Women

Discussion of the profound dissatisfaction with the health care system and recommendations to improve service.

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

Study of women on Indian Reservations in Montana shows those with shared efficacy cope better in high stress situations.

Presents an intervention study of 200 non-diabetic American Indian women and the benefits reported from dietary change and glucose monitoring.

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

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.

Summarizes the efforts of the individuals who participated in a 15 month online project.

Paper discusses the partnerships that have been developed to create stronger links between the Australian Aboriginal community, Aboriginal health services and mainstream health services.

A discussion on the systematic issues caused by colonization and cultural genocide that impact the increased violence against Indigenous women.

Looks at healthcare, including cancer screening, western medicine, traditional medicine, and palliative care in a remote community. Duration: 11:24.

Examines whether local Urban Aboriginal Health Centres meet the goal of providing culturallly appropriate health care and social services.

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

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.

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

Epidemiology Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Ottawa, 2016.

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

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

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.

Research article which examines the culturally biased practices of previous studies on the birthing practices of Indigenous women in Mexico. Researchers work with traditional midwives and their apprentices to create better practices for research and more complete knowledge to support traditional birthing practices.

Chapter from Indigenous Feminist Gikendaasowin (Knowledge) by Tricia McGuire-Adams. Focuses on the use of stories and knowledge from Indigenous Elders to both heal and disrupt embodied settler colonialism for Indigenous women.

Looks at the burden of disease, disability, and death being consistently greater in Indigenous than non-Indigenous populations and issues that need to be addressed.

Comments on a methodological research process honouring cultural traditions and protocols to enable women to comfortably share their stories on their health care experiences.

Competencies are: providing culturally safe care, supporting rites of passage, communication, developing the profession, support Indigenous health and well-being, managing prenatal, labour and delivery, and postpartum care, and providing newborn care. Under each competency skills, sub-skills and knowledge and abilities required are identified.

Looks at the impact of socio-economic conditions on health outcomes and infant mortality.

Human and Social Development Thesis (M.S.W.)--University of Victoria, 2009.

Reflecting on her own personal experiences, the author challenges the popular stereotype of voiceless traumatized Indigenous females that is perpetuated by the media, academia and even Indigenous advocacy groups. She asserts that Indigenous women survivors can be empowered as a healing force for others.

Comments on the devastating health impacts chemicals have on Indigenous Peoples, particularly women and children. Paper was submitted to the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Expert Group Meeting "Combatting Violence Against Indigenous Women and Girls", January 18-20, 2012.

Contends that further research is needed to explore the reproductive health disparities that exist between Indigenous Latin American women and the population at large.

Looks at legal policies on abortion, the services provided by Indian Health Services, and limitations on access to abortions.

Brief article reporting on a national forum on the health and wellbeing of rural Australian women.

Results indicate a similar rate of abortion on demand and fertility rate.

Nursing Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Arizona, 1994.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Dalhousie University, 2014.

Study of over 500 women revealed that individuals with depression were over twice as likely to have heart problems. as those without depression.

Study findings reveal that the majority of Russian women have a low level of social support which is associated with poorer health and increased risks.

Discusses the overall use of inhalants by minority youth and implications for prevention; indications are use is declining generally, however female use is on the increase.

Contends that as socio-economic conditions improved, risk of hospitalization due to unintentional fall injury has declined.

Presents a collection of cases to help academics, researchers, community practitioners and policymakers in the use of knowledge translation.

Discusses general history of the area, factors leading to establishment of the centre, its operations, training issues, maternal health risks, and traditional beliefs surrounding childbirth.

Brief discussion of study involving six participants who experienced recommended weight gain and seven who experienced excessive weight gain.

Highlights some tips, ideas, and stories from cancer survivors attending the June 2008 conference held in Winnipeg, Manitoba and introduces a documentary about Sandra Ahenakew's life with cancer. Article located by scrolling to page 10.