Cultural Sensitivity

Looks at past health care services and current health worker training courses.

Looks at Aboriginal perceptions of substance abuse intervention programs and provides suggestions for programs different then those currently offered.

Comments on the doctor-patient relationship and the efforts to raise awareness of the National Aboriginal Mental Health Association (NAMHA).

Examines how researchers and community health practitioners can contribute to transformative change in Aboriginal communities.

Study conducted at the Regional Psychiatric Centre in Saskatoon found spirituality programs had definite therapeutic benefits.

Documents the process of symbolic healing currently taking place in penitentiaries, which involves cultural awareness and educational programs.

Reports that HIV-infected Aboriginal persons and non-Aboriginal persons reacted similarly to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), but Aboriginal persons have a shorter survival rate.

Discussion paper on strategic areas for action regarding HIV/AIDS, including developing policies and culturally appropriate programs and services, as well as advocating for resources in order to provide the needed services.

Encourages practices that allows the participation of the community involved regarding research on Aboriginal suicide.

Brief article celebrates the receipt of $2M (Australian) in funding from the New South Wales government for promotion and access improvements for vascular disease support services.

Describes the creation of water aerobics program aimed at older Indigenous women in the Sydney, Australia area.

Identifies some of the institutional barriers to wellness and argues more must be done to meet the cultural needs of Aboriginal clients.

Highlights issues, provides several examples of successful Aboriginal-women-specific policies and programs, and makes recommendations.

Studies commissioned by the Atlantic Centre for Excellence for Women's Health (ACEWH) reveal issues which include treatment access, communication, and lack of understanding affects culturally appropriate treatments.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.14.

Discusses the social determinants and potential solutions for Aboriginal women's health issues.

Promotes the need for culturally sensitive cervical cancer screening programs for Aboriginal women, based on programs available in Canada and the United States.

Study conducted through analysis of secondary and primary interviews with Aboriginal women and healthcare providers. Found that while perceptions of racism, judgement and discrimination did not influence decisions to seek medical attention for their children, they did affect women's decisions about accessing services for themselves.

Nursing Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of British Columbia, 2012.

Nursing Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of British Columbia, 2009.

Website contains publications and general information, as well as related links, in an attempt to aid others in understanding the health and health issues of Aboriginal women.

Discusses the Churchill colposcopy program which has brought cost-effective and culturally-appropriate health care closer to home.

Centre for Health Promotion Studies Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Alberta, 2002.

Sociology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2009.

Results from 40 Australian Aboriginal reveal that women feel that socio-economic conditions influence health outcomes.

Looks at holistic approaches to healing and wellness developed by Aboriginal groups.

Looks at the pro-active projects that are contributing to the improvement of the health and wellness of Aboriginal youth and the Quebec communities they live in.

Argues that to adequately address determinants faced by youth, a framework is needed that is culturally appropriate and addresses colonization.

Physician Assistant Studies Capstone Project (M.P.A.S) -- University of Manitoba, 2021.

Public Policy Thesis (MPP)--Simon Fraser University, 2006.

Paper focuses on access to medicine for members of the Indigenous population in Canada.

"Draft Version, Project Ongoing".

Public Health Project (M.P.H.)--Simon Fraser University, 2010.

Comments on the gaps and barriers in health care service for Aboriginal patients, groups, and communities and what can be done to improve health outcomes.

Reports on findings from two surveys: Phase I was conducted in February 2017 and had 85 participants, mainly living off-reserve; Phase II was conducted from June-August 2017 and had 96 participants. Themes which emerged were regulations around mental health and addictions, training and education, creating safe spaces, and funding. Concludes with recommendations.

Human Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--Laurentian University, 2012.

Chronicles the increased number of American Indian/Alaska Native health researchers, which in turn improves health outcomes for AI/AN peoples.

Describes the process involved in receiving funding from Diabetes Australia to support the education program. Conclusions reached state the Aboriginal health worker is the best equipped to inform Aboriginal clients about diabetes management.

Findings indicate that socio-demographic and socio-economic factors play a greater role than cultural factors.

Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Univerisity of Regina, 1980.

Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Wyoming, 1995.

Results showed a elevated rate of hip dysplasia in the Sami-dominated area of North Norway.

Presents a cross-cultural integration model, based on the experience of the Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre in Ontario, which would assist with the integration of traditional and contemporary health knowledge and practices.

Describes the Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health model of cross-cultural care based on 5 key service aspects: governance, patient support, traditional healing practice, medicines, and foods.

Looks into criticisms of the Indian Health Service and offers an analysis of how the Service can support the expansion of sovereignty. Food and Drug Law Paper (3rd Year)--Harvard University, 2005.

Briefly reports on self-empowerment tactics employed at the Gathering by giving the participants the chance to select the topics.

Study assesses policy and practice documents relating to health literacy in three different countries to assess how Indigenous knowledge has been integrated into healthcare systems. Results showed that active integration and promotion of Indigenous health knowledge is limited.

Various Australian Aboriginal health workers from across the country report on health care practices in their local communities.

Compilation of several personal narratives from Australian Aboriginal health workers reporting on their roles in health care.