Australasian Psychiatry, vol. 15, no. 1, Supplement, February 2007, pp. S44-S48
Description
Discusses health disparities between Indigenous and other Australians in both care and innovative technology and how these disparities are being addressed.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 66, no. 3, 2007, pp. 226-240
Description
Argues that prevention and treatment programs are urgently required in Vancouver and Prince George as both have elevated HIV and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) prevalence.
Suggests that successful interventions, to reverse the trend of poor health in Aboriginal people, involve the inclusion of Aboriginal community members as active collaborative partners.
[First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission]
Description
Focus is on families dealing with disabilities and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FASD). Highlights initiatives undertaken in Manitoba, the Yukon, Nunavut, British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Labrador.
Section three looks at Aboriginal health policy covering priority areas, programs and services, First Nations and territorial transfers, mandates and health gaps.
Scroll down to page 7 for relevant materials.
Study conducted to: identify current programs, policies and services; relevant issues and factors affecting service users; best practices; workforce training needs of government staff; and summarize results of research and make recommendations.
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 31, no. 2, March/April 2007, pp. 17-18
Description
Excerpt of report presented to the launch of a program to enable health workers to assist families with caring for a loved one with a substance abuse problem.
NOTE: pdf displays incorrect information (vol. 30 no.6 November/December 2006)
Research & policy papers (Centre for Addictions Research of BC) ; 4/2007
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Miranda Kelly
Description
Divided into six sections: reproductive, maternal, and fetal health, 0-4 years, 5-10 years, 11-17 years, and universal interventions. Each section has information on background, possible mechanisms of action and interventions.
Discusses prevention strategies for communities, schools, youth/families and addictions as a contributing factor, as well as culturally appropriate practices for dealing with the problem.