Enhancing mental health screening approaches and outcomes for perinatal Aboriginal women in the Kimberley region of Western Australia

Emma Carlin

doi:10.26182/v1kf-gz22

Enhancing mental health screening approaches and outcomes for perinatal Aboriginal women in the Kimberley region of Western Australia

Emma Carlin

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This PhD project aimed to enhance perinatal mental health screening practices for Aboriginal women through the implementation of the Kimberley Mum’s Mood Scale (KMMS). A mixed methods approach using audits, interviews, and yarning to explore the project’s multiple objectives. During the project there was a significant increase in perinatal mental health screening and a shift towards exclusive use of the KMMS within the Kimberley Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services. The KMMS was found to acceptable to Aboriginal women and healthcare providers. This thesis provides a foundation for future work to improve perinatal mental health care within the region.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors	Atkinson, David, Supervisor Marley, Julia, Supervisor Spry, Erica, Supervisor
Thesis sponsors	Australian Government Research Training Program
Award date	21 Mar 2023
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.26182/v1kf-gz22
Publication status	Unpublished - 2023

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Improving mental health screening for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women
Atkinson, D. (Investigator 01), Marley, J. (Investigator 02), Wenitong, M. (Investigator 03), Edmond, K. (Investigator 04), Hunter, E. (Investigator 05), Engelke, C. (Investigator 06), Marriott, R. (Investigator 07) & Campbell, S. (Investigator 08)
NHMRC National Health and Medical Research Council
1/01/16 → 30/11/22
Project: Research

Implementation of the ‘Kimberley Mum’s Mood Scale’ across primary health care services in the Kimberley region of Western Australia: A mixed methods assessment
Carlin, E., Ferrari, K., Spry, E. P., Williams, M., Atkinson, D. & Marley, J. V., Sept 2022, In: PLoS One. 17, 9 September, e0273689.
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Risk and resilience: a mixed methods investigation of Aboriginal Australian women’s perinatal mental health screening assessments
Carlin, E., Seear, K. H., Ferrari, K., Spry, E., Atkinson, D. & Marley, J. V., Apr 2021, In: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology. 56, 4, p. 547-557 11 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Why validation is not enough: Setting the scene for the implementation of the Kimberley Mum's Mood Scale
Carlin, E., Spry, E., Atkinson, D. & Marley, J. V., Jun 2020, In: PLoS One. 15, 6, p. e0234346 e0234346.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Enhancing mental health screening approaches and outcomes for perinatal Aboriginal women in the Kimberley region of Western Australia

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Improving mental health screening for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women

Research output

Implementation of the ‘Kimberley Mum’s Mood Scale’ across primary health care services in the Kimberley region of Western Australia: A mixed methods assessment

Risk and resilience: a mixed methods investigation of Aboriginal Australian women’s perinatal mental health screening assessments

Why validation is not enough: Setting the scene for the implementation of the Kimberley Mum's Mood Scale

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