HIV & AIDS

Literature review includes definitions of terms related to homosexuality, berdache in First Nations, and ethnographic comments about HIV and AIDS.

The authors use their own self reflections to examine how their lives intersected to create an allyship and the impact it had on their lives.

Study covering almost 10,000 individuals showed an increase of 16 years in life expectancy since 2000 with women and First Nations peoples not faring as well.

Psychology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Regina, 2005.

Qualitative study involving eight women infected or affected by HIV. Focused on women's experiences on the road to healing. (Article appears on p. 5 of inaugural issue of Canadian Journal of Aboriginal Community-Based HIV/AIDS Research.)

Nursing Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, 2001.

Presents the results of a pilot study on the use of conspiracy beliefs by American Indian (AI) men who have sex with men and their peers to explain the origins of HIV/AIDS.

Aboriginal-specific as well as general.

Investigation revealed that compared to other locations, HIV transmission is by heterosexual contact and is diagnosed at middle aged.

Using the Making it Work project to create an open discussion about health and social inequalities to provide input into conducting community based research.

With non-Indigenous HIV/AIDS rates declining compared to Indigenous rates in Australia, this resource is very relevant for health care providers.

Ensures that Manitoba's First Nations are involved in provincial strategies regarding HIV/AIDS.

Provides information on background of the national survey, recommendations of feasibility study, development Manitoba survey and questionnaire, and presents results of key variables in graphic form.

Sociology and Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 2000.

Committee established 3 goals for the workshop in order to influence a positive healthcare outcome for Aboriginal people in Australia.

Reviews published and unpublished literature on women's reproductive health to determine areas required further research and provides recommendations for policy analysis.

Shows that TB is continuing threat to Aboriginal populations, provides current information available and highlights need for culturally appropriate approaches . Chapter 8 from: Multiplying and Dividing: Tuberculosis in Canada and Aotearoa New Zealand edited by Judith Littleton, Julie Park, Ann Herring and Tracy Farmer. Scroll down to page 83 to read chapter.

Discusses the need for health education and resources for those living with HIV and AIDS and the need for preventative education. Duration: 24:05.

Elder explains the identification, harvesting, preparation and uses of plants found in south central Saskatchewan. Duration: 11:27.

Social Work Thesis (M.S.W.)--California State University, 2007.

Examines experiences of moving and the impact on health and acceptance. Also recommends resources for services to aid in the transition.

Study finds that social change is necessary to help youth learn respect for themselves, their community, their land, and their heritage.

Using the Photovoice method to explore the experiences of Indigenous women accessing HIV/AIDS care and how this research can help to identify barriers to proper health care.

Looks at bringing attention to HIV/AIDS in fourteen community centres by training a network of community-based information personal to help out.

Study concludes that high patterns of movement presents critical public health concerns and reinforces the need for Aboriginal-directed support for accessible and appropriate services to reduce harms.

Looks at services offered by the Redfern Aboriginal Medical Service, staff involved in the programs and the role in the development of a national Indigenous health policy.

Argues that in inner cities the rate of HIV and AIDS is much higher than the national average, and it's found mainly among Aboriginal people.

Review of literature focuses on ways to ensure best outcomes for pregnant women and newborns. Information will be used to develop training models.

Reports on a three day event held to hear from researchers, academics and other interested parties on developments in community based research (CBR) in HIV/AIDS in northern British Columbia.

Discusses how different strategies are needed to reach those outside mainstream HIV/AIDS education.

Looks at workshops designed to increase knowledge in youth about the risks associated with sex and sexuality and how to reduce the risk in their own lives.

Activist form the Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network discusses the historical roots of the current epidemic and the Positive Aboriginal Women (PAW) research project. Question and answer period follows. Duration: 2:01:06.

Chapter 1 of HIV/AIDS Epi Updates. 2011 edition. Scroll to p. 9 for Aboriginal data.

Organization's mission is "to stop the spread of HIV and related diseases among American Indians, Alaskan Natives, Native Hawaiians, and to improve the quality of life for those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS" Includes links to government agencies, resources and directories.

Discusses the prevalence of HIV and AIDS among Native American women, and outlines some of the social, cultural and psychological risks for becoming infected.

General guide outlines causes of health disparities, cultural amplifiers, funding for services, state programs, and makes recommendations.

Report attempts to develop a blueprint and make recommendations to improve the health status of women in areas such as diabetes, youth suicide, and HIV/AIDs.

Outlines the overlap between sexual, physical and substance abuse and increased HIV risk behaviours amid urban Native women in the San Francisco Bay area.

Briefly discusses interrelated issues such as sex education, HIV/AIDS, sexual identity, and violence against sex trade workers.

Reviews the CACTUS's (Centre d’Action Communautaire auprès des Toxicomanes Utilisateurs de Seringues) experience with three different "collaborative" research initiatives.

Looks at the release of a guide designed to assist healthcare professionals in discussing HIV/AIDS with Kimberley Aboriginal people.

Facts about mortality, chronic diseases, HIV and sexually transmitted diseases, access to health and health of children from infant to adolescent in the American Indian population.