HIV & AIDS

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

Protocol is comprised of six key principles: self-determination and inclusion in all stages of the research process; acting in good faith; understanding determinants of health; recognition of culture and vision and culturally-grounded research and solutions; respect for local peoples and their ways of knowing, Elders and ancestral understandings; and incorporating Two-Eyed Seeing into process.

Personal story of one of the authors who is living with AIDS and the spiritual growth that ensued.

Research review article aims to understand the theoretical utility of and wise practices for conducting land-based cultural-wellness retreats for Indigenous peoples with HIV, HCV, or both. Advocates for land-based programming as a means to address disparities in health outcomes and decolonize healthcare.

Describes the counselling process health care professionals are advised to take when encountering AIDS patients in Australia.

Examines various approaches to access and analyze narratives from Indigenous people living with HIV and AIDS through allyship.

Discusses the human right and legal issues related to privacy, confidentiality, and the disclosure of health information for Aboriginal people living with HIV/AIDS.

Book review of: The Crisis of Chronic Disease Among Aboriginal Peoples: A Challenge for Public Health, Population Health and Social Policy by J. Reading.

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

Discusses results of three-year study involving people from Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and the Atlantic region. Information gathered through 35 semi-structured interviews, 11 focus groups, and interviews with eight medical and support professionals.

Discusses how the forced introduction of European culture and values to Aboriginal societies began a cycle of social, physical, and spiritual destruction in Native communities.

Examines gender and identity, social acceptance by tribal communities and families, and health risks specific to American Indian gay men.

Discusses programs that incorporate traditional healing practices to those affected by HIV/AIDS and substance abuse.

Looks at cultural skills among health care service providers in order to better understand the wellness needs of Aboriginal people living with HIV/AIDS.

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

Study reports on the cultural variables associated with potentially risky sexual behavior and HIV/AIDS in Aboriginal communities.

Chapter 4 of Population-Specific HIV/AIDS Status Report: Aboriginal Peoples. Examines social, economic and behavioural determinants of health.

Reports rates, risk factors driving infections, health status of those living with HIV and their use of HIV-related services, gaps and limitations of study, and makes recommendations for preventing and managing the disease.

Compares HIV and tuberculosis deaths by using race-correlated information and diagnostic codes.

Researchers are working to reduce barriers in academia by incorporating Indigenous worldviews, and building relationships and capacity with research partners.

Northlands Denesuline First Nation (NDFN) identified the need to revisit their level of knowledge and preparedness for responding to the increasing rates of HIV; article describes the use of a community readiness assessment tool (CRA) to evaluate current readiness levels and guide planning for culturally appropriate interventions and programmes.

Highlights launch of The Program Transfer and Policy Development Directorate. 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

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

To see all annual report 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

Examines how participants understand the roots of their depression, what they do about their depression, and how formal service provision might better respond to their needs.

Results from in-depth semi-structured interviews with 72 participants.

Looks at a comparative analysis between the explanatory model of HIV illness, and a conventional biomedical paradigm of HIV disease, to provide insights relevant to the planning, prevention, and treatment of the Aboriginal population.

Health and Human Performance, Health Promotion Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Montana, 2008.

Evaluates the impact of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART).

Explores strategies for reducing HIV transmission from mothers to their babies.

Discusses culturally sensitive approach to curricula development based on three critical processes: selection of integrative theory, use of ethnographic methodology and use of process and outcome evaluations.

Medical Sciences - Public Health Sciences Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Alberta, 2004.

Explores main areas of focus: decision to test; testing experience and the relationship between testing and care.

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

2nd edition.

Health Education Thesis (M.A.)--Dalhousie University, 1994.

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.

In response to the lack of research on the experiences of Two-Spirit Indigenous men this study examines the need to better differentiate their experiences with other members of the LGBT community.

Examines the relationship between mobility patterns of injection drug users and the spread of HIV/AIDS.

Examines the connection between AIDS and drug addiction and why it is rampant in the Aboriginal population.

Looks at the experiences and processes undertaken to organize the 1999 AIDS Walk Canada in communities across the Atlantic Region.

Introduction to issue discusses HIV/AIDS including 2001 World AIDS Day.

Comments on two launches that occurred since the last issue; Dreamtime - A Link To Mental Health and AIDS Awareness Week.

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.

Describes the upcoming launch of a major AIDS education program featuring videos in local dialects of the Northern Territory for Australia Aboriginal groups.