Social Science and Medicine, vol. 136-137, July 2015, pp. 17-26
Description
Study suggests that while use of sea ice can result in physical injury, there are also benefits related to mental/emotional, spiritual, social and cultural health which need to be considered when discussing the impact of changing environmental conditions.
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 6, no. 4, September 2015, pp. 1-14
Description
Argues that collaborative or cross-sector approaches may enhance ability of public health system to address risk of chronic disease among urban Aboriginal peoples.
Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, vol. 17, no. 11, November 1997, pp. 2753-2758
Description
Results from study of 509 adult aboriginal Canadians, from an isolated Northern Ontario community, which tested for genotype associations with plasma lipoproteins.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 21, no. 2, March/April 1997, p. 27
Description
Announces review of program and issues a call for input from Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people regarding substance abuse in their communities.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 106, no. 2, January/February 2015, pp. 22-28
Description
Variables included: place of residence, community socio-economic status, perceived social problems, age, sex, education, income, employment, marital status, Aboriginal heritage and social support. Data from 2001 Aboriginal Peoples Survey.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 10, no. 2, Special Edition: 10th Anniversary of the Reconciliation: Touchstones of Hope For Indigenous Children, 2015, pp. [82]-94
Description
Comments on areas for improvement in Canada's performance on Aboriginal child health and wellness focusing on CBPR as a meaningful and equitable research methodology.
Federacion Espanola de Asociaciones de Docentes de Educacion Fisica, vol. 28, 2015, pp. 219-224
Description
Examines the benefits of community-based research to look at the impact of sports participation for Indigenous youth and ways to enhance those sport experiences.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 21, no. 3, May/June 1997, pp. 25-28
Description
Explains the subtypes of diabetes and risk factors. The study looked at 23 male Indigenous patients in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia and concluded that the need for skilled health workers is greater than ever.
International Journal for Equity in Health, vol. 14, no. 1, 2015, p. article 96
Description
Interviewees identified low income, reliance on energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods due affordability and length of shelf life, and lack of access to transportation and country foods as underlying causes.
Social Science and Medicine, vol. 145, November 2015, pp. 120-124
Description
Pre-and post evaluations of the FOODcents courses were used to assess confidence in the ability to buy healthy foods on a budget, nutrition knowledge, and dietary behaviours. Perceptions about course usefulness were comparable between the two groups, while Aboriginal participants showed larger improvements in applying the teachings.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 106, no. 5, July/August 2015, pp. 271-276
Description
Focused on culturally-specific factors such as spirituality, knowledge of an Aboriginal language, membership in Métis organizations, and participation in cultural events. Sample of 6,610 adults.
Measures cost of a nutritious diet for a family of four for one week using 67 standard food items. Used by Nutrition North Canada to determine subsidies. Prices from March 2011 to March 2012. Includes link to list of items in the basket.
Measures cost of a nutritious diet for a family of four for one week using 67 standard food items. Used by Nutrition North Canada to determine subsidies. Prices from March 2011 to March 2014 for comparison purposes. Includes link to list of items in the basket.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 10, no. 2, Special Edition: 10th Anniversary of the Reconciliation: Touchstones of Hope for Indigenous Children, 2015, pp. [110]-121
Description
Contends that using a family systems therapy approach would benefit the territory of Nunavut.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 106, no. 3, March/April 2015, pp. 147-153
Description
Looks at awareness and use of the Good Food Junction located in Station 20 West. Sample consisted of 365 residents of King George, Pleasant Hill, Riversdale and Westmount neighbourhoods.
BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, vol. 15, no. 1, January 2015
Description
Looks at usability testing for a shared decision making (SDM) tool, the Ottawa Personal Decision Guide (OPDG) for use between the client and health care provider with Aboriginal women at the Minwaashin Lodge.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 10, no. 2, Special Edition: 10th Anniversary of the Reconciliation: Touchstones of Hope For Indigenous Children, 2015, pp. [95]-109
Description
Explores the junction between culture-infused counselling practice and play therapy.
JMIR Serious Games, vol. 3, no. 1, 2015, pp. [1-13]
Description
Using interviews with Māori youth to examine their views on the free online game, Smart, Positive, Active, Realistic, X-Factors (SPARX), designed to help with their mental health.
Social Determinants of Food and Nutrition: Determinants of Diet for Urban Aboriginal Youth: Implications for Health Promotion
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Serene T. Kerpan
M. Louise Humbert
Carol J. Henry
Health Promotion Practice, vol. 16, no. 3, May 2015, pp. 392-400
Description
Two themes emerged: positive cultural influences including family, food sharing, school and traditional food; and barriers such as lack of transportation, location of residence and income.
Brief explanation of development of content for First Nations and Inuit Health Home and Community Care. Objective was to improve health literacy about age-related dementia through culturally relevant information.
Information arranged under five phases: grounding the program in community values and principles; having community readiness; experiencing a catalyst; creating a palliative care program; and growing the palliative care program.