Women

Study assessed 129 sexually active women who met the PTSD criteria and found that binge drinking resulted in a 35% increase in unprotected sex.

Uses data from the 2006 Canadian Maternity Experiences Survey (MES) to examine the risk factors for postpartum depression (PPD) among different demographic groups in Canada. Findings indicate differing factors for different groups; authors suggest tailored approaches to preventing PPD could better protect the mental health of mothers in Canada.

Literature review focuses on cultural safety, best practices, and global initiatives.

Study identified three significant factors for declining test: age, cultural background, and caregiver's gender.

Need to return to traditional format of Indian ceremonies is discussed.

The custom of gift-giving at traditional ceremonies. How some ceremonies have been changed and abused.

Health Education and Promotion Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2002.

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

Compares perinatal health of Indigenous and non-Indigenous babies and comments on programs that have achieved success in improving their health.

Compares pregnancy outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations in Saskatchewan with particular attention to maternal age.

Recommends treating and curing sexually transmitted disease (STD) like syphilis, gonorrhea, genital herpes and genital worts in the mother before passing it on to the child.

Discusses the prevalence of HIV in 5242 women tested.

Comments on decline in birth rate after the family planning clinic in Bourke, Australia which prior to this had one of the highest Aboriginal birthrates in the world.

Included in the questionnaire were three common screening tools for alcohol use during pregnancy.

Community Health Sciences Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Manitoba, 2003.

Contains statistics for rates of testing in voluntary ("opt-in") and mandatory ("opt-out") programs, lists best practices benchmarks from a variety of sources, and answers questions frequently asked by health practitioners.

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

Discusses strategies for prevention of abuse such as individual and community supports based on interviews and literature.

Overview of the Aboriginal women's support centre, Minwaashin Lodge, a holistic treatment facility for victims of family violence and the residential school system.

Evaluates the rates and causes of preterm delivery, and why Inuit women have more than twice the Canadian national average rate for preterm birth.

Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health Thesis (M.Sc.)--McGill University, 2008.

Department of Psychology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Windsor, 1996.

Examines the use of harmful substances during pregnancy. Harmful substances include alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, and psychoactive drugs. The research shows the relationship between socio-economical conditions and substance use.

Study concluded that women who did not receive adequate care were more likely to live in poverty, have highly stressed lives, low levels of self-esteem and Aboriginal, and that racial disparities needed to be addressed.

Study shows that anemia is a major health problem that requires further investigation.

Study suggests finding may be attributable to culture, tradition and lifestyle differences including greater inactivity and obesity rates.

Discusses a cross-sectional study of women who resided in nine Cree communities in the eastern James Bay region.

Looks at factors that predict getting gestational diabetes and diagnoses delivery and infant outcomes related to the existence of diabetes.

Makes comparisons based on 291 AI/AN women with other racial/ethnic minority groups.

Discusses a study on high prevalence rates of obesity, particularly among females, in a Woodland Cree Community, and concludes that intervention programs are needed.

Screening of 174 new mothers revealed that 8.6% were defined as having possible postpartum depression (PPD).

Examines the various strategies directed at improving prevention and treatment of cervical cancer in this Australian community.

Comments on the disproportionate number of First Nations women developing Type 2 diabetes and the need for early preventative measures. Article found by scrolling to page 12.

Describes a Fetal Alcohol Syndrome prevention program in lab mice that had a significant effect on increasing Alaska Native students comprehension of the negative impacts of drinking during pregnancy.

Divided into six sections: reproductive, maternal, and fetal health, 0-4 years, 5-10 years, 11-17 years, and universal interventions. Each section has information on background, possible mechanisms of action and interventions.

Examined outcomes from the 14 communities in Nunavik for the period of 1989 to 2000. Compared results from the Hudson Bay area, where Inuit midwives perform maternity care, to Ungava Bay area where western physicians performed the same function.

Hygiene and Public Health Thesis (Ph.D.)--Johns Hopkins University, 1996.

A pioneer in Indigenous health in Australia, Kathy Abbott recalls her career path which started out a laundress in Alice Springs at the age of 17.

Social Work Thesis (M.S.W.)--University of Manitoba, 1999.

Reports results of interviews and group discussions with health directors and program coordinators for First Nations communities, as well health authority and government staff responsible implementing programs.

Comments on the types of diabetes, reasons for the increases and the four main aims of the camp.

Compares prenatal risk factors and birth outcomes with other participants in the study.

Reports results of consultations with 115 participants in eight communities and makes recommendations for developing a local midwifery service.

Attempts to fill knowledge gap regarding occurrence, characteristics and relationship to drinking problems. Recommends community support and education as part of a prevention strategy.