Sexual & Reproductive Health

Research article which examines the culturally biased practices of previous studies on the birthing practices of Indigenous women in Mexico. Researchers work with traditional midwives and their apprentices to create better practices for research and more complete knowledge to support traditional birthing practices.

Findings suggest that patterns of Indigenous females differ from those of non-Indigenous females both in level and timing of fertility. Uses data from the 2006 and 2011 Australian Censuses of Population and Housing.

Compares fertility patterns in New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the United States, looking at the links between colonization and minority status on patterns of population change.

Competencies are: providing culturally safe care, supporting rites of passage, communication, developing the profession, support Indigenous health and well-being, managing prenatal, labour and delivery, and postpartum care, and providing newborn care. Under each competency skills, sub-skills and knowledge and abilities required are identified.

Studies works by Louise Erdrich, Louise Bell, Dawn Karima Pettigrew and Alan Duff. American Indian Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Arizona, 2015.

Reports on developments in HIV/AIDS programs for Aboriginal people in Australia since 1987.

Examines Native women's experiences and perspectives on oppression and their role in life based on transcriptions of interviews of urban Aboriginal women's groups.

Comments on the devastating health impacts chemicals have on Indigenous Peoples, particularly women and children. Paper was submitted to the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Expert Group Meeting "Combatting Violence Against Indigenous Women and Girls", January 18-20, 2012.

Contends that further research is needed to explore the reproductive health disparities that exist between Indigenous Latin American women and the population at large.

Looks at legal policies on abortion, the services provided by Indian Health Services, and limitations on access to abortions.

Descriptive article on, The Early Detective Peer Education Initiative, a program involving 16 communities throughout the state of Victoria, Australia.

Results indicate a similar rate of abortion on demand and fertility rate.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Dalhousie University, 2014.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--McMaster University, 1992.

Investigates how confinement on reservations lead to changes in subsistence, child care and housing that contributed to infant deaths from pneumonia, gastrointestinal disorders, tuberculosis, heart disease, and syphilis.

Comments on causes of infertility, including sexually transmitted infections, among Australian aboriginals.

An overview of the links between socioeconomic status and birth outcomes in Alberta from 1997 to 2000.

Looks HIV/Aids within the context of Canadian reserve system, effects of Indian Residential schools, and risky behaviors.

Presents a collection of cases to help academics, researchers, community practitioners and policymakers in the use of knowledge translation.

Discusses general history of the area, factors leading to establishment of the centre, its operations, training issues, maternal health risks, and traditional beliefs surrounding childbirth.

Brief discussion of study involving six participants who experienced recommended weight gain and seven who experienced excessive weight gain.

Story of two nurses, one an Indigenous Australian registered nurse, and the other a non-Indigenous community health nurse, both from Southern Australia and their travels meeting Indigenous people in Canada.

Suggests that the daughters of teenage girls tend to have higher fertility rates than daughters whose mothers were older at birth.

Looks at prenatal depression and other mental health issues that may cause serious maternal, fetal and child health consequences.

Explores the unique challenges of teen reproductive health by studying international health programs and determining what may be applicable to the Canadian situation.

Focuses on child abuse and neglect, and sexual and intimate partner violence. Excerpt from: The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook on Psychology of Violence edited by Carlos A. Cuevas and Callie Marie Rennison.

Comments on the lack of evidence and information on the Aboriginal women in the sideshows.

Study found that dietary counseling and encouraging activity had little effect on reducing weight gain.

Study involving 22 women shows that ethnicity, finances and formal education are determinants of women's knowledge of cervical screening programs.

overview of themes including relationship between economics and high fertility rates, consequences of early parenting and the need for support systems.

Discusses work and interests in demographic behavior research beginning with Romaniuc's comprehensive survey on the James Bay Aboriginal peoples in 1968.

Public Health Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 2015.

Study conclusions point to the need for public health strategies that encompass Inuit family values on sexual health.

Summarizes results for adults.

Interview with an Inuk midwife who describes her learning experiences to gain proficiency in midwifery.

Comments on perceived barriers for communicating with youth and the support elders can provide to young people.

Looks at the fertility and survival tendencies in the Inuit population of Thule, North Greenland from 1850-1972.

Examines the causes of the gender imbalance and the effects the practice has.

Questionnaires completed by 175 women aged 18-63 suggested that health service planners should be aware of the potential barriers to Pap smear attendance, especially by older women.

Discusses health care needs for Inuit women and how the federal government should consult directly with the women regarding health policy discussions and planning.

Reviews literature from early 1990s to 2007, examines women's health challenges in Northern communities, and looks at the need for more research to support the health of Inuit women and their communities.

Identifies five themes needed for prevention and sexual health intervention programming by utilizing Two-Eyed Seeing and storytelling sessions to get information.

Study on prenatal alcohol abuse in the lives of young Aboriginal women and the connections between that abuse and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, sexual abuse, extreme violence, and gangs.

Looked into the operations and conduct of the facility as per a Service Agreement signed with the Dept. of Community Resources and the fulfillment of the responsibilities of both parties. Companion report by the Provincial Auditor:Report to the Standing Committee ... Companion document by the Children's Advocate:Investigative Report...