Chronic Diseases and Injuries in Canada, vol. 34, no. 2-3, July 2014, pp. 103-112
Description
Compares prevalence of smoking, obesity, level of physical activity, fruit and vegetable consumption, and alcohol use as well as uptake of screening for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer. Uses data from 2007 and 2011 Canadian Community Health Survey.
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 23, no. 5, 2016, pp. 1-14
Description
Data for study was collected from the 2012 Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS). Sedimentary activities reported include watching TV or videos, playing video games and using the internet, and reading during leisure time.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 105, no. 6, November/December 2014, pp. 412-417
Description
Factors examined: demographics, use of language and involvement in culture, community size and culture, school attendance, chronic conditions, and family structure, socio-economic status, and culture. Uses data from the 2008/10 First Nations Regional Health Survey.
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 11, no. 1, Wellness-Based Indigenous Health Research and Promising Practices, 2016, pp. 228-243
Description
Comments on a community-based participatory research study, conducted in collaboration with Anishinaabe Elders, to explore ideas about potential strategies for environmental repossession in communities.
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 104, no. S3, Supplement 3, 2014, pp. S481-S489
Description
Looks at risk behaviors such as tobacco use, diet and physical inactivity by surveying communities and using the Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System conducted by state health departments and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Quality of Life Research, vol. 25, no. 9, September 10, 2016, pp. 2161-2178
Description
Review of studies using health-related quality of life (HRQoL) instruments which look at physical and mental health, social functioning, and emotional well-being.
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 7, no. 4, Social Determinants of Indigenous Well-Being: Building a More Complete Understanding, October 2016, pp. 1-32
Description
Looks at The Healthy Native Communities Fellowship (HNCF) program which is a mentorship and leadership program that is strengths based.
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 23, no. 5, 2016, pp. 34-58
Description
Looks to Indigenous knowledge and values held by American Indian/Alaskan Native communities in order to properly evaluate programs for improving health and well-being.
Adolescent Research Review, vol. 1, no. 3, September 2016, pp. [257]-269
Description
Divides the review articles into seven themes: empowerment, overall health and fitness, traditional culture and values, education, barriers to participation, resiliency and mental health, and negative physical activity and sport experiences and provides descriptions of each theme.
Journal of Indigenous Social Development, vol. 3, no. 1, August 2014, pp. 1-15
Description
Examine the findings and results of a review to identify commonalities between obesity prevention and oral health interventions relevant to Native American children, their families, and their communities.