Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 26, no. 6, November-December 2002, pp. 25-26
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Describes the various research projects underway at the Indigenous-led program with Indigenous students in Masters and PhD programs at the Brisbane, Australia institution.
Clinical Infectious Diseases, vol. 34, no. 11, June 1, 2002, pp. 1508-1514
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Describes events before, during and after an outbreak of the disease and records how an innovative prevention program contributed to a successful resolution.
Analytical method takes into account historical, social, political and economic inequities which influence health and health care, using cervical cancer to illustrate the points raised.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 26, no. 4, July/August 2002, pp. 3-8
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Study in remote Australian community found that cultural and language differences plus alcohol withdrawal were factors in patients taking their own leave (TOL).
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 26, no. 3, May/June 2002, pp. 16-17
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Reports on the changes in Aged Care Legislation in Australia that led to the introduction of Quality Management System in federally funded senior residence facilities.
Canadian Bulletin of Medical History, vol. 19, no. 1, Spring, 2002, pp. 95-112
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Argues that the model of healthy living was based on Anglo-Celtic, middle class, values and this model created problems for children and families unable to conform to this social ideal.
Journal of Interprofessional Care, vol. 16, no. 2, 2002, pp. 139-147
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Looks at interdisciplinary health care teams, paraprofessionals recruited locally to fill service gaps in Aboriginal communities, and health science education programs to address cultural differences.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 26, no. 5, September/October 2002, pp. 22-24
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Statistics indicate that blindness occurs up to 10 times more often in Australian Aboriginals than the general population. Results from the 5 day course indicated that recipients found it relevant and informative.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 26, no. 3, May/June 2002, pp. 27-28
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Survey results from this suburban Sydney, Australia community which ranked healthcare priorities, revealed that general doctor availability was highest closely followed by children's services, including immunization.
Reviews child welfare models in Canada, New Zealand and the USA., and reports issues relevant to delivery of child welfare services and juvenile justice issues.
This file contains a presentation by Iris Allen and Margaret Webb focusing on the problems created by the lack of health care services for Inuit people in Labrador. They discuss health problems created by substance abuse, family violence and inadequate housing. The speakers are particularly concerned with the physical and mental health of the youth of Labrador. They call on the Commission to increase financial and professional assistance to Labrador Inuit communities, and to ensure these communities have input in local health care programs.
File contains a presentation by Mary Charleson of Victoria, British Columbia, via sign language interpreter. Charleson attended the Jericho Hill School for the Deaf in Vancouver where there were few Aboriginal people. She would like to see a program for assisting hearing-impaired Aboriginal people who want to return to their reserve. A discussion with the Commissioners follows the presentation.
File contains a presentation by Mary Jane Moses relating to health services in Old Crow. Because of the high turnover of nurses, Moses suggests shorter rotations for nurses in the district to prevent burnout. Moses also recommends that courses on Aboriginal and Inuit culture be included in the education of nurses who work in the North. A question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation.
File contains a presentation by Rhoda Fiander, social worker at Waterford Hospital, St. John's, Newfoundland. Waterford Hospital has the only psychiatric facility in Newfoundland. She presents five recommendations to assist in the treatment of mental health issues for Aboriginal people, including improved access to interpreting services, training of social work staff that includes Aboriginal culture issues, and support and advocacy must be given to Aboriginal peoples' desire to heal themselves. Following the presentation is a discussion with the Commissioners.
File contains a presentation by Richard Mills and Evelyn Buffalo focusing on the approach Aboriginals have toward health care: the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual aspects. The two presenters state that an Aboriginal health centre is required as non-Aboriginal health care workers do not understand the Aboriginal approach to health care. They anticipate the new health centre to be open in 1993.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 26, no. 4, July/August 2002, pp. 9-10
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SHine SA (Sexual Health information, networking and Education SA) is a South Australia-based organization implementing a sexual health strategy aimed at South Australia Indigenous youth.