Orthodontic Treatment Outcome in a First Nations Population in Alberta, Canada: A Comparative Study
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kirby C. Cadman
Kenneth E. Glover
Giseon Heo
Sharon Warren
Paul W. Major
American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, vol. 121, no. 4, April 2002, pp. 396-402
Description
Compares the degree of improvement after orthodontic treatment between 60 First Nations orthodontic patients to 60 non-First Nations patients.
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type VII Maps to the Short Arm of Chromosome 3
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
M. Labuda
J. Morrisette
L. M. Ward
F. Rauch
L. Lalic
P. J. Roughley
F. H. Glorieux
Bone, vol. 31, no. 1, July 2002, pp. 19-25
Description
Report on research to identify the gene responsible for a novel form of this debilitating condition in a small First Nations community in Quebec.
Osteogensis Imperfecta Type VII: An Autosomal Recessive Form of Brittle Bone Disease
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
L. M. Ward
F. Rauch
R. Travers
G. Chabot
E. M. Azouz
L. Lalic
P. J. Roughley
F. H. Glorieux
Bone, vol. 31, no. 1, July 2002, pp. 12-18
Description
Reports on the clinical, radiological, and histological features of four children and four adults with the disease.
Our Aboriginal Relations: When Family Doctors and Aboriginal Patients Meet
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Catherine T. Elliott
Sarah N. De Leeuw
Canadian Journal of Optometry, vol. 72, no. 4, August 2010, pp. 26-28
Description
Comments on Aboriginal patients' desire for doctors to be interested in them as individuals.
Entire issue on one pdf. Article located by scrolling to page 26.
Out of Hours: A Lesson from Lapland: What the Snowmobile Did to One Lapland Community Illustrates What Medicine Is Doing to Us. Why Don't We Take Notice?
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Christopher Martyn
BMJ, vol. 341, no. 7783, November 27, 2010, p. 1137
Description
Author studies introduction of snowmobile concurrent to the medical interventions in an isolated Skolt Sami community which sometimes produced questionable results.
Outcomes of Training Nurses to Conduct Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening of Native American Women
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Wesley O. Petersen
Mary Alice Trapp
Robert A. Vierkant
Thomas A. Sellers
Thomas E. Kottke ... [et al.]
Holistic Nursing Practice, vol. 16, no. 2, January 2002, pp. 58-79
Description
Describes, discusses and evaluates the Native Women Enjoying the Benefits (WEB) program which is designed to increase participation in screening procedures.
Owls: Images and Voices in the Ojibwa and Midewiwin Worlds
Alternate Title
Owls: Images and Voices in the Ojibwe and Midewin Worlds
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michael M. Pomedli
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 26, no. 2, 2002, pp. 45-62
Description
Examines stories, images, and voices of the owl in Anishinaabe culture and how these teachings (owl) influenced the signatories of Treaty Three.
Pap Test Follow-up Pattern Among American Indian Women in Arizona
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Merrill Eisenberg
Kathryn Coe
Charlton Wilson
Kathleen Evans
Elizabeth Brewer
Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice, vol. 4, no. 1, Summer, 2010, pp. 42-51
Description
Identifies barriers to follow up consultation when abnormal results are found.
Parenting With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Deborah Rutman
Marilyn Van Bibber
International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, vol. 8, no. 2, [Indigenous Health Special Issue], April 2010, pp. 351-361
Description
Comments on issues associated with parenting and living with FASD.
Participation in Sports and Cultural Activities Among Aboriginal Children and Youth
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Kristina Smith
Leanne Findlay
Susan Crompton
Canadian Social Trends, no. 90, Winter, 2010, pp. 49-56
Description
Study examines factors that may be associated with participation in extracurricular activities. Data taken from the children and youth section of the 2006 Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS).
A Participatory Case Study of Primary Healthcare for Aboriginal Peoples in an Urban Setting
Theses
Author/Creator
Nelly D. Oelke
Description
Interdisciplinary Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Calgary, 2010.
