Outlines potential recipients, effective treatments, and principles guiding application. Uses evidence-based approach supplemented by expertise of members of the National Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Committee.
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 80, no. 7, July 1990, pp. 875-877
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Findings from the 1988-89 study indicated an estimated 10.6% of male and 6.4% of female Pacific Northwestern American Indians were at high risk for AIDS in contrast to 3% of the general U.S. population.
BMC Health Services Research, vol. 14, May 1, 2014, p. article no. 196
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Surveyed 187 women. Key issues included high rates of stressful life events during pregnancy, low levels of choice in place of birth and model of care, and limited options to carry out cultural practices. High levels of confidence in ability to parent were also reported.
Reports rates, risk factors driving infections, health status of those living with HIV and their use of HIV-related services, gaps and limitations of study, and makes recommendations for preventing and managing the disease.
Social Science & Medicine, vol. 123, December 2014, p. 278–286
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Discusses the importance of participation from Aboriginal community and community controlled organizations in local governance and the impact for improving health equity.
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 80, no. 3, March 1990, pp. 318-319
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Study uses data reported to Medicare to determine end stage renal disease (ESRD) and found that 56% of the Aboriginal American cases were due to diabetes.
Using community-based surveys to determine the health priorities of four Indigenous communities to help develop the Green Light Program.
Chapter in Promoting Change Through Action Research edited by Franz Rauch, Angela Schuster, Thomas Stern, Maria Pribila, Andrew Townsend .
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American Journal of Public Health, vol. 104, no. S3, Supplement 3, June 2014, pp. S404-S414
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Uses linkage methodology to compare American and Alaska Native incidence data with the white population. Shows there should be improved access to CRC screening programs.
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 5, no. 1, 2014, pp. 1-24
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Study shows implementation of pan-Aboriginal strategies will not address existing health inequities and suggests ways to improve health services and policies.
Examines the high cancer rates in Inuit populations and highlights challenges to receiving care, from diagnosis through to survivorship or palliative care.
Social Science and Medicine, vol. 30, no. 5, 1990, pp. 579-589
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Through means of a survey involving 142 Aboriginal and 84 non-Aboriginal respondents, author compared frequency and type of physician service used. Analysis showed that socio-economic rather than cultural factors influenced behaviour.
Includes general statistical information about the population and incidence of disease, SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis, past, present and future approaches to dealing with the problem and list of seven strategic objectives and actions needed to reach them.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 34, no. 1, 2014, pp. 55-71
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Describes participatory research project dealing with quality and accessibility of health services for urban residents in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. Interviews were conducted with 50 individuals from Penticton, Kelowna, and Vernon.
Research has initiated high-quality information describing the health of Victorian Aboriginal infants and children and more accurate information on births and deaths of Aboriginal infants and children.