Unit 6: Vulnerable populations
1. Introduction to Indigenous peoples in Canada
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This article looks at the health and social issues of indigenous people of Canada, and also provides some insight into indigenous practices as health determinants.
(Link: http://www.med.uottawa.ca/SIM/data/Vul_Indigenous_e.htm)
2. Health care experiences of Indigenous people living with type 2 diabetes in Canada
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The following article examines the health care experiences of indigenous people living with chronic disease such as type 2 diabetes.
Jacklin, K. M., Henderson, R. I., Green, M. E., Walker, L. M., Calam, B., & Crowshoe, L. J. (2017). Health care experiences of Indigenous people living with type 2 diabetes in Canada. CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal = Journal De L'association Medicale Canadienne, 189(3), E106-E112. doi:10.1503/cmaj.161098
(Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5250516/)
3. Indigenous people need 'culturally appropriate' health care, say Whitehorse conference delegates
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A look at how healthcare should be adapted to be “culturally appropriate” for indigenous people
(Link: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/indigenous-healthcare-conference-whitehorse-1.4308461)
4. A Guide for health professionals working with aboriginal peoples: executive summary
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This article is a guide for health professionals to provide appropriate and culturally sensitive healthcare.
Smylie, J. (2000). A guide for health professionals working with Aboriginal peoples: Executive summary. Journal SOGC, 22(12), 1056-1061.
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(Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3653835/)
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5. New study suggests link between foster care system and youth homelessness
A study linking foster care system and youth homelessness
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6. Physical health problems and barriers to optimal health care among children in foster care
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Study describing health problems and barriers to health care among children in foster care
Deutsch, S. A., & Fortin, K. (2015). Physical health problems and barriers to optimal health care among children in foster care. Current problems in pediatric and adolescent health care, 45(10), 286-291. doi:10.1016/j.cppeds.2015.08.002
(Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1538544215001005)
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7. Passport Health Plan Supports Foster Care Children and Their Families
Passport health plan to improve access to healthcare for children in foster care
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(Link: https://www.ahip.org/passport-health-plan-supports-foster-care-children-and-their-families/)
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8. Race matters in child welfare system
(Link: http://homelesshub.ca/blog/infographic-race-matters-child-welfare-system)