Chronic Conditions
Alternate Title
Phase 3 First Nations Regional Health Survey
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Information Governance & Data Projects
Union of Nova Scotia Indians
Description
Presents results for adults, youth and children. Under each there are sections dealing with demographics, indicators and predictors of personal health and wellness, health care, and community health and wellness.
Version 2.0.
Association of Breastfeeding with Asthma in Young Aboriginal Children in Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ming Ye
Piushkumar J Mandhane
Ambikaipakan Senthilselvan
Canadian Respiratory Journal, vol. 19, no. 6, 2012, pp. 361-366
Description
Examines the connection with early life factors and environments with asthma amongst Indigenous children.
Bronchitis and Its Associated Risk Factors in First Nations Children
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Chandima P. Karunanayake
Donna C. Rennie
Vivian R. Ramsden
Mark Fenton
Shelley Kirychuk
Children, vol. 4, no. 12, 2017, pp. [1]-10
Description
Discusses the relationship between bronchitis and environmental factors that increase the likelihood of contracting the illness amongst Indigenous populations.
Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease: Australian Facts: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
Alternate Title
Cardiovascular, Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease Series
E-Books
Author/Creator
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Case 6: The Healthy Foods North Nutrition and Lifestyle Program: A Community- and Evidence-Based Intervention Program among Inuit and Inuvialuit Communities in Arctic Canada
Alternate Title
Population Health Intervention Research Casebook
Working with Communities and the Private Sector in the Canadian Arctic
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Sangita Sharma
Erin Mead
Joel Gittelsohn
Lindsay Beck
Cindy Roache
Description
Program combined store-based and community-based activities which promoted healthy eating and physical exercise. Describes project and outcomes, and discusses implications for research, policy and practice.
Chapter from Population Health Intervention Research Casebook.
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The Challenges of Delivering Continuing Care in First Nation Communities: Report of the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
MaryAnn Mihychuk
Cathy McLeod
Rachel Blaney
William Amos
Mike Bossio … [et al.]
Description
Discusses main barriers that seniors and those with chronic illness face in accessing services and facilities and the need for programs and practices which are adapted to First Nations culture and values. Committee conducted eight public hearings, heard 48 witnesses, and were presented five briefs.
"42nd Parliament, 1st Session"
Changes to Health, Access to Health Services, and the Ability to Meet Financial Obligations among Indigenous People with Long-term Conditions or Disabilities Since the Start of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Alternate Title
StatCan COVID-19: Data to Insights for a Better Canada
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Tara Hahmann
StatCan COVID-19
Description
Data from crowd-sourcing initiative with 600 participants conducted between June 23 to July 6, 2020.
Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention Programming for Canada's Indigenous Population
Theses
Author/Creator
Nicole Blackman
Description
Nursing Practice Project (DNP)--Walden University, 2018.
Chronic Disease Profile: American Indian / Alaska Natives (AIAN)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Washington State Department of Health
Description
Statistics on disease burden and risk throughout the life course.
Chronic Disease Summary: Nunavut (Fiscal Years 2004‐2012)
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Population Health Information
Department of Health
Government of Nunavut
Description
National data obtained from Public Health Agency of Canada, Data Cubes and Population Health Information, Nunavut.
Chronic Diseases in the Métis Nation of Ontario
Alternate Title
Chronic Disease Surveillance Program. Métis Nation of Ontario
Knowledge Translation Report on Chronic Diseases
Knowledge Translation Reports (Métis Nation of Ontario)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Métis Nation of Ontario
Description
Study focuses on cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.
Decolonizing Diabetes
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Roger Stephen Pilon
Monique Benoit
Marion Maar
Sheila Cote
Fern Assinewe
Gloria Daybutch
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 14, no. 2, Growing Roots of Indigenous Wellbeing, October 31, 2019, pp. 252-275
Description
Researchers use a decolonizing approach in this study; interview 22 people with Type 2 Diabetes in a First Nations community in Northern Ontario to explore the impact of colonization on the lived experience and perceptions about developing type 2 diabetes for Indigenous Peoples. Findings indicate a need for culturally appropriated diabetes care for Indigenous people.