Past Human Health and Migration: The Analysis of Microbial DNA Associated With Human Remains Recovered From a Glacier in Canada
Theses
Author/Creator
Treena Swanston
Description
Archaeology and Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2010
Pathways To Community Healing: HIV/AIDS Education Model
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Red Road HIV/AIDS Network Society
Description
Discusses strategies for creating an effective, culturally appropriate workshop to address HIV/AIDS prevention and intervention.
Pattern of Mortality in Western Australian Aboriginals, 1983-1989
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Margherita Veroni
Michael Gracey
Ian Rouse
International Journal of Epidemiology, vol. 23, no. 1, 1994, pp. 73-81
Description
Found much higher mortality rates for Aboriginals in all age groups except 75+ and for most diseases except cancer.
Patterns of Hopelessness Among American Indian Adolescents: Relationships by Levels of Acculturation and Residence
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Teresa D. LaFromboise
Karen Albright
Alex Harris
Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, vol. 16, no. 1, January 2010, pp. 68-76
Description
Reports American Indians living on reservations and those who have bicultural competence have less hopelessness than those living in non-reservation areas.
Patterns of Psychoactive Substance Use Among Youths in Nunavik
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Natacha Brunelle
Chantal Plourde
Michel Landry
Annie Gendron
Louise Guyon ... [et al.]
INDITERRA, no. 2, [Trajectoires plurielles des Premiers], 2010, pp. 15-27
Description
Looks at drug use patterns of 405 Inuit students aged 11 to 21.
Pediatric Motor Vehicle Related Injuries in the Navajo Nation: The Impact of the 1988 Child Occupant Restraint Laws
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
K.J. Phelan
J. Khoury
D.C. Grossman
D. Hu
L.J.D. Wallace
N. Bill
H. Kalkwarf
Injury Prevention, vol. 8, no. 3, September 2002, pp. 216-[?]
Description
Describes methodology used in a study of accident rate and severity reduction.
Pentachlorophenol and Hydroxylated Polychlorinated Biphenyl Metabloites in Umbilical Cord Plasma of Neonates from Coastal Populations in Québec
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Courtney D. Sandau
Pierre Ayotte
Éric Dewailly
Jason Duffe
Ross J. Norstrom
Environmental Health Perspectives, vol. 110, no. 4, April 2002, pp. 411-417
Description
Of the three areas studied, the highest concentrations were from the two coastal areas where there is a higher percentage of marine-food based diets.
Perceived Medical Discrimination in American Indian Women: Effect on Health Care Decisions, Cancer Screening, Diabetes Services and Diabetes Management
Theses
Author/Creator
Kelly L. Gonzales
Description
Public Health Thesis (Ph.D.)--Oregon State University, 2010.
Perceptions of Disease Severity and Barriers to Self-Care Predict Glycemic Control in Aboriginal Persons with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Mark Daniel
Lynne C. Messer
Mark Daniel and Lynne C Messer
Mark Daniel and Lynne C Messer
Mark Daniel and Lynne C Messer
Mark Daniel
Mark Daniel and Lynne C Messer
Mark Daniel and Lynne C Messer
Mark Daniel and Lynne C Messer
Mark Daniel
Lynne C Messer
Chronic Diseases in Canada, vol. 23, no. 4, Fall, 2002, pp. 130-138
Description
Health Belief Model for secondary prevention is evaluated in British Columbia and suggests culturally sensitive education could assist in disease control.
Scroll to p. 130.
The Performance of Body, Space, and Place: Creating Indigenous Performance
Alternate Title
Healing Collective Trauma: Using Sociodrama and Drama Therapy
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Thomas Riccio
Description
Discusses strategies and exercises used to promote individual and community healing.
Chapter seven from Healing Collective Trauma: Using Sociodrama and Drama Therapy edited by Eva Leveton.
Perinatal and Infant Health among Rural and Urban American Indians / Alaska Natives
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Laura-Mae Baldwin
David C. Grossman
Susan Casey
Walter Hollow
Jonathan R. Sugarman
et al.
