Community‐based models of alcohol and other drug support for First Nations peoples in Australia: A systematic review
Abstract Issues The transgenerational impacts of colonisation—inclusive of dispossession, intergenerational trauma, racism, social and economic exclusion and marginalisation—places First Nations peoples in Australia at significant risk of alcohol and other drug (AOD) use and its associated harms. Ho...
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crwiley:10.1111/dar.13477 2024-06-23T07:52:46+00:00 Community‐based models of alcohol and other drug support for First Nations peoples in Australia: A systematic review Krakouer, Jacynta Savaglio, Melissa Taylor, Karinda Skouteris, Helen 2022 http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/dar.13477 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/dar.13477 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full-xml/10.1111/dar.13477 en eng Wiley http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Drug and Alcohol Review volume 41, issue 6, page 1418-1427 ISSN 0959-5236 1465-3362 journal-article 2022 crwiley https://doi.org/10.1111/dar.13477 2024-05-31T08:14:51Z Abstract Issues The transgenerational impacts of colonisation—inclusive of dispossession, intergenerational trauma, racism, social and economic exclusion and marginalisation—places First Nations peoples in Australia at significant risk of alcohol and other drug (AOD) use and its associated harms. However, knowledge and evidence supporting community‐based AOD treatment for First Nations adults is limited. Therefore, this review aimed to examine the impact and acceptability of community‐based models of AOD support for First Nations adults in Australia. Approach A systematic search of the empirical literature from the past 20 years was conducted. Key Findings Seventeen studies were included. Nine studies evaluated the program's impact on substance use and 10 studies assessed program acceptability (two studies evaluated both). Only three out of nine studies yielded a statistically significant reduction in substance use. Acceptable components included cultural safety, First Nations AOD workers, inclusion of family and kin, outreach and group support. Areas for improvement included greater focus on holistic wrap‐around psychosocial support, increased local community participation and engagement, funding and breaking down silos. Implications Culturally safe, holistic and integrated AOD outreach support led by First Nations peoples and organisations that involves local community members may support First Nations peoples experiencing AOD concerns. These findings may inform the (re)design and (re)development of community‐based AOD services for First Nations peoples. Conclusion There is a limited evidence‐base for community‐based AOD programs for First Nations peoples. First Nations‐led research that is controlled by and co‐produced with First Nations peoples is necessary to extend our understanding of community‐based programs within First Nations communities. Article in Journal/Newspaper First Nations Wiley Online Library Drug and Alcohol Review 41 6 1418 1427 |
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Abstract Issues The transgenerational impacts of colonisation—inclusive of dispossession, intergenerational trauma, racism, social and economic exclusion and marginalisation—places First Nations peoples in Australia at significant risk of alcohol and other drug (AOD) use and its associated harms. However, knowledge and evidence supporting community‐based AOD treatment for First Nations adults is limited. Therefore, this review aimed to examine the impact and acceptability of community‐based models of AOD support for First Nations adults in Australia. Approach A systematic search of the empirical literature from the past 20 years was conducted. Key Findings Seventeen studies were included. Nine studies evaluated the program's impact on substance use and 10 studies assessed program acceptability (two studies evaluated both). Only three out of nine studies yielded a statistically significant reduction in substance use. Acceptable components included cultural safety, First Nations AOD workers, inclusion of family and kin, outreach and group support. Areas for improvement included greater focus on holistic wrap‐around psychosocial support, increased local community participation and engagement, funding and breaking down silos. Implications Culturally safe, holistic and integrated AOD outreach support led by First Nations peoples and organisations that involves local community members may support First Nations peoples experiencing AOD concerns. These findings may inform the (re)design and (re)development of community‐based AOD services for First Nations peoples. Conclusion There is a limited evidence‐base for community‐based AOD programs for First Nations peoples. First Nations‐led research that is controlled by and co‐produced with First Nations peoples is necessary to extend our understanding of community‐based programs within First Nations communities. |
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Krakouer, Jacynta Savaglio, Melissa Taylor, Karinda Skouteris, Helen Community‐based models of alcohol and other drug support for First Nations peoples in Australia: A systematic review |
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Community‐based models of alcohol and other drug support for First Nations peoples in Australia: A systematic review |
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Community‐based models of alcohol and other drug support for First Nations peoples in Australia: A systematic review |
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Community‐based models of alcohol and other drug support for First Nations peoples in Australia: A systematic review |
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Community‐based models of alcohol and other drug support for First Nations peoples in Australia: A systematic review |
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Community‐based models of alcohol and other drug support for First Nations peoples in Australia: A systematic review |
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community‐based models of alcohol and other drug support for first nations peoples in australia: a systematic review |
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