Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, vol. 25, no. 4, December 2010, pp. 343-354
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Looks at a study identifing the most prevalent chronic conditions, indicating that older American Indians experience higher rates of hypertension, diabetes, back pain, and vision loss compared to national statistics of older adults.
Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, vol. 25, no. 4, December 2010, pp. 303-316
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Examines the belief systems about diabetes in American Indian elders with two practice models, one an Indigenous model, valuing traditional American Indian culture, the other a mainstream model, aligned with western biomedicine.
Journal of Public Health Management and Practice, vol. 16, no. 5, September/October 2010, pp. 450-456
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Survey results of four facilities, which implemented HIV screening on persons 13 to 65 years old, concluded that more information and training is needing on HIV screening guidelines, execution of strategies and state regulations.