Investigation of factors that influence Aboriginal maternal and infant health outcomes: improvements to be achieved with the introduction of Aboriginal Health Workers into tertiary care

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Closing the gap in perinatal outcomes between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal women requires improvement of antenatal and postnatal care. To date, no Aboriginal Health Workers (AHW) are involved in the provision of care at tertiary hospitals. This study will introduce AHWs in tertiary setting to improve cultural safety of the current biomedical model, assess their role in supporting perinatal care, and define the best model of care for Aboriginal women at high risk of pregnancy complications.