Table 5 Self-reported assessment of motivators (n = 36)

I am motivated to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and carers in my current role

35

4.37 (0.55)

4.51 (0.56)

0.096

Health and media campaigns, in general, have made society more concerned about the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

35

3.63 (0.69)

3.71 (0.83)

0.521

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people request my advice about medicines

35

3.57 (0.78)

3.66 (1.03)

0.585

There are funding initiatives to support me in providing services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

35

3.43 (0.78)

3.97 (0.86)

< 0.001

There is good evidence that pharmacists can improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

35

3.86 (0.81)

4.34 (0.73)

< 0.001

Pharmacy professional bodies recognise pharmacist role in improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

35

3.66 (0.76)

4.26 (0.61)

< 0.001

Community pharmacists are an integral member of the health care team working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

35

4.26 (0.61)

4.57 (0.56)

< 0.001

Community pharmacists should have a greater involvement with the health care team from Aboriginal Health Services

35

4.31 (0.68)

4.46 (0.56)

0.201