BMJ, vol. 327, no. 7412, August 23, 2003, pp. 419-422
Description
Medical journal articles were studied to determine whether there had been adequate research into Aboriginal health needs. Findings revealed research coverage lacking in several areas.
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 168, no. 1, January 7, 2003, pp. 19-24
Description
Sample included 230 Aboriginal people who were seronegative at beginning of study. Findings showed Aboriginal drug users were twice as likely to be HIV positive as non-Aboriginal peoples.
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 168, no. 2, January 21, 2003, pp. 160-164
Description
Compares two screening programs that ran concurrently for 5 years. Findings indicated the camera-based program was more cost effective than the specialist-based option.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 27, no. 3, May/June 2003, pp. 11-16
Description
Discusses a method for transfer of skills and knowledge through the Family Wellbeing empowerment program. Issue of control is a key factor in disease rates among Australian Aboriginal peoples.
Journal of Neuropathology and Experimental Neurology, vol. 62, no. 11, November 2003, pp. 1178-1191
Description
Study tested the hypothesis that receptor binding abnormalities to the neurotransmitter serotonin (5-HT) was a factor in the high rate of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
Journal of Public Health Management & Practice, vol. 9, Supplement, November 2003, pp. S26-29
Description
Explains that the National Diabetes Prevention Centre is working at the national and local level to go beyond popular models to find culturally appropriate ways to promote diabetes prevention.
Assesses the 18 projects undertaken in terms of Fund's objectives: enhancing capacity to deal with the diseases, sustaining capacity, and encouraging integration of work in the community.
First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission (FNQLHSSC)
Description
Report based on responses to questionnaire completed by 96 counsellors and workers in the field. Assessed current services and areas for improvement. Includes three case studies of successful programs.
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 5, Articulating Aboriginal Paradigms: Implications for Aboriginal Social Work Practice, November 2003, pp. 270-286
Description
Looks at the broad spectrum of health and social determinants to come up with solutions that will improve the health and well being of Aboriginal people, including a holistic approach to be utilized when dealing with Aboriginal health issues.
Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, vol. 9, no. 6, January 2003, pp. 311-320
Description
Study of the literature reveals that socio-economic indicators have not been used consistently. Some of the benefits cited, however, include increased access, cost-effectiveness and better health outcomes.
Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, vol. 9, no. 6, 2003, pp. 311-320
Description
Previous studies have not used socio-economic indicators consistently, resulting in findings identifying an overall benefit for patients and their families.
Determines the prevalence of asthma, bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) using the Saskatchewan Health Department database with data from 1991 to 1998.
Pimatiziwin: A Journal of Indigenous and Aboriginal Community Health, vol. 1, no. 1, Spring, 2003, pp. 63-90
Description
Discussion of the analysis process and getting to know your data. This paper was originally prepared as part of the Community Associates' Training Workshop entitled, Social and Cultural Factors in the Prevention and Treatment of Tuberculosis in High Risk Populations in Alberta.
Contents that the only way to control the disease is for government health departments to recognize the disease as a priority and to establish appropriate systems to treat and monitor patients.
Study found that risk factors for SIDS among Native Americans included mother's alcohol consumption and number of layers of clothing placed on children.
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, vol. 35, no. 1, Morning Star Rising: Healing in Native American Communities, January-March 2003, pp. 63-70
Description
Examines common factors, coping and survival strategies, roles of extended family and friendships, and organizations offering services in the San Francisco Bay area.
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, vol. 35, no. 1, Morning Star Rising: Healing in Native American Communities, January-March 2003, pp. 33-42
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Discusses the outcomes of using sweat lodge ceremonies in treating criminal offenses bases on data collected from 190 men between 18 and 64 years of age.
Medical Anthropology, vol. 22, no. 2, April 2003, pp. 131-174
Description
Argues that there is a link between diabetes and distress noting that this disease occurs at a rate three to five times higher in Canada's First Nation populations.