Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 23, no. 3, May/June 1999, p. 24
Description
Brief description of a program supported by the Rio Tinto Aboriginal Foundation which strives to improve the health status of the islanders with kidney disease.
Clinical Infectious Diseases, vol. 34, no. 11, June 1, 2002, pp. 1508-1514
Description
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
Description
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
Description
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
Description
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
Description
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.
Provides an overview of the issues with a focus on injection drug users, young people, women, and factors of incarceration. Gives strategies to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 26, no. 5, September/October 2002, pp. 22-24
Description
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.
Canadian Family Physician, vol. 45, February 1999, pp. 325-330
Description
Study consisted of a one page questionnaire sent to 18 directors in order to determine whether programs had objectives, staff, and clinical experiences to ensure adequate knowledge.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 26, no. 3, May/June 2002, pp. 27-28
Description
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.
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 2, no. 1, Incorporating Traditional Values in Social Work, April 1999, pp. 91-112
Description
Discusses the need for a greater understanding and respect of Aboriginal practices that can inform, enrich, and enhance social work practice with concepts including wholeness, balance, relationships, harmony, growth and healing.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 26, no. 4, July/August 2002, pp. 9-10
Description
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.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 26, no. 1, January/February 2002, pp. 14-19
Description
Looks at conference theme, "A United Pathway - The SA (South Australia) Way" which involved examining the future path of the Aboriginal health worker profession in South Australia.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 26, no. 5, September/October 2002, pp. 30-31
Description
Service manager of the service explains the programming that has been developed after more than two years of consultations with Aboriginal communities along Australia's South Coast.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 61, no. 4, 2002, pp. 341-351
Description
Concludes that there is no evidence of altered folate metabolism and it is essential that culturally appropriate public health efforts continue to increase the intake of folic acid to reduce spina bifida.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 23, no. 6, November/December 1999, pp. 28-33
Description
Six month research project presents two check lists of actions to support the advancement of Indigenous health managers to middle and senior management in the Queensland (Australia) health sector.