Cancer

Study looks at engagement in various physical activities showing that gender, income, age, and education affect levels.

Introduces a young man, Dana Gamble, and his unique way of raising funds for breast cancer research. Article found on front page.

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.

An analysis of the correlation between Indigenous art and the improving of cancer survivors quality of life.

Health Education and Promotion Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2002.

American Indian Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Arizona, 1996.

Makes comparisons based on 291 AI/AN women with other racial/ethnic minority groups.

Examines the various strategies directed at improving prevention and treatment of cervical cancer in this Australian community.

Describes worksheets developed to assist tribal communities with setting guidelines for an implementation plan to prioritize activities around cancer.

Looks at using digital storytelling as a way to combine storytelling traditions with modern technology for promoting both individual and community health.

Presents updated prostate cancer occurrence data.

Presents examples of how five American programs have used public education and outreach to encourage women to participate in cancer screening.

Research suggests that aboriginal women experience health inequalities in cancer screening that are less influenced by personal risk behaviors and more so by societal forces.

Study measured current levels as a benchmark for future levels of contaminants caused by the mining industry.

Discussion of survey conducted in 1991 and 1992 which gathered population-based health status information in order to understand prevalence of chronic disease.

Data suggests improvement is needed in cancer prevention and control activities in the American Indian and Alaskan Native populations.

Study uncovers concerns from families living in rural and remote areas that have limited health care and are dealing with severe and fatal diseases.

Lists several initiatives researching Métis health in Alberta. Includes Agreement struck by Metis Nation of Alberta, Alberta government and Canada.

Reports statistics on prevalence of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, frequency of lung cancer, health services received, and all-cause mortality. Sources: Métis Nation of Ontario Citizenship Registry, Ontario Health Insurance Plan, Discharge Abstract Database, National Ambulatory Care Reporting System, and Ontario Cancer Registry.

Focuses on patterns and trends of cancer incidence.

Looks at specific kinds of cancer affecting Aboriginal people in Australia and issues surrounding the use of cancer services.

Looks the need for Aboriginal health workers to educate Aboriginals on the effects of smoking and exposure to smoking. Covers the risks during pregnancy and asthma in children.

Lists: term, English definition, translation into Fort Good Hope, Tulı́t’a, Délįnę dialects, and literal (back) translation.

Public Health Thesis (Sc.D.)--Boston University, 2002.

Looks at the necessity of screening programs to combat cancer and promotes a documentary film entitled One of the One Percent - The Sandy Ahenakew Story. Article located by scrolling to page 8.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Arizona State University, 2011.

Fact sheet on how to protect, diagnose, and recognize the signs and symptoms and the treatment for skin cancer.

Looks at ways of offering screening programs at a lower cost than other countries.

Examines factors influencing the quality of health care, more specifically cancer prevention and detection, provided to Native American Women.

Biology Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Ottawa, 2013.

Discusses spiritual health program and collaboration between community agencies, tribes in Arizona and institutions to bring attention to the role of spiritual and cultural understanding in cancer care.

Discusses the high incidence of smoking in the First Nations community and why the problem needs to be addressed.

Statistical data compares 2010 rates of incidence to 2009 rates in Nunavut, Canada as a whole, as well as each of the provinces and other territories.

Community Health and Epidemiology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2005.

Highlights of interviews with Native American artist Harry Fonseca.

Study concludes that distance to treatment centres or ethnicity appear to have no effect on cancer patient survival in northern Finland.

Discusses the cultural and historical trauma of colonization and the impacts on health outcomes.

Narrative review draws on international literature and Canadian research and practice. Concludes that community-based action combined with structural changes and supportive policies are needed to facilitate healthy living and chronic disease prevention.

Identifies published, peer-reviewed health education or outreach initiatives.

Workshop results indicate that an educational health promotion event for community women needed to be held prior to inviting them to the cervical screening trial.

Post screening evaluations revealed that the culturally sensitive approach was successful in raising awareness.

Describes the annual campaign efforts in support of breast cancer research in the Aboriginal community.

Overview of tobacco use including history, factors of use, and factors of permanent cessation or continued use.

Contains links to brochures for patients, families, caregivers, and communities, and accompanying package of reference materials. Information based on input gathered in a series of focus groups and interviews held across Ontario in 2013 and 2014.

Brief discussion of diseases prevalent in the American Aboriginal population and on culturally appropriate communication methods when dealing with elderly patients.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2001.

Study findings supported the benefits of the HPV immunization program.