Women

Community Health and Epidemiology Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2003.

Results from 40 Australian Aboriginal reveal that women feel that socio-economic conditions influence health outcomes.

Brief paper examines literature on the interplay of racism, substance abuse, and gender which take place when women seek medical attention.

Physician Assistant Studies Capstone Project (M.P.A.S) -- University of Manitoba, 2021.

Public Policy Thesis (MPP)--Simon Fraser University, 2006.

Briefly reports on self-empowerment tactics employed at the Gathering by giving the participants the chance to select the topics.

A series of short stories

Inservice training course focuses on breast self-examination, menopause, diet, rest, and exercise.

Explains the history of the differences in legal entitlements to health services for First Nations and Métis women. From the report Entitlements and Health Services for First Nations and Métis Women in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

Book review of: An Act of Genocide by Karen Stote.

Examines perceptions of young Aboriginal mothers attending an urban FAS prevention program, discusses the two distinct uses of the term "culturally appropriate" in FAS pedagogy, and concludes with an analysis of the participants insights and the policy texts.

Makes six recommendations: improve and expand healthcare delivery in Inuit Nunangat, increase numbers of Inuit healthcare providers, support traditional midwifery approaches, foster wrap-around care services for specialized care, ensure cultural competency training, and preserve traditional language rights.

An investigation into sexual abuse of Indigenous females and the need for culturally appropriate responses to victim's often complex medical needs. Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll down to page 129.

Used data from the 2006 Canadian Birth-Census Cohort for 13,506 pregnant First Nations women; found disparities in birth outcomes for those women living on compared to off reserve, and between those with status compared to those without.

Study conducted 1997-2001 found correlation between women exposed to open sites and low birth weight and intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR).

Interview includes stories about the power of the medicine man and the abilities to foretell the future. It also includes information regarding traditional attitudes toward education, marriage and lifestyle.

Found that the majority of parents would be interested in having their daughters vaccinated.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Stanford University, 1986.

Examines the problem of cultural competence in substance abuse services and how gender plays within psychotherapeutic interventions in two community based programs.

Presents shared experiences of being involved in program which employs health workers in a clinical role.

Examines the six sessions, provides an analysis of how well the documentation reflects Aboriginal women's issues and perspectives, and makes recommendations on how to move toward equitable resolutions for all involved.

Study conducted 1998-2001 interviewed women prenatally and 6-months port-partum concluded that health care workers should encourage social support, recognition of perceived health, emphasis on benefits and traditional health practices.

Book review of: American Indian Health edited by Everett R. Rhoades.

Reviews the 2010 Tribal Law and Order Act regarding needs of sexual assault survivors, TLOA reforms in relation to social work, and roles of practitioners.

Discusses the prevalence of HIV/AIDS among Native American women, and offers recommendations to address existing health disparities.

Examines the underlying issues of mental health for Native American women, such as gender roles and drug abuse.

Article uses First Nations feminist theory, to examine government policy and understand why it does not result in good health for women.

Documents Aboriginal women's stories about their experiences with the health care system and discusses how the results show that Aboriginal women face health problems that are not common to non-Aboriginal women.

Human Kinetics Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Ottawa, 2018.

Looks at the health inequalities faced by First Nations women in cancer screening and studies the use of self-sampling HPV tests.

Lists scholarly literature dealing with historical and contemporary issues affecting First Nations mental health, as well as treatment initiatives.

Sociology and Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 2004.

Study which compared prevalence of depression in Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal women in two out-reach programmes found Aboriginal women experienced more self-harm thoughts; also found link between exercise and reduction of depression.

Examines the prevalence of antenatal depression amongst Indigenous women in Canada.

Community Health and Epidemiology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2007.

Discusses experiences of labour and delivery, access to care, and health outcomes with an emphasis on knowledge gaps.

Discusses the infection which is common among women with diabetes, and specifically looks at women of Aboriginal ethnic origin.

Study found higher levels of anxiety in women who smoked during pregnancy, or had anemia or bottle-fed their nine-month-old infants.

Comments on the health disparities faced by Aboriginal Peoples' and the social remedies required. Appendix from A Healthy, Productive Canada: A Determinant of Health Approach by the Senate Subcommittee on Population Health chaired by Wilbert Joseph Keon and Lucie Pépin.

Examines the exposure of Arctic Indigenous women, living in two communities of the Canadian Arctic, to polychlorinated biphenyls and organochlorine pesticides via their diet.

Results indicated that communities holding more "Western" values were less likely to object to maternal transport.

Argues that gender specific strategies must be used, looks at the frequency of local health care visits and finds three major problems in the health care system including lack of confidentiality.

Overview of the Study on Environment and Reproductive Health which looked at exposure to PTS (persistent toxic substances).

Presents unstructured interviews of the lives, backgrounds, and traditional healing practices of six Ojibwa and Cree women healers from Canada and the United States.