Study to quantify the prevalence and impact of chronic respiratory symptoms among predominantly Alaska Native and American Indian middle school students.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 24, no. 2, 2004, pp. 343-355
Description
Proposes the development and implementation of a suicide risk management tool to gather culturally sensitive First Nations' data and to reduce attempted suicides for youth populations.
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 94, no. 10, October 2004, pp. 1730-1735
Description
Study tests the effectiveness of a community-based lay health advisor intervention for primary prevention of lead poisoning among Native American children who lived in a former mining area.
Public Policy Paper (Saskatchewan Institute of Public Policy) ; no. 28
SIPP Public Policy Paper ; no. 28
E-Books
Author/Creator
Janice Stokes
Ian Peach
Raymond B. Blake
Description
Discussion of urbanization and the limitations of services to off-reserve people. Argues that past policies and programs have not met with real success.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 28, no. 4, July/August 2004, p. 33
Description
Briefly discusses the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organization (NACCHO) and SIDS and Kids for ways to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
Reviews literature about family-centered services and family preservation services. Concludes with recommendations for "best practices" for policy makers.
From Health Worker to Health Worker...Across Australia The Story of Our Kids Need Dads Who...Posters and the Skills and Strengths of Indigenous Dads, Uncles, Pops and Brothers DVD
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Craig Hammond
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 28, no. 5, September/October 2004, pp. 8-11
Description
Describes the evolution of the project from a poster campaign to a video for Australian communities with Indigenous fathers.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Fact sheet #10 looks at knowledge of HIV/AIDS using the AIDS Knowledge Scale.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Fact sheet #5 looks at definition of invisible from perspective of service providers and from youth perspective.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Table of contents for Phase I, Fact Sheets 1-11, Phase II, Fact Sheets 1-5 and Executive summaries.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal was to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Fact sheet # 11 includes comments from five female elders and two male elders, all married with children.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Fact sheet #4 provides participants' use of health care services.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Fact sheet #5 details the participants' composition.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Fact Sheet #7 comments on environmental, professional and access barriers.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Fact sheet #8 reveals that focus group participants felt that issues of convenience, safety, trust and "feeling comfortable" were most important.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Fact sheet #9 describes a vision which includes accessible services, comprehensive education and holistic care.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Fact sheet #2 compares sexual health knowledge between participant groups as well as between males and females.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Fact sheet #3 compares behaviours between the participant groups and compares males and females.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Fact sheet #4 provides participants' use of health care services.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth and then compared with previous sample of both Aboriginal (241) and non-Aboriginal (1874) high school students. Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.
Fact sheet #5 details the participants' composition.
Research conducted on 201 urban Aboriginal youth compared Aboriginal high school students (241) and First Nations youth (164). Goal to better understand behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, utilization of existing services and service needs.