Table 2 Study characteristics of included studies
Characteristics | Number of studies | |
|---|---|---|
n | % | |
Published Year | ||
2021–2022 | 25 | 29.4 |
2019–2020 | 27 | 31.8 |
2017–2018 | 11 | 12.9 |
2015–2016 | 8 | 9.4 |
2013–2014 | 14 | 16.5 |
Country | ||
Australia | 38 | 44.7 |
United States | 25 | 29.4 |
Canada | 19 | 22.4 |
New Zealand | 3 | 3.5 |
Region study was conducted | ||
Rural | 45 | 52.9 |
Urban | 12 | 14.1 |
Both | 24 | 28.2 |
Not described | 4 | 4.7 |
Indigenous group/s* | ||
Aboriginal Australian | 38 | 44.7 |
Torres Strait Islander | 24 | 28.2 |
Alaska Native | 19 | 22.4 |
American Indian | 18 | 21.2 |
First Nations living in Canada | 14 | 16.5 |
Inuit | 4 | 4.7 |
Māori | 2 | 2.4 |
Métis | 2 | 2.4 |
Pacific Islander | 2 | 2.4 |
Gender | ||
All | 75 | 88.2 |
Female | 10 | 11.8 |
Outcome measured | ||
Healthcare Utilisation and Access | 24 | 28.2 |
Maternal and Child Health | 17 | 20.0 |
Chronic Diseases and Comorbidities | 15 | 17.6 |
Infectious Diseases | 10 | 11.8 |
Mental Health and Suicide Risk | 8 | 9.4 |
Public Health and Prevention | 6 | 7.1 |
Dental Health | 2 | 2.4 |
Other Health Conditions | 7 | 8.2 |
