Cultural Sensitivity

Chapter 1 of series explaining issues in First Nations health and the efforts to address them. Duration: 7:39.

Describes two approaches to obesity prevention that are grounded in Mātauranga Māori (Māori worldview), both are systems-centered rather that person-centered. Uses Systems Thinking tools to “translate” Mātauranga Māori systems.

Discusses the health disparities in Canada and approaches to improving the health outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Discusses a program that incorporates Western and holistic approaches to HIV prevention, care and treatment for First Nations people.

Book review of: Taking Back Our Spirits by Jo-Ann Episkenew.

Book review of: Taking Back Our Spirits by Jo-Ann Episkenew.

Examines the link between the social determinants of health and tuberculosis on a First Nations reserve.

Argues that psycho-social issues and rather than only physical, must be addressed in treatment. Chapter from Social Work and HIV -- The Canadian Experience edited by William Rowe and Bill Ryan.

Discusses the findings of the New South Wales Government's Alcohol Summit working groups.

Psychology and Speech Pathology Thesis (M.Phil.)--Curtin University, 2016.

Discusses a culturally sensitive approach to social service programs to help Native Americans.

Discusses 'social research' among Indigenous residents to determine what needed to be done to improve overall health outcomes.

Shows speech-language pathologists need to adapt and transform their professional behaviours for suitably partnerships with Aboriginal communities. Scroll down to page 21 to read article.

Purpose of project was to identify principles and practices of effective and respectful engagement between First Nations communities and public health units in Northeaster Ontario. Interviewees were drawn from five organizations: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Aboriginal Engagement and Outreach, Health Sciences North/Northeastern Ontario Cancer Centre, North-East Local Health Integration Network, Northern Ontario School of Medicine, and Weeneebayko Area Health Authority.

Describes the services funded by the Department of Aboriginal Affairs based in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.

Provides an overview of heath care delivery and practices for Aboriginal residents of Tasmania.

Public Health Thesis (Ph.D.)--Massey University, 2010.

Maori Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--Massey University, 2006.

New Zealand qualitative study used sample of 30 participants who were asked to evaluate access to, and delivery of, programs.

Presents an example of how the wisdom traditions of Māori tribal elders can ease post-suicide family recovery.

Explains one approach to developing cultural sensitivity and competence through study of five phenomena: communication, space, social organization, time, environmental control and biological variation.

Follow up of 20 individuals found that cultural sensitivity must be considered as well as the context of delivery.

Examines how traditional workshops and programs using culturally relevant methods contribute to capacity rebuilding through self-care.

Presents a philosophy of health research using the butterfly as a metaphor.

Post screening evaluations revealed that the culturally sensitive approach was successful in raising awareness.

Chronicles the return of ten people to a hunter-gatherer lifestyles for seven weeks.

Project studied a remote area of New South Wales, Australia which had death rates of up to three times the non-Aboriginal population.

Study examined the linkage between health-enhancing behaviour and decision-making skills.

Counselor Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Wyoming, 2011.

Article contains a bi-cultural version of how a parasite can be introduced to a person.

Looks at the activities undertaken by Thessalon First Nation in the development of a social safety net to deal with the inter-generational effects of the residential school system on the family and community.

Study discusses a number of issues: fear of travelling, lack of family support, more Aboriginal liaison staff, cultural sensitivity, and the need for consultation with clients.

Using data from focus groups in northern Norwegian municipalities, looks at consequences of healthcare professionals assessing service users' needs.

Looks at the healthcare experiences of Aboriginal peoples who use illicit substances.

Looks at a case study to identify areas where future discussion is needed to improve the understanding and meaning of knowledge translation in Aboriginal health research.

Reports on the conference, held in Cairns which attracted over 600 delegates from across Australia. Programming was divided into three streams; Future Directions, Pathway Options and Information Sharing.

Reports on conference held in Adelaide, Australia which formally adopted a National Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Council.

English Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2012.

Brief, autobiographical essay regarding career and education path in the Indigenous health sector in Australia.

Sociology Thesis (Ph.D)--University of Nebraska, 2016.

Provides current information on the prevalence of AIDS, discussion of techniques for preventing/responding to the epidemic in a culturally appropriate way and brief anecdotes of those affected.

Social Work Thesis (M.S.W.)--McGill University, 2007.

Describes a culturally relevant, community-based training program designed to increase awareness and promote healing related to substance use disorders. Program centers Indigenous traditions, collectivism, and historical context.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--McGill University, 2003.

Provides a list of suggestions directed to health care providers for developing respectful relationships with Alaska Natives.

Describes the administrative structure and healthcare practices at Bathurst Island, located 60 kilometres from Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.

Brief profile of the work of hostels in Australian urban centres for Aboriginal patients seeking alcohol abuse treatment.

Kinesiology and Health Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Queen's University, 2009.