Abonyi, Sylvia
University of Saskatchewan, Community Health & Epidemiology
I-Portal Content
Northern Saskatchewan HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C Awareness Initiative: Research Project
E-Books
Author/Creator
Max Morin
Cecile Caisse
Greg Ross
Rosalena Smith
Sylvia Abonyi ... [et al.]
Old Keyam: A Framework for Examining Disproportionate Experience of Tuberculosis among Aboriginal Peoples of the Canadian Prairies
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Kathleen McMullin
Sylvia Abonyi
Maria Mayan
Pamela Orr
Carmen Lopez-Hille ... [et al.]
Journal of Aboriginal Health, vol. 9, no. 1, November 2012, pp. 30-40
Description
Explores the concept of keyam (to give up) in relation to tuberculosis transmission.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 30.
Older Aboriginal Peoples in Canada: Demographics, Health Status and Access to Health Care
Alternate Title
SEDAP Research Paper ; no. 249
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Mark W. Rosenberg
Kathi Wilson
Sylvia Abonyi
Adam Wiebe
Kelsey Beach
Robert Lovelace
Description
Uses 2006 census data and literature to connect data findings and create a profile.
Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Chronic Bronchitis in First Nations People
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Punam Pahwa
Chandima P. Karunanayake
Donna C. Rennie
Joshua A. Lawson
Vivian R. Ramsden ... [et al.]
BMC Pulmonary Medicine, vol. 17, 2017, pp. [1]-10
Description
A study on the determinants that impact the prevalence of chronic bronchitis among Indigenous people compared to the rest of the Canadian population.
Prevalence and Determinants of Asthma Among Aboriginal Adolescents in Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Chandima P. Karunanayake
Khalid Amin
Sylvia Abonyi
James A. Dosman
Punam Pahwa
Journal of Asthma, vol. 57, no. 1, 2020, pp. 40-46
Description
Compares the prevalence of lifetime diagnosis of asthma in Indigenous youth compared to the rest of the Canadian population and the various socio-economic factors involved.
Racial Discrimination and Depression Among On-Reserve First Nations People in Rural Saskatchewan
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Bonnie Janzen
Chandima Karunanayake
Donna Rennie
Tarun Katapally
Roland Dyck ... [et al.]
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 108, no. 5-6, 2017, pp. e482-e487
Description
Results of cross-sectional, interviewer-administered survey of 874 adults living on two Cree reserves in Saskatchewan conducted from May 2012 to August 2013. Found association between interpersonal discrimination and depression.
Respiratory Isolation for Tuberculosis: The Experience of Indigenous Peoples on the Canadian Prairies
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
M. Mayan
T. Robinson
R. Gokiert
M
Tremblay
S. Abonyi ... [et al.]
Public Health Action, vol. 7, no. 4, 2017, pp. 275-281
Description
Using interviews to create an overview of the experiences of Indigenous people living with tuberculosis and the impact of isolation policies.
Sâkipakâwin: An Environmental Scan of Provincial Cancer Supports for Indigenous Patients and their Families in Saskatchewan
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Gary Groot
Description
Purpose of study was to look at services available in each province and compare them those available in Saskatchewan, highlight gaps in Saskatchewan and make recommendations in light of supports available elsewhere.
Sylvia Abonyi: CRC Aboriginal Health
Alternate Title
Engaging Minds: Profiles of Discovery and Creativity at the University of Saskatchewan
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Sylvia Abonyi
U of S Research Communications
and the Division of Media and Technology
Description
Short video about University of Saskatchewan researcher's work on understanding the relationship between culture and the health of Aboriginal peoples.
Teaching Tuberculosis: A Resource Guide for Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal Youth
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Richard Long
Malcolm King
Sylvia Abonyi
Maria Mayan
Paul Hackett ... [et al.]
Description
Guidebook developed for high school teachers with the intent to prevent the spread of TB and to encourage healthy behaviours through activities and lesson resources.