Native Studies Review, vol. 5, no. 1, Native Health Research in Canada, 1989, pp. 175-186
Description
Discusses the views of doctors on the advantages and disadvantages of joint co-operation between traditional practitioners and non-traditional practitioners for a better health care system.
Provides an overview of the issues with a focus on injection drug users, young people, women, and factors of incarceration. Gives strategies to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS.
The Australian Journal of Rural Health, vol. 7, no. 4, November 1999, pp. 229-236
Description
Reviews customary Aboriginal health practices based on social and spiritual dysfunction and discusses how this information can provide a framework of understanding for Western medical systems.
Fictionalized narrative is based on authors' experiences working in rural communities, knowledge of substance abuse prevention programs, and discussions with residents about their needs and visions. Presents dilemmas, challenges and innovations specific to Alaska.
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 2, no. 1, Incorporating Traditional Values in Social Work, April 1999, pp. 91-112
Description
Discusses the need for a greater understanding and respect of Aboriginal practices that can inform, enrich, and enhance social work practice with concepts including wholeness, balance, relationships, harmony, growth and healing.
Native Studies Review, vol. 5, no. 1, Native Health Research in Canada, 1989, p. 17–40
Description
Discussion on Native patients' dependency on clinical encounters in the health service system as opposed to use of alternative methods with relation to medical evacuations and southern hospitalizations.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 23, no. 6, November/December 1999, pp. 28-33
Description
Six month research project presents two check lists of actions to support the advancement of Indigenous health managers to middle and senior management in the Queensland (Australia) health sector.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 23, no. 6, November/December 1999, pp. 8-16
Description
Reports on the conference, held in Cairns which attracted over 600 delegates from across Australia. Programming was divided into three streams; Future Directions, Pathway Options and Information Sharing.
Health and Social Work, vol. 24, no. 1, February 1999, pp. 27-34
Description
Provides current information on the prevalence of AIDS, discussion of techniques for preventing/responding to the epidemic in a culturally appropriate way and brief anecdotes of those affected.
Native Studies Review, vol. 5, no. 1, Native Health Research in Canada, 1989, pp. 163-174
Description
Examines the relationship between non-Native nurses with traditional healers and elders in northern communities and discusses the relevance of traditional healing approaches to medicine for Aboriginal people.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 23, no. 3, May/June 1999, p. 23
Description
Discusses how the Communicable Diseases Unit of Queensland (Australia) Health has started programs to ensure that more patients self identify as Indigenous when using public health services.