Contemporary

Examines the health research initiatives for improving the health of expectant Aboriginal mothers and young children.

Evaluates the applicability of strategies and discusses essential components for successful programs given the mobile and marginalized Aboriginal population.

Developed to address substance-related harms such HIV, Hepatitis C and overdose in rural Alaska communities. Includes information on drugs and stigmas associated with use, definition of harm reduction, best principles and practices, instructions on using the toolkit and advice on educating staff.

Designed for use by rural Alaska communities dealing with substance-related harms such as HIV, Hepatitis C and drug overdose.

Identifies two major components of Hawaiian healing: attributes of Hawaiian culture, and elements of spirituality in health and healing.

Discusses the qualities necessary for facilitating the healing process and things that may be accomplished by using a variety of western or traditional tools.

Draws parallels between biomedicine and evangelical religion and traces its dissemination in three distinct phases.

Medical Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Union Institute (Cincinnati, Ohio) 2001.

Counselling Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 2013.

Book review of Healing Histories by Laurie Meijer Drees. Entire book review section on one pdf. To access this review scroll to p. 161.

Detects the role that two Christian faith traditions play in sickness and healing.

Social Work Thesis (M.S.W.)--Carleton University, 1997.

Author studies health care problems in Baja California, Mexico using research data collected from 1999 to 2001.

Book review of: Health Care and Cultural Change by T. Kue Young.

Case study of the Malaysian Indigenous peoples to investigate the gaps in health coverage among Indigenous peoples.

Anthropology and Archaeology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1979.

Study findings indicate that health care relationships can be repaired when medical practitioners demonstrate empathy, humility and patience.

Reports on the state of health care in Greenland and how regional variations in lifestyle impact health care delivery.

Looks at disparities in health care practices across circumpolar countries and regions.

Based on information gathered from 58 respondents, the majority of whom were Health Directors. Six challenges were presented: accountability-reporting; access to services; fragmented health records; service referrals; connectivity and Infrastructure; and interoperability.

Study concluded that people living in Sami speaking communities consumed less CT and ultrasound (US) exams, but more MRIs. Higher activity rates and obesity may be contributing factors.

Attempts to understand health as perceived within the Sami culture.

Article summarizes data collected in a Māori evaluation of a Cardiovascular Disease Medications Health Literacy Intervention. Groups findings into three key themes: Whakaaro:fluidity of understanding, building patient knowledge and relationships; Tūrangatira: presence; Whanaungatanga: building relationships.

Argues that Aboriginals migrating from reserve to urban centres face additional obstacles to health due to the stress of adapting to new environment, communication difficulties and lack of familiarity with urban health care systems.

Survey of health care providers, on Vancouver Island, who work with Aboriginal diabetic patients.

Registered Aboriginal health worker describes a program at a school located on a island north of the Australian mainland.

Discusses the differences between working at a medical aid post (MAP), a hospital, or the Aboriginal Health Program in the Torres Strait Islands, Australia.

Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Lakehead University, 2008.

Report has three sections: statistics on the Elder population, health status, including data on death rates and causes, and use of services.

Discusses some behavioral and environmental changes that would contribute to health improvement in children between conception and 14 years of age.

Outlines a study conducted to identify why current health measurement systems are ineffective in contributing to Indigenous health planning at the community or regional level.

Discusses the role and challenges faced by the public health team located on Thursday Island, Torres Strait, Australia.

Reports on the Christmas social that was held for the elderly and disabled people on Thursday Island, Torres Strait, Australia.

Describes health care practices in the remote mining town located about 1,000 kilometers north of Adelaide, Australia.

Commentary states that the Northern Territory is only Australian jurisdiction to require health workers to be registered. Health workers that are registered have to meet standards of competency which improves patient care.

Describes the health care practices on the island community.

Briefly describes Café that was offered at the 33rd Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) Conference aimed at introducing conference participants to online health technology and services.

Looks at strategies to increase the number of qualified, local Aboriginal nurses in the Saskatchewan and Canadian health workforce.

Looks at The Healthy Native Communities Fellowship (HNCF) program which is a mentorship and leadership program that is strengths based.

Describes program which had 260 Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait participants. Over 60% of female patients and 80% of male patients lost weight.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--McGill University, 2003.