Women

Discusses the diagnosis of primary invasive breast cancer between First Nations and non-First Nations women, and the need for screening programs aimed at detecting breast cancers earlier.

Comments on the need to develop programs to help improve health outcomes for young Māori mothers and their babies.

Discusses Wisconsin's Junior Pink Shawl initiative.

Explores strategies for reducing HIV transmission from mothers to their babies.

Describes two research initiatives being undertaken by the Canada Northwest Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder Research Network.

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

Describes the transdisciplinary approach used to improve social determinants of health for young Indigenous mothers; includes information about the development of the Tribal Resource Guide and the Poverty and Culture Training that was offered to programming staff to increase the capacity to empathize with and serve clients from lower socioeconomic backgrounds or Indigenous communities.

Community Health Science Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Manitoba, 2010.

Reviews the published information on diabetes mellitus and gestational diabetes among Alaska Natives. The article also summarizes the evidence that shows Alaska Natives have a lower prevalence of diabetes, compared to other Native Americans.

Summarizes, that along with other Canadian provinces, Alberta observes rates of diabetes mellitus incidence among First Nations people to be twice as high as non-First Nations people and treatment and prevention efforts should be directed at younger age groups and women. Chapter nine of: Alberta Diabetes Atlas 2007.

Compares the incidence and prevalence of diagnosed type 2 diabetes among Status Aboriginals and the general population of Alberta from 1995-2007. Chapter 10 from Alberta Diabetes Atlas 2009

Compares the incidence and prevalence of diagnosed type 2 diabetes among Status Indians and the general population of Alberta from 1995-2009. Chapter 11 from Alberta Diabetes Atlas 2011

Looks at results from a ten year epidemiological profile of diabetes in pregnancy in Alberta.

A five-year study found in participants aged 35 and over, that First Nations males and pregnant females were twice as likely to be hospitalized as other males and other pregnant females.

Includes NWAC and personalized action plan, diabetes information and resources, tips on healthy living, food selection, shopping and preparation, and recipes.

Argues that special attention should be required for inadequacies of magnesium, zinc, calcium, folate, and vitamins E, A and C during pregnancy.

A survey of 185 women over a 3 day period showed that the variations in dietary intakes of energy depended on the location rather than ethnicity.

Study conducted on the relationship between food habits, food intake and dietary quality of women from four reservations.

Acculturation and carbohydrate intolerance in Aboriginal peoples researched in a comparative birthweight study.

Suggestions that DLC's found in food sources could alter bone strength were found invalid.

Interviews six urban Aboriginal mothers who share their experiences with FAS/FAE. Argues medicalization acts as oppression.

Social Work Thesis (M.S.W.)--University of Regina, 2000.

Looks at social and professional discussions influencing knowledge and assumptions nurses have about patients.

Discusses the roles and responsibilities of a midwife.

Shares the teachings of fourteen elders, that explore the four life stages of women, in the book Life Stages and Native Women. Duration: 35:47.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Minnesota, 1998

Reports on a project that provides a culturally safe environment where women could recover from mental illnesses and substance abuse by employing art therapeutically.

Humanistic Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--State University of New York at Albany, 2004.

Reports on the problems faced by female Aboriginals and migrants from other countries in inner city Sydney, Australia.

Mental health resource developed for the Daughter Spirit in Action program, a National Aboriginal Suicide Prevention Strategy demonstration project.

Exercise Science, Physical Health & Education Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Victoria, 2018.

Study examines ways to increase the breastfeeding rate within the Minnesota Ojibwa community.

Brief introductory article to themed issue on women's health in Australia.

Talks about experiences working with the Communicable Disease Centre and the use of a new family planning educational aid kit, MAGNEL 88 used to educate people living in Aboriginal communities.

Discusses a study that examines the use of evidence-based and evaluates the impact of educational reinforcement on changing practices.

Study shows intervention had a positive effect on parenting and infant outcomes which can predict lower lifetime behavioral and drug use risk.

Findings indicate subjects of maternal antecedents with diabetes have known risk factors for non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM or adult onset diabetes). The study doesn't identify whether there is a genetic or maternal environmental reason for this association.

Study found that the program resulted in positive outcomes in the areas of self-worth and personal changes.

Elders, men and women, reminisce on their early lives involving hard work and strict discipline and voice regrets that the young people of today are not given enough guidance.

Description of the first phase of a project carried out in the Battleford Tribal Council area. Used community-based research methods, including a sharing circle and a focus group.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--McGill University, 2017.

Reports on a workshop to enhance understanding of women's health and help health workers provide education and promotion of women's health issues in their own community.

Includes results of literature search and environmental scan which produced list of 61 successful, customized programs from agencies across Canada. Each program is listed with a description of goals and objectives, implementation steps, reach, evaluation, critical factors for adaptation, challenges and lessons learned.

Looks at approaches to decolonize nursing research.

Focuses on factors in addition to alcohol exposure including prenatal health.

Outlines symposium objectives, design, overview of health of Canadian Aboriginal peoples and key messages.

Presents innovative model of participatory action research (PAR) based on five central partnership principles. Chapter 2 in book: Demarginalizing Voices: Commitment, Emotion, and Action in Qualitative Research edited by Jennifer M. Kilty, Maritza Felices-Luna and Sheryl C. Fabian.

Environmental Studies (MES)--Dalhousie University, 2009.