Rethinking health services measurement for Indigenous populations

Authors

Angela Mashford-Pringle, University of Toronto
Ian T. Ring, University of WollongongFollow
Fadwa Al-Yaman, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
John A. Waldon, Massey University, University of New South Wales
Michelle Chino, University of Nevada

RIS ID

134540

Publication Details

Mashford-Pringle, A., Ring, I., Al-Yaman, F., Waldon, J. & Chino, M. (2019). Rethinking health services measurement for Indigenous populations. Statistical Journal of the IAOS, 35 (1), 139-146.

Abstract

Indigenous people around the world experience shorter life expectancy, poorer health outcomes, and on average have less social capital, than non-Indigenous people in their respective countries. While national goals are to lower mortality and morbidity rates of Indigenous people, much evidence exists that indicates there is almost no Indigenous involvement in data collection, policy development, program implementation and development and measurement of services. A more holistic and culturally relevant framework is presented to improve services and outcomes for Indigenous populations.