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Indigenous Public Health

Improvement through Community-Engaged Interventions
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The World Health Organization (WHO) defines social determinants of health as "the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age" and "the fundamental drivers of these conditions." Income, education, job security, food and housing, as well as gender and race are all examples of social determinants of health. These factors influence the health and wellbeing of patients, as well as how they interact with and receive healthcare. Unfortunately for some communities, many of these key factors to health are often jeopardized. Indigenous groups in North America and US associated Pacific jurisdictions have historically had troubled relationships with the federal government, experiencing occupation and forced relocation, mandated boarding schools, and attempts to eliminate cultural strengths and resources These denigrating experiences have marginalized these indigenous populations and increased their risk of poverty, food and housing insecurity, poor health, and limited access to healthcare. Indigenous Public Health: Improvement through Community-Engaged Interventions 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, such as racism or resilience, and also discuss public health topics, such as infectious diseases, cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. The overarching focus of this book is to acknowledge and honor the strengths of different communities and emphasize that community collaboration and the sharing of resources can only improve the lives of all communities.

Author Biography:

Linda Burhansstipanov has worked in public health since 1971. She is the founder of the Native American Cancer Research Corporation and is the president of Native American Cancer Initiatives, Inc. She has published over 160 publications addressing Native American cancer, genetics, community-based participatory research, evaluation, patient navigation, survivorship, public health, and data issues. Kathryn L. Braun is professor of public health and social work and Barbara Cox Anthony Endowed Chair on Aging at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa. She has conducted community-based participatory research in Hawai’i since 1978, and has published more than 200 articles.
Release date Australia
September 27th, 2022
Audience
  • Professional & Vocational
Contributors
  • Edited by Kathryn L. Braun
  • Edited by Linda Burhansstipanov
Illustrations
4 maps, 11 tables, 4 b&w illustrations
Pages
266
ISBN-13
9780813195841
Product ID
35686424

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