Women

Identifies core operational characteristics when developing intervention programs to fit the needs of both physicians and Aboriginal mothers.

Discusses the high prevalence of use and misuse and the health consequences for users and those exposed to second-hand smoke.

Examines the validity of the Harvard Service Food Frequency Questionnaires when used with low-income American Indian and Caucasian pregnant women.

Identifies barriers to breast health as being access to information, screening, economics, follow-up, and protecting women

Looks at the research question "what does leadership mean to you as someone who is Deaf, Native American, and female?"

Comments on a research project that investigated the factors underlying the cervical cancer burden on First Nation women.

Development of a conceptual framework which could lead to culturally appropriate Pap smear screening tests.

Study of 60 young Indigenous mothers examines the association between setting and attaining goals and indicators of health behavior change. After six month of intervention it was found that goal attainment was not significantly associated with behavior change despite participants exhibiting confidence in completing goals and increased sense of agency.

Examines past weaning behavior and ferility by inspecting changes in nitrogen isotope ratios in bones.

Based on interviews with 103 women, study supports need for primary health professionals to offer postnatal screening for women who may be at risk for postpartum depression .

Psychology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Regina, 2003.

Findings indicated that most individuals had very high plasma concentrations, which provides heart disease protection.

Book reviews of 2 books: Violence Against Women edited by Stanley G. French, Wanda Teays, and Laura M. Purdy; and Daring to be Good edited by Bat-Ami On and Ann Ferguson.

Looks at cultural and shared beliefs, poverty, historical trauma in tribes and families, suicide, and substance abuse and treatment.

Describes two critical and interrelated concerns Aboriginal women face, HIV/AIDS and domestic violence.

Population Health Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Ottawa, 2015.

Using a photovoice method to discuss the effects of race, gender, and class on cancer experiences.

Discusses ovarian cancer, nudges women to be tested for this type of cancer, and lists some warning signs. Article located by scrolling to page 8.

Comparative study findings indicate that regular Vitamin A supplements during pregnancy can play a role in improving infant health development.

Nutritional Science Thesis (M.Sc.)--McGill University, 2009.

Describes the development of single-access programs in four Canadian communities and evaluates the various success levels.

Looks at women-centred care within Saskatchewan and Manitoba and compares findings with other women-centred models. Published by the Prairie Women's Health Centre of Excellence.

Presents results of a three year research project involving interviews of 13 women and a literature review.

Psychology Thesis (M.Sc.)--Massey University, Albany Campus, 2015.

Introductory article to themed issue on HPV infections and related diseases.

Comments on a health care improvement program that offers services for Aboriginal women and their children.

Comments on a combined exercise and healthy eating program aimed at reducing the prevalence of chronic disease.

Looks at a project that brought together low-income mothers of preschool-aged children who wanted to learn more about making their community a healthier place to live. Published by the Prairie Women's Centre for Excellence.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2007.

Discusses the need for culturally sensitive and safe physical activity resources for First Nations women.

Examines the factors behind the excessive amount of young women displaying stressful behaviour and what treatment options should be pursued.

Investigates four approaches to research: descriptive literature, world view perspectives, cultural brokering and transcultural world view. The article further discusses implications these have in terms of nursing education, research and practice.

Study of 19 women aged 75 or older revealed that in the Sami culture elderly people feel that it is important to be "strong" and "healthy".

Appendixes to accompany What Works to Overcome Indigenous Disadvantage: Key Learnings and Gaps in the Evidence, 2011-2012.

Study findings point to the need for culturally appropriate and gender-sensitive communication and health service efforts to achieve higher cancer screening rates.

Discussion of the dilemmas when conducting research that is culturally appropriate.

Study surveyed 29 women from Ontario, Saskatchewan and British Columbia about their experiences, including HIV testing, perinatal care, and interactions with the child welfare system.

An interview with Wilfred and Harriet Chocan about the joys and challenges in their lives from childbirth to caring for the elderly and death.

Menstrual traditions of Alaska Native Yupik women.

A discussion on how use of the term "women and 2spirit" has been used to advocate gender issues but is also problematic because it can marginalize transgendered people from larger Indigenous activist causes.

Presents a study that looks at the opinions and life experiences of women in order to shape and plan for health services within Manitoba's rural South Eastman regional health authority (RHA). Published by the Prairie Women's Health Centre of Excellence.