Addressing rheumatic fever inequities in Aotearoa New Zealand: a scoping review of prevention interventions

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Addressing rheumatic fever inequities in Aotearoa New Zealand: a scoping review of prevention interventions

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Introduction Rheumatic fever is a preventable illness caused by untreated Group A Streptococcus (GAS) infection. Despite reductions in most high-income countries, rheumatic fever rates remain a concern in Aotearoa New Zealand. Pacific and Māori people are inequitably affected, with risk of initial hospitalisation due to rheumatic fever 12- and 24-fold more likely, respectively, compared to non-Māori and non-Pacific people. Aim This scoping review aims to explore the range of interventions and...

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2023-03

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Tu'akoi, Siobhan / Ofanoa, Malakai / Ofanoa, Samuela / Lutui, Hinamaha / Heather, Maryann / Jansen, Rawiri McKree / Goodyear-Smith, Felicity

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https://hdl.handle.net/2292/65576

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Humans / Streptococcal Infections / Rheumatic Fever / Pharyngitis / New Zealand / Secondary Prevention / 4203 Health Services and Systems / 42 Health Sciences / Infectious Diseases / Arthritis / Prevention / Infection / 1110 Nursing / 1117 Public Health and Health Services

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