Journal of Holistic Nursing, vol. 22, no. 3, pp. 200-208
Description
Examines the health care disparities in the American Indian/Alaska Native communities and looks at a proposed holistic approach to diminishing these disparities.
Rural and Remote Health, vol. 4, no. 247, February 5, 2004, pp. 1-9
Description
Reports on project success which was due to Aboriginal community controlled health services, sensitivity to community and cultural needs, and adequate funding for program sustainability.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 37, no. 1, 2017, pp. 49-64
Description
Summarizes a study of the effectiveness of community-based, culturally relevant, sexual education in an Inuit community in Labrador. Researchers found that overall knowledge and attitude scores increased pre- to post-questionnaire as a result of the sexual health education presentation.
Fifth Canadian Rural Health Society Conference: Rural Health: Celebrating Diversity and Strength, Sudbury, Ontario, October 21-24, 2004
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Anelise Santo
Tara Lyons
Description
Identifies four contributing risk factors: sexually transmitted disease, substance abuse, social problems and cultural factors.Recommends further research and culturally sensitive community involvement to address epidemic.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 23, no. 5, September/October 1999, p. 2
Description
Provides update on the upcoming Third National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers Conference to be held in October 1999 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 23, no. 4, July/August 1999, pp. 22-24
Description
Paper discusses the partnerships that have been developed to create stronger links between the Australian Aboriginal community, Aboriginal health services and mainstream health services.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 28, no. 5, September/October 2004, pp. 21-26
Description
Conclusion to Part 1 that appeared in Volume 28, Number 4, July/August 2004 of Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal. Author recommends more research to identify effective points of intervention.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 76, 2017, p. article no. 1291868
Description
Studies the linguistic and cultural differences among medical institutions that challenge interpreters who know many of their clients at a personal level.
Investigating Maori Approaches to Trauma Informed Care
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Leonie Pihama
Linda Tuhiwai Smith
Tessa Evans-Campbell
Hinewirangi Kohu-Morgan
Ngaropi Cameron ... [et al.]
Journal of Indigenous Wellbeing - Te Mauri: Pimatisiwin, vol. 2, no. 3, December 2017, pp. 18-31
Description
Provides an overview of the three-year Health Research Council funded research project, He Oranga Ngākau: Māori Approaches to Trauma-Informed Care, and its intended outcomes.
Indigenizing the Academy: Transforming Scholarship and Empowering Communities
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Joseph P. Gone
Description
Chapter from book: Indigenizing the Academy: Transforming Scholarship and Empowering Communities edited by D. A. Mihesuah and A. Cavender.
Discusses the goals of mental health services delivery, indigenizing academic training and the career of medicine person Bull Lodge.
Journal of Transcultural Nursing, vol. 15, no. 1, January 2004, pp. 54-61
Description
Findings from a survey indicate that the nursing curriculum supports the development of cultural competence among the student nurses who will practice in a multicultural climate.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 28, no. 6, 2004, pp. 30-32
Description
Aboriginal smoking rates in Australia are at 50%, approximately twice the overall overall rate. Study investigated cultural norms in order to reduce the smoking rate.
Study of 218 Anishinaabe (Ojibwe)-identified participants explores language as a unique aspect of culture through its relationship to other demographic and cultural variables. Findings indicate that fluent speakers Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe language) were most likely to be older than 65 years, and participants with higher value for cultural participation were more likely to be proficient in language use.
LEARNing Landscapes , vol. 10, no. 2, Fostering Health and Well-Being in Education, 2017, pp. 271-285
Description
Discusses three-year study involving creation of an after school health and wellness program (Growing Young Movers) using the narrative inquiry methodology.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 23, no. 1, January/February 1999, pp. 7-8
Description
Describes a campaign targeting Central Australian Aboriginal communities who have a smoking rate of 50%, double that of the non-Indigenous Australian community.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 28, no. 2, March/April 2004, pp. 28-29, 31
Description
Exploratory study of 92 Torres Strait Islanders living on mainland Australia found that more investigation should be targeted to Queensland where the majority of Torres Strait Islanders live.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 28, no. 2, March/April 2004, pp. 30-31
Description
Evaluates the Integrated Mental Health Service in Mount Isa in Queensland, Australia and personal experiences as mature student at Curtin University located in Perth, Western Australia.
Children's Mental Health Policy Research Program ; vol. 1, report 9
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Bill Mussell
Karen Cardiff
Jennifer White
Description
Focus on Aboriginal perceptions of health, determinants of mental health, and community approaches and strategies to help youth services and agencies be more effective.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 23, no. 1, January/February 1999, pp. 11-14
Description
Describes the challenges of operating an alcohol and drug rehabilitation centre located in an remote community in Western Australia where 80% of the prison population is comprised of prisoners serving drug and alcohol related offences.
Report attempts to develop a blueprint and make recommendations to improve the health status of women in areas such as diabetes, youth suicide, and HIV/AIDs.