Work

Indigenous Australian women promoting health through sport

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Highlights• There are health disparities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.• Partnerships between health agencies and sport organisations may improve these health disparities.• Indigenous women are keen to seek support and opportunities which will serve to improve their health.• Agency and empowerment will enable women to self-manage their health concerns.

Source: Sport Management Review

DOI: 10.1016/j.smr.2018.04.007

Authors: Megan Stronach, Hazel Maxwell, Sonya Pearce

Institutions: University of Technology Sydney, University of Tasmania, Tranby National Indigenous Adult Education and Training

Language: English

Topic: Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities, Gender equality

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2802166052

FWCI: 2.41

Cites: 60

Cited by: 26

Related to: 10