Racism, stress, and sense of personal control among Aboriginal Australian pregnant women

ConclusionsOur findings contribute with evidence that racism is one of the psychosocial causes of poor mental health among Aboriginal Australians. Culturally sensitive and safe mental health interventions may be beneficial in buffering racism effects during pregnancy. Societal ‐level policies aimed at both naming and reducing institutionalised racism against Aboriginal Australian Aboriginals are necessary.
Source: Australian Psychologist - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research