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Preface : American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jill Shepard Erickson
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 11, no. 2, 2004, pp. vi-viii
Introduces a Special Issue on the Circles of Care initiative which is a culturally respectful mental health care system for children and families.
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Pregnant Teenagers

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Glenn Hennessy
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 5, no. 4, December 1981, pp. 15-17
Comments on decline in birth rate after the family planning clinic in Bourke, Australia which prior to this had one of the highest Aboriginal birthrates in the world.
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Prevalence Estimates of Overweight and Obesity in Cree Preschool Children in Northern Quebec According to International and US Reference Criteria

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Noreen D. Willows
Melissa S. Johnson
Geoff D. C. Ball
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 97, no. 2, 2007, pp. 311-316
Cautions health practitioners assessing childhood obesity that readings from the Body Mass Index (BMI) may lead to incorrect risk assessments.
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The Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Conditions Among Indigenous People Living in Rural Australia: An Opportunity for Health Promotion?

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Dein Vindigni
Steve Blunden
Janice Perkins
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 27, no. 2, March/April 2003, pp. 4-8
Suggests that certain factors occur with a greater frequency in the Indigenous Australian population such as obesity, diabetes and a lack of physical activity.
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Prevention Through Health Education

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Vanessa Read
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 10, no. 3, September 1986, pp. 38-43
Describes the, 'Milliya Rumurra' (Brand New Day) alcohol rehabilitation program offered in the Kimberly Region of Western Australia as being geared for not just the promotion of physical health, but for the total health of the person.
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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
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.
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A Primary Health Care Network For Urban Aboriginal People

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Peter Lake
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 24, no. 5, September/October 2000, p. 14
Examines why many urban Aboriginal Australians do not use the Aboriginal Medical Service (AMS) health services.
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Primary Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes in High-Risk Populations

Alternate Title
Editorial: Primary Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes in High Risk Populations
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Stewart B. Harris
Bernard Zinman.
Diabetes Care, vol. 23, no. 7, July 2000, pp. 879-881
Recommends community-based and culturally appropriate interventions to combat epidemic proportions of this disease caused by genetic susceptibility combined with rapid transition in lifestyle.
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The Problems of Aboriginal Children in Hospital

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Donella Byrnes
John Ward
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 1, no. 1, March 1977, pp. 12-18
Chronicles challenges Aboriginal children in Australia face when hospitalized and how they can be overcome.
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Problems of the Aged

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Trudy Hayes
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 3, no. 1, March 1979, pp. 60-63
Identifies problems and prescribes solutions for aging Aboriginal Australians.
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Process Evaluation of a Multi-Institutional Community-Based Program for Diabetes Prevention among First Nations

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
A. M. Rosecrans
J. Gittelsohn
L. S. Ho
S. B. Harris
M. Naqshbandi
S. Sharma
Health Education Research, vol. 23, no. 2, April 2008, pp. 272-286
Discusses the first multi-institutional diabetes prevention program for children and adults in Ontario. The program is called Zhiiwaapenewin Akino'maagewin: Teaching to Prevent Diabetes.
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Profiles in Indigenous Health: A Life Long Journey of Learning

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Rose Ellis
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 24, no. 2, March/April 2000, pp. 3-9
A pioneer in Indigenous health in Australia, Kathy Abbott recalls her career path which started out a laundress in Alice Springs at the age of 17.
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Profiles in Indigenous Health: A Life-Long Journey of Learning

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Rose Ellis
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 30, no. 2, March/April 2006, pp. 28-33
Chronicles training evolution of Kathy Abbott from hospital laundress at age 17 to President of the Alice Springs and Barkly Aboriginal Health Workers Association.
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Program Brings Indigenous Knowledge to Health Workers

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Cheryl Petten
Windspeaker, vol. 21, no. 9, December 2003, pp. 32-36

Describes the benefits of the Indigenous Community Health Worker program, or Enionkwatakariteke, that incorporates traditional medicine with Western medical practices.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.32.

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Promising Practices in Indigenous Communities in Saskatchewan

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network
Ken Clement
Merv Thomas
Jake Hanna
Jason Lawrence
Focuses on AIDS initiatives developed by and for Aboriginals such as the Cree Haven Treatment Centre located on the Ahtahkakoop First Nation and the All Nations Hope organization. Duration: 21:50.
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Promonting Improved Mental Health for Canada's Indigenous Peoples: A Curriculum for Psychiatry Residents and Psychiatrists

Author/Creator
IPAC-RCPSC Psychiatry Curriculum Development Working Group

Sections for facilitators and learners and list of readings and resources. Aim is to promote understanding of pervasive and ongoing health disparities, and educate health care providers about social, political, linguistic, economic and spiritual realms occupied by patients.

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Promoting Cultural Competence in Nursing

Alternate Title
Position Statement: Promoting Cultural Competence in Nursing
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canadian Nurses Association (CNA)
Article argues that to provide the best possible patient outcome nurses must provide culturally competent care.
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Promoting Culturally Respectful Cancer Education Through Digital Storytelling

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Melany Cueva
Regina Kuhnley
Anne Lanier
Mark Dignan
Laura Revels ... [et al.]
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 11, no. 1, Wellness-Based Indigenous Health Research and Promising Practices, 2016, pp. 34-49
Looks at using digital storytelling as a way to combine storytelling traditions with modern technology for promoting both individual and community health.
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Promoting Culturally Safe Care for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Patients: A Core Curriculum for Residents and Physicians

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
IPAC-RCPSC Core Curriculum Development Working Group
Sections for facilitators and learners and list of readings and resources. Aim is to promote understanding of pervasive and ongoing health disparities, and educate health care providers about social, political, linguistic, economic and spiritual realms occupied by patients.
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Promoting Health Both Ways

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Cheryl DaCosta
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 20, no. 2, March/April 1996, pp. 14-15
Lists some guidelines for counseling in a culturally appropriate way.
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Promoting Healthy Medication Use Through Indigenous Knowledge Sharing: A Coyote Story

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Gina Gaspard
Carrie Gadsby
Cindy Preston
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 16, no. 2, Wisdom of the Elders: Honouring Spiritual Laws in Indigenous Knowledge, 2021, pp. 166-176

Looks at the creation of a traditional Coyote story as a strategy to address Polypharmacy, "when multiple medications are being taken and the benefits no longer outweigh the risks", for Indigenous patients.

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