Understanding the Sleep Habits of Children within an Indigenous Community.
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Richard B. Hovey
Evangeline Seganathy
Angela C. Morck
Morgan Phillips
Adriana Poulette ... [et al.]
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 13, no. 1, A Barrier-free Health System for Indigenous Communities, August 27, 2018, pp. 42-64
Description
Study done with preschool and elementary school-aged students as part of the Kahnawake Schools Diabetes Prevention Project. Interviews and focus groups were conducted with knowledge keepers, Elders, parents and school staff to gain understanding of sleep in both traditional and contemporary contexts. Results were used to create appropriate educational materials for schools and the community.