Abonyi, Sylvia

Paper attempts to understand the disproportionate occurrence of tuberculosis in Indigenous populations of Canada.

Using personal interviews to examine the historical treatment of tuberculosis and how it impacts contemporary treatment and experiences for Indigenous populations.

Results based on interview-based surveys and data from 874 individuals from two reserve communities in Saskatchewan.

Studies the difference in health status between older and younger Aboriginal people, convention versus traditional approaches as well as whether age is a determinant of health and health care use.

Looks at the differences in health status and the determinants of health and/or health care use between the 55-and-older Aboriginal population and non-Aboriginal population.

Study shows First Nations children entering residential school had normal body mass index and height and weight for age, providing evidence that the nutritional state in First Nation communities was reasonable at that time.

Discusses the relationship between bronchitis and environmental factors that increase the likelihood of contracting the illness amongst Indigenous populations.

Outlines the objectives, methods, and expected results of study.

Looks at the development of a research model that encourages participatory Indigenous health research and collaborations.

Related Material: First Nations Health Development: Tools for Program Planning and Evaluation: Methods. Guide to Using the Toolkit.

Guide to Using the Toolkit. Methods.

Looks at a program held to share strategies, approaches and innovations in community based health research.

Discusses project which originated with senior health managers at the Prince Alberta Grand Council and the Athabasca Health Authority in northern Saskatchewan with a focus on the knowledge translation component.

Cross sectional survey (2012/13) conducted with Beardy's and Okemasis' Cree Nation and Montreal Lake Cree Nation involved 580 households and 1570 adult participants. Found that residential school attendance and cultural disruption were not predictive of diabetes, while those experiencing the highest level of racism had low prevalence. Authors suggest that the latter finding may be the result of increased interaction with off-reserve society.

Examines the determinants for ear infection among Indigenous children and compares the results with rural Caucasian children.

Discusses project aimed at helping communities to assess the impact of health and social service programs.

Discusses each project component and the overall observations related to the project and its process.

Examines the impact of historical policies had on Indigenous populations access to diagnostic and treatment for Sleep Apnea.

Looks at a study that examines the supports and barriers of healthy aging for seniors in rural and northern communities.

Study involved 317 individuals aged 18 years and older participated in baseline and follow-up evaluations (after 4 years) conducted in 2012-2013 and 2016. Showed association between incidence of subjective excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and less money left over at end of month, house in need of repairs, having water or dampness in the last 12 months, and damage caused by dampness.

Presents a collection of cases to help academics, researchers, community practitioners and policymakers in the use of knowledge translation.

Compares the occurrence of tuberculosis and the incidence of pulmonary tuberculosis from 2007 to 2008 in non-Aboriginal and Aboriginal people in relation to where they live.

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Identifies importance of goals related to infrastructure, recreation, information and education, and social supports. Part of a larger project "The Cultural and Visual Context of Healthy Body Weight and Body Image Among Aboriginal Women in the Battlefords Tribal Council Region".