Developing a More Culturally Appropriate Approach to Surveying Adverse Childhood Experiences among Indigenous Peoples in Canada
Theses
Author/Creator
Alexander Luther
Description
Public Health and Health Systems Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Waterloo, 2019.
Developing an Indigenous goal-setting tool: Counting Coup
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Iitáa Dáakuash
Alma McCormick
Shannen Keene
John Hallett
Suzanne Held
Turtle Island Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 1, no. 1, Heartwork, October 12, 2020, pp. 49-57
Description
Article describes “Counting Coup” a culturally appropriate goal-setting tool that is rooted in Indigenous methods, knowledges, and paradigms of relationality and accountability.
Disability Services and Carer [sic] Program Gaps in Central Australian Indigenous Communities
Alternate Title
Disability Services and Career Program Gaps in Central Australian Indigenous Communities
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Craig Ashley Eibeck
ab-Original, vol. 1, no. 1, 2017, pp. 99-132
Description
Report summarized research conducted on the gaps in disability and career program services provided to Indigenous Australians. Questionnaires were administered to each of 10 program managers, gaps were noted in transportation, housing, outreach services, residential respite, and career support, as well as for assessment, treatment, counseling, and case management.
Emerging LTSS Issues in Indian Country: Caregiver Training in Indian Country
Alternate Title
Emerging Long Term Services and Support in Indian Country: Caregiver Training in Indian Country
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kaufman & Associates
Description
Includes literature review focused on need for and benefits of training and assessment of existing programs, recommendations, and a profile of an innovative program.
Epidemiological and Health Services Indicators of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease among Métis in Alberta
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Maria B. Ospina
Brian H. Rowe
Ambikaipakan Senthilselvan
Malcolm King
Michael K. Stickland ... [et al.]
Description
Data gathered using administration health databases from 2002-2010.
An Exploratory Study on How Structural Racism Influences Chronic Disease and Health and Wellness of First Nations in Canada
Theses
Author/Creator
Krista Stelkia
Description
Health Sciences Thesis (PHD) -- Simon Fraser University, 2022.
Exploring Indigenous Women’s Dietary Practices with the Women Warriors Program: Social Determinants and Resilience in Seeking Wellness
Theses
Author/Creator
Megan Beth Sampson
Description
Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Calgary, 2018.
First Nations Health Status & Health Services Utilization: Summary of Key Findings 2009/09 - 2014/15
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
Description
Information from the BC Ministry of Health Health System Matrix database. Includes hospital, physician, chronic conditions, home and residential care service data.
First Nations People, Métis and Inuit and COVID-19: Health and Social Characteristics
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Statistics Canada
The Daily, April 17, 2020, pp. 1-5
Description
Reports data on factors which can lead to increased vulnerability to the virus such as geographic isolation and difficulty in accessing health care, pre-existing health issues, poor condition of homes and overcrowding, and multigenerational households.
First Nations Regional Health Survey (RHS) Phase 3 (2015-2016): Manitoba Regional Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Marcie Snyder
Description
Results grouped under community wellness, holistic wellbeing, physical wellbeing, healthy behaviours and lifestyles, and mobility.
Getting Started - 1
Alternate Title
Capital Plan - 3B
Community Needs Assessment - 2
First Nations and Inuit Home and Community Care Planning Resource Kit
Preparation Activities - 4
Service Delivery Plan - 3A
Training Plan - 3C
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Health Canada Medical Services Branch
Description
"Provides an overview of the initial start up activities in planning and developing a Home and Community Care Program."
Related material:
Community Needs Assessment - 2.
Service Delivery Plan - 3A.
Capital Plan - 3B
Hauora: Màori Standards of Health IV: A Study of the Years 2000-2005
Alternate Title
Hauora: Māori Standards of Health III: A Study of the Years 1970-1991
Hauora: Maori Standards of Health: A Study of the Years 1970-1984
Maori Standards of Health: A Study of the 20 Year Period 1955-75
E-Books
Author/Creator
Papaarangi Reid
Bridget Robson
Donna Cormack
Fiona Cram
Gordon Purdie ... [et al.]
