Australian and New Zealand journal of public health
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Aust N Z J Public Health · Feb 2007
The 2004 Australian prison entrants' blood-borne virus and risk behaviour survey.
To assess the prevalence of blood-borne viruses and associated risk factors among prison entrants at seven Australian prisons across four States. ⋯ The findings support the view that prisoner populations are vulnerable to blood-borne virus infection, particularly hepatitis B and C. Prisoner populations should be included in routine surveillance programs so as to provide a more representative picture of blood-borne virus epidemiology in Australia.
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Aust N Z J Public Health · Feb 2007
Equitable access to dental care for an at-risk group: a review of services for Australian refugees.
Despite the poor dental health of refugees, few specific services are available. This review maps public dental services for refugees across Australian jurisdictions, identifies gaps in provision, identifies barriers to accessing dental care, and provides recommendations for improving access and oral health promotion for this group. ⋯ Australia needs better co-ordinated, more extensive dental services that are easily accessible for this very high risk group. Identification of refugees as a special needs group and provision of targeted interventions addressing barriers to care are needed to establish adequate dental care.