Interacting With Providers: An Intersectional Exploration of the Experiences of Carers of Aboriginal Children With a Disability
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Article Title | Interacting With Providers: An Intersectional Exploration of the Experiences of Carers of Aboriginal Children With a Disability |
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ERA Journal ID | 13770 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Green, Anna (Author), Abbott, Penelope (Author), Davidson, Patricia Mary (Author), Delaney, Patricia (Author), Delaney, John (Author), Patradoon-Ho, Patrick (Author) and DiGiacomo, Michelle (Author) |
Journal Title | Qualitative Health Research |
Journal Citation | 28 (12), pp. 1923-1932 |
Number of Pages | 10 |
Year | 2018 |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISSN | 1049-7323 |
1552-7557 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1177/1049732318793416 |
Web Address (URL) | https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1049732318793416 |
Abstract | Intersectionality has potential to create new ways to describe disparities and craft meaningful solutions. This study aimed to explore Aboriginal carers’ experiences of interactions with health, social, and education providers in accessing services and support for their child. Carers of Aboriginal children with a disability were recruited from an Australian metropolitan Aboriginal community-controlled health service. In-depth, semistructured interviews were conducted with 19 female carers. Intersectionality was applied as an analytical framework due to the inherent power differentials for Aboriginal Australians and carers for people with a disability. Marginalization and a lack of empowerment were evident in the experiences of interactions with providers due to cultural stereotypes and racism, lack of cultural awareness and sensitivity, and poverty and homelessness. Community-led models of care can help overcome the intersectional effects of these identities and forms of oppression in carers’ interactions with providers and enhance access to care. |
Keywords | Aboriginal people, Australia; caregivers / caregiving; children; disability / disabled persons; experiences; health care, users; interviews; qualitative |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420305. Health and community services |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | University of Technology Sydney |
Western Sydney University | |
Western Sydney Local Health District, Australia | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q77xq/interacting-with-providers-an-intersectional-exploration-of-the-experiences-of-carers-of-aboriginal-children-with-a-disability
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