Sexual & Reproductive Health

Book review of: Giving Birth in Canada, 1900-1950 by Wendy Mitchinson.

Canadian materials found on page 12.

Comments on a research study program, ArtsHealth, that focuses on improving health outcomes for premature and low birthweight babies.

Interdisciplinary Thesis (Ph.D.)--Dalhousie University, 2004.

Explores the mid-life period of Mi 'kmaq women, with findings revealing that the mid-life vision encompasses an evolving perspective of self and life.

Looks at the authors experiences conducting Indigenous community research by engaging its participants with graphic facilitation.

Studies perceptions of health and why young women consume alcohol during pregnancy in Queensland, Australia.

Introductory article to themed issue on teen pregnancy and parenthood in Canadian First Nation and urban Aboriginal communities.

Gwen Beck is a long time resident of La Ronge who has taken a keen interest in local, social and political affairs.

Examines the health research initiatives for improving the health of expectant Aboriginal mothers and young children.

Evaluates the applicability of strategies and discusses essential components for successful programs given the mobile and marginalized Aboriginal population.

Counselling Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 2013.

Highlights Saskatoon Health Region's external review into allegations of Indigenous women being coerced into having tubal ligations, and the interim report on the death of Brian Sinclair, who was ignored for 34 hours in a Winnipeg hospital's emergency department.

Publication of the Aboriginal Healing Foundation aimed at residential school survivors contains letters, photographs, poems, and various articles, including Traditional Parenting Skills in Contemporary Life by Shelley Goforth

Epidemiology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of California, Davis, 2004.

Nursing Thesis (D.N.Sc.)--Rush University, 1993.

Data from First Nations Regional Longitudinal Health Survey (FNRLHS).

Commentary introducing articles that discuss why Indigenous women suffer from poorer birth outcomes.

Gives Canadian professionals knowledge to better provide culturally safe and improved health care.

Summary of results and findings. Sample consisted of 712 adults, 566 youth and 666 children.

Comments on the health and social disparities faced by Aboriginal women. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 16.

Looks at promising practices for achieving better maternal, reproductive, newborn and child health. From two sources: Recent Promising Practices to Improve the Health and Well-being of Aboriginal Women and Children Call to Action. In Healthy Moms Babies and Children: Improving the Health of Aboriginal Populations in Canada.

Looks at data on domestic violence and sexual violence affecting Alaska Native people of all ages and stages of life and the services provided.

Awareness raising project collected resources from Canadian sources to create a kit spreading a message of healthy and positive living choices.

Accompanied by Teacher's Guide.

Story of a fist-time mother who consults two sources for information: her doctor for scientific view of birth and her grandmother for nurturing and traditional support. For use with Healthy Pregnancy: Jenny's Story: Student Activities.

Discussion of the epidemic of sexual violence against Native American women and the work that women are doing to bring about change for sexual assault victims.

Article uses data from the data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) to investigate a rise in Hepatitis C virus (HCV) prevalence in pregnant women. Advocates for screening and prevention education in communities with especially high rates of infection.

Cohort consisted of 62 women referred to a diabetes education and treatment centre from 2010 to 2015.

Discussion of the high rate of "big baby syndrome" among the Cree of James Bay.

Overview of the social, economic and environmental factors that contribute to HIV-related health disparities for Native women and girls.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 2018.

Examines the factors in the growth and decline of Aboriginal peoples' populations throughout Canadian history.

Investigates the social prejudices and rationalizations for the sterilization of Native American women.

Notes the high rate of new HIV cases and discusses the contributing factors.

Sociology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2003.

Explores attitudes, lifestyles and histories of a sample of 22 women.

Brenda Loyie, a Cree Peer Counsellour/ Advocate with AIDS Prince George is one of three Aboriginal women who tell their story in the video Women, HIV and Addictions: Before, During and After.

Outlines program development and best practices for collaboration between service providers, tribal leaders and individuals.

Used sample of 89 adolescents to evaluate influences on three risk behaviors.

Includes some Aboriginal statistics.

Includes Aboriginal statistics.

Presents current facts on HIV infection, factors contributing to HIV, and interventions.

Reveals factors related to substance abuse and risk behaviour.

Briefly reviews the video, Contemporary Issues in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health: HIV, Hepatitis and Sexual Health produced by the Australasian Society of HIV Medicine (ASHM).

Literature review shows Aboriginal populations who use illicit drugs and are street youth or female sex trade workers have higher HIV occurrences and frequency when compared to non-Aboriginal drug users.