Sexual & Reproductive Health

Results of surveys conducted with prenatal and sexually transmitted disease patients in 58 facilities from 1989-1991.

Discusses the natural history of HIV disease, cultural factors, belief systems, traditional healing and prevention education. The self-study includes case studies, study questions and "lessons learned".

A compilation of materials in the areas of social sciences, epidemiology, and clinical and basic sciences for people living with HIV and those at risk.

Qualitative research study designed to explore what factors may relate to high HIV infection rates.

Looks at how the Ojibway community of Hollow Water deals with an epidemic of sexual abuse. Duration 48:30.

Study compares maternal psychosocial, situational, and home-environment characteristics of Métis/First Nations and Caucasian adolescent mothers.

Results indicate paraprofessional delivery of 41 prenatal and infant care lessons in participants' homes significantly increased the mother's child care knowledge and involvement.

Discusses six key principles for healthcare providers: cultural safety and humility; self-determination; trust through relationship; respect; anti-Indigenous racism; and strength and resilience-based practice.

Thesis (M.A.)--Dalhousie University, 2008.

Community Health and Epidemiology Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2000.

Epidemiology Thesis (M.Sc.)--McGill University, 2012.

Looks at both health challenges and successes.

[Nursing] Thesis (M.N.)--Montana State University, 2012.

Nursing Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia, 1999.

Of the nearly 100 women who participated in the survey over half preferred self-sampling, with higher education levels showing a higher preference.

Researchers interview attendees at two national conferences geared towards American Indian and Alaska Natives in health and STEM fields in September 2017. Observed that even respondents with higher educational attainment still lacked accurate knowledge pertaining to HPV and the vaccine.

Article provides an overview of HPV and vaccines and policy as well as the Nordic experience with the vaccine introduction.

Detection of nervous system disease, human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1, by health officials.

Findings suggest that enhanced screening frequency and methods would result in improved outcomes.

Findings are difficult to quantify due to the relatively small sample size of participants, more study is recommended.

Health and Epidemiology Thesis (M.Sc.)--Queen's University at Kingston, 2000.

Looks at the high rates HPV infection, cervical cancer and cervical cancer-related mortality in northern Quebec as compared to the Canadian population.

Results based on in-depth interviews with 30 young Aboriginal people aged 15-18 in British Columbia, Canada. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 41.

Details a 1925 honorary ceremony held for Nellie Zelda Star Boy Menard on the occassion of her first menstruation, an event believed to control or direct one's future life path.

Using data from interviews with 15 males and 15 females, discusses sexual interactions, behaviors and implications between young people.

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

Findings indicate a lack of knowledge combined with conservative cultural or social customs created significant barriers to widespread adoption of the practice.

Research shows three protective factors within support systems have an effect of the sexual health and behaviours of youth: school, family, and enculturation.

Examination of how women regard and emotionally react to warnings about drinking alcohol during pregnancy.

Executive Director of the Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy (OAHAS) discusses the role of colonization has played in the poor health status of the Aboriginal population and the characteristics of the spread of the disease. Question and answer period follows.

Summarizes a study of the effectiveness of community-based, culturally relevant, sexual education in an Inuit community in Labrador. Researchers found that overall knowledge and attitude scores increased pre- to post-questionnaire as a result of the sexual health education presentation.

Training guide for Aboriginal doulas supporting women who have suffered childhood sexual abuse.

Tested the hypothesis that wild game consumed by women of Mushkegowuk Territory may contain lead that might be transferred through blood or breast-milk to the fetus or infant.

Examines the association of high and low birth weight factors for diabetes. To do this First Nations diabetes cases with nondiabetic First Nations controls are compared to other Saskatchewan residents diabetes cases with nondiabetic Saskatchewan controls.

Looks at: family law, cultural awareness and services, child protection and the legal system, family violence law, victim assistance, impact of being a witness, police response and restorative justice.

Article reviews the history of Indigenous health research conducted in Canadian Residential Schools; advocates decolonizing health research and implementing a collaborative approach which prioritizes the goals, knowledge and strengths of Indigenous partners. Cites a 2016 Inuit community-based HIV prevention and sexual health promotion program as an example of a successful partnership.

Looks at a letter to the editor regarding postneonatal mortality rates between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canadians and a response to the letter.

Editorial comment on the sterilization law that was in effect in California from 1909 to 1979 and led to tens of thousands of forced sterilizations.

Argues that health care reform has altered staff work to such an extent that it has impacted on care, particularly with respect to marginalized patients.

Compares hepatitis C Virus (HCV) incidence and recent patterns of transmission. Concludes there is a high rate of newly acquired HIV infection among Aboriginal Canadians especially Aboriginal females.

Findings indicated that transmission is possible by this method but further study is recommended.

Advocates for immunization for control of disease, especially for pregnant women.

Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health Thesis (M.Sc.)--McGill University, 2010.

Nursing Thesis (M.N.)--University of Manitoba, 2005.

Discusses the sterilization of Native American women, without informed consent, particularly during the 1960s and 1970s.

Focuses on the ramifications of non-disclosure under Canadian criminal law.

Synthesizes and critiques literature published between 2000 and 2018 about practice in remote regions in Canada and the United States where pregnant women are routinely evacuated to give birth. Identifies four research articles and eleven grey literature sources.

Discusses ways to provide Indigenous children from the Point Douglas section of Winnipeg with the best opportunities to succeed in life.