Description
Improving the Management of Chronic Conditions of Indigenous Australians through Indigenous Research
Alternate Title
National Rural Health Conference ; 9th, 2007
Standing Up for Rural Health: Learning from the Past - Action for the Future
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Glenn Giles
Merridy Malin
Peter Harvey
Description
Looks at a project to have Aboriginal Health Services and Aboriginal patients work together in the management of long-term illnesses such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Indigenous Voices on Measuring and Valuing Health States
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Esther Willing
Sarah-Jane Paine
Emma Wyeth
Braden Te Ao
Rhema Vaithianathan
Papaarangi Reid
AlterNative, vol. 16, no. 1, March 2020, pp. 3-9
Description
Qualitative scoping study which explores lived experience of Māori participants caring for family members through illness; explores the values and worldviews that most measures of health and well-being in settler societies and asks what Indigenous measures of health might look like.
Key Health Inequalities in Canada: A National Portrait
E-Books
Author/Creator
Public Health Agency of Canada
Leading Causes of Death and Health Disparities among the American Indian and Alaska Native Population in Arizona
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Arizona Department of Health Services
Description
Data from the Arizona population health and vital statistics, United
States Census Bureau, and the Arizona Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS).
Learning from Our Ancestors: Mortality Experience of First Nations in Northern Ontario
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Mamow Ahyamowen
Description
Reports on data from Provincial and Federal databases for all-cause, premature, amenable and case-specific mortality between 1992 and 2014.
Living Stories through a Sweet Grass Porcupine Quill Box Methodology: An Innovation in Chronic Kidney Disease
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mary Smith; Carol McDonald
Anne Bruce
Jacquie Green
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 14, no. 2, Growing Roots of Indigenous Wellbeing, October 2019, pp. 276-292
Description
Author discusses their own experience as a kidney donor and with supporting family and community members with Chronic Kidney Disease, and how the experiences helped to shape their feelings about relational research.
Main Findings of the 2015 RHS
Alternate Title
Main Findings of the 2015 Regional Health Survey [Quebec]
Quebec First Nations Regional Health Survey
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission
Description
Summary of results from Quebec portion of the Phase 3 First Nations Regional Health Survey.
Moving Aboriginal Health Forward: Discarding Canada's Legal Barriers
E-Books
Author/Creator
Yvonne Boyer
Multimorbidity Prevalence in Canada: A Comparison of Northern Territories with Provinces, 2013/14
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
C. Andrew Basham
Mohammad Ehsanul Karim
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. 1, 2019
Description
Article examines Canadian Community Health Survey data from 2013/14 to determine if there is a disparity in multimorbidity prevalence between the provinces and the territories. No significant difference was found.
Negotiating Multiple Identities: Intersecting Identities among Māori, Pacific, Rainbow and Disabled Young People
Alternate Title
Youth2000 Survey Series
E-Books
Author/Creator
Terry (Theresa) Fleming
Terryann Clark
Ritu Parna Roy
Lara Greaves
Our Health Counts Thunder Bay Factsheets
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
[Michael Rotondi]
[Stephanie McConkey]
[Michelle Firestone]
[Ramanpreet Brar]
[M. Hardy}
... [et.al]
Description
Survey conducted using Respondent-Driven Sampling resulted in 601 adult and 229 child surveys being completed. In addition to health questions respondents were asked about other topics such as culture, identity, housing, discrimination, and access to justice.
Palliative Care for First Nations People in British Columbia
Theses
Author/Creator
Miranda Falk
Description
Nursing Thesis (MSN)--University of British Columbia (Okanagan), 2019.
Path to Prevention: Recommendations for Reducing Chronic Disease in First Nations, Inuit and Métis
E-Books
Author/Creator
Cancer Care Ontario
Policy Recommendations for Native Elders: Prepared for the National Congress of American Indians 2005 Mid-year Conference
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Rick Ludtke
Leander McDonald
Description
Brief discussion of recommendations from five policy papers generated from the Identifying Our Needs: A Survey of Elders about disease prevention efforts, chronic disease management programs, availability of home/community-based long term care services, and availability of health care and other services.
Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Chronic Bronchitis in First Nations People
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Punam Pahwa
Chandima P. Karunanayake
Donna C. Rennie
Joshua A. Lawson
Vivian R. Ramsden ... [et al.]
BMC Pulmonary Medicine, vol. 17, 2017, pp. [1]-10
Description
A study on the determinants that impact the prevalence of chronic bronchitis among Indigenous people compared to the rest of the Canadian population.
