STD, STI

Looks at policies for enlistment of Aborigines.

Study's objective was to evaluate knowledge levels, attitudes and perceptions of female adolescents aged 11 to 18. Sample consisted of 79 individuals from 4 communities.

Looks at knowledge, attitudes and beliefs on sexual health and presents 7 major themes critical for future interventions.

Summary comparing risk behaviour for HIV and STD infections.

Identifies steps needed to prevent the spread of HIV in Native American communities. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p. 8.

Strategy, developed to through consultation and research, was designed to provide leadership and direction to key stakeholders.

Presents health care providers with culturally relevant training tools to improve communication with patients regarding the prevention, care, and treatment of HIV and other STIs, and supports efforts to minimize STI impact, including HIV, on Native communities.

Presents health care providers with culturally relevant training tools to improve communication with patients regarding the prevention, care, and treatment of HIV and other STIs, and supports efforts to minimize STI impact, including HIV, on Native communities.

Study finds a lack of awareness and knowledge and misconceptions consistent with that of other non-Indigenous populations.

Data current as of end of 2016.

Data to the end of 2017.

Provides information on notifiable infectious diseases and discusses ways to minimize the risk of transmission.

Looks at possible sexual health interventions for Aboriginal youth that would include addressing partnership patterns as well as promoting condom use.

Toolkit to be used as resource for organizations working with communities within the Northern Plains tribal culture.

Social Dimensions of Health Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Victoria, 2014.

Insights into the health, well-being and resilience of youth as it relates to sexual and injecting behaviour.

Analysis of sexual and social networks to help control sexually transmitted disease.

Study found that those who reported having sex at a later age and who scored higher on a measure of assertive communication reported higher levels of self-efficacy to use condoms.

Interventions and activities, of the Tłįchǫ Community Services Agency’s (TCSA) Healing Wind Strategy, to prevent sexually transmitted diseases and HIV / AIDS

Article chronicles diagnosis and treatment options for various types of sexually transmitted diseases.

Survey based on 658 Aboriginal men and women. Results will be used for preventative education and future research.

Study attempted to formulate recommendations that would be embraced by the target demographic group.

Discusses how the unique risk factors and barriers associated with this population must be taken into account when developing programming.

Webinar presentation describes the use of a teaching turtle as a culturally based healing model. Duration: 1:00:57.

Interviews and focus group discussions conducted to provide a context for sexual risk-taking and decision-making on one reservation.

Comments on the success of a health management model and its application for other health and wellness issues.

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To see all annual reports between 1945-1992, search 'IHS Annual Report'. This reproduction is a copy of an official work that is published by the Government of Canada and has not been produced in affiliation with, or with the endorsement of the Government of Canada. See full reproduction credits

Overview of the sexually transmitted infections (STI) crisis that exists and case study intended to assist public health nurses working in communities to understand how certain determinants, such as Westernization, may influence transmittal.

Human Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--Laurentian University, 2017.

Includes literature review and report on a three-day meeting in which delegates from around the world shared wise practices with regard to programs and models of prevention, diagnosis, and tracking data.

Looks at structural and cultural violence against American Indian women. Capstone Experience Manuscript--Commonwealth College, University of Massachusetts, 2011.

English Thesis (Ph.D.)--Case Western Reserve University, 2004.

Overview of issue articles highlighting traditional support and innovative projects for healthier lifestyles, the state of HIV in communities, information on current rates of HIV, substance use, STIs and other risk factors.

Talks about experiences working with the Communicable Disease Centre and the use of a new family planning educational aid kit, MAGNEL 88 used to educate people living in Aboriginal communities.

Author advocates a culturally sensitive approach, which is specific to an individual adolescent's needs when dealing with STIs or STDs.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--McGill University, 2017.

Study evaluated the efficacy of universal screening, treatment and contact tracing as a means of getting an accurate count of prevalence and limit transmission.

Public Health Thesis (MPH)--University of Victoria, 2020.

Overview of research study, Innuulluataarneq looks at how place effected a three year community-based participatory study on Inuit youth 15-18 and parents or guardians.

Provides information on intervention, adaptation process, evaluation methods and findings, and the organization responsible.

Presents data on factors associated with pregnancy among Aboriginal adolescents, contracting an STI, and the need for sexual health interventions.

Suggests gearing programs to young people living on reserve and the promotion of family support and connection.

Comments on the success of the pilot study and suggests further study in a larger population.