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 92, no. 9, September 2002, pp. 1491-1497
Description
Found that there are preventable disparities between Aboriginal peoples and Whites in maternal and infant health status.
Perspectives of Front Line Staff on Health Issues and Community Service Needs for First Nations Seniors
E-Books
Author/Creator
First Nations Centre at the National Aboriginal Health Organization
Perspectives on American Indian Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Yvette Roubideaux
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 92, no. 9, September 2002, pp. 1401-1406
Description
Suggests that new approaches to health challenges will improve the health of Indian communities in the near future.
Perspectives on Wellness: Journey on the Red Road
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Hilary N. Weaver
Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare, vol. 29, no. 1, Symposium of Native American Wellness, March 2002, pp. 5-15
Description
Looks at the path to wellness and balance in First Nations/Native American communities, using a holistic concept.
The Peyote Way: Implications for Culture Care Theory
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kathleen W. Huttlinger
Dennis Tanner
Journal of Transcultural Nursing, vol. 5, no. 2, Winter, 1994, pp. 5-11
Description
Describes the theory of Culture Care to assess, understand and plan care for an aphasic Navajo male who followed traditional ways.
Pharmacokinetics of Antituberculosis Medications Delivered via Percutaneous Gastrojejunostomy Tube
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
John Reid
Darcy Marciniuk
Charles A. Peloquin
Vernon Hoeppner
Chest, vol. 121, no. 1, January 2002, pp. 281-284
Description
Describes the results of treatment administered to an Aboriginal woman with drug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis (TB).
Pharmacy and Canada's Aboriginal Peoples: Reconcilable Differences
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Valerie McCullough
Canadian Pharmacists Journal, November 2002, pp. 30-35
Description
Discusses a study based on interviews with nine health-care professionals associated with Aboriginal initiatives in Saskatchewan.
A Photonarrative of Living with HIV: A Métis Woman's Experience
Graduate Research Projects & Papers
Author/Creator
José Pruden
Description
Applied Psychology Project (M.C.)--Athabasca University, 2010.
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Physical Activity Among First Nations People Off Reserve, Métis and Inuit
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Leanne C. Findlay
Health Reports, vol. 22, no. 1, March 2010, pp. 1-8
Description
Compares participation rates using data from a 2005 Canadian Community Health Survey. Also studied three health indicators: self-perceived health, self-perceived mental health, and the presence of chronic conditions.
Physician and Nurse Perspectives on Implementation of Universal Adult HIV Screening Guidelines in the Indian Health Service: Results of a Randomized Survey
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Brigg Reilley
John T. Redd
Scott Giberson
Juanita K Lee
Don Haverkamp
James Cheek
Journal of Public Health Management and Practice, vol. 16, no. 5, September/October 2010, pp. 450-456
Description
Survey results of four facilities, which implemented HIV screening on persons 13 to 65 years old, concluded that more information and training is needing on HIV screening guidelines, execution of strategies and state regulations.
Physiological Consequences of Acculturation: A 20-year Study of Fitness in an Inuit Community
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Andris Rode
Roy J. Shephard
European Journal of Applied Physiology and Occupational Physiology, vol. 69, no. 6, December 1994, pp. 516-524
Description
Examination of data from study on physical health of adults in Igloolik, Northwest Territories shows a deterioration due to a sedentary lifestyle.
A Pilot Study: Improving Indigenous Worker Safety in Agriculture
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Antonia Hawkins
John Temperley
Candice Dahlstrom
Lyn Fragar
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 34, no. 6, September 2010, pp. 14-17
Description
Studies enhancing the health and safety of agricultural workers in two pilot regions of Australia.
Place Psychological Experience: A Native American Perspective
Theses
Author/Creator
Rand West
Description
Clinical Psychology Thesis (Psy.D.)--Antioch University, 2003.
A Plague of Despair: Davis Inlet and Sheshatshiu ...
Articles » General
Canada and the World Backgrounder, vol. 67, no. 6, Special Supplement, May 2002, pp. 6-11
Description
Survival International from London, England released a report on the rise of suicide among the Innu people, forerly known as Montagnais-Naskapi.
