Women

Assesses community-based program, which provides prenatal and postnatal support to high-risk women, by examining similar programs and relevant literature.

Sociology Thesis (M.A.)--The University of British Columbia, 1996.

Discussion of the epidemic of sexual violence against Native American women and the work that women are doing to bring about change for sexual assault victims.

Article uses data from the data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) to investigate a rise in Hepatitis C virus (HCV) prevalence in pregnant women. Advocates for screening and prevention education in communities with especially high rates of infection.

Describe the association between hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and type 2 diabetes in women screened for both.

Reports that one-quarter of women face nutritional problems due to their diet.

Cohort consisted of 62 women referred to a diabetes education and treatment centre from 2010 to 2015.

Study recommends that all females of Inuit origin receive genetic counselling and screening for the p.Cys39Gly mutation.

Findings revealed that the overall suicide rate was high particularly among adolescent women. Policies to improve living conditions are highly recommended.

Discussion of the high rate of "big baby syndrome" among the Cree of James Bay.

Reports on the Native Women's Association of Canada launch of Sisters in Spirit campaign to fight violence against women.

Overview of the social, economic and environmental factors that contribute to HIV-related health disparities for Native women and girls.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 2018.

Investigates the social prejudices and rationalizations for the sterilization of Native American women.

Social Work Thesis (M.S.W.)--University of Northern British Columbia, 2011.

Examines several aspects of disease; who is at risk of infection social and psychological characteristics, treatments and care in communities.

Discusses the lack of resources, programs and services to aid Aboriginal women infected with HIV/AIDS despite the increasing statistics.

Notes the high rate of new HIV cases and discusses the contributing factors.

Sociology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2003.

Explores attitudes, lifestyles and histories of a sample of 22 women.

Brenda Loyie, a Cree Peer Counsellour/ Advocate with AIDS Prince George is one of three Aboriginal women who tell their story in the video Women, HIV and Addictions: Before, During and After.

Contends that Aboriginal women living with HIV/AIDS require specialized programming and support to help them cope and live healthier. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p. 87.

Presents current facts on HIV infection, factors contributing to HIV, and interventions.

Medical Sciences, Public Health Sciences Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Alberta, 2002.

Nursing Thesis (M.N.)--University of Alberta, 1996.

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.

A discussion about the link between violence against Indigenous women and embedded colonialism within social structures.

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.

Explores cervical cancer as a health issue that needs attention for the well-being of Aboriginal women and their families.

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

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

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

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

Looks at the results from the Families, HIV and Housing Study. Scroll down to read article.

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.

Results found almost two-thirds of the cervical cancers had detectable HPV (human papillomavirus) types 16 or 18.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Women identified the following themes: accepting everything about your body; who you are and how you show it; connection to culture; being healthy; and being thankful to be Indigenous.

Using the photovoice approach with twelve Aboriginal breast cancer survivors in Saskatchewan to argue the need for more research on the effects of race, gender, and class on cancer care and experiences.

Sociology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2012.

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