Sexual & Reproductive Health

Public Health Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 2014.

Describes a long term study from 1987 that looked at the impacts of maternal health and birth size on childhood growth, nutrition, morbidity and chronic disease risk factors.

Examines perceptions regarding health care providers and systems, and access to sexual health care services.

Looks at the health strengths and needs of urban American Indians based on a survey involving six hundred and fifty adults and youth.

Discusses the high prevalence of use and misuse and the health consequences for users and those exposed to second-hand smoke.

Examines the validity of the Harvard Service Food Frequency Questionnaires when used with low-income American Indian and Caucasian pregnant women.

Public Administration and Policy Thesis (Ph.D.)--Portland State University, 2010.

Examines a subset of oral literature that teachs listeners about human health concerns, including how to prevent certain illnesses, avoid bodily harm, deal with mental health issues, instruct in sexual matters, discuss spirit-power contact and deal with old age.

Development of a conceptual framework which could lead to culturally appropriate Pap smear screening tests.

Examines past weaning behavior and ferility by inspecting changes in nitrogen isotope ratios in bones.

Based on interviews with 103 women, study supports need for primary health professionals to offer postnatal screening for women who may be at risk for postpartum depression .

Psychology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Regina, 2003.

Health workers report on their experiences regarding the expanding number of people contracting venereal diseases.

Workbook and resource guide provides examples, narratives and discussion questions to target law services for the community.

Research has initiated high-quality information describing the health of Victorian Aboriginal infants and children and more accurate information on births and deaths of Aboriginal infants and children.

Looks at the relationship between abuse, mental health, substance abuse, and high risk sexual behavior in the American Aboriginal women populations.

Includes toolkit to help with workshop templates for environmental violence teach-ins, resources for healing and traditional land-based medicines, and community health assessments.

Comparative study findings indicate that regular Vitamin A supplements during pregnancy can play a role in improving infant health development.

Looks at vitamin D deficiency in Canadian children and adults, especially among Aboriginal people living in Arctic regions.

Describes the development of single-access programs in four Canadian communities and evaluates the various success levels.

Article reports on the reflections of traditional healers at, The Gathering of Traditional Medical Practitioners, held at University of Alberta in October 2010.

History Thesis (M.A.)--Portland State University, 2012.

Introductory article to themed issue on HPV infections and related diseases.

Comments on a health care improvement program that offers services for Aboriginal women and their children.

Comments on a combined exercise and healthy eating program aimed at reducing the prevalence of chronic disease.

Three generations of mothers share their experience and understanding of birth knowledge.

Statistics from various sources gathered to assist tribes in developing public health programs and priorities.

Looks at the lack of basic necessities of life for young domestic workers and other abuses faced by these children.

Discussion of innovative ways to address adolescent reproductive health care needs.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2007.

Coordinator of Volunteer Services and Development at 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations organization, located in Toronto, discusses the high rates of AIDS in Aboriginal communities and challenges associated with HIV. Duration: 5:55.

Discusses the need for culturally sensitive and safe physical activity resources for First Nations women.

Looks at the dangers of straying from tribal customs as told in a Pikuni legend and the parallels drawn to character's in Fools Crow.

Argues more emphasis should be placed on deferring childbearing to decrease child poverty and welfare dependency.

Introduction to special issue.

Presents information on negative social, behavioral, and environmental factors affecting the mother and child.

Study findings point to the need for culturally appropriate and gender-sensitive communication and health service efforts to achieve higher cancer screening rates.

Study surveyed 29 women from Ontario, Saskatchewan and British Columbia about their experiences, including HIV testing, perinatal care, and interactions with the child welfare system.

An interview with Wilfred and Harriet Chocan about the joys and challenges in their lives from childbirth to caring for the elderly and death.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he tells Indian stories that attempt to explain seasonal changes and other meteorological phenomena. NOTE: This is the continuation and completion of the story about the thunder (IH-AA.104).

Discusses a young woman, addicted to solvents, who was placed in the care of the state in order to protect her unborn child.

Discusses smoking practices and health risks for First Nations pregnant and parenting women and their children, and looks at culturally-relevant strategies to support tobacco reduction.

Presents findings from six Gatherings of Métis women from across Alberta.

Reviews causes, transmission and prevention programs for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV/AIDS. Recommends incorporating frameworks of existing health and healing into prevention programs, increasing local involvement and cultural content and further research for STDs.