Rural and Remote Health, vol. 6, no. 536, 2006, pp. 1-8
Description
Study discusses a number of issues: fear of travelling, lack of family support, more Aboriginal liaison staff, cultural sensitivity, and the need for consultation with clients.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 101, no. 1, January/February 2010, pp. 83-86
Description
Looks at a case study to identify areas where future discussion is needed to improve the understanding and meaning of knowledge translation in Aboriginal health research.
Diabetes Educator, vol. 32, no. 5, September/October 2006, pp. 714-720
Description
Describes a pilot project to improve knowledge, attitudes and skills of ad hoc translators, who deal with Native Americans with limited English proficiency.
Critical Social Work, vol. 11, no. 1, Special Indigenous Issue, 2010, pp. 63-79
Description
Examines the history of Aboriginal cross-gender roles and discusses approaches to improve the quality of social work practices by including traditional Aboriginal practices and worldviews.
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 30, no. 1, January/February 2006, pp. 8-9,32
Description
Looks at reasons why Aboriginal women find it difficult to breastfeed. Recommendations vary regarding the most effective strategy for improving outcomes.
Nursing Clinics of North America, vol. 41, no. 4, December 2006, pp. 605-623
Description
Literature review dealing with trends, summary of findings and strategies to fill gaps in knowledge with respect to ethnic, low-income, disadvantaged and rural groups.
Breaking Barriers and Creating Common Ground Through a Holistic Approach: The Medicine Wheel
North American Conference on Spirituality and Social Work ; 1st, 2006
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Margot Loiselle
Lauretta McKenzie
Description
Uses model based on the medicine wheel to promote health and healing in a manner consistent with Indigenous worldview. Includes set of exercises for developing a self-care plan called "My Wellness Wheel".
Canadian Nurse, vol. 102, no. 4, April 2006, pp. 28-31
Description
Argues that nurses need to understand the specific history, culture and the concept of respect, in Aboriginal terms, within a particular community and then apply this knowledge to their relationships in that community.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 101, no. 2, March/April 2010, pp. 154-158
Description
Discusses smoking practices and health risks for First Nations pregnant and parenting women and their children, and looks at culturally-relevant strategies to support tobacco reduction.
Health Care for Women International, vol. 27, no. 8, August 2006, pp. 723-747
Description
Study identified several requirements including: friendly Aboriginal staff within the HIV testing environment and an understanding of Aboriginal culture, within the framework of modern circumstance and also traditional spirituality.