Plants and Patents: A Movement is Afoot to Protect the Intellectual Property Rights of Indigenous People who have used Plants as Medicines for Generations
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Sarah Hilton
Pharmaceutical Executive, vol. 22, no. 9, September 2002, p. 36
Description
World Intellectual Property Organization encourages equitable sharing of benefits derived from local knowledge and practises. Drug companies have frequently exploited Indigenous resources without recognition or compensation.
Point-of-Care in Aboriginal Hands
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Richard Jones
Beryl Mazzachi
Mark Shephard
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 26, no. 6, November-December 2002, pp. 11-14
Description
Discusses the program in Adelaide, Australia which focuses on chronic diseases such as diabetes, kidney disease and heart disease.
Police Launch Criminal Investigation into Actions of Emergency Department
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dan Lett
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 182, no. 18, December 14, 2010, pp. E817-E818
Description
Comments on the investigation into the death of a homeless man as a result of being left untreated in a Winnipeg hospital emergency room.
The Political Economy of Indian Health and Disease in the Canadian Northwest
Theses
Author/Creator
James William Daschuk
Description
History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Manitoba, 2002.
Population-Based Study of Acute Respiratory Infections in Children, Greenland
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Anders Koch
Per Sorensen
Preben Homoe
Kare Molbak
Freddy Karup Pedersen ... et al.
Emerging Infectious Diseases, vol. 8, no. 6, June 2002, pp. 586-593
Description
Study conducted to determine the epidemiology of and risk factors for acute respiratory infections (ARI) in a sample of Inuit children.
Population-Specific HIV/AIDS Status Report: Aboriginal Peoples
E-Books
Author/Creator
Public Health Agency of Canada
Population Variation in Second Metacarpal Sexual Size Dimorphism
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Richard A. Lazenby
American Journal of Physical Anthropology, vol. 118, no. 4, August 2002, pp. 378-384
Description
Comparison of 19th century Euro-Canadians and Inuit, found differences between the cultural groups as well as between men and women in relation to metalcarpal dimorphism. Less difference was found between Inuit men and women than in the Euro-Canadian sample group.
A Post-Colonial Analysis of Healthcare Discourses Addressing Aboriginal Women
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Annette J. Browne
Vicki Smye
Nurse Researcher, vol. 9, no. 3, 2002, pp. 28-41
Description
Analytical method takes into account historical, social, political and economic inequities which influence health and health care, using cervical cancer to illustrate the points raised.
The Post Genocide Trauma Stress Syndrome is Inerasable for a Long Long Time
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jacques Coulardeau
Description
Comments on Native American plays by Diane Glancy which center on women.
Postmodern Bears in the Texts of Gerald Vizenor
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nora Baker Barry
MELUS, vol. 27, no. 3, Native American Literature, Autumn, September 2002, pp. [93]-112
Description
Discusses how author Gerald Vizenor's emphasis on the bear is explained by the animal's role as the renewer of Ojibwe life in Midewiwin ceremony.
The Power of the Spirit: American Indian Worldview and Successful Community Development among the Oglala Lakota
Theses
Author/Creator
Patricia Wells Burdette
Description
Interdisciplinary Studies and American Indian Peace Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--Union Institute and University, 2002.
Pre-Winter Flu Plan to Tackle Indigenous Respiratory Disease
Articles » General
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 26, no. 2, March/April 2002, pp. 2-3
Description
Reminds Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers about their leading role in reducing respiratory disease.
Predicting Intentions for Cervical Cancer Screening in Eastern-Band Cherokee Women
Theses
Author/Creator
Nader Raif Nassif
Description
Health Education and Promotion Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2002.
Prediction of Cross-Sectional Geometry From Metacarpal Radiogrammetry: A Validation Study
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Richard A. Lazenby
American Journal of Human Biology, vol. 14, no. 1, January 2002, pp. 74-80
Description
Study focuses on Inuit sample biology in the area of bone mass and skeletal dynamics.