Prevalence and Determinants of Asthma Among Aboriginal Adolescents in Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Chandima P. Karunanayake
Khalid Amin
Sylvia Abonyi
James A. Dosman
Punam Pahwa
Journal of Asthma, vol. 57, no. 1, 2020, pp. 40-46
Description
Compares the prevalence of lifetime diagnosis of asthma in Indigenous youth compared to the rest of the Canadian population and the various socio-economic factors involved.
Prevalence of Chronic Disease Among American Indian and Alaska Native Elders
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Patricia Moulton
Leander McDonald
Kyle Muus
Alana Knudson
Mary Wakefield
Richard Ludtke
Description
Analysis of data from 9,403 participants in the "Identifying Our Needs: A Survey of Elders". Statistics for demographics, incidence of individual diseases and prevalence in conjunction with factors of rurality, gender and age.
Preventing and Managing Chronic Disease in First Nations Communities: A Guidance Framework
E-Books
Author/Creator
Indigenous Services Canada
Primary Care Intervention to Address Cardiovascular Disease Medication Health Literacy among Indigenous Peoples: Canadian Results of a Pre-Post-Design Study
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Janet Smylie
Kristen O’Brien
Chloé G. Xavier
Marcia Anderson
Constance McKnight ...[et al.]
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 109, no. 1, February 2018, pp. 117-127
Description
Study works with 47 Indigenous clients of the De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Centre (DAHC) in Ontario who are at risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Each client received three educational sessions delivered by an Indigenous nurse, the clients’ health literacy was assessed prior to and following the education session and found to be greatly improved by their attendance.
Quebec First Nations Regional Health Survey [2015]: Health Status and Chronic Health Conditions
Alternate Title
First Nations Regional Health Survey (RHS): Phase 3
Health Status and Wellness
E-Books
Author/Creator
[Nicolas Couët]
Reconciling Inuit Elders' Long-Term Care Needs
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
C Mark Macneill
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 40, no. 1, 2020, pp. 63-74
Description
Looks at the lack of adequate health care for the Inuit elderly within their own communities and Canada's Inuit aging policies.
Relocating to a New or Pre-existing Social Housing Unit: Significant Health Improvements for Inuit Adults in Nunavik and Nunavut
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mylène Riva
Christopher Fletcher
Philippe Dufresne
Karine Perreault
Gina Muckle ... [et al.]
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 111, no. 1, February 2020, pp. 21-30
Description
Study collected baseline data and follow-up data on 102 participants 1-6 months before and 15–18 months after rehousing. Results: majority of participants reported lowered levels of psychological distress, lowered levels of daily stress, and lowered levels of asthmatic symptoms.
Respiratory Disease in the Métis Nation of Ontario: Lay Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Julie Klein-Geltink
Saba Khan
Paul Cascagnette
Andrea Gershon
Teresa To .. [et al.]
Description
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.
Service Needs and Perspectives of Hidden Homeless First Nations People in Prince Albert
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Evelyn Peters
Vince Robillard
Description
Reports findings from interviews with five groups: male youth age 15-19 years; female youth group 15-19; adult males age 20 years and over living without their dependent children; adult females age 20 years and over living without their dependent children; and individuals living with their dependent children. Interviews took place between June 13, 2005 and September 16, 2005, with 143 individuals participating.
Solution Model for Enhancing the Experiences of Urban First Nations and Métis Patients Accessing and Navigating the Health System for Inflammatory Arthritis Care
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Cheryl Barnabe
Jean Miller
Sylvia Teare
Casey Eaglespeaker
Brenda Rolan ... [et al.]
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 10, no. 2, June 18, 2019
Description
Researchers work with Indigenous patients to record and examine their experience of seeking and receiving care for inflammatory arthritis in an urban Alberta community; make recommendations for improving patient care and patient experience.
Somatic Health in the Indigenous Sami Population: A Systematic Review
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Christina Storm Mienna
Per Axelsson
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. 1, 2019
Description
First systematic review of somatic health among Indigenous Sami; results indicate that the incidence of many diseases are similar to those for non-Sami peoples, and that there is a need for longitudinal studies.