Ramsden, Vivian

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

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

Looks at the formation of the Centre, profiles the community, discusses project intent and summarizes the findings of public consultations.

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

Survey conducted to understand the impacts of social, economic and cultural conditions on health and the community. Updated and revised July 25, 2010.

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.

Using community-based surveys to determine the health priorities of four Indigenous communities to help develop the Green Light Program. Chapter in Promoting Change Through Action Research edited by Franz Rauch, Angela Schuster, Thomas Stern, Maria Pribila, Andrew Townsend . To view article scroll down to page 207.

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.

A study on the determinants that impact the prevalence of chronic bronchitis among Indigenous people compared to the rest of the Canadian population.

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.

Six case studies of researchers and community partners, the outcomes of their work and its impact.