Cultural Sensitivity

Describes the experiences and challenges of Aboriginal health workers in a remote community in Australia.

Brief reports from several health workers from across Western Australia regarding local health practices and programs.

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

Various Aboriginal health workers from the Northern Territory, Australia describe the roles that they play in the health care system.

Describes the alcohol treatment program offered at the Kalkadoon Aboriginal Sobriety House (K.A.S.H.) in Queensland plus programs in Victoria and Western Australia.

Presents two accounts of trip made to China to study rural health practices and one to Philippines for the World Congress on Mental Health.

Various health care workers describe their jobs, responsibilities and health care practices within the Aboriginal Medical Service in Australia.

Article describes the success of the Aboriginal run rehabilitation centre located in New South Wales, Australia.

Brief report on how Australian health worker incorporates local traditional medical practices into preventative health work.

Brief report by an Aboriginal health worker regarding health care practices at Miligimbi Island, Northern Territory, Australia.

Examines perceptions of young Aboriginal mothers attending an urban FAS prevention program, discusses the two distinct uses of the term "culturally appropriate" in FAS pedagogy, and concludes with an analysis of the participants insights and the policy texts.

Discusses use of the Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope (PATH) tool for collecting data and working with Māori whānau (families) to prevent chronic conditions. Authors found this method useful as it fits with Māori strengths-based values, is responsive to the worldview of participants, and is participatory.

Looks at present health care practices and offers an alternative approach that is culturally adapted to Aboriginal needs.

Search for both academic and grey literature yielded 79 pertinent sources. Results arranged under eight common themes: focusing on family and community, incorporating traditional knowledge and practices, emphasizing active skills building, integration of prevention and care systems, cultural competency, flexible provider-client/patient relationships and treatment approaches, implementing changes to affect surrounding conditions, and adequate funding to improve health care and economic opportunities.

Article reports on the findings of three case studies conducted in Australia, Mexico, and New Zealand; shows that health systems in these countries have not addressed barriers to health care arising from multiple factors (or aggravated forms) of discrimination, such as the intersection between disability and indigeneity. Makes recommendations for improvement.

Reviews the health, including HIV infection, of Aboriginal populations in Canada and looks at methods of improving Aboriginal health based on community relevance and involvement.

Study conducted over five years consulted with over 150 Mi'kmaq through interviews, focus groups, and community forums in order to develop strategies to address violence.

Makes six recommendations: improve and expand healthcare delivery in Inuit Nunangat, increase numbers of Inuit healthcare providers, support traditional midwifery approaches, foster wrap-around care services for specialized care, ensure cultural competency training, and preserve traditional language rights.

An investigation into sexual abuse of Indigenous females and the need for culturally appropriate responses to victim's often complex medical needs. Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll down to page 129.

Public Health Thesis (MPH)--Simon Fraser University, 2010.

Study concluded that community-based participatory research is an ideal way to better understand health disparities.

Study conducted on 72 American Indian (AI) from the Southern United States. More study is recommended.

Literature review.

Literature review concludes that adherence to therapy is influenced by systemic, personal and societal factors within the contextual experience of TB among Indigenous Peoples.

Reports on the structures and processes used by the Aboriginal Healing Foundation (AHF) to achieve its mission.

Study revealed minor differences in the days in hospital rate (DiH) between Sami and non-Sami groups.

Discusses a research project where strategies from literacy education were used to improve sexual health behaviours.

Researchers conducted semi-structured interviews with four female participants who identified three main areas for improvement: physical environment, interactions with practitioners, and unique factors faced by elders.

Comments on articles in special issue.

Community Readiness Model includes appropriate strategies, readiness scores for evaluation and involves community stakeholders in process.

Reviews contemporary evidence for using the Historical Loss Scale and provides examples of stressors.

Psychology Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Western Ontario, 2012

Studies the shift from a primarily subsistence-based diet to a market-based diet in Alaskan Native populations.

Call for more culturally-based prevention material and clinics for Aboriginal people living on reserves.

Provides general information including screening, prevention and treatment options as well as links to community and institutional organizations, quizzes and questionnaires.

Counselling Psychology Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Lethbridge, 2014.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Stanford University, 1986.

Author describes her role and the history of the (Australian) Aboriginal Health Programme located in Brisbane, Queensland. Provides several reasons for alcohol abuse.

Outlines potential recipients, effective treatments, and principles guiding application. Uses evidence-based approach supplemented by expertise of members of the National Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Committee.

Presents excerpt from Alcohol Awareness: A Handbook for Aboriginal Health Workers produced by the Public Health Department of Western Australia.

Contains dialogue from an Australian play designed to inform and advise audiences on the dangers of alcohol abuse.

Analyzes by cultural insiders suggests integrating family treatment approaches that employ Inuit customs and values.

Brief article provides a evidence-based, user-friendly resource to assist health professionals..

Examines the problem of cultural competence in substance abuse services and how gender plays within psychotherapeutic interventions in two community based programs.