Cultural Sensitivity

Examines the destructive effects of alcoholism on the Australian Aboriginal population.

Discusses prevention strategies that should be employed as part of a more proactive approach to combating the wide range of social problems that accompany this disease.

Sociology and Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Windsor, 2002.

Reports on events leading up to creation of the Alice Springs Health Unit and discusses various primary health care strategies.

Looks at research approach and practice for community partners, academics and funders.

Social Work Thesis (M.S.W.)--University of Manitoba, 1997.

Six-month mixed-methods evaluation of a mental health and well-being program which included Elders in the direct care of Indigenous patients in an inner city primary health clinic; 36 of 37 participants, from 20 different nations, described substantial benefits.

Project used a community-partnered approach to find out how to increase access to social services, with a focus on inclusion for Indigenous peoples in Toronto.

Uses the four components of medicine wheel model, (spiritual, emotional, physical, state of being) to practice culturally sensitive social work.

"This article focuses on content analyses of S-LPs responses to open-ended questions in which they expanded upon their ratings, explaining their views of the need for distinctive areas of emphasis when S-LPs work with Indigenous children".

Developed with the goal of assisting non-Indigenous staff to gain cultural competency through an understanding of family and kinship systems and historical and contemporary contexts, as well as providing information on the services available for support.

Discusses health disparities, the need for outreach and how to create an outreach plan.

Highlights the specific cancer sites, mortality and variable incidence rates of several Aboriginal nations.

An overview of Indigenous public health research, knowledge and cultural practices to combat violence in American tribal communities. Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll down to page 149.

Explores the psychological and physical effects of substance abuse and interrelationship with other mental health issues.

Public Health Thesis (D.P.H.)--University of California at Berkeley, 2004.

Limited list of authors. Updated version. Originally published 2002.

Updated version. Originally published 2002.

Updated version. Originally published 2002.

Examines a study in California offering practical and culturally sensitive steps for health care providers to help implement a focussed breast cancer educational program.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Arizona State University, 2003.

Discusses partnership between university-based research psychologist and staff from reservation-based substance abuse treatment program to develop intervention program for residents of Blackfeet Indian reservation.

Book review of: American Indian Health and Nursing edited by Margaret P. Moss.

Describes the concept and outlines the legacy that perpetuates the trauma intergenerationally.

Explains issues related to Native American ethnic and cultural identities.

Interviews American Indian mental health services clients to see how cultural identity affects their health care experiences.

Chapter 12 from book: Culturally Diverse Mental Health; the Challenges of Research and Resistance edited by S. Mio and G.Y. Iwamasa. Addresses the dilemma of conventional mental health services versus alternative interventions.

Study identifies misunderstandings about addiction, prevention and treatment as well as cultural strengths that might be incorporated into future programs.

Study results indicate that substance abuse programs vary widely and that more research is needed to in order to incorporate appropriate cultural elements.

Looks at the challenges present for American Indian (AI) veterans to access all available health care services.

Discusses the prevalence of HIV/AIDS among Native American women, and offers recommendations to address existing health disparities.

Study shows that American Indians and Alaska Natives are being placed in nursing homes prematurely due to a shortage of social services and demographic changes within the community.

Studied client characteristics, drug use patterns, and treatment needs in an urban treatment centre and the South Central Plains Tribal program. Compares data between clients.

Presents brief description of Australian government initiatives to reduce drug and alcohol abuse among the Aboriginal population.

Examines approaches taken in a campaign to ensure reduction of children suffering from anaemia.

Advisory column discussing factors unique to Aborigines including anatomical, psychological, physiological, and habitual.

Psychology (Clinical Psychology) Thesis (Ph.D.)--Fielding Graduate University, 2009.

Asserts that spirituality is central to Aboriginal approaches to social work and discusses four aspects of the relevance of other-than-human animals in spirituality: as part of kinship systems, sources of wisdom and protection, ceremonial significance and historical importance. Considers the Judeo-Christian focus of most scholarship on spirituality in social work and calls for a more decolonial, anti-oppressive practice.

Links to a short video in which the narrator speaks about his experience with mainstream education and mental health institutions, and his more positive experience with culturally-based healing practices. Animkee Duration: 2:35

Website promotes national and international Aboriginal health research that is relevant to the well-being of Aboriginal communities, with a focus on prevention of HIV/AIDS, gender and domestic violence, and diabetes and related conditions.

Discusses experiences of labour and delivery, access to care, and health outcomes with an emphasis on knowledge gaps.

Pharmacology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Montreal, 2010.

Pharmacy Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Montreal, 2012.

Examines current testing methods and advocates alternatives that provide better approaches to overcoming language and cultural differences.

Describes a two day program delivered to Aboriginal Health Workers in Western Australia designed to provide preventative dental care.

Advocates culturally relevant programming, which can be more effective for a specific community or group.

Examines lay and professional perspectives on causality involved with non-insulin dependent diabetes on Manitoulin Island, Ontario.

Describes how aboriginal cultural ethics of non-interference have negatively impacted the Aboriginal experience in the criminal justice system.