnancy and birthing through to the care and responsibilities of the elderly. These are bookended by the first chapter on 'Culture, history and health' which contextualises the subsequent content and the final chapter on future directions following the National apology.
The book includes the following chapters:
Pearson Australia abstract
The 2009 Indigenous report card of the Australian Medical Association focuses on Indigenous male health. Statistical data are provided on the health status of Indigenous males and details are included of risk and protective factors within a social determinant framework. This report draws on implications for the medical service and workforce in terms of capacity building to better secure the future social and emotional wellbeing of Indigenous males.
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
