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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Patterns and characteristics of ethnic Australian women utilising ethno-specific maternal and child health services

Mai Tran, Hai Phung, Lisa Young, Ursula Hopper and Ken Hillman

Australian Health Review 25(4) 107 - 118
Published: 2002

Abstract

Few studies have explored the socio-economic profile, service utilisation, obstetric history and pregnancy outcomes of ethnic women who utilise ethno-specific obstetric services in Australia. The purpose of this study was to form a profile of women who accessed the Ethnic Obstetric Liaison Services (EOLO) in South Western Sydney Area Health Service (SWSAHS), New South Wales and explore their beliefs about using maternal and infant health services. We found that the prevalence of risks and special needs varied significantly by language groups in this study sample. Our results suggest that equity of access to quality care for this group of mothers and infants can be assured if models similar to the EOLO in SWSAHS are thoroughly planned and developed, and take account of cultural appropriateness for the population served.

https://doi.org/10.1071/AH020107

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