Antenatal services for Aboriginal women: the relevance of cultural competence

Authors:
Reibel T, Walker R.

Authors notes:
Qual Prim Care. 2010;18(1):65-74.

Keywords:
antenatal services, Aboriginal women, relevance of cultural competence

Abstract
Due to persistent significantly poorer Aboriginal perinatal outcomes, the Women's and Newborns' Health Network, Western Australian Department of Health, required a comprehensive appraisal of antenatal services available to Aboriginal women as a starting point for future service delivery modelling. A services audit was conducted to ascertain the usage frequency and characteristics of antenatal services used by Aboriginal women in Western Australia (WA).