Cultural Sensitivity

Looks at the removal of Aboriginal children and the continuing effects on mental health and lack of culturally appropriate programs.

Outlines research findings in the areas of cross cultural care, infectious disease, social determinants of health, maternal-child care, and addiction medicine.

Discusses achieving equity in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Biennial conference attracted 1,200 delegates. Only two issues have been on the agenda for the 17 years of these gatherings. One is indigenous life expectancy, the other indigenous health inequality. NOTE: pdf displays incorrect information (vol. 30 no.6 November/December 2006)

Education and Psychology Thesis ([D.Psy.?])--Pepperdine University, 2012.

Outlines the history of alcoholism in Aboriginal communities, and looks at combining western medicine and traditional healing methods to help Aboriginal people rebuild and sustain a healthy lifestyle.

Describes the creation of a training program for behavioural health technicians at the Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Centre in Queensland, Australia.

Describes the social differences between Aboriginal (Black) and non-Aboriginal (White) alcoholics.

Provides a cross-country update on the current state of student compositions/enrollment at medical schools and what programs have been implemented to address this, including modifying admission criteria and using satellite medical campuses.

Reports on discussions that took place at the Home and Community Care (HACC) Conference in Brisbane, Australia regarding premature Indigenous ageing.

Describes a practical guide developed by the Australian Federal Government to assist health care workers to enable people to stay in familiar surroundings receiving care.

Discusses program which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NOTE: pdf displays incorrect information (vol. 30 no.6 November/December 2006)

Outlines five broad objectives for improving the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce in Australia.

Brief article commemorates World AIDS Day at Yarra Bay House, La Perouse in Sydney, Australia.

Report found that Indigenous Australians were 3 times more likely to go to a hospital with injuries due to interpersonal violence, falls, and transportation-related injuries.

Developed to address communication processes, relationships and activities which support the ‘right way’ of carrying out research and business with Indigenous peoples of Australia.

Describes meeting which discussed how to remove barriers to improving healthcare outcomes for Aboriginal women in Australia.

Looks at the benefit of treating mental health in Aboriginal youth with both mainstream health services and Aboriginal understandings.

Charts the developmental differences between Australian children and offers primary health care solutions.

Advocates for better education of the medical profession to understand cultural differences between themselves and their patients.

Chapter from The Social Determinants of Health in Manitoba edited by Lynne Fernandez, Shauna MacKinnon, and Jim Silver. Material presented as exhibit 130 from the Phoenix Sinclair Inquiry.

Contends that Aboriginal children and youth experience pain at higher rates than do non-Aboriginal children and discusses some of the historical and cultural perspectives that may be helpful to understand this issue. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 7.

Promotes need for outreach Paediatric service to reduce hospitalization, improvements to housing and food, and cross-cultural awareness training for hospital staff.

Links to short video which discusses the ACHH's research on helping healthcare professionals to understand pain and hurt from a Mi'kmaw perspective. Research done in collaboration with Artist Alan Syliboy, illustrates how participants think about and express pain. ACHH Initiative Duration 5:03

Research priorities were organized into four theme areas: Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Primary Health Care, Public Health and Prevention, and Human Resources and Indigenous Cultural Competency.

Discusses beliefs systems, ceremonies and culture of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Métis, accommodation of them in a hospital setting, and lists support agencies.

Uses the four directions concept to inform staff about history, contemporary issues, and stereotypes in order to develop a culturally competent work environment.

Goal is to help staff working in hospital settings to provide culturally responsive services grounded in values, practices, concepts and views of health common to Indigenous peoples the region.

Looks at the development of a curriculum on Aboriginal cultural safety offered to all students enrolled in undergraduate health sciences programs. Offers three modules on the health of Aboriginal people.

Brief description of a new program designed to educate medical students and faculty.

Discussion of culturally relevant health promotion, prevention and delivery activities.

Describes program goals to improve health of those Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have, or are at risk of diabetes.

Focuses on the Yukon-based First Nations dietetic internship program and other initiatives to recruit and support Aboriginal people who may choose a career in nutrition.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.20.

Overview of different types of tools to assist First Nations/ Aboriginal early childhood educators increase their knowledge and skills in the area of screening and assessment.

Based on interviews with an Indigenous grandmothers group to discuss how Indigenous healthcare experiences are reflected in Indigenous culture perceptions of aging and dementia.

Reports that one of the main causes of cases of uncorrected vision is the lack of physical access to eyecare services.

Looks at twelve concepts that emerged from a study of staff working with Aboriginal organizations in poverty stricken neighborhoods, as well as the need for support from funders and administrators.

Resource tool provides a range of culturally sensitive services available to Aboriginal clients.

Examines the participation of elderly Indigenous women in a heath promotion project and the impact of their participation in this study.

Discusses the mission statement, mandate, program components and accountability and management.

Brief look at the vision, mission and values of the foundation.

Looks at the failure of the Federal Prison for Women to accommodate Indigenous inmates and suggests the healing lodges as an alternative.

Report findings indicate that aboriginal populations have an increased risk of death from alcoholism, homicide, suicide and pneumonia.

The conference, held in Perth, Australia adopted the theme, "Cultural Partnerships - Unified in Health" heard from a variety of speakers who expanded on the theme.

Website contains links to different services and care, public health programs, and patient navigator program to aid with access.

Examines the role of the advisory committees in Western Australia and how they are increasing Aboriginal community involvement.

Book review of: Aboriginal Health and Healing in Canada: Historical, Cultural, and Epidemiological Perspectives, 2nd ed. by James B. Waldram, D. Ann Herring, and T. Kue Young.