Women

Human Nutritional Sciences Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Manitoba, 2015.

Shows Greenlandic Inuit had higher levels of liver lead content than the Caucasian Danes and Inuit men had higher lead content than Inuit women.

Population Health Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Ottawa, 2006.

Description of doctoral research about the midlife health experiences of women in Nova Scotia.

Discusses a successful education program that supports the return of birth to small, remote communities.

Comments on a short story that depicts the struggles of a young Aboriginal drug addict and prostitute living on the streets of one of Canada's largest cities. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 102.

Looks at information from biomonitoring data on traditional foods in the Arctic and shows new contaminants are being detected which could require new international risk management.

Brief discussion of the issue of forcing women to have tubal ligations and administering Depo-Provera shots before the contraceptive had general approval, ensuring informed consent, and raising awareness with healthcare providers.

Human Kinetics Thesis (M.A.)--University of Ottawa, 2009.

Looks at altering and making healthier dietary choices to reduce the high incidence of obesity and obesity related diseases.

Psychology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Regina, 2005.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alberta, 1997.

Study found link between high body mass index level and high smoking frequency in women.

Examines past and current physical and sexual abuse among thirty Native American women.

Article examines a digital storytelling study which collaborated with First Nations (FN) Women in Manitoba to discuss many of the issues surrounding heart health management including: the relationship between FN and Western Medical knowledges, diet and lifestyle, related health conditions, experiences with healthcare system, residential schools, and relationships with children and grandchildren.

Elementary Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 1997.

Describes two training programs designed to help women develop the knowledge and skills required to better control and make decisions about their lives.

Graduate School Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Minnesota, 1999.

Discusses four common themes and changes to birthing practices to support young mothers.

Study explored traditional pregnancy/childbirth beliefs and practices and the relationship between those beliefs and use of contemporary prenatal care.

She was born on the Little Pine Reserve, the first girl from that reserve to attend high school. She tells of some childhood memories; naming ceremonies; significance of Indian names; the training of children, especially girls; menarche seclusion; women: influence of, in religion and ceremonialism, pregnancy; her education: traditional; experiences in Anglican boarding school (integrated) in Saskatoon; training for roles as wife and mother.

Argues that the effort put into delivering information about risks and hazards of contaminants is not achieving the intended result in four Nunavut and Labrador communities.

Reflects on the cultural elements of diagnosing women with serious mental disorders.

Discusses Native women being sterilized without their consent or knowledge by the Indian Health Service in the United States.

Discusses how storytelling is used as a strategy for cultural survival to heal family and community and create social change.

Study probes the perception of diabetes and its treatment among inner city American Indian adults with diabetes.

Tests five hypotheses about fertility trends over time and compares trends to those of all other ethic origins.

Discusses views on how safe and responsive care can make a difference to the health and well-being of pregnant and parenting Aboriginal people.

Interview with the creator of My Story, a DVD/booklet resource that tells the stories of several Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Facilitator's handbook on same pdf as participant handbook. To access facilitator's handbook, scroll past participant handbook.

Findings indicated that Sami people have a greater rate of participation in the Norwegian Breast Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP) in spite of a lower risk of breast cancer.

Looks at challenges for a health care center to get services to eligible women and address non-financial barriers such as language, transportation and gender issues.

Statistics for adults, youth and children.

Consists of an interview with a description of a ceremony involving dogs.

Sociology and Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 2000.

Looks at a study of older Māori women that concludes health is connected to place and space.

Looks at the use of proxy symptoms by women to obtain medications for male partners.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Waikato, 2008.

Reviews published and unpublished literature on women's reproductive health to determine areas required further research and provides recommendations for policy analysis.

Argues that the evacuation policy is not based entirely on the wellbeing of the mother and infant but also an attempt to civilize and assimilate First Nations.

Contends that inner city Aboriginal women should be consulted about their health concerns and involved in the development of policy to ensure improvement in health care service.

Research shows how collaborative community-based consultation and study research helped sustain an increase in women accessing screening a year after the study.

Interdisciplinary Program in American Indian Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Arizona, 2015.

Reviews literature published between 1978 and 2008.

Presents the first human tissue monitoring program encompassing the entire Northwest Territories and Nunavut for multiple contaminants.