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Addressing HIV/AIDS Among Aboriginal People Using a Health Status, Health Determinants and Health Care Framework: A Literature Review and Conceptual Analysis

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Earl Nowgesic
Canadian Journal of Aboriginal Community-Based HIV/AIDS Research, vol. 3, Winter, 2010, pp. 35-46
Reviews the health, including HIV infection, of Aboriginal populations in Canada and looks at methods of improving Aboriginal health based on community relevance and involvement.
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AIDS/HIV and Hepatitis C Among Natives, an Adapted Training

Alternate Title
HIV-AIDS and Hepatitis C Among Natives, an Adapted Training
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission (FNQLHSSC)
Provides general information including screening, prevention and treatment options as well as links to community and institutional organizations, quizzes and questionnaires.
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Alaska Native and Rural Youth Views of Sexual Health: A Focus Group Project on Sexually Transmitted Diseases, HIV/AIDS, and Unplanned Pregnancy

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jessica D. Leston
Cornelia M. Jessen
and Brenna C. Simons
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 19, no. 1, Special Issue: Reproductive health programs for youth, 2012, pp. 1-14
Looks at knowledge, attitudes and beliefs on sexual health and presents 7 major themes critical for future interventions.
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Arkansas AETC Takes Aim at Native American Health Disparities

Alternate Title
Arkansas AIDS Education and Training Center (AETC) Takes Aim at Native American Health Disparities
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Derrick Newby
HIV Clinician, vol. 23, no. 3, Summer, 2011, pp. 8-10
Identifies steps needed to prevent the spread of HIV in Native American communities. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p. 8.
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As the Wheel Turns: The HIV/AIDS Medicine Wheel

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Albert McLeod
The Positive Side, vol. 6, no. 4, Spring, 2004, pp. 14-16
Describes an innovative health education tool developed for use with the Aboriginal community. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to page 14.
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Assessing HIV & Other STI Risk in American Indian/Alaska Native Communities: Participants' Manual

Alternate Title
Tribal Bear Project
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Fransing Daisy
Lee F. Brown
Presents health care providers with culturally relevant training tools to improve communication with patients regarding the prevention, care, and treatment of HIV and other STIs, and supports efforts to minimize STI impact, including HIV, on Native communities.
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Assessing HIV & Other STI Risk in American Indian/Alaska Native Communities: Trainer's Manual

Alternate Title
Tribal Bear Project
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Fransing Daisy
Lee F. Brown
Presents health care providers with culturally relevant training tools to improve communication with patients regarding the prevention, care, and treatment of HIV and other STIs, and supports efforts to minimize STI impact, including HIV, on Native communities.
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CATIE: Canada's Source For HIV and Hepatitis C Information

Alternate Title
The Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange (CATIE)
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
The Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange (CATIE)
Contains links to research, publications, books, organizations, news and events.
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Challenging Lifestyles: Aboriginal Men and Women Living with HIV

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Judy E. Mill
Denise T. Lambert
Kecia Larkin
Ken Ward
Jean N. Harrowing
Pimatisiwin, vol. 5, no. 2, 2008, p. 151–174
Goal of study was to identify factors related to risky behaviours and provide strategies to promote healthy lifestyles.
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Circle of Life HIV/Aids-Prevention Intervention For American Indian and Alaska Native Youth

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Carol E. Kaufman
Anne Litchfield
Edwin Schupman
Christina M. Mitchell
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 19, no. 1, Special Issue: Reproductive health programs for youth, 2012, pp. 140-153
Describes two curricula based on Indigenous models of learning and behavior change, as well as the development of a computer based version of intervention aimed at sexual risk prevention.
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Cognitive and Demographic Factors that Predict Self-Efficacy to Use Condoms in Vulnerable and Marginalized Aboriginal Youth

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Regan J. Shercliffe
Mary Hampton
Kim McKay-McNabb
Bonnie Jeffery
Pamela Beattie
Barb McWatters
Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, vol. 16, no. 1/2, 2007, pp. 45-56
Study found that those who reported having sex at a later age and who scored higher on a measure of assertive communication reported higher levels of self-efficacy to use condoms.
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Community Readiness Manual : Assessing Community Readiness for Change, Increasing Community Capacity for HIV/AIDS Prevention, Creating a Climate That Makes Healthy Change Possible

