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Indigenous Solutions in Public Health: Using Research, Practice, & Theory to Build Resilient Communities
Indigenous Solutions in Public Health: Using Research, Practice, & Theory to Build Resilient Communities
Tuesday, November 18, 2014: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Poster
American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians experience a number of health disparities when compared to the larger U.S. population. With a growing Indigenous population, it is crucial to address differences in population health through a variety of mechanisms in order to close gaps in our health care system for Indigenous peoples. This poster session will examine various public health approaches taken to reduce health disparities that are culturally appropriate and assist in building a base for Indigenous solutions that will lead to resilient communities.
Session Objectives: 1. Identify key public health issues among the American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian populations.
2. Describe Indigenous solutions to public health issues & disparities for Indigenous populations and how they can be used in research and practice.
3. Explain the importance of incorporating culture in planning and implementation of programs and interventions for Indigenous populations.
Organizer:
Audrey Solimon, MPH
See individual abstracts for presenting author's disclosure statement and author's information.
Organized by: American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Caucus
Endorsed by: Injury Control and Emergency Health Services, Socialist Caucus, Public Health Social Work, Breastfeeding Forum, Community Health Planning and Policy Development