S 654 Heart, Lung and Circulation Abstracts 2012;21:648-660 age, more often in males with significantly less life expectancy. DOI of original abstract: http://dx.Background: A critical shortage of appropriate cardiovascular educational resources for Aboriginal consumers and their families has been repeatedly identified by both Aboriginal health workers and non-Aboriginal health professionals. Of those heart health resources available none had been specifically targeted at Aboriginal people in Western Australia (WA). A collaboration of health organisations funded the development of resources as part of the "My Heart My Family Our Culture" project (Healthway, Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Department of Health and Ageing and Department of Health, WA). The project involved extensive consultation with community people and health professionals. Resources covering risk factors and heart attack warning signs were produced for health professionals and consumers respectively and included flipcharts, posters, fridge magnet, DVD, fact sheets and recipe booklet. Orientation to the resources and cultural awareness training, if required, was provided to health professionals who disseminate the resources. Semi structured surveys were carried out with health professionals and Aboriginal consumers to evaluate the resources. Results: Evaluation findings have been very positive. The resources have been utilised in a variety of settings and disseminated at community events, hospitals, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, General practice and prisons. Conclusion: My Heart My Family Our Culture educational resources have been well received by consumers, Aboriginal health workers and non-Aboriginal health professionals working with the Aboriginal community. Culturally safe educational materials that support participation and empowerment are an important adjunct to verbal communication in the promotion of health messages. DOI of original abstract: http://dx.
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