Alternate Title
Community Readiness Model for HIV/AIDS Prevention (Revised Edition)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Barbara A. Plested
Pamela Jumper-Thurman
Ruth W. Edwards
Discusses an assessment model that creates effective, culturally appropriate, and community specific strategies to address HIV/AIDS prevention and intervention.
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Developing Culturally Sensitive HIV/AIDS and Substance Abuse Prevention Curricula for Native American Youth

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Julie A. Baldwin
Jon E. Rolf
Jeannette Johnson
Jeremy Bowers
Christine Benally
Robert T.Trotter
Journal of School Health, vol. 66, no. 9, November 1996, pp. 322-327
Discusses culturally sensitive approach to curricula development based on three critical processes: selection of integrative theory, use of ethnographic methodology and use of process and outcome evaluations.
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Editors' Introduction: Faces of HIV/AIDS and Substance Abuse in Native American Communities

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Karen Saylors
Nelson Jiim Ana Vanesa Plasencia
Derek Smith
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, vol. 37, no. 3, Faces of HIV/AIDS and Substance Abuse in Native American Communities, September 2005, pp. 241-246
Overview of issue articles highlighting traditional support and innovative projects for healthier lifestyles, the state of HIV in communities, information on current rates of HIV, substance use, STIs and other risk factors.
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Face of HIV in Saskatchewan

Alternate Title
Angela Hill: Portfolio of a Journalist
Web Sites » Personal
Author/Creator
Angela Hill
Website by local Prince Albert journalist contains links to ten part series on HIV and AIDS. Audio version available.
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First Nations Youth HIV/AIDS Education Manual

Alternate Title
Beating the Challenge
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Assembly of First Nations Health Secretariat
Discusses holistic and culturally sensitive teaching principles as applied to the curriculum. Provides research guide for students and twelve foundation lesson plans.
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HIV/AIDS Impact on Aboriginal Women's Lives: A Meta-Analysis Review

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
José A. Pruden
Gina Wong-Wylie
Canadian Journal of Aboriginal Community-Based HIV/AIDS Research, vol. 2, Winter, 2009, pp. 87-99
Contends that Aboriginal women living with HIV/AIDS require specialized programming and support to help them cope and live healthier. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p. 87.
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HIV/AIDS Prevention Project: The Union of Ontario Indians

Alternate Title
Community-Linked Evaluation AIDS Resource; Working Papers Series; C01-4
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Basanti Majumdar
Dale Guenter
Gina Browne
Greg Robinson
Lori Flynn
Carl Orr
Stephanie Peltier
Survey conducted in 43 communities. Goal was to gather information on current practices, identify strengths and areas for improvement, and make suggestions for future actions.
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HIV/AIDS, Substance Abuse, and Hepatitis Prevention Needs of Native Americans Living in Baltimore: in Their Own Words

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jeannette L. Johnson
Jan Gryczynski
Shelly A. Wiechelt
AIDS Education and Prevention, vol. 19, no. 6, 2007, p. 531–544
Discusses the results from focus group discussions and surveys on the health service needs of Native Americans which conclude the necessity to design culturally appropriate preventive programs.
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HIV Prevention and Care among Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities in Canada: Consultations with Key Collaborators and Dignitas Staff and Affiliates: Interim Report

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Beth Rachlis
Participants were asked about: priorities related to HIV in the communities they worked with, service gaps, effective strategies and programs, and community strengths and challenges which create support or impede HIV response.
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HIV Prevention for Aboriginal Women in Canada

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Renée Masching
Doris Peltier
Tracey Prentice
Randy Jackson
Prevention In Focus, vol. 6, Summer, 2012, p. [?]
Discusses ways to engage women and communities in order to prevent new exposures and the progression of AIDS in people living with HIV.
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HIV Prevention in an Aboriginal Community in Canada

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Basanti Majumdar
Dale Guenter
Gina Browne
Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care , vol. 21, no. 5, September/October 2010, pp. 449-454
Study based on interviews with eight participants from across forty-three communities and focused on five key prevention issues: definition, types of activities, prevention levels, target groups, and facilitation and barriers.
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HIV Prevention with Aboriginal Youth: A Global Scoping Review

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Christina Ricci
Sarah Flicker
Oren Jalon
Randy Jackson
Christine Smillie-Adjarkwa
Canadian Journal of Aboriginal Community-Based HIV/AIDS Research, vol. 2, Winter, 2009, pp. 25-37
Summary of the research and work being done worldwide in the area of prevention of HIV in Indigenous youth.
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HIV Research in the Prairies: A Compendium

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Paula Migliardi
A compilation of materials in the areas of social sciences, epidemiology, and clinical and basic sciences for people living with HIV and those at risk.
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