Indigenous public health : improvement through community-engaged interventions

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Indigenous public health : improvement through community-engaged interventions / edited by Linda Burhansstipanov and Kathryn L. Braun.

Burhansstipanov, Linda, (editor,, contributor.). Braun, Kathryn L., (editor,, contributor.).

Summary:

"Income, education, job security, food and housing, and gender and race are all examples of the social determinants of health. These factors influence the health and well-being of patients, as well as how they interact with health care providers and receive health care, and unfortunately, certain biases can become a barrier to maintaining good health in some communities. Indigenous groups in North America and US-associated Pacific jurisdictions have been subjected to occupation and forced relocation, mandated boarding schools, and other attempts by state and federal governments to eliminate their cultural strengths and resources. Indigenous Public Health illustrates how successful community engagement strategies, programs, and resources within Indigenous communities have resulted in diverse, successful public health programs, and helped community members overcome barriers to health. Editors Linda Burhansstipanov and Kathryn L. Braun explore the problems that impact engagement efforts, discuss public health topics, acknowledge and honor the strengths of different communities, and emphasize that collaboration and the sharing of resources can only improve lives"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9780813195841
ISBN: 0813195845
Physical Description: vi, 257 pages : illustrations (black and white), maps ; 24 cm.
Publisher: Lexington, Kentucky : The University Press of Kentucky, [2022]
Copyright: ©2022

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:: Introduction : Stories of Success / Linda Burhansstipanov, Kathryn L. Braun, and Keilyn Leina'ala Kawakami -- Standing on the Shoulders of Our Ancestors : History and Contemporary Health Status of Indigenous Peoples in the United States / Jennie R. Joe, Linda Burhansstipanov, Jessica Saniguq Ullrich, and Kathryn L. Braun -- Addressing Racism in Indigenous Health / Kathryn L. Braun, Lisa D. Harjo, Linda Burhansstipanov, Keilyn Leina'ala Kawakami, Donna-Marie Palakiko, Pearl A. McElfish, May Rose I. Dela Cruz, Mapuana C. K. Antonio, Priscilla R. Sanderson, Mark C. Bauer, and Nicolette I. Teufel-Shone -- Using Community-Based Participatory Research to Address Indigenous Health / Suzanne Held, Alma Knows His Gun McCormick, Vanessa Simonds, Kathryn L. Braun, Linda Burhansstipanov, Emily Haozous, Valerie Rangel, Jane J. Chung-Do, Ilima Ho-Lastimosa, Rachel Novotny, and Marie Kainoa Fialkowski Revilla -- Building Infrastructure, Increasing Capacity, and Improving Quality in Indigenous Health Systems / Linda Burhansstipanov, Kathryn L. Braun, Lisa D. Harjo, Kevin Darryl Cassel, Lana Sue I. Ka'opua, Diana G. Redwood, Kristen Mitchell-Box, Erin Peterson, Teshia Solomon, and Noel L. Pingatore -- Addressing Sexual Health in Indigenous Communities / May Rose I. Dela Cruz, Kathryn L. Braun, Naomi R. Lee, Judith Clark, Cornelia "Connie" Jessen, Ross Shegog, Florence (Tinka) Duran, and Leah Frerichs -- Cancer and Survivorship in American Indians and Alaska Natives / Linda Burhansstipanov, Kathryn L. Braun, Jessica Blanchard, Daniel Petereit, Avery Keller Olson, Priscilla R. Sanderson, Lorencita Joshweseoma, Chiu-Hiseh (Paul) Hsu, Ken Batai, Lloyd Joshweseoma, Dana Russell, Diana G. Redwood, and Mark C. Bauer -- Cancer Patient Navigation Community Engagement Programs / Kathryn L. Braun and Linda Burhansstipanov -- Reducing Prediabetes and Diabetes / Francine C. Gachupin, Christina L. Interpreter, Noshene Ranjbar, Christina (Kiki) Stinnett, JoAnn 'Umilani Tsark, Jennie R. Joe, Marjoree Neer, and Kathryn L. Braun -- Addressing Heart Disease in Indigenous Communities / Kathryn L. Braun, JoAnn 'Umilani Tsark, Noa Emmett Aluli, Martha Pearson, and Marcia O'Leary.